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Flower question

isufans4everisufans4ever
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in Iowa-Des Moines
If you are comfortable telling me...
I just got a quote from my florist...I don't know what flowers cost at all
She quoted me $650 for:
My bouquet
5 Bridesmaids bouquets
2 Jr. Bridesmaids bouquets
1 toss bouquet
11 wrist corsages
19 boutineers
2 alter arrangements
Is this good?
If you don't mind telling me what you were quoted and what you are getting I would love to know!
Thanks Ladies
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Re: Flower question

  • mlkjasmlkjas
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We are getting medium calla lilies.  They run $15 a stem. 
    For my bouquet I will have a variation of pinks and ivory roses and callas. My bouquet was quoted $250.

    $75 for my 3 bm.  5 callas in the bouquet
    $6 for rose corsages- 5 gm and 2 ushers
    $9 for groom small calla
    We have 5 grandmothers, 5 gradfathers, 3 fathers, and 2 mothers.  We also have 2 personal attendants, and 4 host and hostess

    We have half of our tables for the reception each with 3 asiatic lillies in a vase.  That will run us $400. 

    Than we have rose petals to spread on each table which will cost $8 per table.

    Our total quote was about $1,200. Sorry this was kinda all over the place!  I was trying to remember without looking at my estimate.  So I think $650 is great!!
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  • EJPintEJPint member
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    edited December 2011
    I can't recall our exact breakdown - ours is slightly less, but it sounds like it includes maybe a little less than yours.
    I think you're getting a pretty good deal, actually!  It would depend on flowers, too...if you're paying for all carnations, maybe it's not such a steal, but if it's more expensive blooms...you get the picture! 
    Happy planning!
    Natural m/c 8/31/12 at 11 wks BFP #2 - Due August 16!
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  • TTtataTTtata member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm in the midst of figuring out flowers and decor myself.

    I think it sounds like a pretty good estimate...you're getting a lot of flowers.

    If you don't mind would you please tell me who you all are using for florists?
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  • farmgirl8806farmgirl8806
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    edited December 2011
    I am renting silk flowers, and I don't plan on having boutineers and stuff since we are having such a casual wedding.  It is costing us $20 to rent each thing.
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  • mlkjasmlkjas
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We are using Mary Kay's Flowers in Ames.
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  • isufans4everisufans4ever
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    edited December 2011

    Thank you Ladies!

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  • krysh2302krysh2302 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    That doesn't sound bad at all. Almost exactly right on with mine.
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