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Ouch...got my 1st florist quote

Original post by stefaniec84

My final vendor to book...florist. Went to my first appointment today and I can't belieeeve the quote I got.

$8000!! And that's giving me a 'discount' bc my sisters went there. I never gave them a budget going in, and they were so great and really patient- knew exactly what I wanted...so I don't want to talk negatively about them. But, after hearing $8k I wasn't going to be like 'what can you do for half of that?'

This should be fun..not! I've been breezing through, haven't had any budget issues...but flowers are going to be a tough one! Champagne taste on a beer budget!
stefaniec84 Posted:

Ouch...got my 1st florist quote

The quote was for 23 tall centerpieces, bouquets for me and 7 bridesmaids. Some church decor...and the other 'usuals'

The centerpieces were 250 each. I'll definitely shop around with your suggestions! Thanks ladies.
Soon2BMrsPortz Posted:

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Hidden Essence was the cheapest quote I got and she does beautiful work, I have loved working with her so far.

Alimm729 Posted:

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Posted by futuremap

Flowers by Burton was the cheapest I found! They are great!! Check into them!



THIIIIISSS!!! I was in my friends wedding last year and went with her to a lot of appts, including Burtons. Her budget was $3500 for flowers, but ended up spending $2700 on all of her centerpieces (15 maybe?), her bouquet, 9 bridesmaids, all the groomsmen/dads lapel flowers, mother/grandmother corsages, etc etc etc. And they're lovely to deal with.
Caity828 Posted:

Ouch...got my 1st florist quote - Long Island Weddings

I'm super impressed with everything Dalsimer is offering for half of that cost! 8K i would have fainted! lol Check out Rich at Dalsimer, super nice guy and completely understood what I was looking for.

GoingToBoyle Posted:

Ouch...got my 1st florist quote - Long Island Weddings

Definitely shop around...I'm getting all this for $5500:
I'm getting all the personal flowers (we have 5 BM & 5 GM), an arrangement for our home to dress up the house for pictures, 2 altar arrangements, 16 pew bouquets, blessed mother bouquet, a manzetta tree in the entrance, 15 inside cocktail table arrangements, 6 outside cocktail table arrangements, up to 20 high centerpieces, all my table numbers will be surrounded by hydrangeas, ladies room arrangement and all our fireplace (I think there is 5) will be decorated with amaranthus and candles. And my centerpieces are not small ( a pic is in my album).
CortneyAndKevin Posted:

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Posted by futuremap

Flowers by Burton was the cheapest I found! They are great!! Check into them!




10000)% Agree! I am getting EVERYTHING I want for under 3500
KTF11 Posted:

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Posted by GoingToBoyle

Definitely shop around...I'm getting all this for $5500:
I'm getting all the personal flowers (we have 5 BM & 5 GM), an arrangement for our home to dress up the house for pictures, 2 altar arrangements, 16 pew bouquets, blessed mother bouquet, a manzetta tree in the entrance, 15 inside cocktail table arrangements, 6 outside cocktail table arrangements, up to 20 high centerpieces, all my table numbers will be surrounded by hydrangeas, ladies room arrangement and all our fireplace (I think there is 5) will be decorated with amaranthus and candles. And my centerpieces are not small ( a pic is in my album).




Your centerpieces are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
GoingToBoyle Posted:

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Posted by KTF11


Posted by GoingToBoyle

Definitely shop around...I'm getting all this for $5500:
I'm getting all the personal flowers (we have 5 BM & 5 GM), an arrangement for our home to dress up the house for pictures, 2 altar arrangements, 16 pew bouquets, blessed mother bouquet, a manzetta tree in the entrance, 15 inside cocktail table arrangements, 6 outside cocktail table arrangements, up to 20 high centerpieces, all my table numbers will be surrounded by hydrangeas, ladies room arrangement and all our fireplace (I think there is 5) will be decorated with amaranthus and candles. And my centerpieces are not small ( a pic is in my album).




Your centerpieces are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!



Thanks!!
amber011299 Posted:

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try Flowers by Brain- I have 8 girls and 6 guys in bridal party plus parents flowers and 20 high centerpieces and candles and was about $4900

stefaniec84 Posted:

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great, thanks!!

