Non-Disney Florist

[carisdcnj]

We are hoping for a winter or spring wedding in DW. Can someone recommend a good florist? I cannot justify spending $300 on a bouqet for myself and $100+ for my 4 bridesmaids! Thanks!

 

[lurkyloo]

I have heard good things about these two:

Lee Forrest - http://leeforrestdesign.com/

Flourish - http://www.flourishproductions.com/

However, oftentimes outside florists have a minimum amount you must spend (like several thousand dollars), so they are only cost-effective if you want lots of floral arrangements. In that case, though, they can save you money over Disney or offer you more bang for your buck.

 

[Wish on a Star]

Have you considered artificial flowers? There is a website- which I cant remember that does amazing work (Girls? Does anyone have it)

I like the idea of having the flowers to save without paying a lot of money to preserve them. I wish I could be more helpful. Sorry- I will look for the website.

 

[carisdcnj]

Yeah, I read another thread that said the prices on the Wish Book are wrong. As for fake flowers...nothing beats that fresh flowers scent!

 

[missy0107]

I am using Amy Lambert of Blossoms Orlando: http://blossomsorlando.com/. She is VERY reasonably priced and delivers to Disney for a nominal fee. She saved me so much I was able to ADD a lot (bigger bouquet, pomanders for flower girls instead of a few petals, and a sweetheart table arrangement) and it still ended up cheaper than the price Disney (and others, I got 5 quotes) quoted me for just the basics.

 

[carisdcnj]

Can you give me a hint as to what types of flowers, etc. and the costs were? I understand if you don't feel comfortable... I'm working on my budget. Thanks!

 

[camara381]

We are using Peddles florist for our ceremony. She does an excellent job and she has really good prices and no minimums.

 

[missy0107]

Sure! Here's a description of my order with a ballpark cost. She's delivering my personal flowers to my resort, everything else to the wedding location, total with Tax and Delivery is about $430, she also threw in a toss bouquet which I don't need, I will likely get a vase for it and put it on the guest book table or something.

BEO:
European hand tied bouquet including 18 mixed black
magic roses, red freedom roses and ivory vendella
roses, red hypericum berries, lycopodium, cedar and
variegated holly, buplerum to be wrapped in red and
ivory satin ribbon with rhinestone pin detailing
Bridal Bouquet

Traditional boutonnieres including one red rose bout and
one ivory rose bout with holly accent (or greenery of
your choice)
Boutonnieres 2

Traditional pin-on corsages including red roses with
greenery and satin ribbon trim (color of your choice)
Corsages 2

Pomander balls including red carnations with mixture of
greenery to coordinate with bridal bouquet with red satin
ribbon handles
Pomander Balls 2

Centerpiece for sweetheart table to contain roses, floral
and foliage to coordinate with wedding flowers
Sweetheart table 1

Compliments of Blossoms Orlando - will mimic bridal
bouquet
Toss Bouquet

Delivery Disney/Fulton's Crab House 1

 

[carisdcnj]

Sure! Here's a description of my order with a ballpark cost. She's delivering my personal flowers to my resort, everything else to the wedding location, total with Tax and Delivery is about $430, she also threw in a toss bouquet which I don't need, I will likely get a vase for it and put it on the guest book table or something.

BEO:
European hand tied bouquet including 18 mixed black
magic roses, red freedom roses and ivory vendella
roses, red hypericum berries, lycopodium, cedar and
variegated holly, buplerum to be wrapped in red and
ivory satin ribbon with rhinestone pin detailing
Bridal Bouquet

Traditional boutonnieres including one red rose bout and
one ivory rose bout with holly accent (or greenery of
your choice)
Boutonnieres 2

Traditional pin-on corsages including red roses with
greenery and satin ribbon trim (color of your choice)
Corsages 2

Pomander balls including red carnations with mixture of
greenery to coordinate with bridal bouquet with red satin
ribbon handles
Pomander Balls 2

Centerpiece for sweetheart table to contain roses, floral
and foliage to coordinate with wedding flowers
Sweetheart table 1

Compliments of Blossoms Orlando - will mimic bridal
bouquet
Toss Bouquet

Delivery Disney/Fulton's Crab House 1

Wow! I bet they will be gorgeous - please put photos up afterwards! Thank you - that seems so much more reasonable!

 

[missy0107]

Wow! I bet they will be gorgeous - please put photos up afterwards! Thank you - that seems so much more reasonable!

I was SO happy with her quote, I can't wait to see them, I will definitely post photos after the wedding! I encourage you to contact her, she's been fantastic and I have done EVERYTHING via email which is very convenient for me.

 

[donaldsgirl]

NOPE!! I am talking with a florist and as it stands right now I will be spending around 350.00. She is VERY reasonable with her prices and she does beautiful work. http://www.peddles.com Her name is Vickie McCullough. She has packages or you can select per piece. Good luck!!