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lilacwine
In-between days
Member since 9/04 1471 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/14/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
booked
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When to book florist?
I'm having a short engagement (8 months total -- 7 more to go). My goal for October is to book all of my vendors, but, after I called some florists, they said it doesn't make sense to talk with them until after I know my BM dresses and color scheme. That probably won't be until January.
Is that normal? Has anyone booked a florist w/out knowing their colors?
thanks!
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Posted 10/8/04 2:57 PM 
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Jordan
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Member since 4/03 5708 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2004 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Wind Watch
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Re: When to book florist?
I think now is the time to visit florists and try to make a decision shortly. Some of the more "popular" ones book up over a year in advance - it's insane!
As for the colors...that doesn't make any sense b/c you shouldn't have to place your flower order until 2 weeks before your wedding. Personally, I knew the color (black) of my BM's dresses and what color I wanted for flowers...but honestly, you don't need it until you go for a design session.
Good luck!
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Posted 10/8/04 3:01 PM
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Donna&Joe708
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 3/04 2906 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/8/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: When to book florist?
I booked my florist back in April, but only picked out my BM gown a couple of weeks ago. My florist suggested as the wedding draws nearer, that we meet to discuss colors, flowers, etc.
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Posted 10/8/04 3:03 PM
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SeptemberBride03
Happily Married!
Member since 8/02 3278 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/20/2003 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Port Jefferson Country Club
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Re: When to book florist?
I'd book now. They book up over a year in advance usually. Pick someone you like working with and is talented and creative, then once you decide your colors you can pick the actual flowers.
I used Flower Michele and loved them!
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Posted 10/8/04 3:05 PM
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shelly_l
Board Enthusiast
Member since 9/04 59 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/21/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow
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Re: When to book florist?
I too booked without knowing my colors. After I do, I'll meet with her again to discuss flower types and colors that would complement my girls' dresses.
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Posted 10/8/04 3:05 PM
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DebMaher
The Sassy BRUNETTE
Member since 8/04 6010 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/10/2005 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
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Re: When to book florist?
Well, aminly because you are having your wedding at a really popular time, I would try and do ASAP!
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Posted 10/8/04 3:06 PM
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nylisa
Many More Years To Come
Member since 7/02 11366 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/18/2004 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Manor East
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Re: When to book florist?
Posted by SeptemberBride03
I'd book now. They book up over a year in advance usually. Pick someone you like working with and is talented and creative, then once you decide your colors you can pick the actual flowers.
I agree with this. I booked Carmine from Flowers By Emil about a year before my wedding. Carmine is wonderful to work with.
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Posted 10/8/04 3:09 PM
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Janine24
We could not ask for more...
Member since 7/03 3947 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2004 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club...WOW!!!
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Re: When to book florist?
I called one florist and they told me to call back in a few months...
I ended up booking with someone else... I think you should book as soon as you find a florist you like...
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Posted 10/8/04 5:31 PM
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