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Small business florist rec?

Jo+SephJo+Seph member
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in Illinois-Chicago
I try to support small businesses whenever possible, but it feels like I'm taking more of a chance on them. Anyone with a good, independent florist to recommend (in a reasonable price range?) Really concerned about dependability...
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    kthamekthame
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    ZuZu's Petals.
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    tncassatncassa
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    edited December 2011
    Tracy at Elegant Blooms!  She was recommended by a married Knottie.  She responds quickly to calls & emails.  She works from her home in Naperville but travels to where you are.
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    jessNlane52804jessNlane52804
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    Flowers by Dee Dee. The florist's name is Dee Dee Check and her number is 847-366-6078. She works out of her home in Grayslake. She has previously owned flower shops, but decided it was too much overhead and now works from home.
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    ladybug7485ladybug7485 member
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    Gina with GnG Designs, also located out of her home in Grayslake. She's been very dependable for me so far!
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    Sparkette19Sparkette19 member
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    Joyce Grattoni. She taught floral design at Harper. I booked her based on another knottie suggestion.

    PM me if you want her contact info
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    lrutkolrutko
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with Tracy at Elegant Blooms.  She is doing my flowers and I love everything she has suggested.  And she was more than willing to work with my tight budget. 

    But if you are looking for a florist who does not work from home, and has an actual brick-and-mortar store, I suggest Fleur in Logan Square, Rolling Meadows Florist or Heritage House in Downers Grove.
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    amylulichamylulich member
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    edited December 2011
    Not sure where you're located, but K.C. Floral Design in Lockport is a great small business.  I utilized their services for an event for work.  They are friendly and Daniel is great to work with.
    http://www.kcfloraldesignonline.com/
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    jbll326jbll326 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Zuzu's Petals!
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    Jo+SephJo+Seph member
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    edited December 2011
    Ooh, I have some calls to make! Thanks so much for the tips!
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    morgie44morgie44 member
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    edited December 2011
    We used Kio Kreations and she was awesome and budget friendly! 
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    duckie1905duckie1905 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_small-business-florist-rec?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:72Discussion:0684b30d-f918-44f0-8e7a-6c1da60b1ae2Post:26903c80-3760-410d-bbf3-e4ccb621966c">Re: Small business florist rec?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Joyce Grattoni. She taught floral design at Harper. I booked her based on another knottie suggestion. PM me if you want her contact info
    Posted by Sparkette19[/QUOTE]

    Joyce is fabulous (and about as independent and small business as you can get).
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    thealphabridethealphabride
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    edited December 2011
    Hey Jo/Steph....
     
    I am using Kristen from Kio Kreations and she is extremely dependable. Check her website for all of her very unique and beautiful creations. www.kiokreations.com
    I am sure the recs from the other gals are great as well.

    Kristen has been wonderful to work with so far and I highly recommend her. She is the owner of her business. 

    I think it is wonderful that you are supporting small business' with your vendors, if you need any other recommendations I will be happy to share all of  mine with you.
    Just PM me, but page me on the board to let me know you PM'd me.

    I am using a whole group of young, very hip, and newly in business or in a small business wedding vendors. All have been wonderful to work with so far, a nd since I am paying for most of the wedding myself, they are easier on the budget as well.

    My photog, florist, videographer, are private owners. I went with a bit bigger company for music, and I have been thrilled with them as well.

    I am with a VERY BUDGET caterer and they have been awesome, food is great (especially pricing for what you get)
    Good Luck, HTH.
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    alexilysealexilyse
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    edited December 2011
    I'm also using Zuzu's Petals.
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    sgyllingsgylling
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    edited December 2011
    Ditto Kio Kreations!
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    klicciardiklicciardi
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    edited December 2011
    I also ditto Kio Kreations. Our flowers were awesome for our wedding and I came in under budget going with her.
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    lmhamzelmhamze member
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    edited December 2011
    I will ditto Tracy at Elegant Blooms!! I met with her after reading some rec's on this board & am so glad I found her! She is great with a budget & has so many good ideas! Good luck with your search! :)
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    heizer10910heizer10910
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    edited December 2011
    if you are interested in a southside vendor, i am using the Blossom Boys in beverly.  You get to work with the owners and they will work within your budget and gave me good tips on what can be re-used to save some money.

    http://www.theblossomboys.com/
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