My florist knows that I wanted a lot of flowers for my wedding. She has given me a quote for extra flowers if I would like them. The quote is three times as much than what I saw from an online wholesale flower distributor. I ended up buying the extra flowers from the online distributor, should I mention something to her about this? Or just have more coordinator set up the petals after she leaves.
It would really depend on what you want done with the extra flowers. Will it require a lot of time to set them up? Does your coordinator have someone to help her so that she is not rushed with her other duties? If you are just talking about dropping petals on the tables, that shouldn't be a major problem as long as the coordinator knows in advance. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
It is understandable that you would be confused finding wholesale pricing online compared to pricing your florist has charged or projected for you, but there are a few things you must keep in mind.
Like any other business, floral products are marked up just as any other item you purchase at the store, explaining the difference in price value. However, there can also be quality differences compared to something that is purchased online, and something your florist hand picks. Your florist has dedicated growers and vendors that they are particular about working with due to many factors such as quality, communication and fresh delivery.
If your florist was planning on adding these flowers into your arrangements, you are also being charged for labor for his/her designing time and skills. There is a lot of attention to detail as well as mechanics that go into centerpieces design and overall look.
As far as if you should or should not tell your florist your intentions, my opinion is to be upfront and honest. This is especially important if you are planning on adding flowers to your florists' designs. If it is a matter of just adding petals to the tables, I am sure that they will not be offended, but adding flowers to arrangements changes their work, and their companies reputation potentially. Being honest about the situation may also open the door to having your designer add your flowers into your arrangements for you and just charge you labor to do so.
In any case, my recommendation is to be honest. I hope that I have shed some light onto this uncertain matter. Please let us know if you have any further questions! Thank you! Audrey Gardemeyer Botanica Floral Designs
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Flowers Not From Florist
