good florist? and why?

islandweddinggirl Posted: Jun 02, 2009 07:51 PM

good florist? and why?

So please help me with this.This is the one vendor I am honestly afraid to book - so afraid im gonna make a mistake.. how did you girls narrow it down? price? service? hmmm

please help

SummerBride10 Posted: Jun 02, 2009 07:53 PM

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I booked with Flower Barn. I felt VERY comfortable when I met with Mike- he's easy going and not pushy at all. Some of the vendors were very pushy and it completely turned me off. He also wasn't cocky about the work they did. He showed me pictures- I love them. He was very accomodating and also gave great suggestions. Above all, the price was the best we had recieved.

JillandJoe Posted: Jun 02, 2009 08:06 PM

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We met with four florists...best price and quality we saw was pedestals.. meet with Robert if you meet with them!!

bubberflys Posted: Jun 02, 2009 08:17 PM

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I looked at 4 florists and booked Flowers by Burton

I liked the idea that the quote/contract said how many of each item (bok's, butineers, low centerpieces, etc) and I did not have to commit to any specific type of flower. Any flower in season for the same price. Also, if I wanted to add candles, etc that was included in my price. We'll sit down at a future (closer) date to 'design' the centerpieces and such together.

no delivery fee, with our centerpiece, at least, we keep the vases and 'hardware', they will decorate cake, will work with silk flowers if we wanted(but that may change price??), and the # centerpieces in the contract is approx. they gave me an exact price per centerpiece so we can add/subtract when i have a final guest/table count.. no surprises.

Also, she was very helpful on $ saving tips when it came to flowers (i.e. nothing elaborate on the seating card table and use the BOK's to decorate where my FH and I will sit instead of another flower piece). She didn't 'push' anything on us and actually had the opportunity to make more $ off of us, but reasonably talked us out of some of the 'unnecessary' things that other florists insisted on.

They were also the cheapest quote. My FH's mother was a florist and was going to do flowers for us, but it would have cost her just about the same so there was no point in making her do the work.

Hope this helps

RitasEngaged Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:10 PM

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Flower Michele - They just really know what they are talking about

NYYankeeGirl72 Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:26 PM

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I have to say that I went with Vito from Pedestals!!! he is such a sweetheart!!! He has tons of pictures of his work and works with you to create your vision. You should definitely try him out!!!

islandweddinggirl Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:27 PM

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thanks so much. making an appt with flower michele and flowers by burton.. thanks

Jayla127 Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:29 PM

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I booked with Jen from Verbena Designs. She is awesome and works with your budget.

islandweddinggirl Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:31 PM

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yay yankee girl we are almost date twins yipeee

eternitybride Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:35 PM

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We booked with Flowers and Designs by Gina. One of the best quotes we got, I really clicked with her, and the centerpiece sample she made me had my jaw drop because I loved it!

GT143EA Posted: Jun 02, 2009 09:37 PM

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Posted by Jayla127

I booked with Jen from Verbena Designs. She is awesome and works with your budget.

ITA! Jen is great!

20mrsc10 Posted: Jun 02, 2009 10:32 PM

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Posted by eternitybride

We booked with Flowers and Designs by Gina. One of the best quotes we got, I really clicked with her, and the centerpiece sample she made me had my jaw drop because I loved it!

ita!! she is very caring, and she only does one wedding a day..she truly cares about making your wedding fantastic

Nina1010 Posted: Jun 03, 2009 10:05 PM

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Posted by 20mrsc10

Posted by eternitybride

We booked with Flowers and Designs by Gina. One of the best quotes we got, I really clicked with her, and the centerpiece sample she made me had my jaw drop because I loved it!

ita!! she is very caring, and she only does one wedding a day..she truly cares about making your wedding fantastic

ITA...Gina is amazing...checks in on me and FH, has made us an amazing CP and BoK and answers all calls and emails quickly. She's a pleasure to work with and one vendor I don't have to worry about and chase. Thats what every bride needs, less stress.

Itsallhappening Posted: Jun 04, 2009 08:26 AM

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Flower Michele...
I met with Rich..he was beyond amazing...I just totally meshed with him, and I think thats REALLY important...

I also went to Pedestals (which was DEF a close 2nd)
Dalsimer...=/
and flowers by Gina

Flower Michele gave me the best price and is throwing in a TON of stuff at no charge...

stinenandy2010 Posted: Jun 04, 2009 08:28 AM

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Honestly with all the vendors, I tried not to go just by price, I wanted someone who I felt comfortable with and who really understood my vision. I love my florist, he is extremely accomodating and just over the top which i love. I'm using Richard from Perfect Wedding Planner Florals