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Tolwyn · 01-31-2013, 10:07 AM

Hi guys,

Valentine's Day is coming up. I have ordered in the past off FTD Canada and other sites but after my experience last year (Decent chunk of change, what was delivered wasn't what I ordered); I thought I'd go the local route and talk to someone in person instead of online.

Anyone have a good florist in SE/SW Calgary that they'd recommend?

Thanks

REDVAN · 01-31-2013, 10:17 AM

How much do you want to spend- that is one of the key factors.

wooohooo · 01-31-2013, 10:21 AM

Just go to costco and buy their roses for 1/10th the price haha. O nly half kidding

jtfrogger · 01-31-2013, 10:21 AM

When our daughter was born last year, the flowers that my work sent were from Peaseblossoms. I don't know what the pricing is like, but they were great on arranging delivery with us at a convenient time and the arrangement was stunning.

Tolwyn · 01-31-2013, 10:37 AM

Probably looking to spend somewhere between $70-$80 range.

Thanks jtfrogger -- I'll look into them.

I pretty much always buy flowers while at CostCo to be honest because they're inexpensive and the wife loves them but this isn't the same thing

MoneyGuy · 01-31-2013, 10:39 AM

Groupon has a good deal on right now on Valentine's flowers.

Nehkara · 01-31-2013, 10:49 AM

Itinerant Flowers Design in North Hill Mall is the only place I go for flowers. I know it is not in the south but I can't recommend them enough. They have a lot of non-standard arrangements (using more exotic flowers than roses/carnations), and have always been awesome to deal with.

kaotik · 01-31-2013, 10:53 AM

I use the one in Marda Loop (on 33rd by the Petro Canada) - they're very helpful in helping arrange custom bouquets according to your budget...

surferguy · 01-31-2013, 11:09 AM

Southland Florist, family connection, did our wedding flowers.
Great work!

hkstylez · 01-31-2013, 11:16 AM

I know a Girl that owns Catalaya Floral Design & Gifts. She's an old High School Grad friend of mine.

http://www.catalaya.ca/

Quote:

VALENTINE'S DAY is sneaking up on us!!! Pre-order by January 31st and receive a 20% DISCOUNT off your order!! (includes fresh flowers, bath products, gift baskets and plush toys!!!) 403 274 2522

Tolwyn · 01-31-2013, 12:45 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

redforever · 01-31-2013, 02:26 PM

Dutch Touch Florist
142-9919 Fairmount Drive S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2J 0S3
Phone: (403) 271-4157
Toll Free: 1-877-563-8824
Fax: (403) 278-6355
Email: info@dutchtouchflorist.com

Senator Clay Davis · 01-31-2013, 02:42 PM

I work for the large scale provider for the major supermarkets, and I cannot tell you how much next week is gonna suck. Last year we cut 46,000+ dozens of roses.

Northendzone · 01-31-2013, 03:01 PM

i just go to safeway - i find it silly to spend a ton on flowers that die in a week......even better, whenever i go grocery shopping, i'd just grab a couple of flowers for the house.

surferguy · 01-31-2013, 05:03 PM

if you go to a florist that is reputable the flowers should last at least two weeks. We got a note from out wedding location that our flowers lasted almost 2.5 months.

GGG · 01-31-2013, 06:45 PM

Dont be a sucker and buy expensive flowers for Valentines Day. Plenty of better things you can do. If there is a time of year worse than Christmas for wasting money it is valentines day.

Flower prices increase right before.
Restaurant prices go up and quality goes down
Hotel prices increase and make you buy extra packages

Better to do it the weak before and cut your costs in half.

sclitheroe · 01-31-2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkstylez

I know a Girl that owns Catalaya Floral Design & Gifts. She's an old High School Grad friend of mine.

http://www.catalaya.ca/

Catalaya is a cool little shop

REDVAN · 02-01-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG

Dont be a sucker and buy expensive flowers for Valentines Day. Plenty of better things you can do. If there is a time of year worse than Christmas for wasting money it is valentines day.

Flower prices increase right before.
Restaurant prices go up and quality goes down
Hotel prices increase and make you buy extra packages

Better to do it the weak before and cut your costs in half.

What place are you talking about? Weird, I've never experienced this...

Redline · 02-01-2013, 08:24 AM

Deer Valley Florist

I have been going there for years and it's always been a good experience.

edslunch · 02-01-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jtfrogger

When our daughter was born last year, the flowers that my work sent were from Peaseblossoms. I don't know what the pricing is like, but they were great on arranging delivery with us at a convenient time and the arrangement was stunning.

+1. They do really nice arrangements not generic FTD. My wife melts.....