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Flowers for the wedding... estimating, guessing?

Lisa50Lisa50 member
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I am dying on the vine (no pun intended), waiting for floral/decor bids to come back (from 2 vendors).  So, in the meantime, I have contacted another vendor and before we get to the part where I'm asked for my budget (which I am re-thinking), I'd like for your input on high - low ranges here in the DC market for the following:

1 bridal bouquet, somewhat like this:



3 bouts:




1 canopy:




draping to fully cover this entrance (10' x 8') -- way up there at the front:




plus flowers for the cake table.

Your input is appreciated.  Thank you, ladies!
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Re: Flowers for the wedding... estimating, guessing?

  • fchan1fchan1
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    edited December 2011
    we just got a quote the other day that was actually pretty competitive. it was just when we started calculating the number of centerpieces that we would need is were it got dicey. i think my WP is negotiating with them though.

    my guess:

    1 bridal bouquet - $100
    3 bouts - $15 each
    canopy - $500
    draping - i would assume $300 to $500
    flowers for cake table - i would assume $50

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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_dc_flowers-wedding-estimating-guessing?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:57Discussion:7b7cb582-5814-484a-a9a6-14f19ef755c8Post:1ae6917f-1469-4c04-affa-474ca2fdfa45">Re: Flowers for the wedding... estimating, guessing?</a>:
    [QUOTE]we just got a quote the other day that was actually pretty competitive. it was just when we started calculating the number of centerpieces that we would need is were it got dicey. i think my WP is negotiating with them though. my guess: 1 bridal bouquet - $100 3 bouts - $15 each canopy - $500 draping - i would assume $300 to $500 flowers for cake table - i would assume $50
    Posted by fchan1[/QUOTE]

    Sweet!  That is about what I thought.  If you don't mind would you please share the name of your wedding planner and/or your florist?  I don't yet have a planner and, as I mentioned in the original post, I'm falling asleep waiting for these quotes to come in.  Zzzzzzzz ....

    I have plenty of time -- the wedding isn't until July.  But, since it's on July 3rd, I feel I should lock in the commitment/pricing sooner rather than later.

    Thanks so much!
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  • fchan1fchan1
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    edited December 2011
    of course!! i love my vendors :) we just booked cake and DJ too!

    my wedding planner is Khadijia Morrow with Avant Garde Event Boutique. her website is http://www.ageventboutique.com/ and you can email her at khadijia@ageventboutique.com. 

    we got the quote from Edge Flowers, a division of Plants, Etc. the website is http://edgeflowers.com

    and in case you're interested, lol...our bakery is Fluffy Thoughts in McLean. i highly recommend at least attending a tasting...our flavors are delicious.

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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_dc_flowers-wedding-estimating-guessing?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:57Discussion:7b7cb582-5814-484a-a9a6-14f19ef755c8Post:1a696c64-3e89-49db-99ac-7ef59d6d27a9">Re: Flowers for the wedding... estimating, guessing?</a>:
    [QUOTE]of course!! i love my vendors :) we just booked cake and DJ too! my wedding planner is Khadijia Morrow with Avant Garde Event Boutique. her website is  <a href="http://www.ageventboutique.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ageventboutique.com/</a>  and you can email her at khadijia@ageventboutique.com.  we got the quote from Edge Flowers, a division of Plants, Etc. the website is <a href="http://edgeflowers.com" rel="nofollow">http://edgeflowers.com</a> and in case you're interested, lol...our bakery is Fluffy Thoughts in McLean. i highly recommend at least attending a tasting...our flavors are delicious.
    Posted by fchan1[/QUOTE]

    Sweet, thanks so much!
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