Arlington Heights Florist

My husband and I got married last year on August 28^th. Arlington Heights florist was located near our church so we decided to go with them, and I am glad we did! They were AMAZING! Everyone there was so nice and helpful. My colors were orange, royal blue, and gold. So for flowers I wanted Orange Gerbera flowers. Arlington Heights went above and beyond! They made a simple bridesmaids bouquet look stunning. My bridal bouquet was so amazingly beautiful. They even delivered my flowers on time and at the correct location. If I am ever in the area, I will purchase flowers from them. Arlington Heights Florist did such a great job in making our wedding day a beautiful one.

Crap my tip I posted was meant for the review. In essence my experience of getting a floral arrangement from here exceeded my expectations.

I started out having the worst day in recent memory. As I was getting ready for my very first Daddy/​Daughter dance I couldn’t find my cuff links. My mad search was fruitless.
I ran out of my Chicago apartment already late to catch the El downtown to grab the Metra to Arlington Heights. Of course the El was running slow.
While waiting for the transfer at Lawrence I realized I would never make the train. I ran for a cab. With hardly enough time to make the train I hailed a cab and begged the driver to get me to the station in time to make the only train that would get me to Arlington Heights on time. I should not that my wife was getting ready to make a mad dash across the loop from her work at International Art Jewelers, on Chicago’s Jeweler’s Row, to meet me at the station to give me a loaner pair of cuff links.
The cab got me there with minutes to spare. My wife, breathless, met me and threw me my cuff links. I made the train. One thing finally went right. The only thing that was wrong was that I had forgot the corsage I had bought for my daughter at home. I had told her about the corsage and was crushed that I would show up empty handed.
On the train I Googled local florists. The only florist I could walk to after getting off the train and still make the dance was Arlington Heights Florist & Gifts.
When I walked in I could see their counter was literally covered with orders and that the business was obviously going crazy. This should be expected given that it is the day before Valentine’s Day.
When I asked if I could get a pink and white corsage for a Daddy/​Daughter dance they said «when do you need it?» I said «Now.» They said «Sorry. We are way too busy.»
I said I understand and prepared to walk out. Then the very nice guy said «Wait.» He went and spoke to a very nice woman, who I think was his mother but I could be wrong. They said something that I couldn’t hear. The guy said it would be ready in 15 to 20 minutes. I went and got a cup of coffee.
When I came back the corsage was ready. It was perfect.
Flowers are not necessary for survival. They are, however, essential to happiness, in this case essential for my happiness to give to my daughter on this very special day.
Arlington Heights Florist & Gifts understand what flowers are about. They went out of their way to make my special day perfect.
The corsage was great and the people were amazing.
This is the epitome of local business doing things right. These people deserve your business. I know the next time I am buying flowers in Arlington Heights they will have my business. They deserve yours.

Now, when going to a flower shop I do expect a nice variety of flowers to be offered, I also expect for prices to be reasonable. I didn’t find it here. The selection was very limited, pretty much roses, only 10 pink roses were in good enough shape to be taken home, but wait for $ 5 per flower, because ‘Valentine’s Day is coming’, I was told, and that’s why the price was so high? Greedy! I could have found a much better selection at a grocery store for half a price (next time I am going there)!
OK, so I did negotiate and paid less and I got a free greeting card, but I will not rely on this store again. Its seems they make most of their sales through on-​line flower shops; they are not your ‘friendly neighborhood flower store’…

Beautiful arrangements!
Great prices!
…and the flowers stay bloomed for a long time! (even via delivery)

My friend called to tell me how great the flowers were. I am completely happy with this flower shop. Great job!