Search for a florist…
I was busy preparing for my wedding for the past few months. Of course what’s a wedding without nice fresh flowers. I could not believe it when i inquire a few florist and the prices they are throwing out these days. I’ve research it online from Malaysian Brides forum for Ipoh’s florist. There i found this popular florist in Ipoh. They are very modern and designs are quite western and customize to your need. What makes them a little different is that they in-corporate decor together with your flowers. So it’s not just a bunch of flowers. I guess because of their style they charge higher than the usual florist. I made a trip back to Ipoh to visit the place but sadly when i reach it was closed (they had a wedding that weekend) So i took down the number and plan to call them the following week. On the following week, i gave them a call and spoke to a nice girl over the phone. She ask about my requirements and etc. After speaking to her for awhile she then realize that i was someone she knows. She was my friend’s friend. We both laugh and chatted a bit, and i was thinking oh this is a relieve at least there is someone i know to ensure my requirements are met. Over the phone we went through the stuff that i need what ideas i have. All i wanted was a decoration for the main table. She had set a date to finalize things again on my next trip back.How much does it cost?
2 Weeks later, i was back in Ipoh and excited to visit the florist to finalize the flowers arrangements. Finally i was there, so i ask my friend so around how much do you it will cost? She told me if you want full set up it will be around Rm 1k. I was shock, all i needed is the main table? She was like ya… that’s our charges but we can minus out some stuff if you don’t want the decor. So i told her ok minus out the decor, will just take the flowers. She said ok that’s Rm 800. It is still very expensive. We went through the photos and how i want it to set up, but it’s just ridiculous . Before i went to this florist, weeks ago my friend took me to another florist, Sunny Bloom and they quoted me for the wedding arch and main table set up for Rm500. C’mon this is just the main table. How can this make sense? If you are wondering ok maybe the materials they give is different. Girls if you have some sense do your research first and not jump into a florist on the first try. The decorations is the same, Sunny Bloom can also do what they were doing, on top of that they don’t even restrict what flowers you can choose. Ex: if you want lilies it’s more expensive, extra charge for certain flowers and etc. Sunny Bloom allows you to pick and choose what flowers and how you want it to arrange (of course imported flowers always have extra charge, simply cause they are imported). I was quite satisfied with their pictures and it’s more or less the same as the other florist.How much did i pay?
Summing it up, all i needed was flowers decoration for the main table. Started from Rm 1k then got a friendly discount to Rm 800 and i seal the deal with Rm200
Got exactly what i wanted. If i was to settle for the 1st florist, it felt like i was chop off with blood dripping all the way from the florist back to my house hahaha! you know what i’m trying to say. Sad to say how much popular people can charge while the not so popular charges a more reasonable price. But from Rm 1k to Rm200 for the same thing and on top of that they were helpful as i requested some ivy leaves for decoration and they throw it in for free. Hey.. i’m not complaining.
What do we learn from this?
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Do your research.
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Don’t make a impulse decision at the heat of the moment.
- Know what you want, be firm.
- Set a budget.
- Think it over, do you really need this? or something you get for go.
Some samples of Sunny Bloom table decoration.
Bird cage & flowers ( garden wedding) Will post up my wedding decor when it’s done.
Till next time…
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wah…. Rm1k to Rm200???? What a good deal! And they are pretty! Congratulations on your wedding.
Thanx!
Congratulations on your wedding. 讲真啦,我觉得normal only啦!我看过其它的web or blog很多都很美de loh!一分钱一分获,要那RM1k compare RM200差好多吧!如果觉得贵,no need deco lah!有心当然choose the best one lah!
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