I had a hard time finding a florist. I'd always research online, on W@W forums and even on Sulit. I couldn't choose so we tried to go personally to Dangwa and canvass. We went to, I think 4 stalls there. I gave the list of my entourage. All 4 had prices ranging from 5-6.5k (ALL BOUQUET) so I was kinda wondering why do they give me super cheap price when all the rates I read from wedding blogs are 10k up. So we didn't book that day. I needed few more research.
The next meeting we had with our coordinator, she suggested the florist supplier she was tied up with, Full Blooms. She gave my number to Rachel(daughter of the owner). She contacted me and agreed to have a meet up so they can present some of their works. Came our meeting. I printed some samples I wanted for my bouquet and my entourage's flowers. Showed it to them and showed me some bouquets they did, similar to what I wanted. They're pretty! She also suggested what looks nice, better than what I wanted. After I have laid down my entourage's list, she gave me the price. Sadly, it was over the budget. 15k. So we tried replacing the ninang's mini bouquet with 3 pcs of Calla lily made into a bouquet. Honestly, I didn't like the idea that they'll be holding a Calla lily. I want bouquets for them. But just to trim down the price, I said yes. And the flower girls' won't be having a metal pail but just basket instead to make the rate lower. But still, it's pricey. 10k this time. So we told them we're gonna think it over and call them back if we made up our minds. We didn't call back. Hehehe
So for the last time, we went back to Dangwa to negotiate to the last florist we talked to the last time we were there. We chose Rudy and Ding Zaragosa. Ate Ding was easy to talk to. I gave my list to them, still 6.5k ang rate nila. I asked why their price are cheaper compared to those of Full Blooms and the like. She was honest enough to admit that they are not BIR registered etc. That expalins it. Well, I care less if they're not registered just as long as their works are good, it's fine with us. :)
Here are the particulars:
1 Bridal bouquet
1 Maid of Honor - Bouquet
4 Bridesmaids - Bouquet
3 Secondary Sponsor - Wrist corsage
3 Flower girls - Pomander Balls
8 Primary Sponsors - Bouquet
2 Mothers - Bouquet
18 Male Bouttonaires
1 Groom's Bouttonaire
Plus loose petals, car bouquet, throwing bouquet and FREE delivery
All for 6,500. Isn't that a good deal? After all, I'm not that precise with flowers. I don't mind if I won't be holding imported flowers during the wedding day. :)
