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You need to look on the florist websites for someone who does vintage style design. My florist specializes in victorian floral design and so tons of the pics on her website have flowers in mason jars. You're just not hitting the right florists.
@mwitter80: Who is your florist? I'd love to see some pictures of the style I'm talking about. It might help me explain it correctly at my florist appts.
i would go with a different florist. i wouldn't pay someone who denigrates my ideas!
I think the problem may be that the jars are somewhat short when compared to most vases used for weddings, so they may not be able to actually envision what you're wanting. Many people go for the huge (and tall) dripping centerpieces, so the fact that you have your own containers and not many flowers will fit in them may be another reason for the hesitation. They may not make much $$ off of you! I get it but don't agree with it.
Have you considered doing them yourself? It's easy enough to DIY if you have the time and help, and this way you'll get exactly what you want. Lots of wholesalers out there and the flowers are beautiful.
THats really annoying! I LOVE the look of mason jars ... I think I always will! I cant believe anyone would talk to you like that.
I LOVE the look of the mason jars! I think it gives a great vibe to the centerpiece! If you did white peonies I think it would look incredible! (and I'd be super jealous that you get to have peonies since you have a spring wedding! they're my favorite flower but I'm a September bride!)
Good luck! And I agree with @kitzy - I wouldn't want a florist who makes you insecure about your GREAT idea!
IMO, a florist with better customer service skills would say that there would be no issue using the mason jars.
I love the blue majon jars and think you should definitely use them! Even more special that they're from your grandmother!
Ugh, hasn't anyone ever heard that the customer is always right? My florist did the same thing when I told her I was collecting teapots as centerpieces. I guess the high centerpieces are really in around my area, and she couldn't understand why someone would want anything different. Grrrrrr. I can't switch florists because she's good friends with my grandmother, but if I were you, I would find someone who can share your vision.
Mason jars are beautiful! Nothing "cheap" about them. I plan on using them for my wedding...go through with your idea and prove to your mom and florist how amazing they are!
Yay, that totally would make me rethink my florist choice. I want my florist to be excited about my vision! Perhaps they think that the mason jars aren't as elegant as vases? (WHICH IS NOT TRUE - I LOVE THE LOOK OF MASON JARS, especially the blue ones, and these have a meaning to you).
I think it's probably because they won't be able to charge you more for the arrangements (you are supplying the mason jars, the arrangements use less flowers, ets) so their reaction my be from a sales standpoint.
Since these such a dear thing to you, I would continue looking for someone who can be as excited and thrilled about them as you.
how annoying, next time a florist starts acting that way you should tell them "well, if you're not up for it, I'm sure I can find someone moooore than willing..." maybe then they'll shape up and realize they're supposed to be selling you their business not you trying to sell them on an (awesome) idea!
Great idea, and a wonderful to incorporate your Grandmother into the wedding! You need to keep looking for florists until you find one that is excited about your idea. :)
Yeah, that would piss me off. Not that I think every vendor I talk to should agree to everything I suggest but how he said it was rude. I wouldn't give him my business. Unless he was really cheap and in my budget, then I would just ignore his comment.
I say it's your wedding, you should do what you want! People just think they know EVERYTHING.. *sigh*
I think the simplicity and meaning behind the mason jars is wonderful! I think that is such a great idea! It would be nice if you could add something about the jars being your grandmothers keepsakes given out during reception or maybe just a sign placed on the table near it and to bad you didn't have a picture to add. Plus I think it looks so beautiful!
I have also gotten the same sort of "backlash" when I bring up my antique blue ball mason jars. I think it mostly comes from their sales/cost perspective. It's MUCH cheaper to put 5-6 blooms in a mason jar than it is for them to customize a big centerpiece.
Maybe you should send the florist some inspirational photos & links. That way they get a better idea of the image you're trying to portray. You might also start off the conversation {or what I call the "vendor interview"} by asking if they've even DONE something like this. It would help to work with someone that shares your vision.
Here's a great wedding setup to show them, if the rustic vintage feel is what you're going for...
I agree with the PPs, if the florist is going to be outwardly rude about your ideas, go with someone else! Flowers are no small expensive, give your business to someone who deserves it!
