I want to start by saying that Marissa did an incredible job transforming our venue into something truly breathtaking. She worked well with our wedding planner and my wife, capturing exactly what my wife envisioned for our special day. The floral arrangements for the venue itself were stunning, and I can't deny that the overall aesthetic was beautifully executed.
That being said, there were several aspects of the floral arrangements that were incredibly important to me and, unfortunately, were not delivered as promised. When we initially met with Marissa, our budget was lower, but my wife later doubled it to ensure we got what we wanted. With that in mind, I had a few specific requests that were overlooked, which significantly impacted my experience and mood on the wedding day.
One of the biggest disappointments was the bridal party florals. The bridesmaids' bouquets didn't last long, the wrist corsages changed color and looked unappealing, and the groomsmen's boutonnieres were a complete mess. They were far too small, did not look good at all, and to make matters worse, we didn't even receive the correct amount, leaving us scrambling at the last minute. My sister had to put something together just so that everyone had something, which should never have happened given the planning and budget we had allocated.
However, the most upsetting part was my own boutonniere. I completely understand that my wife had chosen a specific flower to be used throughout the wedding. When I spoke with Marissa about my boutonniere, she indicated that if she used that particular flower, it wouldn't last or hold up well. I told her that she was the professional, as I have no knowledge about flowers, but my one request was that it be elegant and elevated. She assured me she would create something special and even mentioned she would prepare three identical boutonnieres so that if one got damaged, I would have backups. Unfortunately, none of that happened. My boutonniere looked just as plain as the groomsmen's, completely lacking any sophistication or attention to detail. Worse yet, it broke within minutes of being pinned to my suit. When I went to use my backup, I realized that I only had one extra, not three as promised, and it looked just as bad as the first.
At that point, I was so frustrated that I chose not to wear a boutonniere at all, meaning all my wedding photos show me without one--something that was incredibly important to me and should have never been overlooked. If you zoom in on the photos of my groomsmen, you can also see how poorly their boutonnieres held up, with many either broken or missing entirely.
While I truly appreciate the beauty Marissa brought to the venue, the lack of attention to detail on these key elements, especially my boutonniere, really affected my experience. I expected more, especially given the budget increase and the clear communication about what was important to me. It's disappointing that such a crucial part of my wedding day was mishandled, and for that reason, I can't say my experience with The Wild Fleur Co. was as positive as I had hoped. read more