How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
I need funeral flowers quickly. Can that work?
Florists deal with short notice constantly and will usually make it work. Say the date and the funeral home in your request, because delivery timing is the part that matters most.
Why do wedding quotes vary so much?
Season and setup. The same design in peony season and out of it is a different price, and venue styling with an installation is labour on the day as well as flowers.
Can I ask for specific flowers?
Yes, though a good florist will tell you honestly what is available and what it costs at that time of year, and often suggest something similar that is in season and better value.
How far ahead for a wedding?
Several months for a Saturday in summer, since florists take a limited number of weddings a weekend. Earlier if you want a specific person.