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Dressing your venue: Doing it yourself vs paying someone to do it

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- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
I have just been quoted £310 for someone to dress my venue for me, this includes 65 chair covers & organza sashes ,
8 centre pieces, full candy cart or ferris wheel candy cart with pic n mix & bags- scoop, sign & bag holder hire included, 8 table runners,post box, wishing tree, prop box hire, 8 table number holders, 65 personalised love heart favour packs and table scatters.
To be honest I don't need the prop box so will probs cut that out and I'm not really bothered by the post box and candy cart but might as well have them. I had originally planned to do the center pieces and set up etc myself but thinking about it I don't want to have to be rushing around the day before and on the morning of my wedding especially as I get really wound up when things don't look exactly as I expect them.
But before making a decision I thought I would ask here what other people are doing for their big day? Are you paying out to have someone do this stuff for you? Is it worth it? And those who are doing it yourself are you glad you are? Or is it more hassle than it's worth?
TIA ladies xx

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorEmmaH444
I'm paying someone to dress our venue (chair covers etc). I don't think I would want the hassle myself on the morning or night before.

I might do my own Sweety table but I haven't decided yet.

Met 29/3/2006
Engaged 24/8/13
Married 26th August 2016
- CommentAuthorSarah D
Im paying someone to do my chair covers and sashes, but that's only costing £70, I am making my own post-box, the venue provide the centre pieces and were doing out own sweetie table. Personally I think that's quiet expensive but its up to you what you want to do DIY xx

Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
How many chair covers are you getting for £70 Sarah? My venue doesn't supply center pieces, they have very kindly offered to leave their xmas decs up for us (NYE wedding) so that will considerably reduce the area that needs decoration. I did do a trial on my own center pieces but I would struggle to do exactly what I want for under £15per table which works out at £120 for centerpieces plus all the effort put into them. I thought it was a good offer, but maybe I have just been blinded by the price and the idea of having someone else do the hard work for me

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorSarah D
I am having 70 chair covers and sashes, I shopped around as some quotes I got were ridiculous £3.50-£5 per chair!

It does seem quiet a lot for your money but I just find doing it myself quiet fun and I don't need to consider centre pieces either, my post box was cheap and I bought some nice things to decorate it too which were also cheap xx

Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016

- CommentAuthorEmmaH444
  
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We are buying a few DIY bits, I'm going to decorate our own box for the cards, name cards etc.

The lady who I found is doing chairs & centre-pieces is charging £140 for 76 chairs and 8 or 9 centre-pieces.

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- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
I'm going to go see this lady and speak to her in person on Saturday about what I want exactly, from what you ladies have been quoted I'm now questioning whether this is such a great deal, she only wants £25 deposit so figured it wasn't a lot to loose if I change my mind, and a great deal if I don't, now I'm questioning that theory lol. Glad I asked tho!!

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorFlossie
  
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I think that sounds a really good price Mrs D2B considering how much you're getting for your money and also the labour costs.. would definitely save you a lot of hassle.

Our venue will be doing ours for us. I will be writing a very thorough list of instructions though so everything is done exactly how I want!!!

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- CommentAuthorJennK
I paid for someone to do ours, it was great as I just wandered around with my hair done to see what was going on the morning of, then went back to finish getting ready knowing everythingwas coming together! Hubby did some chair juggling when he arrived but nothing major :)

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- CommentAuthorSarah D
Our venue set up what we are doing DIY so im glad i don't need to do any of that it will just go in prepared the day before and ill tell them where I want it all xx

Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
- CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I'm having someone do ours for us.... It's her business and she is great. It is costing £510 but we have 110 day guests

110 chair covers & sashes
10 centrepieces
Sweetie cart
Organza bows on napkins
Swags and bows on postbox table, cake table and top table,
Post box
Set up of place names etc...
Twinkly archway

Like the girls have said, if you want it and can afford it, do it x

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- CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
  
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Sounds lovely Emma x

Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
- CommentAuthorLadyC
I'm going to pay venue decorators. I want to enjoy my day and make it as stress free as possible.

xx Lady Charlotte Chamberlain to be! xx
xx Marrying my soul mate on 22nd July 2016 xx
- CommentAuthorKirstyR386
We are roping in friends and family to help with ours but to be honest the barn is so beautiful we don't need a huge amount done, just people to transport it all on the morning.

I think thats a good quote for the amount of stuff you are getting. And if you don't want it all, see if they will reduce it so you only pay for what you want. X
- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
Ok I've had a think, the promotion to get all mention above ends tomorrow but I can't get to see the lady until saturday so I'm going to pay the deposit to secure the promotional price(only £25 deposit required) and then on Saturday see how far I can tweek the package so that I really am getting what I need and if I'm happy I'll confirm the booking, if not I "only" lose £25. The more I think about it the more I want someone to come do the hard work for me I think life is going to be hectic enough around the wedding without throwing in the stress of having to make and set up decorations. Thank you for all your input ladies x

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorRachaelB76
we are having a venue decorator and so glad that we are as takes any of the stress away and dont have to worry about getting everything and having the time to put it together x
- CommentAuthorInDreamland
Personally I'd pay. It's a good price and you don't want the stress the day before.

