Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

Ladies,

I need some help! I'm trying to choose between two florists, and I'd like to know, which would YOU choose?

Let me tell you the relevant info as to what is making this decision so hard for me.
I met with one florist and LOVED them. They were wonderful people, with AWESOME personalities, and I know they really loved their job and would do a great job at our wedding. Also, since FH and I recently moved out of NY but are still having our wedding in NY, they built us a beautiful centerpiece on our first meeting with them to make things more convenient for us. We really loved the centerpiece. FH and my mom didn't love the vase it was in, but that could be changed of course. Honsetly, we 100% thought we'd book them when we left our meeting with them.

The 2nd florist we met with did not make us a centerpiece, as it is that company's policy not to order all of the expensive flowers and build one until they are booked. however, that florist said that once we book them, they will build us a gorgeous centerpiece and we can, of course, make any changes we want if we don't like something. In the meantime, we discussed what we wanted with them in detail and they wrote out a very detailed plan (down to the specific flower colors and types in every centerpiece and bouquet) for our event. Their plans sounded like exactly what I have always pictured. Also, their proposal was VERY detailed. It included everything they would do for us, from the aisle runner, to every flower in every bouquet, to every ribbon, table overlay, etc. The price included everything we'd pay them - even tax! There would clearly be no surprises.

The first florist's proposal was not as detailed at all, it actually left a lot of details out when compared with the 2nd florist- - - and I'm sure additional costs would come up eventually. I'm sure I could talk about this with them and have them include everything if I want to go with them, but now I'm wondering if the company with the more detailed proposal just is a better choice because it seems they really thought of everything up front, and really know all of the specifics & details of what the wedding will entail, and put it all in writing. I mean, is it a big deal if one florist says "white roses" and another one lists 5 different types of specific ivory and white roses? The first florist, on the other hand, I think, kind of went more out of their way for us, especially since we live out of state.

The bottom line is I really think either florist would do a great job... and with the prices being very similar, it's a hard choice to make.

What would you do? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Kim

Message edited 5/17/2005 9:03:37 AM.

Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

I would choose by the following -
- I would go with the florist that you have a better relationship with.
- I would ask myself who is more accomodating to me - since you and FH live out of state your time here will be limited so I would want the company that is willing to work around my schedule.
- who's work do I prefer more?

Good luck!

Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

go with whoever you had a better feeling about. Also, check out BBB.com to see if they have any complaints.

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Posted by Kerrycec

go with whoever you had a better feeling about. Also, check out BBB.com to see if they have any complaints.

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Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

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Posted by Kerrycec

go with whoever you had a better feeling about. Also, check out BBB.com to see if they have any complaints.

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Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

Have you searched through the Brides review board to see if either florists have come up with more positive reviews? Its who you trust in your gut that would help your decision get made and if you have concerns about the detail of the first person's contract, possibly see if they'd be willing to add things.

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Posted by ChristineAEid

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Posted by Kerrycec

go with whoever you had a better feeling about. Also, check out BBB.com to see if they have any complaints.

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I agree. Also post their names, and I'm sure you can get feedback from the BTB's on here.

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Posted by jimmysgrl

Have you searched through the Brides review board to see if either florists have come up with more positive reviews? Its who you trust in your gut that would help your decision get made and if you have concerns about the detail of the first person's contract, possibly see if they'd be willing to add things.

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Posted by 12-3Princess

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Posted by ChristineAEid

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Posted by Kerrycec

go with whoever you had a better feeling about. Also, check out BBB.com to see if they have any complaints.

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I agree. Also post their names, and I'm sure you can get feedback from the BTB's on here.

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City florist, not a LIW vendor, otherwise I'd post names.

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Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

what are your requirements?

are you very particular about flowers? do you want them to do SPECIFICALLY what YOU want or expect?

or are you more open to suggestions, can let the florist be a bit more creative and as long as the flowers look good, you'd be happy?

if you are very particular, and know EXACTLY what you want, i'd go with #2. otherwise, go with the florist that you can relate to more!

good luck!!!

Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

The first one seems to be really more accomodating to you and can be more specific in your contract when you book. The second one seems more complete in their proposal but they didn't do anything special for you. I'd go with #1! JMO!

Re: Help me choose between two florists, please. (long, sorry!!)

thanks