Elena Damy

[KarlaV]

Not to be a downer, but....... I tried to use Elena Damy last year. I even met her in person in Novemeber. We sat down for like 2 hours to discuss everything. Then, I never heard from her again. I must have sent her a dozen emails. Be prepared for a rather large price tag too (think between $3000-$9000!).

[jak27]

Yeah, I was ready for the pricetag, but not for the no-response! I haven't even met with Elena, we met with her husband (b/c she had just had her baby and so he met us on Sunday morning).

 

Too bad too, her work is beautiful, but I think we'll end up using someone from home instead.

[jak27]

And Karla, who did you end up using instead? Just out of curiosity...

[NABUMBAH]

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Originally Posted by jak27 Yeah, I was ready for the pricetag, but not for the no-response! I haven't even met with Elena, we met with her husband (b/c she had just had her baby and so he met us on Sunday morning). Too bad too, her work is beautiful, but I think we'll end up using someone from home instead.

She also quoted me back when I was first planning. I was working with her and trying to negotiate some things, and then she just stopped responding. I ended up taking her ideas and giving them to my WC who found someone to do my flowers for around 1/3 of what Elena initially quoted me.

[jak27]

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Originally Posted by NABUMBAH She also quoted me back when I was first planning. I was working with her and trying to negotiate some things, and then she just stopped responding. I ended up taking her ideas and giving them to my WC who found someone to do my flowers for around 1/3 of what Elena initially quoted me.

Funny you should post...I just found a post you did a while ago about this exact topic...guess she doesn't want our money after all!

I think we're just going to pursue alternatives, and see what we can come up with using someone local.

I'll keep yall informed if we ever hear from her!

[NABUMBAH]

good luck - keep us posted. Mazarte seemed like they were pretty good too.

[NYJen]

Wow - this makes me nervous because my WC just recommended Elena to me yesterday. Not that I'm even close to talking flowers yet since my wedding is over 9 months away. But this makes me think to just go somewhere else from the beginning and avoid the hassel. Thanks for the info.

[jak27]

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Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding Wow - this makes me nervous because my WC just recommended Elena to me yesterday. Not that I'm even close to talking flowers yet since my wedding is over 9 months away. But this makes me think to just go somewhere else from the beginning and avoid the hassel. Thanks for the info.

Jen, who is your WC? I'm still holding out hope for Elena for some reason...but I'm not holding my breath.

[NYJen]

I am working with Varinia from Baja Weddings. My guess is that she has probably worked with Elena before or is a friend of hers. Varinia also told me she's very hands-on when it comes to flowers and decorating. I trust her with this, but if Elena is going to be a problem, I would rather we just go somewhere else. No need to add additional stress for no reason.

 

You do still have some time before your wedding. My guess is that they will probably talk to you again about 2 months before your wedding. But definitely have a "Plan B" in case Elena ends up MIA. Good luck and let us know what happens.

[jak27]

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Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding I am working with Varinia from Baja Weddings. My guess is that she has probably worked with Elena before or is a friend of hers.

Tell your WC to tell her friend to call us back! Ha!

I'm not waiting until two months before, my goal is to be completely planned by September 1 (college football season starts!) so I am making decisions now based on vendors that respond professionally!

No worries, it'll all work out! Keep us informed on how it all goes!