Florist Rant

Ok, when I first started wedding planning, I was nervous about dealing with vendors instead of hiring someone to do it all for us. But now, I believe I have had enough with our florist, or ex-florist that is! When I first contacted this florist, I was impressed with the professional attitude of the owner on the phone who laid out exactly her process, which was an initial consultation where I would sit down, give her my ideas and "vision," then she would come up with an estimate/quote of cost and depending on my budget, we would tweak the list according. Furthermore, she belonged to the church I am having my ceremony and has done quite a few weddings there. So I thought great, we will meet with her. So, we made an appointment for a consultation (which, mind you we have to take a weekend off, drive 4 or 5 hours to meet). The lady we met with was once again, professional and lovely. She got all of my thoughts - and we are using them for all the basics, my bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquets, groomsmen boutonnieres - etc. She then promised us a quote within the next two days. Well, they didn't call me that week, so I called. No return call. The next week, I called, left a message. Etc. Etc. goes on for almost 6 weeks. You get the idea, and not only have I've left numerous messages on the answering machine, but I've left messages with a live being! So, I called today to relate my frustration (somewhat politely) and the lady seemed miffed that I was frustrated! Maybe, its just me, but all I'm looking for is a number - just an estimate - so we can know that we didn't order $20,000 worth of flowers! Since we don't live nearby, we want to get everything signed, contracted, paid for - so we can worry about smaller details. I think I'm just going to call tommorrow and let them know they have lost my business ! I mean, I am over-reacting in true bridezilla form, or is this standard?