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Florist in the Capital District?

tori0012tori0012 member
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in New York-Upstate
Hi everyone...
Finding a florist is the main thing left to check off my list and I'm having a difficult time. I have a pretty small budget, but even getting the florists to return my calls/emails is proving to be rather difficult. Does anyone have a florist they would recommend in the Troy, NY area? I'd be open to anywhere around the Capital District. My budget is around $500 and I'm looking for 5 bouquets (mine and 4 bridesmaids), 9 bouts, and 2 wrist corsages for the moms. Like I said, I realized my budget isn't huge, but I'm not looking for anything too big or over the top. I'd so appreciate any suggestions or advice!! Thanks!
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Re: Florist in the Capital District?

  • AuroraRose41AuroraRose41 member
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    edited February 2015
    The florist that I am hoping to go with is Felthousen's. The owner has not given me a quote yet, but he did send a quick "I got your email and will give you a quote soon." However, he did just have a death in the family at the end of December and might still be grieving, and I have plenty of time, so I am giving him a pass for now. I would still say to reach out to him if you have some time before your wedding, because he does great work and I believe he could stay within your budget. He has done other floral arrangements for my family in the past and they were beautiful. I believe they also have others on site that you could meet with in person if you call; I wasn't able to due to the distance.

    The other option to look into is Central Market Florists (The Floral Shop at Price Chopper). I have heard that they also do great work on a budget, and I got my corsages/my dates' boutonnieres from there for both of my proms in high school (many years ago now) and they were very reasonably priced.

    ETF: typo

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  • AuroraRose41AuroraRose41 member
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    edited February 2015
    Just wanted to update you that Felthousen's did send me a quote today. Not only did he stay within my budget for what I am hoping to achieve, but he actually gave me some recommendations that could possibly cut my floral expense in half and recommended types of flowers that I have never heard of before to make my wedding more summery (main color is red and it's a July wedding....not an easy task!). I highly recommend them! 

    ETA: I just did the math based on my quote. I also have 4 bridesmaids, and many bouts and a few corsages, and for the flowers/colors that I requested (roses/assorted, white/red//ivory/pale pink), your numbers come out to $492 :). Obviously that could change based on your colors/flowers, but he definitely could stay within your budget.

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  • kateskakeskateskakes member
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    I frequently recommend my brides to Price Chopper. They offer a great selection and have some talented people. Just remember that not all Price choppers are the same. So, look around at a few. I've heard great things about the Clifton Park Price Chopper. Best of luck with your search!
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