What should I do? Spend 2x as much for flowers now?

QueenPeach Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:36 AM

What should I do? Spend 2x as much for flowers now?

I paid Gina in full already. She just emailed me yesterday saying that she'd see me this Saturday with my wedding flowers. I've trusted her this whole time and now I'm calling all these florists to see if they even have the resources and how much it would cost. BUT what if Gina's texts and emails to me are true and she is going to show up with my flowers?
Then I would've paid $1K-$2K more for a 2nd set of flowers that I didn't need. What should I do???

AngnShaun Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:39 AM

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I wish i had an answer for you... i would go to her house if i were you and speak with her mother... before i did anything

FutureLW Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:39 AM

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OMG, this is such a horrible situation that you are in and i'm so sorry. I think it actually makes it worse that you heard from her because it makes it even more confusing. At this point with all of the crazy stories people have posted I would go and book another florist. Get the minimum (I know, it sucks) because in the end at least you will know for sure that you will have flowers

JBC12510 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:40 AM

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Posted by AngnShaun

I wish i had an answer for you... i would go to her house if i were you and speak with her mother... before i did anything

i agree....I'd go see for myself. I'm so sorry you are going through this!!!!!

GR2010 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:41 AM

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If she's responding to your emails I would get in touch with her again and tell her in light of everything that has been going on you want to come to see the arrangements/flowers/bouquets today/tonight. The flowers would have to be in by now right? I know a lot of florists will let the brides come in the day before to see them.

GiannisWifey Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:42 AM

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being that her mother told the 2 brides that were there yesterday to book another florist, I would not listen to her at this point. Her own mother said to go ahead and look elsewhere since they had no idea about her whereabouts. I personally would get other flowers based on what her mother told the girls last night.

AwaitingAugust Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:43 AM

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I'm not sure I'd book with a new florist ... but i'd tell a friend or family member to go to the hall 2 hours in advance and make sure the flowers are there ... if not, they can go really quickly and even buy supermarket flowers ... it would obviously not be as nice, but it would save you the extra money.

i'd also definitely go speak with gina face-to-face to make sure you're both on the same page.

i'm so sorry you have to deal wtih this stress so close toyour wedding!

halfbaked Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:46 AM

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Honestly, I'd go to her house and demand my money back. Or like pp said- demand to see the flowers. I just wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her. I'm sorry you're going through this!!

elp6421 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 09:50 AM

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This is horrible. I guess I would go to her house first before making an hasty decisions.

Is it possible that you could order new flowers that might coordinat with the flowers Gina was going to create just in case she does show?

mariedsgn Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:17 AM

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Posted by jilliibabii

Honestly, I'd go to her house and demand my money back. Or like pp said- demand to see the flowers. I just wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her. I'm sorry you're going through this!!

ITA!!!!!

stinenandy2010 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:19 AM

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Posted by GR2010

If she's responding to your emails I would get in touch with her again and tell her in light of everything that has been going on you want to come to see the arrangements/flowers/bouquets today/tonight. The flowers would have to be in by now right? I know a lot of florists will let the brides come in the day before to see them.

great minds think alike, this is exactly what i told you too!

shelbylove918 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:23 AM

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Posted by stinenandy2010

Posted by GR2010

If she's responding to your emails I would get in touch with her again and tell her in light of everything that has been going on you want to come to see the arrangements/flowers/bouquets today/tonight. The flowers would have to be in by now right? I know a lot of florists will let the brides come in the day before to see them.

great minds think alike, this is exactly what i told you too!

This... def ask to see the flowers!!!

brittndave Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:26 AM

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i agree! go to her house! even if she's' not there at the moment,' if she has ANY intention of doing your flowers for this weekend, the flowers will be there already. if they're not there, you have your answer.

JAAMS Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:32 AM

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I wouldn't believe anything that she says at this point. I'd go to her house and have an in person meeting with her.

QueenPeach Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:34 AM

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My parents just went to her house and she's not there. Her brother answered the door and told us to look for another florist because there's no way Gina is doing my flowers. He feels certain it's not going to happen.

2 minutes later I get an FM from a bride who said she talked to Gina on the phone and Gina said that she has a bunch of assistants now and she delivered flowers last saturday and is set for this weekend.

What the F is up with all this conflicting information?!?! This is not what I F*ing need right now. I have 2 days! 2 days! I want to be on a cloud of excitement and I have this instead. I should've been writing my goodbye post or something.

AngnShaun Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:36 AM

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Posted by QueenPeach

My parents just went to her house and she's not there. Her brother answered the door and told us to look for another florist because there's no way Gina is doing my flowers. He feels certain it's not going to happen.

2 minutes later I get an FM from a bride who said she talked to Gina on the phone and Gina said that she has a bunch of assistants now and she delivered flowers last saturday and is set for this weekend.

What the F is up with all this conflicting information?!?! This is not what I F*ing need right now. I have 2 days! 2 days! I want to be on a cloud of excitement and I have this instead. I should've been writing my goodbye post or something.

I personally would trust what your parents told you before some random person...

little j Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:45 AM

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honestly...except for bo-ks and bouts...i would just do more simple centerpiece

talk to your RH...explain the situation...maybe they can put a whole bunch of candles on a mirror. that can look REALLY PRETTY!!!!

and...if by god's good grace she does show up, then its no big deal

im sooooo sorrryyyyyy

stinenandy2010 Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:48 AM

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Posted by AngnShaun

Posted by QueenPeach

My parents just went to her house and she's not there. Her brother answered the door and told us to look for another florist because there's no way Gina is doing my flowers. He feels certain it's not going to happen.

2 minutes later I get an FM from a bride who said she talked to Gina on the phone and Gina said that she has a bunch of assistants now and she delivered flowers last saturday and is set for this weekend.

What the F is up with all this conflicting information?!?! This is not what I F*ing need right now. I have 2 days! 2 days! I want to be on a cloud of excitement and I have this instead. I should've been writing my goodbye post or something.

I personally would trust what your parents told you before some random person...

ita, go with someone else! i'm sorry!

brittndave Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:55 AM

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Posted by stinenandy2010

Posted by AngnShaun

Posted by QueenPeach

My parents just went to her house and she's not there. Her brother answered the door and told us to look for another florist because there's no way Gina is doing my flowers. He feels certain it's not going to happen.

2 minutes later I get an FM from a bride who said she talked to Gina on the phone and Gina said that she has a bunch of assistants now and she delivered flowers last saturday and is set for this weekend.

What the F is up with all this conflicting information?!?! This is not what I F*ing need right now. I have 2 days! 2 days! I want to be on a cloud of excitement and I have this instead. I should've been writing my goodbye post or something.

I personally would trust what your parents told you before some random person...

ita, go with someone else! i'm sorry!

ita too! i would definitely trust my parents over someone one here. for some reason there seems to be some brides on here that can't get their lips off gina's *** long enough to believe they're screwed too