Thai-Rific Orchids Inc

Category:	Florist
Address:	5313 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707, USA
Phone:	+1 727-321-2732
Site:	thairificorchids.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–5PM Closed

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Reviews 9

A Private User

I was recommended to Thai-Rific Orchids for my wedding. I would NOT recommend them every again to anyone who is celebrating their big day. At first I felt really comfortable with Pete and Pandy until I wanted an explanation of exactly what I was getting for my big day. That is when the ripping off began. I met with them several times and had in order what I wanted. Closer to the wedding (around 2.5 months before) we had to increase our arrangement order due to the fact we had more guests. Not only did it take Pete and Pandy three months to get us the original proposal, it was not until 2 weeks before did they give us the final proposal. After numerous phone calls and promised return calls I was getting no answers, we had to show up there in person. Another occasion that involved them supplying us with information on our order lasted 3 weeks with the excuse their computers were down. But what really set us off was they literally they told us on two occasions they were too busy for me, they had other customers!!! Are you kidding me? We spent over $3,000 dollars on the flowers. My bouquet had dead orchids in it. It was nothing like what I was supposed to get. The boutonnieres looked like weeds. The table arrangements were not the same at the example Pete showed us at the shop. Simply we were to have lights in the arrangements, he told me after the wedding, and “sorry they cost extra". I had to explain to him, we ARRANGED to have the lights in them, regardless of the cost. He took it amongst himself to decide not to put them in!!! Also we asked for extra petals to decorate the cake, he recommended I go to Publix! We also were charged a $200.00 delivery fee, yet we had to go collect all the bowls and return them. I was really disappointed. It was my wedding day, orchids are my passion. I was heart broken to receive dead looking orchids. The worst part was when we returned the items we tried to be kind and express how disappointed we were, all he wanted to do was defend himself and argue that he was right. A simple apology would have been kind but he wanted to make the situation worse. Needless to say, I will not be going there, nor will I recommend it to anyone, especially since they are too busy for their customers!!

Janet Carmody

I am so happy that I found this place, it is more than a flower shop, it is a nursery as well. Stepping in you really feel immersed in Eastern culture surrounded by gorgeous exotic flowers. The owner/designer was incredibly welcoming and knowledgable. I wanted to order something to wear in my hair for a company beach party, but had no idea what I wanted. She came thru, making a perfect piece for me. As I explained the party I was going to, she offered to make my boss a lei (ya know I wish I had thought of that) She gave me a lei free of charge, telling me its always good to bring your host a gift! It was a huge hit! I cannot thank Thai Orchids enough. Plus, she taught me how to take care of my flowers for longevity and a week later they still look great!

Danielle Barket

Pete was wonderful to work with. I scheduled an appointment to meet with him at his store. He showed me his beautiful garden and created a mockup bouquet exactly as I described. I had a cascading orchid bouquet that was just stunning! He was great to work with. We picked up the flowers the day of the wedding . After the wedding, my husband wanted to surprise me with a shadow box with flowers from my bouquet because he knew how desperately Id wanted to save mine. He got in contact with Pete who had some remaining flowers that had been used to create my bouquet.

Bob Turel

From the day we met Pete & Pandy at St. Petes Saturday Morning Market, we knew they were as special as their beautiful orchids. Pandy has gone out of her way to make my wife feel special whether it is a special arrangement or just a couple of free flowers to make her day! Pandy & Pete raise many types of beautiful flowers, but the orchids are out of this world. It takes a special kind of love to raise flowers, and you couldnt ask for a more "loving" couple than Pete & Pandy owners of Thai Orchids & Leis in Gulfport, FL.

A Private User

Pete is professional and he really loves flowers. They have a wonderful taste, they can recommend you whats better for you, what kind of flowers, etc. I went to other flower stores in Tampa Bay, and now I wouldnt go anywhere else. Thai Rific is the best florist around.

Matthew Matherly

I dont know what the owner Pandi feeds the plants here but I have never seen larger more beautiful orchids let alone the other rare plants she offers there

Kirsten Cronin-Cartee

Beautiful selection of orchids, especially the large and healthy vanda orchids.

Anthony Santilli

Beautiful stuff and happy helpful employees.

Laura Vierre

Get the freshest flowers here!