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UPDATE WITH PICS: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

Original post by sandelion23

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We met with both today and here's what we got from each:

FBB:

18 tall CPs with high vase filled with green apples and medium size roses and hydrangeas.
Bridal bouquet - pink roses
1 MOH and 6 BMs - roses with orchids
tossing Bo-K
1 Groom boutonniere
6 GM
2 Moms
2 Dads
20 family bout/corsages
Tulle and two rose domes for canapy
Tulle along aisles
Petals and votives for card table
flowers for cake
flowers for sweetheart table
tray table
bridal suite
delivery of Bo-Ks to hotel
TOTAL: $3890
Cindy gave us the option of bringing in the apples ourselves for a discount of $360

FM:
same except
No bridal suite
No tulle along aisle
No votive candels
No flowers for sweetheart table
No votive candels for card table
No mention of delivery of Bo-Ks to hotel
TOTAL: $4038
Mike gave us the option of bringing in our own vases AND apples for a discount of $560

From price alone, we are leaning towards FBB but does anyone have any words of wisdom, personal stories OR suggestions for other florists?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING AND HELPING~!!!!

CKJ906 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

Posted by October Bliss

I know a lot of brides have had fabulous experiences with Flower Michele. Personally, I did not. I told him what I wanted and he said he couldn't do it - color wise. He gave me a price quote that was completely out of line with almost every other florist I met with (I saw 14 total). Two weeks after I met with him a bride posted her review with her flowers from John with - you guessed it - the colors he said he couldn't do.

Thats how I felt, like he just kept telling me 'oh i know exactly what you want, I can do it not a problem.' Then when we met w/ him to see some samples, he odviously had no clue what I was talking about! He's a sweet guy dont get me wrong, but in my eyes thats not the reason to pick someone. I wasnt impressed by his work at all, i saw nothing different about his pieces, and that is what I was looking for

mycrayon1 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I have heard so much about FM! I haven't decided on a florist yet but I like the idea of what your getting with FBB!
Could you FM please with FBB information?

Thank you,
Carolyn

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

UPDATE: I am still working with FBB to reduce the price even further. After I get them down to a better number, I will contact FM to see what they can do.

Thanks for the advice girls~!!!

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

FBB just went down another $10 per CP.

Now I gotta gear up and call FM.
at this point even if they match I'm leaning towards FBB because they seem to be offering more right off the bat.

stay tuned haha~!!

xcalystax Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

FM has a great reputation. I read some of the above posts and I am sorry some brides felt rushed. I talked and talked and stayed there for a long time and myself and my FH never felt rushed. He was the last florist I visited and in regards to the quotes they were all within the same price range. John has amazing work that speaks for itself!

LuckySevens Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I met with both and was much more satisfied with FM. FBB did a sample and they did not put the flowers I requested and they seemed annoyed and rushed to fix it. I also felt they were a little pushy about getting me to commit to a yes or no about booking with them. Ultimately, I decided against them after the sample incident and then the woman called and left me a message asking If I call her to let her know if we are not going to book them (which I thought was weird, vs. she inquiring whether I was interested in booking). I would recommend that you ask if FM can match FBB.

Good Luck

kcion Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I have not done anything about my flowers yet but I have read/heard all good things about Flowers Michele.
I have heard mixed reviews of FBB
I heard he is cocky/obnoxious and overpriced
I heard that his trucks are not always working to full capacity RE: AC in the part with the flowers was broken and flowers were wilting
But I have also heard he does beautiful work

I think there is going to be a horror story about every vendor - you just have to stay on top of them to make sure you get what you want

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I spoke to John on the phone today and totally experienced what everyone has been raving about. He's great~! He is definitely willing to work something out in terms of the price and matching and BEATING what FBB is giving us. I made appointments to see samples from both this saturday.

Will them let me take pics? If they do, I'll post pics so everyone can see.

Thanks everyone~!!!

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I met with FBB and FM again this past sat to look at samples. I think the pics speak for themselves:

Flowers by Brian:

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sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

Flowers Michele:

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Klarabelle Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

Which are you happier with, or like better?

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

When I walked into FM and saw the beautiful sample John made for us, I almost cried. I couldn't book him fast enough. Thank you girls for all your advice and a special thank you to the girl who asked John to FM me.

Klarabelle Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

It is very pretty!

citycrab705 Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

its so funny how people's opinions are so different, you said you think the pics speak for the themselves and then that you went with FM, both cp are pretty but when i looked at them i liked FBB better, but i am glad you are happy and have decided on your florist, one more thing to check off

xcalystax Thread views: 5,441

Re: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

I really love the FM centerpiece, because it is fuller and more vibrant! But then again I booked him so I am biased!

sandelion23 Thread views: 5,441

Re: UPDATE WITH PICS: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

honestly both are great BUT my heart belongs to FM~! haha. thanks again.

PrincessConsuela Thread views: 5,441

Re: UPDATE WITH PICS: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

glad you made your choice. flower michele is awsome. i heart john!!!! that centerpiece is gorgeous!!!!!

sarahradio5 Thread views: 5,441

Re: UPDATE WITH PICS: Flowers by Brian v. Flower Michele (long)

you're right... I think the pics speak for themselves, too! That centerpiece is AWESOME! And that's great that they made you a sample centerpiece before you booked them! I don't get mine until a month before! I can't wait to see it, yet with FM, I know it will be AWESOME!!!