We are on a pretty tight budget when it comes to the flowers, so I've reached out to a few of the vendors that people have mentioned on here with quality work at lower prices. We had pretty much decided on one of them, but have not yet put down a deposit because of a few hesitations. It's important to me that I meet my vendors before signing a contract with them, and I've expressed this to her several times. I understand how busy she is as a one-woman show, and I know lots of people hire vendors without meeting them until the day of without a hitch, but this is just something that has really helped to put my mind at ease throughout the planning process. However, she insists that she is so busy that she does not have time to meet any time soon, and that it really isn't necessary to meet until we get closer to our date anyway. She has also been extremely difficult to get in touch with, both by email and by phone, sometimes taking weeks to respond! I've heard nothing but rave reviews about her, and many people even say her lack of communication in the planning process is nothing to worry about, but I can't help but wonder - if this is how she is now, how will she be on our wedding day? Has anyone else run into this problem with the lower budget florists? Should I start looking for other florists or tough it out with her? Any suggestions for good, reliable, communicative florists in NOLA that won't break the bank?