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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Flower Michele quote........
Hi ladies, I just got back from meeting with John at Flower Michele. Here is my quote:
Bridal bk
7 bridesmaid bk
groom/groomsmen bout
2 corsages for mothers
2 bout for fathers
1 corsage for grandmother
2 alter arrangements
pew bows
16 centerpieces raised silver spiral with candles / flowers
staircase drape and bows
My quote came to $3,900.00.... I really didn't want to spend this much on flowers, but I'm not sure how I would cut costs....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 2/8/06 9:15 PM 
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BJandDan
Happily Married :)
Member since 6/05 4574 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor- A+++
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
That actually sounds about right for all the things that you are getting. Have you gone anywhere else to get a quote yet?
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Posted 2/8/06 9:24 PM
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wendyz06
Board Fanatic
Member since 4/05 759 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/19/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
NYC
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Posted by futuremrsGafforio
Hi ladies, I just got back from meeting with John at Flower Michele. Here is my quote:
Bridal bk
7 bridesmaid bk
groom/groomsmen bout
2 corsages for mothers
2 bout for fathers
1 corsage for grandmother
2 alter arrangements
pew bows
16 centerpieces raised silver spiral with candles / flowers
staircase drape and bows
My quote came to $3,900.00.... I really didn't want to spend this much on flowers, but I'm not sure how I would cut costs....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have a large bridal party. I would cut out the pew bows and the staircase drape and bows.
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Posted 2/8/06 9:26 PM
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enjft
I am married!
Member since 7/05 8806 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
That sounds about right
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Posted 2/8/06 9:26 PM
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Soon2BeMrsS
Board Dutchess
Member since 6/05 5286 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/11/2011 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Where we celebrate forever
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
that's what it cost.... crazy right...
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Posted 2/8/06 9:28 PM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
This was the first place I went. I heard great things about John..... The most expensive part is the centerpieces. They were $140 each.....
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Posted 2/8/06 9:28 PM
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xcalystax
Call me Mrs. M ! :)
Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
I went to three different places for quotes and all were within a hundred bucks of each other. I ended up going with Flower Michele, I loooved their work.
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Posted 2/8/06 9:37 PM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
My centerpiece is medium height, spiral with small candles and then the flowers sit on top...I really didn't want a low centerpiece, but do you think I could cut down the cost of the centerpiece? I really liked John and would like to work with him.............
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Posted 2/8/06 9:43 PM
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jenheartsrob
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 6/05 1564 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/7/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Coral House
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
sadly that sounds about right -- I'd skimp on the pew decorations, staircase, and altar flowers (can you maybe use the CPs as alter decorations, too?)
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Posted 2/8/06 9:44 PM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
That centerpiece for the altar decorations is actually a really good idea... I never even thought of that...
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Posted 2/8/06 9:46 PM
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jenheartsrob
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 6/05 1564 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/7/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Coral House
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
yeah, we're using our CPs as aisle decorations on pedestals beforehand ... saves some money :)
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Posted 2/8/06 9:53 PM
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Summer101
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 12/05 1907 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/1/2010 11:00 PM
Wed. Location:
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
that is about what I am paying for the same thing - I am having 16 tall candelobras with mechanical candles-all roses and hydrangeas
my flowers roses and stephanotis
6 BM bouquets roses and hydrangeas
6 GM and father and grandfather (roses)
2 clutch bouquet flowers for mom and FMIL
flowers for readers and grandma
2 baskets for the church
bows and flowers for the pews
Message edited 2/8/2006 10:03:10 PM.
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Posted 2/8/06 10:02 PM
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070306
That was the best day ever!!!!
Member since 7/05 1123 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/3/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Venetian Yacht Club A++++++++
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
I thought that sounded about right. Shop around. I interviewed three.
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Posted 2/8/06 10:05 PM
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werock0709
More in love than ever!!!
Member since 12/05 8533 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/6/2007 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
SandCastle
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
If you wanted to cut costs, I would eliminate the alter pieces and the pew bows. Unless you plan on taking the alter pieces to the reception, they only get donated to the church. The pew bows aren't a necessity, and besides you can make them and cut costs. Just an idea. We're using John as well, and for all your getting it sounds like a terrific price.
