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Milwaukee - Florist Recommendations! Please!

callieottocallieotto
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Right now our currently flower quote is $2200 and I can't stomach that. The quote for each table is $65, for 18 tables. I cant get comfortable with that amount.

The quote for bouquets and boutonnieres is $900. We have 6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, me, fiancé, 4 flower girls. So there is a big group but is $900 feasible?

I don't want to go cheap on flowers, but I am mostly looking for basic white flowers for the table tops and we will add candles and so on.

Can anyone PLEASE help with a good florist recommendation that will do a great job and is reliable?? Thanks in advance for your help!


 

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    itzMSitzMS member
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    We used Sendik's...specifically the New Berlin store. So if you're in the Milwaukee/suburbs area, they are a great choice.

    I don't think $2,200 is entirely unreasonable for what you're getting. Will you also have flowers for your parents and grandparents? Just asking, as I didn't see them mentioned and it's a pretty common thing to do.
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    wilfert14wilfert14 member
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    edited April 2013
    We are using Mayflowers.
    Our quote is $1,300.00
    We have flowers for me and the groom, 6 bridemaids,
    6 groomsmen, 2 ushers, ringbearer, flowergirl, 3 dads,
    2 moms, 1 grandmother, 22 tables

    She is at a lot of the bridal shows and usually
    has a flyer at them for free groomsmen boutonerres. 
    We got our 6 free. 

    I also have heard good things about Sendiks,
    but found the pricing was better through Mayflowers.
    http://www.mayflowers.net/

         
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    callieottocallieotto
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    Thanks for the tip!

    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_wisconsin_milwaukee-florist-recommendations-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:118Discussion:56f1c46e-6b43-477c-87b1-e8e42212da7bPost:063472da-4387-4f90-bbb9-9d64e75da1c6">Re: Milwaukee - Florist Recommendations! Please!</a>:
    [QUOTE]We used Sendik's...specifically the New Berlin store. So if you're in the Milwaukee/suburbs area, they are a great choice. I don't think $2,200 is entirely unreasonable for what you're getting. Will you also have flowers for your parents and grandparents? Just asking, as I didn't see them mentioned and it's a pretty common thing to do.
    Posted by itzMS[/QUOTE]
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    callieottocallieotto
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    I will look into them, thanks!

    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_wisconsin_milwaukee-florist-recommendations-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:118Discussion:56f1c46e-6b43-477c-87b1-e8e42212da7bPost:b703694d-1f13-4652-a54a-274598627013">Re: Milwaukee - Florist Recommendations! Please!</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are using Mayflowers. Our quote is $1,300.00 We have flowers for me and the groom, 6 bridemaids, 6 groomsmen, 2 ushers, ringbearer, flowergirl, 3 dads, 2 moms, 1 grandmother, 22 tables She is at a lot of the bridal shows and usually has a flyer at them for free groomsmen boutonerres.  We got our 6 free.  I also have heard good things about Sendiks, but found the pricing was better through Mayflowers. <a href="http://www.mayflowers.net/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayflowers.net/</a>      
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    harper0813harper0813 member
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    I'm working with Barb and Diick's Wildflower. I HIGHLY recommend them.

    (but take out an i in Diick)
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    rungirl12rungirl12 member
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    I used fake flowers I bought and put together at Michael's for bouquets, so you could consider that if you're not set on real.  I did want "real" bouts and got those at the Pick 'n Save in NB off Moorland.  They were $5 each for white carnations - simple/basic, but just what I wanted.  They do all sorts of fancier flowers too.  

    I saved a TON of $$, as fake bouquets & bouts for a bridal party of 14 came in less than $100.
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    angiezimmangiezimm member
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    We just booked with Petals Floral Design.

    Definitely reasonable and willing to work with your budget!!!

    Here is her website! http://www.petalsck.com/
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    callieottocallieotto
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    We just booked with Petals, too! Love Carrie :)

    In Response to Re: Milwaukee - Florist Recommendations! Please!:
    [QUOTE]We just booked with Petals Floral Design. Definitely reasonable and willing to work with your budget!!! Here is her website! http://www.petalsck.com/
    Posted by angiezimm[/QUOTE]
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