Question...

FH and I had budgeted about $4000 for flowers. We met with one florist and were quoted $3700. For whatever reason, we just didn't feel like the woman we met with was very knowledgable or helpful. Just weren't comfortable. We met with another florist who we really liked and were quoted $4700. We talked about it and I contacted her and asked if we could make some adjustments to bring the price down closer to $4000. She informed me that she had miscalculated the quote she gave me and that the quote should have been $6200 (which did add up when i looked over the breakdown she had emailed me). She said she will honor the $4700 quote she gave me originally b/c that was her error (which is very nice I think) but that for what we want she can't go any lower really. Should I take the $6200 worth of flowers for $4700 or shop around for someone under $4000. Keep in mind that we have 30 tables and a bridal party of 20, so we're talking about lots of flowers here.

Thanks for your input girls!

wow thats the higest flower quote i have heard....how many tables and are the flowers exotic?? i was quotes 1400 for 16 cps 8 bo-ks flower petals a throw away, corsages and boutineers......i thought that was alot....

but if you liked the place id take the 6200 for 4700!

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Posted by angl2001

wow thats the higest flower quote i have heard....how many tables and are the flowers exotic?? i was quotes 1400 for 16 cps 8 bo-ks flower petals a throw away, corsages and boutineers......i thought that was alot....

but if you liked the place id take the 6200 for 4700!

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We want to do the high centerpieces, so I think that was where the price gets really high. We chose 3 different styles of cp's ($125, $165 & $175 - 10 of each) My bo-k is $200. $1000 for my 8 bm's. Then the gm's and corsages...it does kind of add up. Lots of calla lilies, etc. I don't know flowers well, but apparently I have expensive taste in flowers..haha

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Posted by LauraD419

That's a ridiculous amount of flowers for that price. I'd go for it!! You might not be able to find quality for that price anywhere else.

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Oooh! We're date twins! And right down the road from each other! I told all my friends that I'm actually rooting for global warming until April b/c I want it to be warm on our wedding day.

I would say if you're comfortable with that person do it.

I think that's a steal for a large bridal party.

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Posted by MPAS

Did she first quote you 3700 or 4700??? I was going to say thats pricey but now that I read you have 30 tables and 20 in the BP, I think thats a decent price. Shop around and see what other florists have to say

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A different florist that we didn't really care for too much quoted us $3700. (different arrangements)

This florist quoted us $4700 but when I called to negotiate it down a bit, she realized that she had miscalculated and that the price should be $6200, not $4700. But she said she would honor the $4700 quote b/c that was her mistake.

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Posted by lwny427

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Posted by MPAS

Did she first quote you 3700 or 4700??? I was going to say thats pricey but now that I read you have 30 tables and 20 in the BP, I think thats a decent price. Shop around and see what other florists have to say

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A different florist that we didn't really care for too much quoted us $3700. (different arrangements)

This florist quoted us $4700 but when I called to negotiate it down a bit, she realized that she had miscalculated and that the price should be $6200, not $4700. But she said she would honor the $4700 quote b/c that was her mistake.

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If you really love this florist then I would say give it to me for 4700 , bec thats better than 6200. Maybe you can say 4500. But for that many tables I believe its a normal price

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Posted by lwny427

Thanks girls! I think I just needed to hear that the price was okay for what we're getting. Just need to talk it over with FH, but I think we're going to go with this florist. I really love LIW. Makes these decisions so much easier when you get input from other brides.

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totally off topic..but why the '427' on your screen name?

im weird..jsut asking..

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Posted by failurebydsign

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Posted by lwny427

Thanks girls! I think I just needed to hear that the price was okay for what we're getting. Just need to talk it over with FH, but I think we're going to go with this florist. I really love LIW. Makes these decisions so much easier when you get input from other brides.

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totally off topic..but why the '427' on your screen name?

im weird..jsut asking..

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haha...I wish there was a more creative answer, but my birthday is April 27th. 4/27. And my initials are LW, and the ny you can figure out

def go with the $4700 it isn't too much over budget and its seems like its a great deal according to them

i would go for it. the centerpiece prices look right and you have a lot of bouquets. what else is included in that? is she doing something for the place card table? is she including a bag of extra flowers for decorating? Do you need flowers for the ceremony?

It sounds good though!

at first i thought 4700 for flowers was insane (but thats only cuz EVERYTHING including extras for me only came to 1300and change) but then iread that you had 20 BP and 30 tables... and i almost want to say that might be good.. and i love that shes honering her quote if its 6200 worth of flowers... if you can afford it id prob go for it sorry im not much help

go for it--you only get married once hahaa

thats how i justify everything these days