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Christy's Cottage Floral Boutique
A Boutique Florist Specializing in Weddings and Events
Christy's Cottage is a Boutique Florist in Mechanicsville, Virginia specializing in weddings and funerals. I Offer Fresh Floral, Custom Silk, and Silk Floral Rentals for the Best of Times and the Worst of Times.
I want your day to be perfect and I know that flowers are a big part of it. I do the work so you can enjoy your day. I offer personalized consultation, delivery, set-up, and take-down.
Fresh florals are always beautiful, but sometimes they are not in season. My botanically correct silk flowers offer a year-round solution to the changing seasons of fresh floral. You have options to choose which one you would like.
The perfect beauty of your flowers should bring people to tears, but our service will leave you with a smile. I design the florals. My husband helps me set up and take down. We are your team.
Contact me today for your free personalized consultation!
Schedule your wedding consultation now!
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Can I mix fresh and artificial flowers?Fresh and artificial flowers can be mixed at our discretion if it preserves the aesthetics of the arrangements. For example, during the hot summer months, hydrangeas will very quickly in the heat. This would be an occasion where an artificial hydrangea may be recommended to maintain the fresh look of the flowers. Another example to mix fresh floral and artificial would be the desire for a specific flower that is out of season. Mixing of fresh and artificial flowers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Can I get flowers that are out of season?Some out-of-season flowers may be available but at a higher cost due to import fees. We recommend using flowers that are in season.
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Do the centerpieces come with a vase?The vase will be included in the total price of the centerpiece. Vases for fresh floral arrangements need to be returned within 48 hours of the event.
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What if I want to change my flower order?Final flower orders are due 4 weeks before the wedding. No changes will be made after this.
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When should I place my wedding flower order?We recommend placing your flower order 6 to 9 months before the wedding to ensure availability, especially for popular dates or seasons.
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Do you handle setup and teardown at the venue?We do setup and deliver. Fees are based on amount of items to deliver and setup, as well as travel distance. We will teardown arrangements for an additional fee of not less than $250. In lieu of this fee, clients have the option to teardown themselves and return all vases within 48-hours.
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Are vases included with pricing?Yes. Clear glass vases are included with pricing but MUST be returned within 48 hours of the wedding. We take a credit card authorization and will charge the replacement fee for any items not returned.
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How much should I budget for wedding flowers?Flower costs very widely, but typically represent 10-15% of the overall wedding budget. Factors such as flower type, season, and design complexity affect the price.
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Do you ship flowers?We may consider shipping silk flowers for purchase. We will not ship rentals. We do not ship fresh flowers.
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How many people can I bring to my consultation?The least amount possible. We recommend only the engaged couple, and the person or persons directly paying for the flowers.
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Do you have a storefront?We do have a physical location but operate by appointment only.
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Where are you located?Mechanicsville, Virginia
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Do you offer flower packages or custom designs?Yes, we offer packages. If one of our packages is not what you need, we are happy to customize a package just for you.
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Will you do weddings outside of Richmond?Yes. We will travel anywhere in the state. At Christy’s Cottage, we are thrilled to offer our floral design services for weddings outside of Richmond. We understand that the location of your special day is important to you, and we are more than happy to travel to ensure that your wedding day is exactly as you envision. However, there is a $500 travel fee for locations more than 50 miles from the 23111 zip code
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How do I order?You must schedule a personal consultation. Once we have gone over what you need and want, then you will receive an invoice. We require a 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit in order to reserve flowers for your date. The remaining 50% is due 4 weeks prior to the event.
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Do you offer custom arrangements?Yes. Custom arrangements require purchase and are not available for rental though.
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Can I purchase my bridal bouquet?Both the bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonnière can be purchased for an additional $150 over the rental price.
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When is the deadline to make an order?No later than two months before your event.
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How do I edit my order?Any changes to your order may be made up to two months prior to the event, provided no one else has rented the collection you would like. If your new selection has already been rented, then you may purchase a custom selection.
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What is the quality of the silk flowers?These are the finest silk flowers we have ever seen. If you find a higher quality, please let us know where we can also find them.
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Can I rent a bridal bouquet for my bridal portraits?If you are renting or purchasing all of your wedding flowers from Christy’s Cottage, you may rent a bouquet for the bridal portraits. If you just want a bridal bouquet for portraits, full purchase is required.
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If we purchase silk flowers for our event, will you still set them up and take them down?There is a fee for set-up and delivery regardless of whether you purchase or rent. For rentals, you have the option to return rental items within 2 days of your event or to pay an additional fee for us to come back out and pick up the rental items. For purchases, once the items are delivered and set up, they are under your ownership. You are responsible for the take-down of the flowers.
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Do you offer a toss bouquet?Yes, for a small fee. The toss bouquet is not a rental item.
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Do you offer cake flowers?Yes, but it is not a rental item and requires purchase
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When is my remaining balance due?4 weeks before the event.
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What if I want more than I see in a collection? Like, a different swag or more flowers? Can you make it and can I still rent it?Yes. As long as the flowers are not different from the collection, we will make the additional piece. Price point will still be within rental range, but determined at the time of consultation. Full frontal arches are not rentable from Christy's Cottage. They take a very long time to do and require a massive amount of flowers. Full frontal florals for any arch require purchase.
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Why do I need a consultation before I rent?Planning an event, especially a wedding, can be overwhelming. Many times, couples do not realize what they might actually need or want until someone sits down and plans it out. We will help you determine what you need, what you want, and help you figure out what fits in between as well.
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Do they look real in person?Yes.
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Can I choose pieces from different collections?Yes, if they coordinate.
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How does floral rental work?For rentals, there are several collections to choose from. You choose the collection you want. After the contract is signed and the deposit is placed, you secure the collection and date for your event. You pay the remaining 50% 4 weeks before the event.
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What is your wedding order cancellation policy?The initial 50% deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you cancel after that, and before the event, then you keep what you have not paid.
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What is your purchased goods cancellation policy?Your initial deposit is a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. I begin work on your flowers as soon as the deposit is placed.
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Can I change the date of my wedding or my rental collection once we book?Once a venue is booked with a date, the date is rarely changed. However, if you need to change the date, if another couple has not reserved a collection on the same date, rentals may be rescheduled ONCE. After rescheduling once, we may decline the second reschedule and cancel the order without refund.
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What if I don't return a rental product?We will charge the credit card on file with the replacement cost of the flowers. This cost is roughly three times the rental cost. For example, if your guest takes or destroys a centerpiece that is $35, then you would be charged $105.
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I could not make my consultation. Can I reschedule?I recommend you keep your consultation appointment. I am a one-woman business. My clients are very important to me. I will be respectful of my clients' time and I expect them to be respectful of mine. If you cancel your appointment, you should have a very good reason for canceling. I will only allow you to reschedule ONCE. If you cancel twice, we are probably not a good fit as florist and client.
Christy's Cottage
By Appointment Only
804-750-3062
Mechanicsville, VA
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