Hanging floral arrangements!

You have received wrong information. The florist arranges all flowers. A day of coordinator typically brings a team to set up non floral decor, including placecards, etc.

An event designer is a fancy term for a coordinator who is overpriced for what they offer in comparison, usually only found in major cities.

Stick with the florist and coordinator you have. They are professionals for a reason so I wouldn't worry if they have great reviews and a good vibe.

If you are DIY, you can get fresh flowers from fiftyflowers.com at half the price of fake flowers.

You can find a coordinator on thumbtack.com or Instagram and let them know what you need.

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Thanks!

I was going with fake because with them being on the ceiling, they're far enough no one could really tell. Mostly though, if I bought fresh flowers that means I'd be doing this all the night before to keep them looking nice, possibly the day of if they're going to be hung...

Absolutely you can. We found someone to help decorate on thumbtack. Tip: when searching, look outside of typical wedding vendors, like home staging vs only decorators. That's where I looked and found someone who would decorate all the tables and wedding arch for $50!

I think your first priority should be talking with your venue -- many have restrictions regarding decorating in general, and they may have requirements regarding who has to hang/place the decorations they do allow. Daughter's was a country club-type venue, and they had very clear guidelines about what was allowed. They did allow a ceiling drape and lights, which were things daughter wanted; however, the materials and labor had to be provided by them. We went with it, but it was at least $1000. Some venues will be super open and accommodating, but others might be much more restrictive. Good luck bringing your vision to life!

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Such a great idea! If you search anything related to wedding the price doubles for the same service.

Your wedding planner would do it, the event coordinator will help with basic stuff but essentially is there only to supervise food and beverage service of the venue. Your wedding planner is your assistant

View Quoted Comment Thanks! This place is an art gallery and in general seems cool with “installation”. But you are most definitely right, I’ll be talking to them tomorrow!

View Quoted Comment That’s a great idea! I look into that too!! Thanks!

View Quoted Comment Thanks! I didn’t know if because of me getting a day of coordinator not a full wedding planner if they’d do it. But I’ll be sure to mention and ask when I start talking to day of planners/coordinators.

Anything that requires getting on a ladder, your vendor must give advance approval. But many are nice about it. They just want their own staff, not someone who might have a real or fake fall and sue them. **** Places I have worked catering have always said no to flowers up high except like 10 feet up on an arch. The high blowers, and warmer air dry them out in no time. And pieces and petals fall on people, food, and bright flower petals stain when walked into carpet. Most likely to be approved, very light weight fake flowers and greens, 4 feet or less apart. Once venue approved, they will tell you hanger ideas which will help you determine arrangements. Some may use clear fishing line, essentially, clear non-stretch cord that will take the weight, to hang things from the rafters. some will want designs like a swing or trapeze, a vertical cord at each end, with your design all attached to a half to 5/8 dowel no more than 3-4 feet long, the swing. Their goal is fast and efficient, requiring one person only on a ladder, and bigger than 3-4 feet, one person cannot climb and hold an arrangement. They can be a nice focal point on walls between windows, too. ... A lot of people do flowers or decorations or centerpieces envisioning things in the middle of an empty table with a table cloth. And when they finish, never set a full table, put a very full place setting including multiple glasses and multiple plates or bowls, napkins etc every 20 inches around the perimeter. Then add pitchers, condiment containers, candle holders.
Then add the centerpieces and floral arrangements. And by the time people are seated, the effectiveness of their florals or decorations is totally crowded, never appreciated. Having some florals up on side walls, over doorways, hung in corners, can do a lot to declutter at least some tables, and I wish more people did this type of arrangement. A lot of venues are particularly good about it, because it is that much less stuff on tables making life tough for the waitstaff and anyone serving drinks. When done, it is out of the way.

To those with planners and coordinators: remember/ remind them nicely, as needed, they work for you, you don't work for them. They are not too busy doing other things. They nicely plan their time to do both things. If they wish to continue. Refusal to do your job is the easiest way to break a contract. Dealing with venues and vendors , a prime function, is something they arrange their schedule to make room for. Not just directing BM and getting ready, things that WP and family can easily do.

View Quoted Comment Wow, that was ridiculously helpful! I’m really prepared now to talk to my vendor!
Thanks so much for your advice!