HELP! -- DIY Centerpiece

kbashy Posted: Sep 02, 2009 08:42 AM

HELP! -- DIY Centerpiece

Hi,

I'm getting married at Leonards, and with the growing cost of this wedding I am seriously considering doing my own centerpieces. Now I wouldn't personally be at the hall that day, I would send one of my BM or hostesses to do it. I want very simple orchid submerged in water with a candle on top. I was quoted $80 per table for this but can DIY for $35 max (could prob. do it for like 20-25 if I use only one stem of denrobium). Now my question: I know that some halls including Leonards require vendor insurance.....does this mean that I can't save a ton of cash and am forced to hire a florist for this VERY simple project?

halfbaked Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:11 AM

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I don't *think* so. You're not a vendor so I doubt you'll need insurance. They might ask you to sign a waiver, which is what my venue told me when we were considering having a friend do the photography.

jcreilly Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:17 AM

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No! Just bring the vases over when you drop off your placecards and everthing else and you can ask your MD to actually place them on the tabel- I dont know what time you are having your BM go over there but the rooms are generaly set 3 hrs before your CH starts that may cut into her going to your cermoney!

MarjorieFrank Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:19 AM

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Posted by jilliibabii

I don't *think* so. You're not a vendor so I doubt you'll need insurance. They might ask you to sign a waiver, which is what my venue told me when we were considering having a friend do the photography.

ITA!

I think doing your own centerpieces is a great idea. I got quoted something insanely high just like you for that set-up and I couldn't believe it!

marinai7 Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:20 AM

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No you don't need to insure yourself since you're not a vendor. You can just have the centerpieces dropped off prior to put on the tables. I would just let your hall know beforehand. Good luck.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:24 AM

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I inquired about doing DIY hurricane CPs and you don't need insurance and the BM sets up.

kbashy Posted: Sep 02, 2009 09:31 AM

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Good! I was hoping that this wouldn't be a huge problem. Thanks girls for clearing this up for me!! :) .....I sent an e-mail over there explaining things, so hopefully they will get back to me soon.