HELP....I am haveing major flower issues

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 05:48 PM

HELP....I am haveing major flower issues

As you know I LOVE JACK AND ROSE...
My problem:
(Centerpeices are included in hall price.)
I would ideally love him to do centerpieces but not sure if I should spend the extra money and just go with house florist
I asked Jack if I took out the c-peices how much would it be he said like $200 or $300 less??? how can that be for 10 tables? That's $30/c-peices..that's too low. Shouldn't it be more like $600-$700 less???

I really liked him and his attitude, but did he just say that, so I would include them in???

I know he is wonderful and want him definetly for B-Qs, but I am not sure if for the money it's worth it, HELP

Dani00518 Posted: Jun 16, 2003 05:52 PM

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I would call him and tell him you want a break down of what is included in your price. Foe example, how much are you ppaying per centerpiece...how much for the brides B-quet and how much for the bridesmaids. Then see if it equals out...because really the centerpieces are the bulk of your money. Also, since you wouldn't be using the house florist for included centerpieces then maybe your hall can through something extra in for you. You should inquire about that too.

Dani00518 Posted: Jun 16, 2003 05:53 PM

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Just one more thing...how come you don't like the centerpieces that your hall is including?

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:08 PM

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I like the candleabra,,but the arrangement is just daisys and carnations

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:09 PM

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jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:11 PM

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I like this style...Just different flowers (gardenias, roses, gerber daisys,,,fuller/ellegant)

Dani00518 Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:12 PM

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Well then I would definitely call him...and ask....what type of centerpiece did he quote you a price for?

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:14 PM

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any type of LOW I want, like the 2nd one I posted, any type of container, flower, candle, etc.

AtticaQT Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:18 PM

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Will the hall credit you the price of the centerpeices that they are including if you dont use them...you should ask them bec i asked the halls that did include the flower centerpieces and they told me if i wanted my own that they would credit me...granted they said they would only credit $10 a piece...still an option...

Dani00518 Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:18 PM

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Did you ask SMCC what would happen if you wanted to upgrade your centerpieces? Do they do that ? Call Jack and tell him that this is what you wanted to spend for you B-quts (if you decide not to use him for centerpieces) and see what he says...wait let me look to see what my breakdown is for b-quots.....I'll Fm you in a minute

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:23 PM

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Yes, SMCC does offer money $8 per table. But I had issues with house florist.... when I called to make appoinment, I told them I was getting married at SMCC and would like to make an appoinment to discuss the flowers and upgrade costs, he said 'why don't you call me when you have your flowers.' Not friendly at all.

I should not have to deal with someon who does not want to meet with me (bringing that up when I go in 2 weeks)

Dani00518 Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:31 PM

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jenny...check FM

mishandgerard Posted: Jun 16, 2003 06:41 PM

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our hall cam with cp too, but the gave us credit towards them and we got our centerpieces from someone else.

wacky Posted: Jun 16, 2003 08:08 PM

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Jenny, ask them for a breakdown cost per every item.

then go from there. Or ask SMMC if yu can use their actual centerpeices and have your florist fill them.

Just a suggestion

or just splurge and cut something else out like I did.

wacky Posted: Jun 16, 2003 08:09 PM

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and the credit is only about $8 per centerpiece

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 10:25 PM

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thanks Wacky (I am livid at the house florist,,not a good attidute towards customers and respresents SMCC badly)

Tomorrow,,,my plan, is to talk to Jack and tell him how I feel about the added expense, and get a breakdown of all the prices. Then ask if I can just plan for B-Qs and then if I decide to not go with house florist, hve option to add centerpieces.

wacky Posted: Jun 16, 2003 11:03 PM

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Which house florist did yo go to. the lady I went to was really nice and did nice work

MarcellaBella Posted: Jun 16, 2003 11:24 PM

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jenny, def check it out.. for daisies and carnations don't cost much AT ALL.. which is why they are soo cheap..

mishandgerard Posted: Jun 16, 2003 11:25 PM

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alot of times the updgrade is alot of $$ compared to just showing up at any florist and getting a price.

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 16, 2003 11:27 PM

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Wacky,,SMCC's Floral Park I think is it. They guy's tone was like he wanted nothing to to with me.

So I am not wronge going to Jack and Rose and asking for itemized and option to add centerpieces at another time?? (if I really have problems with house florist)