Hi Ladies,
I'm 4 weeks away from my wedding and I'm thinking seriously about calling my florist up and telling her those birch branches for my centerpieces just ain't cutting it. I had originally envisioned "manzanita trees" and as a newly engaged a year ago, hadn't done my research and just told her tree branches with hanging crystals and orchids, etc. and am already contracted. I'm planning everything from LA so its been hard for me to see things in person for the most part. Well a few weeks ago I flew in one last time for the wedding and she made a mock centerpiece and I really wasn't happy with the "plain straight birch branch look." I didn't know at the time what didn't seem right and after barely now doing research online, I come to find that what I was envisioning this whole time were "manzanita trees." I am almost positive she doesn't have them. I'm willing to get them myself (with the hopes she will somewhat work with me by giving me at the LEAST a small discount than the actual contractual amount I promised her if we were to not use these ugly branches she has, but get new manzanita ones in return.
I can order them online for purchase, but I figured I'd look into maybe just renting them at an affordable price from somewhere in Chicago. Anybody know anybody that will rent some nice manzanita trees?? I need at least for 10 big centerpieces?? PLEASE HELP ASAP! Thanks.
Mrs. F
9-18-10