Brides Helping Brides ™ - What do you think of this florist quote?

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:18 AM

What do you think of this florist quote?

Here's what I'd be getting...

1 Bride BoK - white roses, stephanotis and mini calla lillies
1 MOH BoK - roses, mini calla and delphinium
8 BM BoK - same as MOH, but slightly smaller
1 Jr. BM BoK - same as BM, but slightly smaller
2 Groom Bout - Mini Calla/Stephanotis
7 GM Bout - Mini Calla and Delphinium
5 Corsages - TBD
2 Dad Bouts - TBD
10 High CP - roses, delphinium and calla lillies
10 low CP - roses, delphinium and calla lillies

It would be $3,000 even, no tax, in cash.

ETA: Ok, I've been e-mailing the florist all morning, and I have two options - please help me decide! The first option is what I posted above, plus rose petals and votives on the reception tables and on the placecard table. The second option is everything above, but instead of half high and half low, I'd have 17 high CPs but I'd be using my RH's oval tables and not the round tables. That price would be $3250.

What should I do!?

GinaZ Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:22 AM

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seems a lil high for me- but it also depends on what kinds of flowers you are using. And i can't really compare cus Im doing my own centerpieces- so mine may have been up to this much if i was getting them from the florist. Have you visited anyone else to compare?

Papillon25 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:25 AM

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That seems like a great price to me.

20 centerpieces is a lot and you have a huge bridal party!

Sounds like an amazing deal.

CMaria81 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:35 AM

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Posted by Papillon25

That seems like a great price to me.

20 centerpieces is a lot and you have a huge bridal party!

Sounds like an amazing deal.

I agree. It seem like a great price for all that.

kitty1224 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:38 AM

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Posted by Papillon25

That seems like a great price to me.

20 centerpieces is a lot and you have a huge bridal party!

Sounds like an amazing deal.

me 2 seems like an excellent price.

joshisgirl Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:39 AM

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no idea on the price of flowers, but because I'm a little on the cheap side, it seems a litle high to me, mainly becasue even though you have 20 centerpieces, they're a mix of high and low and low cost atleast half of what high ones do. did you also see other florists also?

krischris529 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:39 AM

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I agree with the girls...sounds like you got a great price!

joshisgirl Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:42 AM

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saw this on the vendors helping brides group....

1 800 ROSE BIG
WHOLESALE WEDDING FLOWER CENTER
2596 MERRICK ROAD
BELLMORE, NEW YORK 11710
GRAND OPENING MIAMI, SOUTH FLORIDA AREA!!!!
NEW EXPANDED LOCATION, CALL 800 ROSEBIG FOR APPOINTMENT!

Dear Bride: our 30th year! founded 1976

We have great wedding flower specials, starting at $699 for everything! Check our website, www.800rosebig.com, for details. We can modify the specials to fit your particular needs. Since we are wholesalers and supply florists on LI with their flowers, we are able to SAVE YOU about 50%! With our huge inventory of thousands of flowers from all over the world, there is much to see at our large showroom store! We are open 7 days a week, most nights until 9:00 P.M., and Saturday and Sunday until 7:00 P.M. Call Freddy or Ana for an estimate appointment and our designers will create a beautiful sample arrangement for you & give you great prices. Please mention that you are a LI Weddings referral to receive a dozen free, beautiful long-stem roses with your estimate and 10% LI WEDDING DISCOUNT!!!!
email questions or request for wedding special offers [email protected]
our store and wedding showroom are
LOCATED ON MERRICK RD, HALFWAY BETWEEN MEADOWBROOK & WANTAUGH PKY.
ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE
In addition, we are a full-service florist offering a full line of happy birthday bouquets, anniversary arrangements, exotic friut, candy & gourmet baskets, gorgeous, plush stuffed animals, balloon bouquets & sympathy arrangements.
These are all available for immediate delivery locally & nationwide. Call NOW toll-free 800-ROSE-BIG. We accept all major credit cards by phone ...Open 7 days a week...call 24hrs/day.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Fred Kassman, President
cell 516 639 9885
FOR GREAT SILK WEDDING FLOWERS CALL JO ANN AT SILK LADY 516 662 8185

SPECIAL VIP PROMOTIONS FOR ALL LI WEDDING MEMBERS

1) 10% discount on all wedding & party packages
2) send 1 dozen long-stem beautiful roses, get 2nd dozen free
3) free supersizing on all fruit baskets with cookies, candies & gourmet products at no extra charge
4) free balloon with any order...just ask!
5) $25 free upgrade on any flower arrangement sent valued at $50.00 or more
6) Try our cash & carry special of 50 roses for $39.99.

don't know anything about them though

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:46 AM

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Posted by joshisgirl

saw this on the vendors helping brides group....

1 800 ROSE BIG
WHOLESALE WEDDING FLOWER CENTER
2596 MERRICK ROAD
BELLMORE, NEW YORK 11710
GRAND OPENING MIAMI, SOUTH FLORIDA AREA!!!!
NEW EXPANDED LOCATION, CALL 800 ROSEBIG FOR APPOINTMENT!

