I decided to step out of the box...or my bougie comfort zone and try an unassuming florists that a fellow bride recommended. I had also seen this , well, EVENTS specialists ads and decided to check her out. Upon arriving , my inner snob came out but I decided to go in anyway. As the lady was helping someone else, my inner snob got bigger and bigger as I browsed through the cluttered shop. When it was my turn....I began asking a million questions to which she had a million answers. I saw pictures of her work, trade shows she had attended as well as store displays. I guess she could tell I was still a little skeptical because she told me to come back Saturday and she would have TWO bouquet and kissing ball samples for me! Now that is customer service! Even better...we wrote out the order I would need...bridal bouquet (2 dozen Real flowers); grooms boutonniere (real), 2 father boutonnieres (real), 2 mom's wrist corsages (real) 7 kissing balls for bridesmaids, roses or carnations (silk/real touch); 7 silk touch cala boutonnieres for the groomsmen. We both agreed none of the wedding party is going to care about their "real" flowers....they will just toss them...and the parents, bride and groom should get the "treat' of having beautiful flowers. I was so pumped when I left....all this....and delivery to the site on the day of the wedding..$400!!!
