Studio 539 on Wickenden St.

KB_RI

Anyone use them for flowers? Looking for rants/raves. Thanks!

RoyalOrient

I really love their work and after meeting them at the bridal show, I'm definitely going to meet with them for flowers. I told them a little about my wedding and they gave me some really positive feedback. For attending the bridal show I am also receiving a discount from them. BTW they have some pretty positive reviews on weddingwire
http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/studio-539-flowers-providence/028ab9b3aaf231e1.html

KB_RI

Which bridal show were they at? I want a discount! (Read that like, "I want an Oompaloompa!") Haha. I'm meeting with her tomorrow!

RoyalOrient

I gave her my e-mail address so she could send it to me. All brides who attended the Grace Ormonde Grand Bridal show get a discount from them if they sign up at the registry.  I reread it, applies to both stationary and flowers. Here's the e-mail.

Hello!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by our booth, we hope you enjoyed the rest of the show! As promised, this email serves as your official coupon, granting you up to 10% off when booking both flowers and stationery. Please print this email and bring with you to your initial meeting. We are located in Providence, Rhode Island and would love to meet you for a complimentary consultation. 

If you’d like to schedule a meeting, please contact us with the days and times that work best for you.  

For flowers: christina@539flowers.com or 401.454.4400

For stationery: emily@papermoss.com or 401.632.4426

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

Emily & Christina

KB_RI

Ahh, I was sick and missed that one. I'm probably DIYing stationery anyway. Thanks!  Meeting with her today. I can let you know how it goes if you like!

RoyalOrient

Good Luck! And yes let me know how it goes. btw I am doing my invites too so I can't use the discount.

hollyebennett

Hello: I wanted to answer your question about Studio 539 because I used them for my wedding this past October. I will be posting a more detailed review of all of my vendors because I found that to be really helpful when I was planning. I would suggest NOT using them I was NOT happy with the job that they did and especially the way they did business.

Christina would act really flakey in our meetings but I kept chalking it up to her personality and excitement about the event. What happened was when I checked back with her a few weeks out from the event she "didn't recall" very important details that we had discussed in our lengthy discussions and then I was stuck. She'll promise the world up front but then won't deliver on it and that is not what you want to be dealing with right before the big day.

For instance she was supposed to add rosemary to my bouquet as a symbol of remembrance because my dad passed away and she forgot to do it. When she arrived at the hotel to give me my flowers and I asked her why it wasn't in the bouquet she went "ohhhh I knew I forgot something" Then all of my groomsmen’s flowers were dead by the time we took pictures. I specifically asked that we not use orchids anywhere besides certain arrangements and when I walked up to do my cake cutting it was the only thing on my cake. This occurred more than once that she used flowers that I told her I specifically didn't want. She also kept telling me that she would have sample arrangements for me to preview at our final meeting, that never happened. We talked at length about the arrangement that would be at the center of the cocktail hour and she messed that up so horribly that I can barely even think about what an eyesore my guest had waiting for them when they walked in.

After the wedding I expressed my unhappiness with the job that she did to her and cited these specific instances and she and her boss Matt basically told me to go take a flying leap. So I suggest you keep your money in your pocket and don't waste your time meeting with these folks there are plenty of other floral vendors out there who will be happy to have your business.

KB_RI

Hi, thanks for your feedback! Sorry you had that experience with her; I'll definitely keep that in mind today! Did you plan under another screenname or is this really your first post? Where was your wedding?

hollyebennett

Hi! I did a lot of reading of posts on the knot (because no one can identify like other brides) but I ended up using project wedding for a lot of the stuff that I did. Our wedding was in Newport the ceremony was at Kay Chapel at the Viking and the reception was at the Atlantic Beach Club. We actually had some trouble with the beach club as well but the rest of the day went off without a hitch! We had amazing weather! The folks especially Linda Ferguson at the Viking were out of this world. We used Rockstar limo for the trolley and my photographer was beyond words amazing!!

KB_RI

I'm hoping for weather as good the same weekend this year; we're 10-10. Who was your photographer?

hollyebennett

Her work is amazing!!

www.lindsayshaw.com

RoyalOrient

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_rhode-island_studio-539-wickenden-st?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:122Discussion:8c49f129-ae9d-47aa-9fb5-ffaaf92801abPost:7e88e92c-77f5-48b5-818d-97a331419a33">Re: Studio 539 on Wickenden St.</a>:
[QUOTE]Her work is amazing!! <a href="http://www.lindsayshaw.com" rel="nofollow">www.lindsayshaw.com</a>
Posted by hollyebennett[/QUOTE]

Uh What does she have to do with this thread about Studio 539? If this a vendor post, I would advise you not to post here in the R.I board. Thanks!

hollyebennett

Wow RoyalOrient aren't you a little sassy! If you read above you'll see I was asked for her info.

Knot Annie

On behalf of Studio539 Flowers:

There are always two sides to every story.  We made every effort to resolve this bride’s concerns before and after her wedding. Studio 539 Flowers approaches every wedding with the seriousness and commitment that the bride herself brings to that special day; we listen intently to her vision and make every effort to meet her expectations.  When there is a miscommunication or disappointment by a bride we make the same effort to resolve the complaint on a personal basis.  Our reputation was built on not only our designs but on our customer service. Any potential bride who is considering Studio 539 Flowers is welcome to contact any of the hundreds of brides who have used our services.