Find A Florist
How can I find a fantastic florist?
A fantastic florist is someone you need to develop a relationship with and find over time. If you don't have that time, you should contact your local concierge in your favorite hotel or even out of town. You can call The Four Seasons or some high-end boutique hotel like the Gramercy Park. You can talk to their concierge and they'll know. They'll be totally clued into what is hot in town, in terms of flowers.
What should I expect to pay for a high-quality arrangement?
High end flowers usually start at $60 for just the arrangement plus delivery and tax. That's not going to be very large, so I would recommend spending at least a hundred bucks if you really want to show somebody how you feel, or do something sweet.
What are the pros and cons of buying flowers at the supermarket?
The Trader Joes element has added a whole new dynamic to flower arranging. I think if you're just going to have flowers in your house, I would recommend going to get the $1.50 peonies at Trader Joes. It's something I do. It's even cheaper than what I can buy at the flower market as a florist. If you are sending something to somebody special, and it's a beautiful thing you want to send, I would definitely go with the florist. The florist knows what the best flowers are, knows that they're going to live, cuts them in the right way, and does everything. You just don't want to take any chances with deliveries.
How do high-end florists differ from low-end shops?
If you're not well versed in flowers, you can go to Conroy's or a low end flower shop that's making production work. They have 6 vases and they just add the same flower to every vase over and over, so it's not thought out. The same arrangement has probably been made thousands and thousands of times, which means that it's not special. If it's something that you just have to send to a colleague and you want to get it over with, you might want to use a Conroy's. I would definitely hit up a high end florist because they will spend the time to create something unique for you.
How can I send high-quality flowers to someone in another town?
If you want to send high-quality flowers to someone in another town, you should ask a friend first. If your florist is cool they will recommend somebody. Otherwise, call a concierge in another city in a high-end boutique hotel.
How can I tell if a florist is good or not?
If you are calling a good florist, they are going to want to talk to you about each arrangement. They're going to want to know what your expectations are, and I would recommend trying out a florist and seeing what happens with those expectations, if your expectations are met. Sometimes people have unrealistic expectations. With dahlias, they last three days, and then that's it. You're just paying for that beautiful moment. In my opinion, you shouldn't expect too much in length. You should expect more in style, fragrance, and beauty. A flower is special because it lasts for a moment.
