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The Wedding of Donna & David was a favorite this year so here is the 411 on this Modern Classic

Centerpieces:
This cluster of 3 various hieght vases topped with hydrangeas, orchids, calla lillies and curly willow may look simple but due to the cost of these pricey buds and the multiple elements this beauty will cost in the neighborhood of $400 per table! When choosing a centerpiece consider the amount of labor involved in setting up something like this opposed to simply setting down a bowl of flowers, this look had to be completely assembled on site! To offset the cost of this look we used smaller simple complimentary arrangements on every other table.

Overlays:
For this look we used 2 various shades of a purple 90×90 square shimmer overlays with satin trim. Square is always cheaper then round so these were a steel at $30 per table.

Ballroom Chairs:
These Mahagony Chairs were a splurge at a cost of approximately $12 per chair which includes both the rental cost and the bagging and unbagging fees that come with them. Want this look without the price tag?
Smaller local rental companies may offer more competitive pricing but also check with rental companies to see if they offer resin chairs, they have the same look of the wooden ballroom chairs but are just a tad lighter weight. These chairs are readily available in gold, silver and white and will cost closer to $6 per chair since they don’t incur bagging and unbagging fees. However - specialty resins like clear and copper don’t fall into the $6 category

Lighting:
This event featured purple uplights throughout the room and pinspots on every table with a monogramed logo on a backdrop behind the head table. For this look to be accomplished for a 25 table wedding you are looking at about $2000. To get a similar look for half the cost try pinspotting only every other table and place uplights selectively around the room where they will make the most impact. If you love the look of your monogram shining brightly in the ballroom find a spot on the wall or dance floor were it will be seen and appreciated rather then bringing in a draped backdrop.

***Things to keep in mind - whenever you are considering specialty rentals for your event make sure to inquire about delivery schedules with your venue and delivery costs with the rental company. These fees can often be quite costly and cost prohibitive. Things like chairs are hard to store for a venue so they may need to come in and out same day $$$. Vendors may also charge more if they have a tight window to set up your event.