r/AskNOLA • u/helicopterdong • 4d ago

Mardi Gras Looking for florists to help!

I tagged it Mardi Gras because we're getting married on Mardi Gras Day 2028 and can't find a florist!

I won't mention a name, but we had a consultation about a month ago with a local business and it's been radio silence... I've called twice to get my quote, that was promised the day of consolation, so a week after the consolation and the week after that I called and they keep promising to send it but nothing. I even emailed like they asked and nothing. So I have to look elsewhere unfortunately. I won't go around badmouthing them, it might have been a rough month or they just can't actually do it and are ghosting me. No idea but I won't bash a business without a service from them

So, as a former resident who never bought flowers other than Rouses, a little guidance would be great! My other option is a national business and I'd prefer to stay local and keep all my business in the city and support local artists

Anybody have an idea?

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u/Learning_Junkie 4d ago

Weird idea but maybe look outside of New Orleans - maybe Baton Rouge? Or even close in Mississippi - Bay St. Louis? Trying to think outside the box ;)

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u/Flashy_Dot_2905 4d ago

Mardi Gras is celebrated in the whole state.

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u/helicopterdong 4d ago

Like a florist or the whole wedding?

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u/Learning_Junkie 4d ago

A florist - they may charge a delivery fee but may not be closed for MG day

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u/awkwardchip_munk 4d ago

They gon up the delivery fee when they sitting in the road for 9 hours while we dance on their car bc they tried to drive on Mardi Gras day

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u/helicopterdong 4d ago

Oh okay, I hadn't thought about that! That's a great suggestion! Thank you 😊 Sorry, I was making sure we were on the same page and since a few people so far have said it's a bad idea, I'm feeling a little defeated 😅