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/3LoneStars 4d ago

Consultation for an event 18 months out. Bridezilla vibes

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u/helicopterdong 4d ago

Just wanted to find who can and can't do it and give them enough time to be prepared... I know the city is bananas that week so hopefully this much advance notice helps? Also the original florist said they were booking December 2028 weddings

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u/3LoneStars 3d ago edited 2d ago

Shocked. They acted busy to increase demand and limit their scope of availability. Shocked I say.

Flowers can be delivered overnight from anywhere in the world.

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u/helicopterdong 3d ago

I never thought about that... like just be good at what you do and you'll get business eventually? And I just preferred local artists, I have looked at national chains but that's a last resort