Florist Consultation

Posted by: Dan on Jan 11, 2008

Tonight Brooke and I had a 1 hour (free) consultation with a florist from Some Kinda Wonderful. Looking at the website we thought we were going to an actual store – shows you how much we know. It appear the consultation was at the lady’s house. She has a store in Brookfield but must do a lot of work from her home.

I don’t know why but this really threw me for a loop. I think because the website left the impression in my mind that this was an operation on a grand scale. Not like it mattered to me. I’m fine with whoever we go with as long as the flowers look great.

The lady we met with (I forgot her name already!) was OK. I guess you could say a middle of the road kind of personality. I get along great with people who aren’t afraid to be a bit funny and carefree. I don’t need the serious, business person all the time.

She did a good job providing us with information, which is what we needed since we had only a few ideas of what we were looking for. Brooke mentioned that she didn’t feel all that prepared for the meeting – no list of questions to ask. While we may not have had a list of questions, I think we got a lot of what we were looking for. Call it a starting point for the next coupled of florists we talk with.

Overall I think it was a productive trip and I’m glad we went. At least now we know what we’re in for as we continue to hunt for a florist.

Tip: Have a general idea of what you’re looking for. Even if you can’t narrow it down, that’s why you’re going to meet with these people in the first place. If you have pictures of what you like take that along. If you’re on a budget let them know, it seems they’re very willing to help you stick to what you want to spend.