Seriously? Don't hire a florist until you find one who is totally on board with your idea. I KNOW there have got to be some out there. Good grief. YOU are the customer, the bride, the person whose day this will be. Geez.
Actually, I get where the florists are coming from. All you'll need from them is some loose flowers, so you're not really bringing them much money. Plus, in real life, most weddings aren't like the ones we see on the blogs. I'm sure they're used to seeing the same standard centerpieces. I wouldn't take it personally, just show them photos of what you're thinking.
My FSIL had a very rustic themed wedding and used mason jars on all the dining tables, and I think it was very simple, yet lovely!
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The mason jars are super super cute and I love that they were your grandmothers! Very creative, who cares what your florist thinks, she's working for you, not the other way around.
take these silly florists your pictures of beautiful mason jar arrangements and then they will get it I'm sure! 
love them, and that is so sweet they are your grandmothers!
they probably don't like it b/c they can't overcharge you for some generic vases that they were going to sell you! i am going w/ the aqua mason jars and putting in pink or white flowers too. it's your wedding, go with your ideas, not theirs!
Those mason jars are gorgeous! I think that the florists are mad because they will not make a lot of money off of you and that is a shame, it's called customer service people. I think you are lucky to have something so special, and also something that matches your wedding colors so perfectly. I agree that maybe DIY would be a good option for you and probably cheaper too(bonus!)
I love mason jars! I didn't hear about it until I got on the bee though...so that's maybe why florists are so in the dark. Maybe show them pictures....bring an inspiration board so they understand the effect you're looking for?
I love mason jars! I am going through the same thing...I want mismatched vases and bowls and some people don't seem to understand.
Okay, this was posted a long time ago, but I have to chime in. RUN AWAY from florists who don't get you! I went to one florist who didn't know what succulents were. She clearly didn't read the popular blogs, and didn't get my aesthetic, which is like yours. I ended up talking to three florists overall, and I FINALLY found one who was a perfect fit. The flowers are important to me, so I am glad I kept looking.
Also, the fact that the jars were your grandmother's is so amazing. I'm going to use my great-grandmother's depression glass, and it means a lot to my grandmother and me.
@Kitty285: Wow that is completely an unprofessional and unartistic attitude from that florist! Most florists who enjoy and love the creativity of their craft jump at the chance to use unconventional items like this. It seems like you might need to find someone who understands your tastes and appreciated something other than the norm.
@toile234: I would suggest bringing your florist inspiration shots and maybe the articles that accompany them, so she gets the trend. You might be doing her a favor in the long run.
that is so rude of them! they should be thankful to have your business still. i think they look great!
Annoying, sorry! I agree with the posters that said keep looking till you find a florist who can see your vision. I <3 mason jars!
Yeah, I bet the florists think they won't make much money off of you compared to their usual customer.
I don't know why they would turn anything down, though - your mason jars wouldn't take much time to put together and they could make a little extra change without much effort on their part.
@Kitty285: I know this is late, but I love the clean lines of the jars with the bloom of the flowers. So beautiful!
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Hi Bees,
I just started going to Florist appointments(2 so far), but I'm getting kind of snotty reactions when I whip out my Mason Jar. I've always planned on using my grandmother's mason jar collection as my centerpiece vases, and besides that I think it looks amazing! (I plan on using big puffy white flowers, like Peonies or Hydrangeas)
Those of us who spend our days on wedding boards know that the vintage/rustic look is in, but I was really surprised that the florists aren't up on this trend yet.
I talked to one florist on the phone today and the conversation went something like this:
Him.."Sooo it says here you are using Mason jars?!?" Me..."Yes.." Him.."Umm,...whats the.....Umm, Why?" Me.." Well, I have a antique collection of blue mason jars that were my grandmothers, I've always wanted to use them in this way. And the blue color matches the blue that is used throughout my wedding" Him..."Um, ok. Well, we'll have to make it work"
Like it's some sort of handicap to use mason jars???? I'm so frustrated.
I went through this same thing with my mother in the begining. She was like "You know if money is an issue, we could probably fine nice vases at the dollar store" She had a very hard time understanding this is the look I'm actaully going for.