the $$ that's going to be spent on flowers is starting to frighten me. i got two quotes and i think it's crazy but i don't know how much flowers go for. i went to three places. at the first two i was asking about candelabras with wreaths around the base. yesterday i finally changed my ideas and am going for balls of roses. i'm going to post the quotes and would like to ask what you guys think. I have about 250 invited and I'm asking for quotes for 20 tables, ceremony decor & reception decor at same location, 8 BM and GMs, 2 moms, 1 g-ma, 6 FGs.
Quote 1, $7770:
Bridal Bouquet: White Orchids Stephanotis , green Hypericum and Seaded Euchylyptus and your Rhinestones fully wrapped with satin ribbons. $ 295
Attendants: For your BMs Cymbidium Orchids and ivory Freesia. Hypericum Berries, Lisianthus, Mango Calla Lilies, and Bells of Ireland Long green wires with white beads at the ends will add dimension and interest. Each of these bouquets will be fully wrapped with three layers of ribbon. $ 125 each (x 6, est.) =750
Flower girls: Petite barrettes of flowers in the colors of the day will be created, as well a Hair Wreath for the baby. $ 15 each (x5, est.) = 75
Corsages: Mother of the Bride Mother of the Groom $ 25 each (x2) = 50
Boutonnieres: Michael- white Orchid Six Groomsmen - Stephanotis florets Ring Bearer – Stephanotis floret $10 each (x8) = 80
Extra for Michael- no charge Extra Groomsmen – no charge
CEREMONY
Arrangements: Two large cylinder vases either side of the aisle. large white Calla Lilies, and green Calla Lilies, in a slightly flared style. $275 each (x2) = 550
Aisle: green and white Hydrangea will adorn every other row. $ 35 each (x10 est.) = 350
Rose Petals: Fresh Rose Petals in shades of white and green will be scattered down the center of your aisle. $ 125
RECEPTION
Cocktail Tables: Two styles will alternate on your guest’s tables. A tall glass vase showcasing a modern “leaning” of green and white Calla Lilies (see picture provided) will complement the low glass cube vase featuring a floating candle.
Calla Lilies $ 100 each (x10 est.)= 1000 Candles $ 15 each (x 10 est.) = 150
Place Card Table: Branches with Orchids. $ 150
Table centerpieces: A signature flower will be showcased in a sleek, long glass cylinder vase. Options for blooms include long stem varieties of Amaryllis, Gloriosa Lily, Cabbage Rose, Heliconia, or available bloom of your choice. Each of these contemporary creations is for your guests to keep. $195 each (x20 est.) =3900
Napkin Flowers: Stunning green and/or ivory Dendrobium Orchids $ 0.50 each (x200, est) = 100
Cake: $165
Quote 2, almost 10K!:
2 Maids of Honor: $200 Hand tied cream roses with green cymbidium orchid & white dendro orchids. Stems wrapped. $100
4 Bridesmaids: $400 Same as maids of honor
6 Flowers Girls: $210 6 bags of rose petals. $35 each
Mother of Groom: Wrist corsage $25 if it’s made of 3 roses
Grandmothers: Wrist corsage $25 if it’s made of 3 roses
Cake décor: $75 Decorate cake with flowers.
Ceremony: $750 2 cylinder vases, 36” tall with leaves, 2 stems of green cymbidium orchids in each vase & silk cream rose ball on top. $275 each 2 Fichus trees topiaries in white clay pots. $100 each * All items listed above are rentals*
Cocktail Hour: $85 per table 10 calla lilies in vase, colors are green & white.
Reception: $7000 This price is for 20 tables. candelabras with candles, base of candelabra surrounded by flower wreath (hydrangea, roses, cymbidium orchids & various greens including ivy.
Delivery, setup & take down: $350
Quote 3:
Haven't received yet but will update today or tomorrow.
Maria31
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That is waaaaay too much to spend on flowers IMO. I'm paying $2800 and I thought that was a lot to pay for something that will die the next day!!
I recommend Vito from Pedestals! He's awesome!
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You're using flowers that are on the more expensive side...you may want to use a few of these expensive flowers along with mostly roses (which are not so expensive) to keep the cost down.
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That sounds really expensive...i only did bouquets and stuff like that no centerpeices...but my quote was for 700
my bouquet throw away 1 maid of honor 4 bridesmaids 2 mother coursages 2 grandmother coursages 10 bout. and enough rose petals to cover 19 tables
msflesch
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YES! CALL BURTON'S!!!
MD835
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woah that is !! did u try my florist? I'm sure you'll get a waaay better deal than this.
Goodluck!
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Posted by msflesch
YES! CALL BURTON'S!!!
Agree that's who I'm using. Same price any flower and my tall CP is the same price no matter which stand I choose!
Flowers are flowers in my mind and as unromantic as it sounds... they die! No need to spend a lot.
