What would you charge?

[rsef]

I have a request for this as a centerpiece. The only changes requested are a blue bow instead of green and more gerberas; less roses. Wondering what you would charge. (Just want to make sure I'm on track.)

 

[lori042499]

What's in it???

Are we just to guess?

 

[TGDragonfly]

At lease $500, that's a nice piece.
I would stack grande bricks and design, and dismantle levels to transport, then reassemble.

 

[Queen of Weddings]

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOO its back!!

 

[rsef]

Did the photo not come through? From what I an tell, roses, carns, buttons, gerberas, daisies, those yellow ball things that I can never remember the name of, foliage at the bottom, xmas balls, big fat wired ribbon...

Good idea, Thom. I was thinking a tomato cage in a design tray with foam inside, but your way would be easier to transport.

Don't know yet if we're doing 1 or several. Consult is this afternoon.

 

[SpringCity]

Yeah I came up with about $400 but may be off. $500 sounds better just because it looks like a pain in the butt.

 

[santosdesigns]

I would charge $400- $500 deepening on the size, ht. I would use a wooden base, and do it in two sections for transport.

 

[TGDragonfly]

Yeah, first a designer block taped to a 15 inch lome dish, second a designer block cut in half flat on a 11 inch tray, and then a grande brick upright on a 9 inch plate taped. Feel her out, you can probably suggest hydrangea to fill space more effectively and profitably. You can use sticks as markers when reassembling. Like a wedding cake.

Blues? if blue ribbon is requested use a wide ribbon, you can cheat on materials if you use the ribbons as design material.

That looks like a fun piece to make, I'm envious. Good luck today. I would feel her out and say the piece shown probably cost $800 and see how she responds.

I am often asked to reproduce a Preston look on a realistic budget. It is all in the mechanics, appearance, and perceived value. Useing large flowers are the most effective base. Grouping small clusters and knick knacks adds the detailed look.

 

[DistinctiveFlorist]

How did your meeting with the customer go?

Wanda

 

[aileen_c]

Yes Inquiring minds want to know!!

 

[CHR]

I was thinking a tomato cage in a design tray with foam inside, but your way would be easier to transport.

This is probably too late for your meeting, but the tomato cage/tray with designer blocks was how this topiary was made. (The urn was provided by the client.) Overall design was approx. 5' tall.

 

[rsef]

I learned the tomato cage trick from Phil.

Meeting went well, but I just met with the coordinator. He understands floral budgets, but the overall wedding budget is pretty low. He said this piece is something she REALLY wants, so I'll probably suggest a couple of price points at different heights (maybe on an urn--thanks for the idea!). I'm sure we'll end up cutting a lot of what she wants. (Sigh) I have a verbal commitment from the coordinator; contract will be sent tomorrow.

Colors are based around the Florida 'gators--orange & blue! Thankfully, she's not asking for blue flowers.