Need Some Advice...Florist is MIA

baileyleev

Ok ladies, just looking for some opinions/advice:

Our florist is a friend of my moms, we met with her back in August and went over what we needed, etc. She wrote everything down and came up with some ideas. She didn't give me a price (hinted that whatever we could afford would be good enough for her).  Side Note: We only needed 2 bouquets, 2 boutineers and a few mother/grandmother, dad/grandpa bouts/corsage

Well we are now about a month out...and I haven't heard from her. I sent her an email a few weeks ago and didnt hear back, then found out her father passed away within a few days of my email so I figured I'd just wait to contact her for a bit. Then her mother in law passed away last week...I completely feel for her and her family. But if she can't do the flowers we need to find someone else...so I dont' know what to do. I don't want to seem insensitive, but I really also don't want to end up in a bind...

What do you think? (sorry so long)

emilynnp

I would probably find someone else to do the flowers to a) save your mom's friend the trouble since she is going through so much and b) save yourself the worry . You could contact her one more time by email or better yet by phone to first offer your condolances and sympathy and then let her know not to worry about the flowers. I really don't think that would be insensitive.

Since it is such a small order, it shouldn't be too tough to find a florist who can help you out, even with only four weeks to go. Good luck!  

Klyn1983

Like Emily said, I would just contact another florist. I wouldn't want to be stressed out and worried over whether or not the flowers will be done. 

sparkles776

completely agree with PP's. I understand you dont want to come off insensitive, and I dont think you will, but I wouldnt want to stress about the flowers.

zulamay

Why don't you call her, set up some time to meet with her, bring her something nice (wine, a dinner dish) and have a chat with her?  Just see how she is holding up and everything.  She might mention she's overwhelmed and can't do the flowers, or you can gently bring it up and ask if it is too much for her.  

I for one am really guilty of reading emails and forgetting for weeks to respond to them. With all she has going on, she probably has too.  If you talk to her, then you can at least not feel guilty for hiring another florist, and she'll know you cared enough to ask. 

Sue-n-Kevin

I'd call first, expressing your sympathies and flat out asking if she's still able to do your flowers. She should have an answer.

If not, check into other florists. Your order is not that huge and should not be that big a deal for a florist.