Visiting Vendors (ALONE) tomorrow...

Ok Girls....
As some of you already know, my FH is away (in the army), my mom is busy tomorrow preparing dinner for the FIL's.... and I just made last min appointments today to see 2 florists tomorrow. (oh and the MOH just left to go on her 2nd honeymoon.... ) ..soooo it looks like I'll be running around alone to see Burton's & Flower Barn.
Does anyone have any lists of questions I should ask the florist?
I need to prep before hand!!! LOL

I just started looking at florists myself, so I am a newbie at this. BUT- I have learned to be sure and ask how many flowers would be included in the different bouquets and centerpieces (this is a big point of comparison between florists) and also make sure they break down the cost of each type of thing.
For example,

bouquets and boutiners-
ceremony flowers-
centerpieces-


This will also help you compare.

HTH!

Oh...good idea! Thank you!

I booked Flower Barn...Mike was really nice

1. Definately ask to see a sample before booking

2. if they ask your budget low-ball it by about $500 somehow they find ways to make what you want work

3. if it works for you ask if you pay all cash will they leave out the tax.

4. ask if they will throw in backups for the grooms and an extra GM boutineer (sp)

5. lastly always ask is that the best you can do?

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Posted by Mrs B to Be

I booked Flower Barn...Mike was really nice

1. Definately ask to see a sample before booking

2. if they ask your budget low-ball it by about $500 somehow they find ways to make what you want work

3. if it works for you ask if you pay all cash will they leave out the tax.

4. ask if they will throw in backups for the grooms and an extra GM boutineer (sp)

5. lastly always ask is that the best you can do?

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Thank you so much!!!... LOL I'm not so great at all this...

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

burton's is in a house ... you could easily pass it by... i did and so did others on here... lol so thats my heads up to you! im gonna see if i can get FH to go there with me tomorrow to do the flower thing

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Haha... I drive by it today on my way home from work just to be sure... But HOW do you ENTER the building? From the front or the back?

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

burton's is in a house ... you could easily pass it by... i did and so did others on here... lol so thats my heads up to you! im gonna see if i can get FH to go there with me tomorrow to do the flower thing

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Let me know how you like them... I know everyone does but the lady spent 15 minutes with me. Idk...

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Posted by CNC4eva3402

I suggest bringing pictures of what you want, bring a few diff ideas so they can see what they can do for your budget...

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I'm not sure if you deff need an appointment...but you can share my time with me if you want to get in there while you are on LI tomorrow. I'll be there at 1pm.

Good idea about the flowers...but the only problem is I haven't been able to find the centerpieces that I want.... they are the tall roses with the crystals hanging down from them.

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Posted by Angelle05

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Posted by CNC4eva3402

I suggest bringing pictures of what you want, bring a few diff ideas so they can see what they can do for your budget...

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I'm not sure if you deff need an appointment...but you can share my time with me if you want to get in there while you are on LI tomorrow. I'll be there at 1pm.

Good idea about the flowers...but the only problem is I haven't been able to find the centerpieces that I want.... they are the tall roses with the crystals hanging down from them.

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Aww you are seriously such a sweetheart!! I would take you up on the offer but I have an appt with FM Ent. at 1:00! I was thinking of stopping by Burtons afterwards, if your still there we might meet into eachother!

Good luck at your appt..I'm going to see if I can find some pics of what your looking for...

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Posted by Angelle05

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Posted by CNC4eva3402

I suggest bringing pictures of what you want, bring a few diff ideas so they can see what they can do for your budget...

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I'm not sure if you deff need an appointment...but you can share my time with me if you want to get in there while you are on LI tomorrow. I'll be there at 1pm.

Good idea about the flowers...but the only problem is I haven't been able to find the centerpieces that I want.... they are the tall roses with the crystals hanging down from them.

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Just a FYI,if you really didn't want to go alone, you can email Burtons and they'll send you a quote by email!