Not sure if this is an etiquette issue per se

jenniferurs

CrazyCatLady3 said:

I'm really curious now as to what the chuppah you want looks like--could you post a pic?

Sure! It's not the best picture ever, but it gives an idea.

southernbelle0915

jenniferurs said:

I'm really curious now as to what the chuppah you want looks like--could you post a pic?

Sure! It's not the best picture ever, but it gives an idea.

I found another one from the same wedding that shows the colors a little better...

jenniferurs

southernbelle0915 said:

jenniferurs said:

CrazyCatLady3 said:

I'm really curious now as to what the chuppah you want looks like--could you post a pic?

Sure! It's not the best picture ever, but it gives an idea.

I found another one from the same wedding that shows the colors a little better...

That's actually a different wedding, but same venue!

southernbelle0915

oh, NM then... wow they look totally similar. Even the BMs... sorry! My bad.

jenniferurs

southernbelle0915 said:

oh, NM then... wow they look totally similar. Even the BMs... sorry! My bad.

No worries! I was amazed by how similar they looked too!

photokitty

IMHO, you want two florist, hire two florists. I wouldn't tell them about the other. Just hire them to do what you are paying them to do. It's business and if they have hurt feelings that's their problem, not yours. You want what you want and are willing to pay for it, so I see no issue with it. If either vendor asks about the other arrangements, I would simply say "I decided to go with another option for those. What do you call this bloom? It's gorgeous, we should use it!"

GL!

CrazyCatLady3

That's a beautiful chuppah.  I think you can hire a different florist for it, and just spin it to the first florist that the 2nd florist specializes in chuppahs and your parents or so-and-so insisted you use them for that.

huskypuppy14

I agree with @photokitty and @southernbelle0915 hire both florists. As long as there isn't a clause in either contract, but has someone really seen an exclusivity clause for florists. I can definitely see for photographers, but if someone wants to use 2 bakers, 2 florists, who cares? It's not like they're there for the wedding, they drop things off/set things up and then leave. 

People have different musicians for cocktail hour vs the reception all the time. Why is this any different?

MobKaz

daveANDkristen said:

 

speedyblazer11 said:

It doesn't sound like it would be against etiquette to use two florists, I am using two photographers (not my idea but to make both families happy).  If you do decide to go with the other person for this project I would at least give your first florist a heads up so that he doesn't show up and get mad at the second florist. 

Be prepared for the 1st florist to try and change your mind again about using him for everything.  I am defiantly not saying it's a nice thing to do to your florist, but I can't find a etiquette breach.

Good luck.

Sorry to threadjack, but can you elaborate on this?  Such as who will photograph what exactly (getting ready, ceremony, formals)?  I have a little bit of a disappointing experience with this so I just wanted to clarify.

As to the OP, I agree with @southernbelle0915

Our photographer absolutely had a clause in our contract explicitly stating that no other photographers would be onsite or involved in any way.  

mrs4everhart

If you do not breach your first contract, can afford both florists and have the emotional/mental stamina to deal with another vendor, hire both. You're paying for a service. It's business. Florist #1's feelings should have nothing to do with the criteria you use to make your decision. Get what you want the way you want it. 

jenniferurs

Thanks girls! I appreciate everyone's input in this thread!

lc07

Florists may have exclusivity for several reasons. If I'm the "better" florist and my name is associated with the wedding, I don't want anyone thinking I made the other items that may not properly reflect my level of skill or aesthetic. Same goes if this wedding gets published. Make sure neither florist needs exclusivity.

crisscrossKG

If your first florist has an amazing strength at doing bouquets and such, but hasn't been able to make a chuppah-like structure you love and another florist that is a big strength of theirs, do both if you want! Not every florist will be perfect in everything so mix and match if you need to to get the desired effect If it is allowed in the contract that is.

You are still giving business to the first florist but you are also getting exactly what you want for that large detail! That will be in so many pictures so make sure it's what you want if it's important to you.

 

heathertims

Wow, that Chuppah is beautiful.
Just look over your contract to make sure they do not have "exclusivity" but I would hire the both of them. I would mention it to the original florist, just to keep yourself in the clear