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maybe try visiting 2 more florists to compare prices. You can try Burtons- maybe it is your flower choices that is bringing up the cost? They charge the same no matter what flowers you use. Also try Flower Michele maybe...
jessnstu08
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the first quote is more reasonable due to the type of flowers you are requesting. My breakdown :
chuppa ( an arch type thing used in jewish ceremony)- all white/ cream flowers on top and on the two poles holding the canopy - hyrdenias , roses ect
14 high centerpieces- same style whites and creams , orchids
three different types of low centerpeices on the sweetheat table
5 bok- calla lillies
my bok- peony ? not sure
groomsmen- mini calla lily
cocktail hour- floating roses/ petels on each table another arch outside decorated
table where place card holders will be - floral arrangement , which i haven't decided on
arrangement in womens bathroom similar to place card holders table and fresh flowers for cake
6000$
JC297
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I think the top quote is pretty good considering what you are asking for. If you are looking to save $$$ i would make some changes. First, I would eliminate the CH flowers and candles. I'm not planning on having anything for the CH but if were, I would make at DIY. I would also change the centerpieces to lower the cost. We got our CP for $95 and it includes, roses, orchids, lillies, hydrangea. They are very lush. That would lower your cost considerably.
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I paid 3300 for all tall vaes w/ Calla lillies and orchids in the wtaer (16 tables)
Plus all the other flowers for the day of, including church baskets and decprations
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That's alot. I have plenty of things I'd rather spend 10K on. Like putting it towards a DP, furniture, vacations etc....
Shop around.
hells yeah!!!!!!!!!! This is the only project I would have loved to do myself, But I don't think I'll have the time.
Is it reasonable for me to ask to keep it at 5K for the whole thing for this many tables?
Try Flower Michele (John). He can work with you.
stephanienyc2002
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Thanks so much ladies! We have construction going on on our whole house. I think a few thousand dollars could go towards new steps and new closets instead of centerpieces. i'm going to try switching to roses to see what quotes I get
stephanienyc2002
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Posted by Cheryl28
I paid 3300 for all tall vaes w/ Calla lillies and orchids in the wtaer (16 tables)
Plus all the other flowers for the day of, including church baskets and decprations
Love you flowers BTW, I'll def check out flower michele
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Thanks so much ladies! We have construction going on on our whole house. I think a few thousand dollars could go towards new steps and new closets instead of centerpieces. i'm going to try switching to roses to see what quotes I get
before you change flowers, maybe try asking about alternating high and low centerpieces. Also take out teh cocktial hour stuff and make a DIY for that. You can easily do candles with rose petels or something like that. See how much that brings it down before switching flowers.
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I used Verbena and I definitely think Jen can work with you if you tell her your budget...I would definitely downscale the CH arrangements...I did a white floating rose in a round bowl w/ brown beargrass in it for i think $10 a piece as opposed to a $115 arrangement...that's an easy $1000 for something that people don't even really notice...remember too that Jen also includes the entire centerpiece to take home including the vase so that's a pretty good deal...a lot of florists only let you rent the vase from them...if you're looking to save more money i would eliminate some of the ceremony decor like maybe sub the petals for fake ones and a friend or family member do it before the ceremony...also, i did the napkin flowers and they were pretty small and something I don't think anyone noticed and in retrospect i had so many other flowers I should've eliminated them...hope this helps!
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It does seem high. However seems really nice as well. Why dont you see if you can cut somewhere. I know that my church actually has flowers for their alter anyhow so I didnt need church decor. Maybe you dont need the tree for the placecard table. Perhaps, also you can change one flower or two in the bouquets and that would lower it I would call them and ask them how they can lower it....worth a shot
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That seems way to high to me!!!! I would shop around more before making a decision. I don't have as many guest as you but I was quoteed $499. But that is without the flowers for the church..I gotta check on their rules for that!
stephanienyc2002
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Thanks so much ladies! We have construction going on on our whole house. I think a few thousand dollars could go towards new steps and new closets instead of centerpieces. i'm going to try switching to roses to see what quotes I get
before you change flowers, maybe try asking about alternating high and low centerpieces. Also take out teh cocktial hour stuff and make a DIY for that. You can easily do candles with rose petels or something like that. See how much that brings it down before switching flowers.
I'm def gong to DIY the CH candles and whatnot. I got the candles online for 1.50 each and saw the glass holders for 1.50.
FBB gave me the idea yesterday of using the pieces from the ceremony for the reception. so i hope that brings it down a little!
Browneyesncute
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If you don't mind going into brooklyn, you can go to enchanted florist tell him linda and keving recommned him, he'll work with u
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That seems a little high to me. Where did you get the quotes from?
I was quoted around $3500 for 18 tables, 6 BM and GM my bo-k my throw away. Decorations for the church and Parents and Grandparents crosages. Yours seems high. But it could also be the type of flower. I would keep looking around.
So far I went to verbena and a small local florist.
I went to Flowers By Brian yesterday and had a great meeting with one of their designers. I haven't gotten a quote yet so I don't know if it'll be better.
would you FM me your place. maybe i can go there with my new roses idea and see what they tell me.
