We get more orders than just the carnations from this group. We do all of their sympathy,(it's a senior organization that loses members weekly,) birthdays, socials, etc. It's a big organization.... and we get a lot of referrals through them to the relatives of the deceased and their own famlies, (big families here in the U.P..... some have 12-15 kids per family.)
However, I did exactly what CHR suggested with the 3 roses, greens, white wax flowers bow, etc. on the eiffel and guess what... they decided they don't want to use the eiffel tower vases anymore. They don't look as "elaborate" as last year's.... one volunteer planner said.... "I couldn't believe it was your work... you always do more." I explained that I did exactly what they asked for and no more or no less as they told me do not add or subtract from their request.
She said, "Well, the ladies that called don't know how to plan anything elegant or classy, and if they told you to only do that ... it looked beautiful for that..." (Thanks CHR!!! I was at a loss in creativity to do anything and you pulled me through!!!)
However, she then continued... we want low bowls with spring flowers, 3 red roses (their trade mark symbol,) a plaid bow, greens and filler flowers. And are you still going to donate them?"
I told her that I had to consult with our donation committee and I'd get back to her. ARRRRGGGGHHHH! Dale, my other half, is meeting with their executive to hash this all out. I'm tired of dealing with the whims of whomever shows up at their planning meetings, (which it appears is never the same people and they always have their own ideas.)
So... thank you everyone! Your input is SO very helpful. You're all awesome.
