San Francisco Floral

Consultation Trepidation

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:46:19 +0000

I can remember when I got married that it was a bit intimidating to have consultations with my various vendors. It ran through my mind that saying the exact amount allotted in mt budget would be a bad thing. That I might be off as to what I should be spending and that I didn’t want to seem stupid or insulting if I didn’t plan on spending enough in that particular area. Through my years in business, I have found that a lot of brides have similar reservations when it comes to talking with their wedding professionals. It is my goal to put your mind at ease. Here are some tips that may prove useful when choosing wedding vendors.
1. Reputation means something. Look them up listen to customers, read reviews and check their credentials. In Stockton we have a great organization, which I happen to be the founder and former president of, called The Stockton Association of Wedding Professionals or SAWP. Groups like this have standards and can be a great way to know that you are hiring a reputable vendor.
2. Remember that you are the customer and you deserve to be treated well. Your ideas are important and should be considered and embraced. Likewise, a good professional will have ideas that will likely compliment your theme and overall feeling that you want conveyed to your guests. Just stand firm on the things that are important to you. If you want a hot pink bouquet you should have nothing BUT a hot pink bouquet, not a white one because that’s the prerogative of the florist. If you don’t like the frosting, ask for more examples and my guess is that you will be accommodated. See, we want your business and at the end of the day, we want you to be happy. Your happiness will likely result in referrals and more business for us in the long run.
3. Have your basic information ready. Know where, when, how many guests (ish) colors etc. Knowing these things will help the process along. Another piece of information to have would be your budget. It helps your wedding professional to know what they are working with and suggest appropriately.

In my store ALL weddings are welcome. I have lasting friendships with many of my brides, some had very large budgets and some very modest, they are all important and are cared for equally.

Mother’s Day

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:41:40 +0000

Remembering your mother is easy when you’re little. You need her so much that you couldn’t forget her if you tried. Most of us have mom’s who love us, care for us and provide for us from moment one. They do these things while holding down a full time job, keeping house and just plain being there when we need them. Their job is un-ending and they usually prove to be tireless. At San Francisco Floral we are all mother’s and know what it’s like to do it all. That’s why this is our favorite floral holiday! Even though Valentine’s Day is our busiest holiday, we love to cater to the moms! Mother’s Day also happens to fall at a wonderful time of year. This is the season for EVERYTHING! Our spring blooms arrived today and they are going to be coming in all week. Our flowers are in optimal shape and we look forward to making the mother’s in your life very happy. Satisfaction is guaranteed so, don’t forget about Grandmas, Aunties, Sisters and of course wives and moms. We will take care of them all and leave you looking like the hero!

If fresh cut flowers are not your style, surprise her with a majestic orchid or one of our signature spa baskets featuring Body of Sun bath products. We love to pamper mom!

The Pros of Hiring a Floral Pro

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Planning a wedding is pretty confusing stuff. The details can be overwhelming! That is exactly why your choice in vendors can make or break your day. Flowers are no exception. Your local floral professional is a resource not to be taken for granted. Your florist should be as open to suggestion as they are full of ideas. There are many ways to find a reputable florist, local ads, bridal events and never discredit word of mouth! Once you have found a florist that you are interested in, make an appointment for a creative consultation. The designer that you are meeting with will likely ask you to bring certain items to help he or she start to visualize the floral direction of your event’s decor. Items that would be of particular value include, color swatches, pictures and any thematic item that you have chosen as a base for your decorative planning.

Because you will be working closely with your design consultant, you should feel comfortable sharing your opinions and ideas and feel that your personalities are compatible. Many florist will price you on the spot while others may take a day or two. Either way you should have a ball park idea what your wedding flowers will cost shortly after your consultation. If your budget is strict, you should let your florist know up front, this will help them suggest appropriately. If you are unsure what your budget should be, your consultant could help you with that. Rule of thumb is 15-20% of the entire cost of your wedding, however, if you are planning on making a floral statement at your wedding you may opt to spend less in other areas to obtain the floral results you desire.

Even the simplest of floral arrangements are not as easy to pull off as one might imagine. Your floral specialist has likely spent years honing their skills to make it seem effortless. While a friend or relative may have good intentions, there are many factors to be considered, does your friend have adequate refrigeration? Do they have a way to transport the flowers to and from ceremony/reception sites? Are they going to be able to obtain quality blossoms that will not fail you on the big day? Chancing a floral disaster is NOT worth saving a few bucks. These are all valid concerns and should not be taken for granted because your floral professional will not.

Jenny-Faye

If you love what we do…

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:20:03 +0000

Then please cast your vote for us on KCRA’s A List! We are currently bouncing back and forth between second and third place. Your vote might make the difference! Please only vote for us if you’ve enjoyed the product and services that we provide!

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Thank you in advance!

Jenny-Faye Klooster
San Francisco Floral Co.
“On The Miracle Mile”
209-466-4973