Gambigoo Posted:

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Posted by GoingToBoyle

Definitely shop around...I'm getting all this for $5500:
I'm getting all the personal flowers (we have 5 BM & 5 GM), an arrangement for our home to dress up the house for pictures, 2 altar arrangements, 16 pew bouquets, blessed mother bouquet, a manzetta tree in the entrance, 15 inside cocktail table arrangements, 6 outside cocktail table arrangements, up to 20 high centerpieces, all my table numbers will be surrounded by hydrangeas, ladies room arrangement and all our fireplace (I think there is 5) will be decorated with amaranthus and candles. And my centerpieces are not small ( a pic is in my album).



Who are you using?
GoingToBoyle Posted:

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Posted by Gambigoo


Posted by GoingToBoyle

Definitely shop around...I'm getting all this for $5500:
I'm getting all the personal flowers (we have 5 BM & 5 GM), an arrangement for our home to dress up the house for pictures, 2 altar arrangements, 16 pew bouquets, blessed mother bouquet, a manzetta tree in the entrance, 15 inside cocktail table arrangements, 6 outside cocktail table arrangements, up to 20 high centerpieces, all my table numbers will be surrounded by hydrangeas, ladies room arrangement and all our fireplace (I think there is 5) will be decorated with amaranthus and candles. And my centerpieces are not small ( a pic is in my album).



Who are you using?



Since I'm getting married at The Royalton I was only able to chose from two florists. I ended up going with Stefan's. They are located in Lawerence and they have been great so far. I'm working with Josh. He takes a little getting used to but he will definitely get your vision. Plus they will show you a sample before booking.
cj52514 Posted:

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Posted by cets1290

Yeah i got a quote like that at first. then i decided to do alternating high/low centerpeices and I saved alot more... got the most for my $$ at distinctive floral design



I'm doing all high centerpieces and also got the most bang for my buck at Distinctive Floral Design.
Lguido Posted:

Ouch...got my 1st florist quote - Long Island Weddings

I highly reccomend you go to flowers by Burton's in Melville. They do a beautiful job & have a great prices!

Simonenarissa Posted:

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That's a crazy amount of money for flowers!! This was a stressful vendor for me bc I don't understand spending $$ on flowers but I did want someone with a good (nor just cheap) reputation. I went to Burton's, another place I forgot, and hidden essence and booked hidden essence. Best quote and much more personable than the guy at Burton's (who thought I would just be so impressed by the price that nothing else would matter)

cconaty94 Posted:

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Honestly, my piece of advice is to look at some of your smaller local florists. I went to one in my home town with my mom one day just kind of playing around. The woman asked me my highest worst case scenario numbers and my wildest dreams of flowers and gave me a total of $2000. This included 10 pew bows with stem each, 20 low centerpieces, my bouquet, 4 bridesmaids, corsages or nosegays for 3 moms, corsages for 3 grandmas, and bout. for FH, 5 groomsmen, 2 dads and 1 grandpa. She also said she would order lace to customize the pew bows and centerpieces. I will probably lower my number of tables and may even downgrade the centerpieces, but I walked out on cloud 9. She is very trusted in the local community and recommended by wedding vendors in the area, but she is never mentioned on LIW.

Pinkisles Posted:

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Posted by guitarstikibars

definitely shop around. that's crazy! i recommend black dahlia - came in UNDER my budget and i'm so happy with sonja.



Love Sonja!
Percz2418 Posted:

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Posted by futuremap

Flowers by Burton was the cheapest I found! They are great!! Check into them!


This!!!
Also 23 tall centerpieces will run your budget up no matter how good of a deal you find. We did half high and half low centerpieces to help with the cost. Maybe consider that. Some florists charge based onthe type of flowers you want and others its just based on how many centerpieces, bouquets etc so depending on what kind of flowers you want this my help you decide if you'll get a better deal based on the type of flower vs quantity.
Jonsgirl024 Posted:

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Omg that is crazy! U shoukd get another quote

melhunny46 Posted:

Ouch...got my 1st florist quote - Long Island Weddings

Check out Hidden Essence. Michelle is awesome to work with and will work with your budget!

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