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Do you love (or hate?) your florist?!

HraynoHrayno
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I am trying to find a wonderful florist. my budget is about $3200-3500. I am in love with aria but they are a tiny bit over my budget. instead of going over budget (again) i am hoping to fnd someone else amazing! any recommendations? ANyone i should avoid?
Thanks ladies!
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Re: Do you love (or hate?) your florist?!

  • Kaye SmithKaye Smith member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I love Miki Maxey http://www.mikisflowers.com/weddings.html  -  i cannot recommend her enough.  She had great ideas and i was in love with all of our floral arrangements.  I think it was this month's (or last's) issue of Seattle Bride Mgazine that had her bouquets featured on the cover. 
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  • tvgal1971tvgal1971
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    edited December 2011
    I loved most of what Aria did for me, but agree that they were overpriced.  I was disappointed in their responses to emails, but really felt that they got my vision for the wedding.  I chose them because they were recommended by the hotel and also did lighting. 

    Overall, it was a good experience, but I can't say that i was 100% satisfied.  I think it makes sense to see what else is out there, however.  It may bring you back to Aria or you may find someone better.  Good luck!

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  • jennlinjennlin member
    Eighth Anniversary 1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    i loved ally from plateau florist...that's waht i paid for my flowers,and my BM's were complaining about how heavy their boquets are...i didn't know they would be so big/beautiful..i could've paid less and been happy with less flowers, but with 3k, she really went above and beyond. this included 6bms, 6gms, 2 moms, 2 dads, 1 grandpa, ceremony decorations and 20 centerpieces. i had orchids, calla lilly's and roses as "main" flowers and a few other things here and there.
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  • TygirljojoTygirljojo
    2500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I loved my flowers, Sharon @ The Perfect Petal.  My DOC clarified for me that the last minute changes that were made to my flowers were due to a couple other outside factors the florist couldn't control (i.e. caterer, DOC didn't get my notice about red rose petal location, etc).  http://perfectpetaldesigns.com
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  • GeorgiaGCGeorgiaGC
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    My wedding is not until October but I love my florist Jing from Valentina's Floral Design. She has been a great pleasure to work with. She listened to what I wanted, worked around my budget, and has been very quick to respond in all forms of contact we've had so far. You should definitely check her out!

    http://www.valentinasflorals.com/
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  • irshis20irshis20 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I've loved working with the gang at the new Kirkland Metropolitan Market. They relocated to this store from the upper Queen Anne Met Market. They understand exactly what my vision is for my flowers and wedding, and they've worked with my budget (mostly). But my budget is much smaller than yours! I also loved that they could easily order pretty much any flower in any color I wanted.
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  • darby0422darby0422
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I loved my florist - Fena Flowers in Kirkland.  I worked with Jen & she was wonderful!  They were recommended by my venue (and I believe they provide the flowers for their own private events, tasting room, etc.).
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  • karebear219karebear219
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Kendra at love me flowers. She did a great job.
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  • SoonToBeSweetSoonToBeSweet
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011

    thanks again dears!

    I am like a falling star who has finally found her place next to another in a lovely constellation, where we will sparkle in the heavens forever
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  • jmartens22jmartens22
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    edited December 2011

    Ring Around the Rose is AMAZING.  My flowers came out beyond my expectations and Lorie is wonderful to work with.  Can't recommend her enough!!!

    You can see my flowers on my photog's blog:
    http://blog.jayleeproductions.com/?p=266 (scroll down to see the flowers)

    Our flowers came in at $2,400...well under your budget!

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