I spent $50.00 on a sympathy arrangement. I was convinced to upgrade from the $40.00 arrangement my the sales woman on the phone. I was calling from Florida. I wanted to use a LOCAL florist rather than an on-line business. The friend that received the flowers was grateful & appreciative, of course. But we are close friends and when she sent me some pictures I was EMBARRASSED at the small arrangement. So I asked her for her HONEST opinion. I asked her if she thought it was worth the $50.00 I paid. That doesn't include the delivery charge or taxes either. She said no. It looked like a $5 - $7 bouquet you could pick up anywhere. I was also disappointed by the over-use of the purple flowers in the mix. Most "Sympathy" arrangements are done with mostly white flowers, as far as I have ever seen.
When I called the shop the next day I asked to speak to the owner. I emailed her the pictures and told her of my embarrassment & disappointment she wasn't concerned at all. Didn't really seem to care. Offered me $10 discount on a FUTURE purchase. Told me that she has never seen a mostly white colored sympathy arrangement. She must believe my friend lied because she told me that the arrangement was at least 15-17 inches high. It is just over 13 inches. The owner also told me that she did not see the arrangement. She was away the day before. Obviously she trusts her workers completely and blindly sides with their work even when a customer complains.
Being out of state, I have ordered many flowers for many occasions just as I did here. I have NEVER had a complaint or made a complaint until now. If you want over-priced, under-sized arrangements, shop here. Yes, the flowers were pretty and fresh. They were also embarrassingly small. I would never use them again. Maybe you can ask them for my $10.00 discount. I'll not be using it!!!