Pedestal, flower by brian, flowers by michele, verbera

Watever143 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 09:53 PM

Pedestal, flower by brian, flowers by michele, verbera

I am love with all there work and wanted to try to go see a couple of them after valentine day becuase it is prob soooo busy the thing is I was wondering if ppl wouldnt mind telling me prices they got and for what. trying to figure which would be btter for me to check out.

What I am looking for is
2 bok for me a throw and a reg
7 bm boks
min 15 tall cp with hanging candle
petals for ceremony
pew flowers for ceremony
petals for flower girls
something candle and little flower vases or large cp for placecards
2 mom flowers
11 boutieneres

if any one can help me that would be greatt luv ya girls

NikkiR515 Posted: Jan 30, 2009 11:07 PM

Re: Pedestal, flower by brian, flowers by michele, verbera

I went to all of those florists except for Flowers by Brian and I got the best deal at Verbena. They were all in a very close price range but Jen at Verbena was just offering fuller centerpieces for the $$.. I will also say that I really liked Flower Michele too though. I had a wacko lady at pedestals but if you get a different person than I did, they also do beautiful work! I am not sure if that helps you at all but I just wanted to let you know I don't think you can do wrong with any of them!

Watever143 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 12:52 AM

Re: Pedestal, flower by brian, flowers by michele, verbera

Thanks this is sooo hard

chicky724 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 01:48 AM

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I actually went to all four of them. The first three were very similar in price (only a difference of about $100) Verbena was a few hundred cheaper, but we decided to go with Pedestals bc a bunch of our friends have used them for their weddings and their flowers were beautiful.

stinenandy2010 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 07:15 AM

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I went to all 4 of those as well....Pedestals actually gave me the lowest quote which was ironic bc everyone told me they are so expensive. Personally, I didn't have the best experience w/ flower by brian.

mosh424 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 07:45 AM

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We booked with Flower Michele. They did our e-party flowers and did not let us down at all so we had to book them for the wedding. They are amazing!!!!

FM me if you want any pricing info!

bride2bebe Posted: Jan 31, 2009 10:17 AM

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I had a bad experience at Flowers by Brian and I haven't heard the greatest reviews about their personalitiies but if that's something you would tolerate then...they do beautiful work.

I went to Pedestals for my wedding because they came very highly recommended. My best friend works in a catering hall and sees their flowers all of the time. She said you can just tell when a bride uses Pedestals because their flowers are so tastefully arranged and abundant.
Also, my banquet manager said the same thing so I am confident I made the right decision.

I can't tell you about any of the other florists because I haven't met with them.

Good Luck on your search!

Jessiegrl Posted: Jan 31, 2009 11:24 AM

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I worked in the wedding business field, and just through clients and vendors we went with Flowers By Brian. You are going to run into different sales people wherever you go. You'll like some and you will dislike some. You have to go with who you feel comfortable with. I know people rave about Pedestals on here. I personally didn't love them or their work.

xxpazzaxx Posted: Jan 31, 2009 11:40 AM

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Id say flower michele, I have a similar package as yours and they gave me a great quote. Plus they are down to earth and understand your vision.

Espo22 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 11:51 AM

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well its not just about quantity of flowers but what type of flowers are you thinking of getting, that will make a HUGE difference. You said min 15 tall cp's, but do you have an idea of the type of flowers you want in them, for example if you did roses it would be 50 less per cp than lets say if you did orchids for example. Same with your bok, the throwaway they usually just throw in, and also bm bok's.

Watever143 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 06:34 PM

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well i wouldnt just want one type of flowers my colors are purple pink and orange so it would be a mix of colors and flowers

Christine N Ralph Posted: Jan 31, 2009 06:53 PM

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I went with Verbena...Jen was awsome and I like her sample. I also met with Flower Michele and I liked Rich but wasnt in love with the sample. I know that Pedastals is recommended but I had a terrible experience with the salesperson from there...

grrulz Posted: Jan 31, 2009 08:55 PM

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i've met with the first 3 and i have to say that the lady from pedestals was really rude and i really felt discriminated!!!! horrible experience although they do a beautiful work I will never go back!! I am going to try Verbera!!!

ETA: I love flowers michelle!

lauraandrob2009 Posted: Jan 31, 2009 09:26 PM

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I went with Pedestals because they are a preferred vendor with my RH - I agree with Espo though - the type of flowers will change everything...roses are very affordable...peonies (which are my faves) are expensive, even in season. So it's hard to figure out a quote. I will say I met with Pedestals and booked right away (even though they seemed pricey) because I loved RObert and felt he 'got' it and what I was looking for instantly. I would also say that Verbena seemed amazing and really good prices but I had already booked with Pedestals so didn't want to change.