As many of you know, planning a wedding is not easy. Its actually quite a scary experience. I first walked into Frankfort cottage and I loved her little store. I sat down with Patricia, and was absolutely taken aback as to how well she knew her flowers. She made me feel important and gave me such a overall great feeling of comfort when she explained how much she values providing beautiful flowers with the best customer service. She said she loves to see everyone's faces when the flowers are delivered, as it gives her a sense of joy to see everyone's happiness. I booked with her right away and had no second thoughts what so ever. I paid my deposit, and she explained that I should call to make a payment three weeks before the wedding.
I call three weeks prior to wedding and I am ready to make a payment. Patricia then Proceeds to ask me about the exact times everyone is supposed to arrive at my house, what time to arrive at the hall, and what time the photographer was to going to arrive for pictures. I didn't have this information just yet. As many may understand, usually vendors confirm timelines a week before. Patricia was not happy with this answer and told me that I needed to have all this information as soon as possible, with a rude ass attitude. I said to her "I understand that this information was needed, but I was not aware that this information was due 3 WEEKS before the wedding. Please let me get back to you".
I then let her know that I wanted to make a change to the wedding party, as a person unexpectedly decided to drop out. Patricia said and I quote "No, I'm putting you down for 9 groomsmen not 8. No i won't accept an updated number tomorrow, this is your final confirmation phone call. No changes will be made after this".
How many weddings have you been in where there were no changes within three weeks? ANYTHING can happen. It's a wedding, you cannot control people's actions, and I should not be held responsible. At least with her attitude, that should have not been expressed in that manner.
A week goes by and I attain all the information she needed. I was nervous about calling back because of my previous experience. We confirm everything she asked me, and asks me about the diameter of the flower girls head which she didn't ask me to get on my first confirmation phone call. I tell her that I'll call her back, and that unfortunately my grandmother was not going to make it to the wedding as she is very sick. She says "I can't change your order". I pleaded her to give me a substitute. Perhaps some flowers in the ceremony room? She LAUGHS and says in a bitchy tone "You can't get those flowers for 25 dollars".
Why couldn't she recommend something ? I don't work at the flower cottage? Hasn't she been in business for years? How does she not know how to treat people? At this point I'm upset and I regretted making my decision to chose this horrible place. I felt like she put up a front to get my money and gave me the most horrible experience. Everyone of my vendors were a dream. A pleasure to work with. They accommodated all my needs and changes as they UNDERSTAND weddings can be so hard to manage.
One my wedding day, She dropped off my flowers without checking with me or notifying me. My mother in law noticed that the flower girls crown didn't fit, even after I confirmed the sizes. Patricia says "well it fit around my head, so it should be fine" and LEAVES. No customer service skills, no care what's so ever.
The flowers were beautiful when they arrived. They were absolutely wonderful. However after an hour the flowers starting wilting, and the boutonnières were falling apart before we got to the hall.
The most awful part is the fact that I payed a total of $1400 for a pleasant experience and for beautiful flowers that would last more than 2 hours. SEE PICTURES BELOW. I am too afraid to call because I know we will most likely have a confrontation.
Patricia, I am shocked and amazed you have managed to fool your customers for so many years of business . You were the ONLY person that made me nervous, that made me worry about my wedding day not being perfect.
Maybe this will service you as a lesson to treat brides with more patience, and understand that weddings are not set in stone. If there are changes to be made, it should be your job to figure out what you can do to accommodate your customer.
For any brides looking into the Frankfort Cottage, save yourself the hardship and the miserable waste of time she will give you. I wish I had seen a review like this before I booked. Please, this is a warning. Do NOT consider Frankfort Cottage. read more