Community› Local Wedding Boards› Louisiana-New Orleans
Louisiana-New Orleans
New Discussion

flowers

lorilou0783lorilou0783
10 Comments
in Louisiana-New Orleans
I have a HUGE wedding party and I really need to shop around for flowers in order to not totally blow my budget on personal flowers.  Anyone have any suggestions of where they got the most for their money or florists that were more expensive than others but worth the extra cash?  Thanks!
Report Reply to Post

Re: flowers

  • becker.amandabecker.amanda member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    One of my favorite vendors thus far has been my florist, Erin Steen. She works out of her house so the costs are significantly lower than florists I checked out who had their own shops (overhead costs). We're getting bouquets/bouttinnieres/small bouquets for the mothers/19 centerpieces/rose petals/2 pedestal arrangements for ceremony, etc. all for $1500. Let me know if you'd like her info.
    Report Reply
  • cap8504cap8504
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Blumen Lendle is my florist
    Report Reply
  • meganfauermeganfauer member
    Ninth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We had a rather large wedding party too and divorced parents so two of everything and I felt the same way. We used Meade Wenzel and she was AWESOME! she does not have a shop so the cost is so much less and alot of people on here have used her I was very pleased you can reach her at 504-289-9883.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • amelia318amelia318
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I second Meade Wenzel!! We are using her for our May 2010 wedding and she has been so wonderful so far, and very affordable!!
    BabyFruit Ticker BabyFetus Ticker IAmPregnant Ticker
    Report Reply
  • lous22lous22 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm using Grow with us florist- they're located right off of metairie rd.  So far they have been WONDERFUL.  We got everything (my bouquet, BM bouquets, bouquets for the moms/granmothers, boutonnieres, rose petals for the aisle (which were free), throw bouquet, two massive arrangements, and arrangemtns to line the aisle all for 1200 bucks.  I'm using hydrangeas too- a more expensive flower.  Their store is so cute and the lady in charge is young and hip.  Highly recommended! 
    Report Reply
  • skatoryskatory member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm using Cristina Omalley. I checked around too and got a lot of raves about her and her prices. I could see why right away. She offered to solve a few problems and help me with some things not even flower related so I kind of feel like I'm getting coordinating help for free! I've also heard good things about the above mentioned ladies, but not the shop.
    Report Reply
  • skatoryskatory member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    oh my, I didnt mean I heard bad things about the shop, Just havent heard OF them.
    Report Reply
  • jamielisacjamielisac member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I am using Di with Bella Blooms.  She is amazing!!
    Report Reply
  • LoserasanartformLoserasanartform member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I am using Mrs. Phylis with Impressionable Designs on the Westbank. She does beautiful work and can work with any budget.  I'm doing a mix of fresh and silk and told her what I needed (7 bouts, 1 bridal, 1 throw, 5 bridesmaid boquets, 2 kissing balls, 3 corsages, 3 offerings and some extra flowers for the reception).  She's doing it all for $500. I'm pretty easy to please so if you have very specific ideas for what you want, it may cost more but that would be for you and the florist to work out.If you want her info I can give it to you. Goodluck!
    Report Reply
  • skatoryskatory member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thats sad to hear. I hope you still remember it as a perfect wedding!
    Report Reply
  • cm10/10cm10/10 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm using Bee's Florist and I LOVE them.  While they are probably not the cheapest you will find, they provide a LOT of extra service and sort of act like mini day of coordinators.  I think we have them for 6 hours in our contract.
    Report Reply
  • lorilou0783lorilou0783
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all the suggestions!  Looks like I have a lot of phone calls to make.  Amanda, can you send me the contact info for Erin Steen lori.a.daigle@gmail.com
    Report Reply
  • becker.amandabecker.amanda member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    YGM
    Report Reply
  • larasmomlarasmom
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    You can see Lara's flowers in the video - just press play in my siggy.  Dee Vu owns Bella Blooms and is super talented and easy to work with.  We've become friends and I've seen a good bit of her work in different styles and colors - always amazing.  Advice:  if budget is a concern, do one fabulous arrangement at the reception instead of many and let the florist use their skill and flower knowledge to keep costs down. Don't sacrifice style. Gook luck,betsy
    Report Reply
  • lhaben1lhaben1
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm using Meade Wenzel too. Amazing work and you'll be surprised how cheap she is (it's because she doesn't have the overhead that most florists have).
    Report Reply
  • lsumaalsumaa
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    Lisa with Petals and parties is really good at stretching your budget, and you would never know looking at the gorgeous arrangements.  She also does the decorating for  major events like the sugar bowl, so she has great ideas!
    Report Reply
  • tmlaparatmlapara
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    Bee's is not the cheapest but they provide excellent service. From what I have seen, the flowers Bee's provide are beautiful. Eric is wonderful to work and does act like a mini-coordinator.  He always gets back to me quickly and truely is helpful with my vision of how I want things. I want someone reliable that I can trust. I dont want to worry about if the florist will show up or not.  I have left two messages for other floral shops and some are already booked. Fat Cats email message said it would take up to 3 weeks for an appointment. I don't want to take a chance and wait. Hope this is helpful to all brides.
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards