please help me with florist suggestions.....

WINO1 Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:34 PM

please help me with florist suggestions.....

I am getting married at the vineyard caterers and the guy there said he would lean away from flowers by burton???

Any suggestions

mnis Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:35 PM

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I am using Pedestals.

CherylBooch Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:35 PM

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I heaven't heard the best things about them. I'd agree.

eroxgirl Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:38 PM

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I never heard anything bad about them until today and now I am FREAKING OUT!!!

They did my friend's wedding... beautiful! Arrived on time, early even...the flowers lasted like a week! (I was in BP)

I don't know why people say anything but great things! I really liked them when I met with them, but this has just been my experience so far.

taraalissa Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:41 PM

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read my post from earlier today. I do not recommend Burton's

CarrieAnn Posted: Feb 07, 2003 05:57 PM

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Your prob. better going with a florist closer to your location...sorry I dont have any suggestions.

(We used Sugar Magnolias, Heidi is located in Stony Brook, and is wonderful.)

wacky Posted: Feb 07, 2003 09:57 PM

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stefans

DrmnBlnd Posted: Feb 07, 2003 09:58 PM

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Try Ivy League in Southold...I've heard good things about them.

curly2003 Posted: Feb 07, 2003 11:01 PM

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Flower Michele Florist gets great raves!!!!

JodiBabe Posted: Feb 07, 2003 11:03 PM

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I am also using Sugar Magnolias. Heidi is wonderful!!!!!

janatlantica Posted: Feb 08, 2003 02:32 PM

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I used bayport flower house and was very pleased with them.

endlessluv429 Posted: Feb 08, 2003 03:04 PM

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i haven't said anything until now--but I am not understanding all the negativity about BURTONS-everyone is entitled to their opinion --- so here's mine! LOL They have been so good to me thus far and the price is right--i have heard such great things about them and mike was so great to deal with-i think it depends on your personality--if you're looking for someone to jump up and down about your wedding then you won't find that because he is not that type of guy--he is very laid back and kind and they're always on time, the flowers stay fresh and they charge an arm and a leg-so i wouldn't rule them out until you checked them out yourself-- there-i've said my piece! it was just bothering me because when i was looking @ FLORISTS-nobody would say a bad thing about them-then all the sudden all these stories came out----so it just was weird to me-just had to vent-

Mishy626 Posted: Feb 08, 2003 03:10 PM

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endlessluv... I'm happy you posted. I was actually a bit afraid to express my opinion on what has been going on. I also booked Burtons and was very happy with the price, Mike's helpfulness and even the woman who wrote up our contract. I went in knowing what I wanted my bouquet to look like, and it all fell into place from there, due to Mike's expertise.

I've also read some really great reviews about Burton's on other sites. I completely understand that sometimes people have a good 'feeling or experience' when meeting with vendors, but that doesn't mean everyone will have the same experience.

For those of us who have booked with Burton's, I'm sure everything will be beautiful.

endlessluv429 Posted: Feb 08, 2003 03:28 PM

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thanks michele! Ya know-they have been in business so long-they know their stuff and you just have to trust that everything will be fine!

LaurenG Posted: Feb 08, 2003 05:24 PM

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I agree with Curly, I hear great things from Flower Michele

Sasha96 Posted: Feb 08, 2003 05:24 PM

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I agree too with Flower Michele!

mirm19 Posted: Feb 09, 2003 05:07 PM

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You guys are making me a little nervous. I booked with Burtons. My sister in law used them for her wedding and i thought the flowers were beautiful.
I wasn't crazy about her choice of flowers, but thats what she wanted and Burtons did as she asked.

When i booked i wasn't crazy about the lady i dealt with, Jill. However, i put aside the fact that she rushed me and went on their reputation and booked anyway. Good-luck!

NIHA Posted: Feb 09, 2003 05:55 PM

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If you decide to go with Burtons I don't think you will be disappointed, I was extremely happy with them. While I was planning last summer, I saw negative reviews after I booked them, and the brides who had negative comments usually said to just make sure you show pictures of what you want and see exact samples before, and if it's not what you want, be very clear and specific on what you want changes. I followed this advice and was happy.

cw0904 Posted: Feb 10, 2003 09:27 AM

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A friend used Burtons and she was happy with them.
I have heard a couple of negative things about vendors that I am using and although we want our vendors to do no wrong, the thing is that mistakes do happen. I am not going to go looking for a new limo co. b/c one person was unhappy. All negative comments that I have heard, I will bring up to the vendor personally. And I also plan on visiting Burtons. Because of my friends first hand experience and the price. I am not a fan of flowers all over the place and to spend $4K plus isn't reasonable to us.
Like Nina stated, be very clear of what you want. Bring picture as samples so they know what you are looking for.

Dawn5403 Posted: Feb 10, 2003 09:36 AM

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I agree with drawing your own conclusions on vendors. everyone has different experiences, personalities, etc. Ive only heard good things about burtons. haven't read any of the posts you guys are referring to, though.

But, Im using Flower Michele. And John always gets my vote.