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Hi,

I would love some help finding a fantastic florist (decor) and Photographer in Miami or in the Bahamas area. I'm getting married Oct 18th, 2008 at the Four Seasons, on Great Exuma at Emerald Bay, Bahamas. I'm meeting with their preferred vendors but would also love to meet with a few others. I actually don't even know if I can use a Miami florist for a Bahamas wedding. WOW, can you tell I'm a beginner at this.

Help,
Beachy Blue

i was married at the 4s in great exuma in june 2007!  we worked with driftwood designs, and they were recommended by the 4s.  our flowers and centerpieces were gorgeous, and i was really happy with them.  i did not talk with anyone else.  let me know if there is anything i can do to help you.  the 4s were awesome to work with and we had a wonderful wedding weekend. good luck!

i thought they were pretty pricey, but i think it will depend on the flowers you use.  we had tall orchid centerpieces in candalabras for the reception and a pergola ($1500) with various quotes for my bouquet, BM bouquets, bouts, aisle chair flowers, etc.  the following are the exact quotes.  in fairness, they did a fabulous job, and i would be happy to share our slideshow with you to see their work.

<font face="Verdana" size="1">Bridesmaid Bouquets</font> <font face="Verdana" size="1">- </font><font face="Verdana" size="1">$125.00 each
</font><font face="Verdana" size="1">Boutonnieres</font> - $20 each
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Bridal Hair Flowers</font> - $30
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Pergola - 1500
aisle chair flowers</font> - $42 each
chiffon drape for pergola - $150
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Petal Pouches</font> - $150
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Dining Table Centerpieces</font> - $325 each
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Sign-in Table Centerpiece</font> - $65
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Ambiance Candles - $12 each</font> 
<font face="Verdana" size="1">Bichon Linens</font> $630

let me know if you have any other questions!

im sorry the quotes came out so weird...let me try again, i guess cutting and pasting doesn't work =)

BM bouquets: $125 each

hair flowers $30

bouts - $20 each

pergola/chuppah - $!500

aisle chair flowers - $42 dach

petal pouches - $150

centerpieces - $325 each

sign in flowers - $65

candles - $12 each

bichon linens- $630

remember that you can always bring in some things.  i brought in petal pouches.  also, check your wedding package and see if any floral costs are included. 

i know, i almost had a heart attack with those quotes.  it ended up being $1500 from what i remember, but i ended up not using chiffon drapes which would have put all of it closer to $2000.  they can use another material which worked out fine for us.

oh, i also flew in a photographer and it was the best decision i made.  at the end of the day, all you really have are your photos =)