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Devoted April 2010

The worst centerpieces mockup

MAC ~N~ ME, on March 17, 2010 at 4:31 PM Posted in Planning 0 11

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So yesterday was my first and final centerpiece mockup for my reception decoration. When i got there and saw how the table was going to look i was so desapointed the vase had watermarks and inside the cylinder vase was a platic and full of water when what i told them i wanted was a calla lily with some clear marbles with petals and the lady new because i send her pictures and talked about it several times. the flowers were old and you can tell right away. it had wilow when i told her i didnt want it on them. I have 4 diffrent arrangements and she only did one. and it didnt have the lighting i wanted on them, the linen had so many stains it was unbelivable. Im Like supper mad. know we have another mockup day and im taking her a paper with terms and conditions for them to sign on what im expecting and if they mess up on the day of then ill get my money back. Im a paying customer and should get what I asked for, right ir wrong ladys?

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Latest activity by MAC ~N~ ME, on March 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM

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Analy aka T-waffle · on March 17, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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That's geat that you are sticking up for yourself, and protecting yourself! Good for you! Hope it goes well!
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Soon-2-B-MrsBurke · on March 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM
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I think what your doing is great but I have one Question what happens if they refused to sign? and on your wedding day it's the same?
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Mrs. DeMarino · on March 17, 2010 at 4:50 PM
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Hope they straighten up their act before the big day! you should have taken a picture of it and put in on failblog.org lol!
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Yasmine Joanides · on March 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM
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Hi,
I would speak with your florist and have her do a revised mock up. Tell her your concerns in a professional and calm way. If she doen't prove you wrong on the second mock up, I would look for another florist or take your chances.
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MAC ~N~ ME · on March 17, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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Thanks im like stressing its like so close to the date and if they dont want to sign then they give me my money back because i never signed a contract that had terms and conditions or that they dont give the deposit back.
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Dennis · on March 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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The mock up should be pristine! You would think if they really want your buisness they should be out to really impress you. If you still have time you may consider finding someone else .........You lay out a lot of cash for florist you deserve perfection. Don't know what your budget is, but we set ours at 3 grand (were in NY )and if my florist set that up for me I would be out in a heart beat good luck
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MAC ~N~ ME · on March 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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Thats what im paying 3 grand for the flowers and linens and drappery for celiings im in Arizona. thas the price they gave me for what i asked so i should get perfection.
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Hillary · on March 17, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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For 3 grand you should expect perfection. Or close to it. Good luck!
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MrsDevine · on March 17, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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I agree. for 3 grand you get perfection! lol. and i definitely say go you for getting a contract together for it! if you say you want one thing, and they give you something not as good, then they dont deserve the job. you go girl!
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Celebrations · on March 18, 2010 at 1:07 AM
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Many brides feel they should get a complete mock up of their table decor for free. If your vendors provide that...good for you, but for most this is just not realistic. The mock ups you see on TV are for $50,000 and up weddings and yes, they are pristine. There is a lot of time and cost involved in a mock up, esp if using live flowers. Of course, you need to feel good about your vendor and what they will be providing...but personally, if my brides don't trust me by looking at my portfolio and by my reputation...I probably don't want to work for them anyway.
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MAC ~N~ ME · on March 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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Celebrations That is so true but I put all my strust in them when I hired them as my florist because I saw there portfolio and saw great things in it, beautifull decorations but when I saw that mockup I was desapointed and they afferd to do the mockup for free. Today is my second and last mockup will see how it goes. wish me luck ladys
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