Dear Bride: our 30th year! founded 1976

We have great wedding flower specials, starting at $699 for everything! Check our website, www.800rosebig.com, for details. We can modify the specials to fit your particular needs. Since we are wholesalers and supply florists on LI with their flowers, we are able to SAVE YOU about 50%! With our huge inventory of thousands of flowers from all over the world, there is much to see at our large showroom store! We are open 7 days a week, most nights until 9:00 P.M., and Saturday and Sunday until 7:00 P.M. Call Freddy or Ana for an estimate appointment and our designers will create a beautiful sample arrangement for you & give you great prices. Please mention that you are a LI Weddings referral to receive a dozen free, beautiful long-stem roses with your estimate and 10% LI WEDDING DISCOUNT!!!!
email questions or request for wedding special offers [email protected]
our store and wedding showroom are
LOCATED ON MERRICK RD, HALFWAY BETWEEN MEADOWBROOK & WANTAUGH PKY.
ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE
In addition, we are a full-service florist offering a full line of happy birthday bouquets, anniversary arrangements, exotic friut, candy & gourmet baskets, gorgeous, plush stuffed animals, balloon bouquets & sympathy arrangements.
These are all available for immediate delivery locally & nationwide. Call NOW toll-free 800-ROSE-BIG. We accept all major credit cards by phone ...Open 7 days a week...call 24hrs/day.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Fred Kassman, President
cell 516 639 9885
FOR GREAT SILK WEDDING FLOWERS CALL JO ANN AT SILK LADY 516 662 8185

SPECIAL VIP PROMOTIONS FOR ALL LI WEDDING MEMBERS

1) 10% discount on all wedding & party packages
2) send 1 dozen long-stem beautiful roses, get 2nd dozen free
3) free supersizing on all fruit baskets with cookies, candies & gourmet products at no extra charge
4) free balloon with any order...just ask!
5) $25 free upgrade on any flower arrangement sent valued at $50.00 or more
6) Try our cash & carry special of 50 roses for $39.99.

don't know anything about them though

thanks for posting...but just to warn you, i've heard really bad things about 'wholesale' flowers

Angel1379 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:52 AM

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I think it is an amazing deal !!!!

If you don't mind me asking where did you get such an amazing deal.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:53 AM

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1 Bride BoK - white roses, stephanotis and mini calla lillies - about $200

1 MOH BoK - roses, mini calla and delphinium - about $125

8 BM BoK - same as MOH, but slightly smaller - about $95

1 Jr. BM BoK - same as BM, but slightly smaller - about $85

2 Groom Bout - Mini Calla/Stephanotis - about $15 (one should be free)

7 GM Bout - Mini Calla and Delphinium - about $15 each

5 Corsages - TBD - about $20 each

2 Dad Bouts - TBD - about $10 each

10 High CP - roses, delphinium and calla lillies - about $140 each

10 low CP - roses, delphinium and calla lillies - about $75 each

Comes to about $3,590 - for $3,000 - you're just about right.

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:54 AM

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The other option I was given by the same place is to do everything I already posted above, only have all 20 CPs high - that quote would be $3,500.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:57 AM

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Posted by Jess125483

The other option I was given by the same place is to do everything I already posted above, only have all 20 CPs high - that quote would be $3,500.

I just attended a wedding where the bride alternated high & low cps, and it looked amazing.

futuremrsGafforio Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:57 AM

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Not so bad.... I had about the same except I had 17 high centerpieces, pew flowers/bows, staircase dec., 2 church arrangements, and flowers for cake....$3,100

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:57 AM

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Posted by ChrissynRicky

Posted by Jess125483

The other option I was given by the same place is to do everything I already posted above, only have all 20 CPs high - that quote would be $3,500.

I just attended a wedding where the bride alternated high & low cps, and it looked amazing.

Do you happen to have pics? I'm kind of into the idea, but just want to see what it woudl look like!

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 10:58 AM

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Posted by futuremrsGafforio

Not so bad.... I had about the same except I had 17 high centerpieces, pew flowers/bows, staircase dec., 2 church arrangements, and flowers for cake....$3,100

Can I ask what kind of flowers you had?

futuremrsGafforio Posted: Jul 27, 2007 11:00 AM

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I'm really bad with flower names....lol..... I know I had purple roses and calla lilly's.....I'll see if I can post some pics!

Starwend Posted: Jul 27, 2007 11:02 AM

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I think thats a great price for all the flowers your getting

futuremrsGafforio Posted: Jul 27, 2007 11:04 AM

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I actually have some pics in my albums...sorry I am not much help! I would have to look at my contract where they wrote down the flowers. I'll see what I can find! Good luck!

daniebc16 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 11:08 AM

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I think it is OK, I am doing something very similiar except 8 high and 8 low, plus rose petals/votives on all cocktail and reception tables, throw away petals for church-a seating card arrangement (arranglement in high vase), and a fg kissing ball......it is all costing me less than $3000 with tax.