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GettingReady2Rumsey
Devoted May 2018

Florist Quote?

GettingReady2Rumsey, on September 8, 2017 at 10:09 AM Posted in Style and Décor 0 18

I've had bad luck with potential vendors just not getting back to me, namely florists. I've only managed to get a quote from one of them, and it seems high... $1,120 tax for my bouquet, 4 BM bouquets, 10 bouts (groom, groomsmen, dads, grandpas) 8 corsages (moms and grandmas) and 8 pew flower arrangements.

I don't plan on having any real floral decor at the reception, and I'll be using my bouquets as decor as well. Do you think the quote is high? We are getting married in NE Ohio, if that helps.

18 Comments

Latest activity by JJAF, on September 8, 2017 at 11:58 AM
  • givemetheD
    Expert October 2017
    givemetheD ·
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    I dont think that's too bad. My florist cost is $650 but that's only for a bridal bouquet, 1 bridesmaid bouquet, 1 flower wand, 1 flower crown for flower girl, 5 bouts, 3 corsages, and 6 pumpkin aisle arrangements.... but I'm providing the pumpkins to the florist

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  • Munchkin9218
    Master September 2018
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    That seems on target. Most flower quotes I've gotten have been between **** for just the bridal party flowers (1 Bridal Bouquet, 5 BM Bouquets, 9 Bouts [FH, GM, Fathers, and ring Bearer), Arch Flowers, Centerpieces, and 3 Coursages.

    The lowest I got was 800 for just the bridal party flowers and parents - no decorations.

    Mot people I know spend closer to 2k on flowers. It's definitely something that gets up there.

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  • futuremrswmh
    Super October 2018
    futuremrswmh ·
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    Okay so suggestion, have you considered doing your bouts on your own? They are fairly simple, we are doing ours the day before. That being said, I don't think that quote is overly high. Mine was $800 for my bouquet, 5 bm bouquets, and 3 centerpieces (the others are not floral) plus travel fee. And that was a low quote in my area. Depends on your area, time of year (busy or slow season), and cost of the flowers you're using.

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  • ELK
    Master March 2018
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    That seems a little high, IMO, I am paying about $1500.00 for my bouquet, 6 bm bouquets, groom's bout, 5 GM bouts, 2 mom corsages, 2 dad bouts, 3 grandmother corsages, 2 grandfather corsages, 12 centerpieces, and "altar" decor (for the arch where we're getting married. I asked for mostly greenery, so maybe that's why?

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  • JustPlainCat
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    It sounds pretty reasonable to me. Did they break down the cost per piece for you?

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  • GettingReady2Rumsey
    Devoted May 2018
    GettingReady2Rumsey ·
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    The prices broken down are:

    Bridal Bouquet--------------------------$150.00

    4 Bridesmaids---------------------------$ 65.00/each

    10 Men-----------------------------------$ 15.00/each

    8 Women---------------------------------$ 35.00/each

    8 Pews-----------------------------------$ 35.00/each

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  • JigglyPoof
    Expert August 2017
    JigglyPoof ·
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    Costco bouts/corsage package is $99 for 8 bouts and 8 corsages. They were great. I believe you can call to customize and probably add the extra two bouts you need.

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  • Katy
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    I think that's pretty close to what I paid for bouquets and bouts. Midwest bride as well.

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  • Candace
    Devoted October 2017
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    Like PP, that's not too bad. You could look at Sam's club's flowers (I almost went that direction before another florist came in). They have packages with premade bouquets and bouts.

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  • GettingReady2Rumsey
    Devoted May 2018
    GettingReady2Rumsey ·
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    Glad to see that these prices aren't too far from the target. I have the day off today (thanks to Irma ruining my FL trip to visit my family) so I'm going to try to stalk some of the florists who haven't responded. $1,200 still just seems like so much for that amount of flowers, on target or not.

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  • Anne
    Master April 2017
    Anne ·
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    I think that sounds perfectly reasonable!

    I love flowers so despite the sticker shock we ended up spending a ton on flowers.

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  • Kayla
    Dedicated February 2018
    Kayla ·
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    That sounds pretty reasonable to me. My bridal party flowers are around the price for your entire quote lol and that doesn't include centerpieceSmiley sad

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  • JustPlainCat
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    The prices per piece are about what I would expect. I actually think that's a really good price for the bouquets.

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  • Future Mrs. G
    VIP February 2018
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    Considering my quote was 5x that, I think that is dirt cheap. It's all area depending!!

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
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    That quote sounds pretty good to me! We paid about $1,500 for my bouquet, two bridesmaid bouquets, 8 bouts, 2 corsages, two sets of very simple hair flowers, some flowers in antique bottles for the bar, and a fairly simple hanging arrangement for the ceremony.

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  • Vanessa
    Dedicated April 2018
    Vanessa ·
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    Honestly that's not bad I got a quote of $1800 for 7 BM 7 groomsmen's his parents my parents I have 3 bouquets for me 10 centerpiece and a not that much decoration at the church and I'm in California good luck !!!

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  • K
    Super March 2018
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    My florist bill at the moment is $865

    (1) bridal bouq

    (3)bridesmaids

    (5) boutonnieres

    (1) floral hair piece

    (1) 8 foot garland

    (1) 10 foot garland

    8 bunches of eucalyptus for DIY table settings

    and delivery

    Free toss bouquet and one free replacement grooms boutonnieres

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  • JJAF
    Super October 2019
    JJAF ·
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    Sounds reasonable to me

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