X-Posted. Need help with my florist quote.

So I went on my first florist appointment today at House of Flowers in Mamaronek. I honestly had no idea what to expect because everyone's prices tend to be all over the place and I want some really simple stuff, so I just went in and said 'This is what I want, what can you give me?'

He quoted me for:

My Boq.
5 BM Boq's
1 FH Boot.
5 GM Boots.
2 Father Boots.
2 Mother corsages
14 Center Pieces (Short and on the small side)
4-6 small votive candles per table
A Runner

And he quoted me at around $3000

That seems really expensive to me. A lot of other girls are getting their prices in the $2000 range.

My general idea for what I want is attached. Simple, modern, clean.

Granted I also want to include gardenias in there, but still, I want small stuff and I'm not getting that much, right?

I'm only going to one more appointment after this because I have four requested florists and one of them is in the city and the other is more of a full table scape place and I want smaller simple stuff.

Any one have any thoughts?

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Posted by MrsInglima

So I went on my first florist appointment today at House of Flowers in Mamaronek. I honestly had no idea what to expect because everyone's prices tend to be all over the place and I want some really simple stuff, so I just went in and said 'This is what I want, what can you give me?'

He quoted me for:

My Boq.
5 BM Boq's
1 FH Boot.
5 GM Boots.
2 Father Boots.
2 Mother corsages
14 Center Pieces (Short and on the small side)
4-6 small votive candles per table
A Runner

And he quoted me at around $3000

That seems really expensive to me. A lot of other girls are getting their prices in the $2000 range.

My general idea for what I want is attached. Simple, modern, clean.

Granted I also want to include gardenias in there, but still, I want small stuff and I'm not getting that much, right?

I'm only going to one more appointment after this because I have four requested florists and one of them is in the city and the other is more of a full table scape place and I want smaller simple stuff.

Any one have any thoughts?

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well it all depends on the flowers not just quantity of things you are getting but yeah that does seem to be a bit much considering you have low cp's and not a ton of bok's or bouts. Any church decorations? maybe thats why but still, i would say continue to shop around. For what you are getting you can get a better price. Ive seen girls get more and for less on here

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by MrsInglima

So I went on my first florist appointment today at House of Flowers in Mamaronek. I honestly had no idea what to expect because everyone's prices tend to be all over the place and I want some really simple stuff, so I just went in and said 'This is what I want, what can you give me?'

He quoted me for:

My Boq.
5 BM Boq's
1 FH Boot.
5 GM Boots.
2 Father Boots.
2 Mother corsages
14 Center Pieces (Short and on the small side)
4-6 small votive candles per table
A Runner

And he quoted me at around $3000

That seems really expensive to me. A lot of other girls are getting their prices in the $2000 range.

My general idea for what I want is attached. Simple, modern, clean.

Granted I also want to include gardenias in there, but still, I want small stuff and I'm not getting that much, right?

I'm only going to one more appointment after this because I have four requested florists and one of them is in the city and the other is more of a full table scape place and I want smaller simple stuff.

Any one have any thoughts?

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well it all depends on the flowers not just quantity of things you are getting but yeah that does seem to be a bit much considering you have low cp's and not a ton of bok's or bouts. Any church decorations? maybe thats why but still, i would say continue to shop around. For what you are getting you can get a better price. Ive seen girls get more and for less on here

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That doesn't include the church because I don't know where it's going to be yet and if we go to the reception hall I want the center pieces to double for the decorations.

The only kind of flowers I'm set on using are hydrengas (which are the main flower), roses, and gardenias. I know gardenias are expensive but they're mainly being used in my bouquet and on FH's boutenier (sp?). I told him I'm not too picky, I just want something classic yet modern looking. Meh, I guess we'll see.

Thanks!

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Posted by FutureMrsMacci

wow... i honestly think that is very high!

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That seems to be the general consensus. I think when I go to the next place I'm going to play Ms. Cheap-skate and see what I can get.

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Posted by MrsInglima

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by MrsInglima

So I went on my first florist appointment today at House of Flowers in Mamaronek. I honestly had no idea what to expect because everyone's prices tend to be all over the place and I want some really simple stuff, so I just went in and said 'This is what I want, what can you give me?'

He quoted me for:

My Boq.
5 BM Boq's
1 FH Boot.
5 GM Boots.
2 Father Boots.
2 Mother corsages
14 Center Pieces (Short and on the small side)
4-6 small votive candles per table
A Runner

And he quoted me at around $3000

That seems really expensive to me. A lot of other girls are getting their prices in the $2000 range.

My general idea for what I want is attached. Simple, modern, clean.

Granted I also want to include gardenias in there, but still, I want small stuff and I'm not getting that much, right?

I'm only going to one more appointment after this because I have four requested florists and one of them is in the city and the other is more of a full table scape place and I want smaller simple stuff.

Any one have any thoughts?

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well it all depends on the flowers not just quantity of things you are getting but yeah that does seem to be a bit much considering you have low cp's and not a ton of bok's or bouts. Any church decorations? maybe thats why but still, i would say continue to shop around. For what you are getting you can get a better price. Ive seen girls get more and for less on here

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That doesn't include the church because I don't know where it's going to be yet and if we go to the reception hall I want the center pieces to double for the decorations.

The only kind of flowers I'm set on using are hydrengas (which are the main flower), roses, and gardenias. I know gardenias are expensive but they're mainly being used in my bouquet and on FH's boutenier (sp?). I told him I'm not too picky, I just want something classic yet modern looking. Meh, I guess we'll see.

Thanks!

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well low cp's are generally 50-100 but mostly i would say between $50-75each so going by that your cps alone should be $700-1k and the rest there is no way it can add up to 2k since basically its the bm bok's, your bok and then bouts and corsages. 6 bok's are not going to even be $1k and bouts and corsages are not much.

Honestly you dont even have to play ms cheapskate they should give you a fair price regardless.

my bm bok's are calla lillies and they are $89 each and calla's are on the higher side. Then i am thinking of everything i am getting too and the price doesn't add up. The brides bok is usually higher so that will be a bigger chunk of the bok's but still doesnt add up

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Posted by FutureMrsMacci

No, I don't think you have to. That florist may have just been very expensive.... When are you meeting with your other ones??? If you want I could go with you!

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if you could go with me that would be really great. i went by myself today and it was no fun. i'm not dragging FH to it because you know he would be miserable!

i'm going 4/19 at 10am. we could meet at my house and i'll drive from there if you're interested?

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Posted by Jayla127

JMO! I feel that is expensive and you can get a better deal somewhere else. What others place are you going to check out?

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I'm just going to go to Forever in Bloom which is in Mt. Kisco (in Putnam County). My RH is in Westchester and requires that I use one of their four florists.

OH! That is the day of my god sons communion! It is in Staten Island... I have to find out what time it is and I will let you know!

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Posted by FutureMrsMacci

OH! That is the day of my god sons communion! It is in Staten Island... I have to find out what time it is and I will let you know!

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Oh no! Well if you can't come no worries, if you can sweet!

I got a better quote then that. I am using Flowers by Rosemare, she works out of her house in Sayville, and I have heard nothing but great things about her. FM if you need the number.

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Posted by cszlaien

Thats alot. I found that the 2 florists I saw in Westchester were more expensive than the vendors on LIW.

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Who did you see in Westchester?