Florist appointments

Re: Florist appointments

• chelseakopperud

  

  December 2011

  I highly suggest setting your budget before you go. I did not set a budget and it has been a pain in the ass and now I think the florist is kind of upset because she wasnt aware of a budget and we had to cut a lot of stuff.

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• gregamywedding

  

  December 2011

  I agree with Chelsea you need to already have a budget set. Also tell the florist what you are willing to spend. That way they can only show you things that will be in your budget.

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• daria24 member

  

  December 2011

  I met with 3 florists and none of them expected that it was an offical "you're hired" meeting. They each sent me a quote via email within a week and I told them I would get back to them once I had reviewed other quotes. In each meeting, we first talked about colors and looked at images I had brought, as well as images of their work. When discussing the photos they each pointed out what was more expensive, cheaper, etc. I told them my general budget (which I quoted a little lower than my ACTUAL budget). A good florist can work with almost any budget to get you what you need, and don't be afraid when you get a quote to ask how they can reduce the price. 

  
  

  My first appointment I had very little idea about what I wanted, and I got a much clearer picture by the time meeting #3 came around. Now that I have a better idea, I am having the florists I liked the most adjust the quote. Don't be nervous! And if any florist makes you feel intimated or pressured, they aren't the one for you.

  

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• jrp279

  

  December 2011

  Thanks for asking this question...I have my appointments coming up this weekend and was clueless too!  Thanks for all the info

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• courtneyclare103 member

  

  December 2011

  I would just end each meeting by thanking them for their time and saying you will review the quote and get back with them. I did that both times I went to an appointment and then when I made a decision I let them know through an e-mail. I then set up a second appointment with the florist I chose to pay a deposit and adjust the order.

  

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• mrspatnou

  

  December 2011

  Just know who is getting what flowers, style and decorations for ceremony and/or reception. I was surprised by all the questions they asked me and I was not prepared for most of them and had to go back for a later appointment.

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• MoonlightSilver member

  

  December 2011

  I met with my florist October 9th, and I didn't sign a contract with her until last week. I really don't think they'll assume you're booking on the spot.
  
  I bought pictures of flower arragements I liked to my florist appointment (on my laptop). I had pictures for shape, colors, and different types of flowers. We put together a list of what sounded good (and was in season), then she emailed me a quote later that week. When it didn't work, we went back and substituted sizes/flowers to make it work.
  
  I absolutely agree that you need to mention your budget at the first meeting. I didn't do that with one of the florists I met and they send me a quote three times my budget. I would also suggest you ask for pictures if there is anything you don't understand via text or speaking (size, color, etc). I would also ask what she does if a certain agreed upon flower doesn't come in, or the supplier has a failed crop- how does she get you flowers?

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