So I finally called the two florists that I filled forms out on their websites. Neither of them is Belak's... but they are my next call if I don't like how my appointment goes this evening. Sorry in advance for the tl;dr.
Florist 1: This florist was my top choice. I really wanted to use them, because when my friend Rich died 2 years ago (almost exactly 2 years ago...it was Veterans Day weekend) all of our friends pitched in $10 for flowers. We had $210 for flowers for his funeral. For some reason, we had had a conversation not long before he passed about flowers... and he loved lilies. I remember because he couldn't understand why Gzilla (my FI) doesn't like them. So I really wanted lilies. But, Veterans Day is 3 days away... and they don't HAVE any lilies. When Gzilla picked up our two bouquets, the one had 2.5 dozen red roses (I just said make one all roses and the other all white flowers, I don't care what is in there as long as there aren't any carnations). These people went OUT OF THEIR WAY to find me lilies. And I never forgot that. It really meant a lot to me.
So naturally, they were our first choice for florists. Not only are they literally around the corner from our house, but they went above and beyond. When my email wasn't answered, I started to get annoyed. So I called yesterday. The conversation went:
Flower Person: XYZ Flowers (in the grumpiest way possible)
Me: HI, I was wondering if I could set up an appointment to speak with someone about weddings?
FP: We don't DO weddings anymore.
Me: I'm sorry? Not at all?
FP: No. We. don't. DO. weddings. any. more.
Me: Wow. Okay.. well you should probably change your website, then.
FP: Yeah. We're working on that. Thanks. (click)
To say I was upset is an understatement. I'm still fuming about it.
Florist 2 was recommended by a coworker. I didn't even know these people EXISTED until my work delivered coffee & pastries to them for a contest. My coworker knows that I'm planning a wedding, so he got their card. I called them yesterday immediately after Florist 1, and the person I spoke with was ridiculously nice... and since they had a cancellation, I get to meet with her today to go over some things. Fingers crossed that i like them. Their pictures on their website are GORGEOUS, so I have a good feeling about them.
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