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Posted 2/8/06 10:11 PM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
I had planned on bringing the altar flowers to the reception...do you think it would be weird not having flowers at the church?
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Posted 2/8/06 10:18 PM
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lcherian
I'm a Mrs.!!
Member since 10/04 2876 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Hyatt Wind Watch
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
honestly, you can probably get a quote cheaper than that. i know i got a quote from flower michele that was about 30% higher than my lowest quote. but i do have to say that they do outrageous work!
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Posted 2/8/06 10:18 PM
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kjs728
Board Enthusiast
Member since 6/05 51 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 3:45 PM
Wed. Location:
booked
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
i got what i thought was a crazy quote from flower michelle compared to what i have been seeing on the boards from everyone else - i think the only additional thing i have from what you posted was candles at the cocktail hour and some flowers on the mantel - nothing crazy - i only have 4 girls - the quote i got was $5500!
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Posted 2/9/06 12:49 AM
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October Bliss
Beyond Obsession
Member since 8/05 7629 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/8/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Country Gardens @ East Wind
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Posted by futuremrsGafforio
This was the first place I went. I heard great things about John..... The most expensive part is the centerpieces. They were $140 each.....
That is where you save $$$$. I know you don't want low CP, but he quoted me $95 for low CP with candles. At 16 CP's that is a $720 savings. Also, with your venue (Milleridge Cottage), I think high CP will overwhelm the room.
I also recommend shopping around. For example, Laurie at LA Blossom quoted me $300 less than Flower Michele for exactly the same thing.
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Posted 2/9/06 1:04 AM
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anne1rules
Board Enthusiast
Member since 11/05 152 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/2/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Posted by futuremrsGafforio
Hi ladies, I just got back from meeting with John at Flower Michele. Here is my quote:
Bridal bk
7 bridesmaid bk
groom/groomsmen bout
2 corsages for mothers
2 bout for fathers
1 corsage for grandmother
2 alter arrangements
pew bows
16 centerpieces raised silver spiral with candles / flowers
staircase drape and bows
My quote came to $3,900.00.... I really didn't want to spend this much on flowers, but I'm not sure how I would cut costs....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am going with flowers etc. vendor on LIW. You should get a quote from Jola....She is really great and so much more inexpensive. FM me if you want her info or look on the vendors page.
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Posted 2/9/06 6:31 AM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
I was not ready for $140 for each centerpiece!!! I was thinking $100 was a good amount to spend...... I just loved what he had envisioned for my wedding..... but maybe I should get at least one other quote. I was thinking maybe Pedestals since it is a couple of minutes away from me.........
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Posted 2/9/06 7:46 AM
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werock0709
More in love than ever!!!
Member since 12/05 8533 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/6/2007 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
SandCastle
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Good Luck with whatever choice you make!!
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Posted 2/9/06 7:57 AM
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soon2bmrsdunn
I love my husband!!!
Member since 11/05 6958 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/8/2007 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's - A+
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
QUOTE]Posted by futuremrsGafforio
I was not ready for $140 for each centerpiece!!! I was thinking $100 was a good amount to spend...... I just loved what he had envisioned for my wedding..... but maybe I should get at least one other quote. I was thinking maybe Pedestals since it is a couple of minutes away from me.........
$140 for cp's is a bit high IMO. I am getting high cp's for $95. I also have a large BP and am have 20 cp's and am paying over $1000 less than you quote!
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Posted 2/9/06 7:59 AM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Thanks ladies!!!
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Posted 2/9/06 8:03 AM
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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1933 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
My dream place!!!
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
YOu can save money by going with Milleridge's included CP's!!! I looked there and thought that was the greatest thing about Milleridge. Why don't you want those? Just pay a little extra to get more flowers in it.....just do those pretty rose bowls they offer but tell them you want them bigger - more flowers than they offer. It's not much more $ b/c I asked her about that when I looked there.
CP's are SO expensive it's crazy...def. go with a low for Milleridge. I think tall is too much for that room.
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Posted 2/9/06 8:17 AM
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futuremrsGafforio
HIP HIP JORGE!!!
Member since 12/05 2515 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Flower Michele quote........
Yea, I've been hearing that low may be the way to go.... Maybe I will see if the Milleridge can work with me on that.....
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Posted 2/9/06 8:22 AM
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