Hi Ladies,
I have a big decision to make about a florist and quickly. I don't want to wait too long to book and have been keeping some people waiting and could use your help and advice!
So here's what's going on. I've been meeting with florists, getting quotes and such. I had picked a florist when my photographer contacts me and says shes started doing floral stuff for weddings. So, I met with her to discuss. She said she could cut me a good deal on our flowers and since I haven't signed a contract or sent in a deposit yet, I thought it was a good idea.
She can do all ceremony flowers plus reception centerpieces and extras for about 1000. The other florist will do ONLY ceremony flowers (we're talking bear-bones here, no extras at all) for 800.
I don't know what to do. I would like to have some professional help with the centerpieces, but I also feel that I can make something nice myself. My big caveat here is that the first florist (not the photographer) is very talented and I KNOW she will make beautiful things, even if we can only afford a few things with her. With my photographer, we will get a lot more, but she is just starting out and I will be taking a gamble on quality. I know she will do the best she can, but the lack of experience makes me nervous. She has been practicing, but has never actually done a wedding (for flowers) before. I think she has other brides booked though, just hasn't had the wedding happen yet.
Advice? Thanks ladies! I appreciate any thoughts.