I had a BatMitzvah Saturday, of which eight of the tables had Ice Sculptures set in wide wreaths of flowers. My recommendation is DO NOT EVER SELL THIS IDEA no matter what any ice sculpting company tells you.
Party started at 7:30 eve, by 9:10 I got a call, the reservoirs that the sculptures sat upon were over flowing. I arrived at 9:30 to remedy the problem and when I walked in the ballroom the main courses were being served. The linens surrounding the 4 adult table Ice Sculptures were completely soaked and had to be replaced. I was told to remove the Ice Sculptures each one weighed in at a modest 150 pounds and as slippery as a wet fish off the middle of a 6 foot round table.
I was so humiliated, so embarrassed, and felt so responsible for ruining the party. I was assured by the Ice Company I hired that they would last 5 hours. When I called this morning, he told me that the fine print on contract states, "not responsible" for melting. Thanks.
The 4 smaller ones on the kid's table started to leak at 11:30. I suppose it was my fault, the kids that delivered and set up came in at 4 instead of the given time of 6 to 7, but assured me that they would be fine. Sometimes you lose especially if you don't research properly. I hope to save face with the family because there are 7 brothers and sisters with between the lot of them have numerous children just coming into age. This is the third Mitzvah I've done for this clan.
Party started at 7:30 eve, by 9:10 I got a call, the reservoirs that the sculptures sat upon were over flowing. I arrived at 9:30 to remedy the problem and when I walked in the ballroom the main courses were being served. The linens surrounding the 4 adult table Ice Sculptures were completely soaked and had to be replaced. I was told to remove the Ice Sculptures each one weighed in at a modest 150 pounds and as slippery as a wet fish off the middle of a 6 foot round table.
I was so humiliated, so embarrassed, and felt so responsible for ruining the party. I was assured by the Ice Company I hired that they would last 5 hours. When I called this morning, he told me that the fine print on contract states, "not responsible" for melting. Thanks.
The 4 smaller ones on the kid's table started to leak at 11:30. I suppose it was my fault, the kids that delivered and set up came in at 4 instead of the given time of 6 to 7, but assured me that they would be fine. Sometimes you lose especially if you don't research properly. I hope to save face with the family because there are 7 brothers and sisters with between the lot of them have numerous children just coming into age. This is the third Mitzvah I've done for this clan.
