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tatiposetatipose
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Hi there,
So I'm not sure if perhaps it's too early to start looking at florists or what but I haven't had any luck with florists... they've all been pretty unresponsive... my experience with vendors so far has been that they all follow up but I've found this to be quite the opposite with florists.  
I've contacted Natinel, Florence Flowers, Terra, Flowers by Carol and a few others I think... 
Has anybody had the same issues and can you recommend someone who is responsive, good, and cheap?! Help!!
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  • tatiposetatipose
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks!!!
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  • MsAmeera25MsAmeera25 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am using Creations by Blanca and so far i'm having a good experience.

     

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  • quiggels219quiggels219
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    edited December 2011
    I did the most extreme florist hunt - contacted about 20 and by far the best in my opinion was creations by blanca. She is super responsive, really sweet, works with your budget without making you feel guilty. I almost met with flowers by carol but she cancelled on me 10 minutes before my appointment, by email even though she had my phone number, and knowing I lived about an hour from her shop so was actually already parking when the email came through - if I didn't have email on my phone I wouldn't have even known she wasn't coming, so ya wouldn't recommend her! Also Natinel was super rude to me, but maybe she was having a bad day because I've heard good things about her and was surprised by it. We all have our bad days I guess. Check out creations by blanca :)
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  • FaithCaitlinFaithCaitlin member
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    edited December 2011
    Creations by Blanca and Rose with Dream Makers are two good options!

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  • PhiSigFlyPhiSigFly
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    edited December 2011
    I'm using Rose with Dream Makers and have been really happy with her. She was the cheapest, by far, and was the ONLY florist I met with (I met with 5) to make actual suggestions of lower cost options that would achieve the same look that I envisioned. 

    I met with Natinel and liked her, but she sent me a quote and her math was completely wrong. Once I corrected her mathematical errors, the price increased about about $500. When I contacted her about it, she just said, "my prices are low because I buy from wholesalers." While I don't doubt that, when you send me an invoice that says:
    1 bridal bouquet - $150
    5 BM bouquet -   $500
    2 mother coursages - $100

    and then tell me that I owe you $300, I have a hard time signing that contract... Obviously there was more on my invoice, but you get the idea. I asked her to adjust the prices so it would add up to the amount that she was charging me, but she really didn't understand what I was asking for. Ultimately, I felt MUCH more comfortable with Rose from Dream Makers.
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  • Pamela718Pamela718
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-south-florida_florists-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:67Discussion:8bfe1b91-892c-4503-82f3-6e470a51ecccPost:94618cbb-d167-4a0a-9fd5-496d48ca52ea">Re: Florists</a>:
    [QUOTE]I had the MOST AMAZING experience with Brittany in the Davie Field of Flowers. I am not all that sensitive, but when I saw my boquet, I cried! It was awesome to work with her. She is professional. talented, and way cheaper than some of the other recommended florists. Talk to her and tell her Erica sent you. Maybe there is a deal there. Maybe.
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    I agree! I haven't had my wedding yet but at the meeting Brittany seemed really nice and works with a budget. I hired her so I would recommend her!
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  • tatiposetatipose
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    edited December 2011
    Wow - thanks ladies for all the responses!  I really appreciate your help! 
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  • orianita3orianita3 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second (or third, lost count, lol) Creations by Blanca!!
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  • mfields83mfields83
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    edited December 2011
    i'm using Orange Blossoms Florals.. they are small (mother/daughter team) but SO personal.  we have met several times to re-evaluate/discuss/make changes, etc!!  they even come to my house :)  it's so fun, we even had a wine night lol we are meeting again in one month.  they give me little DIY projects i can work on too so that my costs are lower.  they rock.
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  • Gissy4857Gissy4857 member
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    edited December 2011
    Stay far away from La Bella Rosa Florist in Pompano Beach!! Had such a terrible experience this past weekend with him for our wedding :(

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  • nicole1087nicole1087 member
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    edited December 2011

    I agree with creations by blanca, we meet with several florist and she is by far the cheapest and i do not think we are going to get any less quality. Our wedding is the friday of mothers day weekend so everyone was hiking their prices. We booked Blanca yesterday and feel extremely comfortable with her and her husband and happy to not be paying an arm and leg. Also meet with Natinel whom we thought was rude and could care less about us and Flowers by Sandra whom we really liked but was way over our budget. Good Luck!

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