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- CommentAuthorLadyC
Excellent plan Mrs D2B!

xx Lady Charlotte Chamberlain to be! xx
xx Marrying my soul mate on 22nd July 2016 xx
- CommentAuthorBecci93
I've not even thought of this ... And now I'm doubting whether I should be !!

I assume our venue do the chair covers and sashes because we're paying £2 per chair .. We've started to make our own centre pieces and things but maybe foolishly thought the venue would just set these out on the tables?

I think we need a meeting with the venue to clarify!
- CommentAuthorBaker2Be
We are very lucky that our venue is doing all the decorating and the chair covers. I just need to drop of everything I have brough E.g. post box, centerpieces, candy cart etc and they will set everything out for us. For the centerpieces they have asked for photos so they no exactly how I want it.

I would definatly not want to set up myself to much stress on a day when you need to relax and enjoy the moment xx

3rd January 2015 I said yes to being your wife
10th September 2016 we will make it official
- CommentAuthorBecci93
I don't know if our venue will. I keep trying to encourage a meeting with the venue sooner rather than later but mums like there's at least 50 brides more important than you right now getting married before you so you really don't need to be going to the venue to discuss things yet but these are all questions we need to ask now!
- CommentAuthorBecci93
Ps. You should join us on the brides of 2016 thread as after the summer peak in August us brides get pretty scarce!
- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
so gone ahead and booked, changed a few things around in the package and now have a table plan instead of a prop box and table number holders so really happy with that. I didn't realise I would have to pay a breakages deposit (just didn't cross my mind) but if all goes back as it arrived we will get all of that back, so the package works out at £370 (inc deposit) so I'm happy with that. So that's the tables and chairs sorted, the venue will be leaving up there xmas decs (which I will rearrange to suit me when I get there) and still need to talk to a florist (not wanting loads of flowers mainly mistletoe lol). Is there any other venue decorations I need to think about?

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorBaker2Be
Becci93 instead of meeting (mine won't meet us till the new year since our wedding is not till september) why dont you send them an email asking all your questions. Plus that way you will have it all in writting :)

Mrs D2B what about around the cake? we have brought MRS & MR blocks to put on either side of the cake and are you having anything on the top table?

3rd January 2015 I said yes to being your wife
10th September 2016 we will make it official
- CommentAuthorBecci93
I didn't think of that .. I did email her when we originally booked the wedding so I'll have her email address somewhere. I'm wondering whether to just be patient and wait a few more months though I really don't know! All the checklists people give you have silly time scales on like leaving cars until 6 months before .. If you do that now you're never going to get the car you want! I booked ours nearly 18 months in advance and he was booking up fast
- CommentAuthorMrs D2B
Baker2Be I plan on making a cake stand for the cake to make it really stand out (all in my DIY album) so not sure I would need a topper as well. As for the top table I'm not sure what to do about that, I was thinking of just having the same centerpieces as the other tables as with the way the venue is laid out the top table isn't a focal point (if you know what I mean).
Becci93 I also find the time scales are all out, I booked our venue 33months in advance and have already booked the photographer the venue decorator and the fun casino but I'm still starting to get a little panicky about everything else that needs to get booked in case I miss out lol

31/12/2017 A New Year, A New Life, A New Husband and Wife
- CommentAuthorBecci93
People just book them earlier and earlier now. It totally varies on location and how many suppliers there are about. I've booked anything that can sell out asap just in case
- CommentAuthorMrs Jones
Our venue does all of this for us, thankfully, and chair covers came in as part of the package price. I am making most of our table things, but they have said if we drop everything off to them the day before, they will set everything up. Feel thankful that it's one less thing to have to think about.

First Date 26 April 2014
Proposed 27 June 2015
Happily Married 18 June 2016
- CommentAuthorBecci93
I assumed that's what my venue would do .. I'll check soon, cant see it being a problem but at the same time everyone capitalises on weddings!
- CommentAuthorNikkiE58
I would pay someone to dress it for me if I'm honest. I looked at so many DIY venues, and my OH said that for the amount of money we would be spending on the day, he didn't want to spend the morning getting sweaty and putting decorations up, and then us rushing around to get ready, he would rather that we cut something else off the budget. So I think you've definitely made the right decision to go ahead and book it! Will take a load off on the day! Good luck! X
- CommentAuthorFutureMrsW
We are opting for a 'budget' type venue that is more of an events place rather than a proper wedding venue. Due to this we (by that I mean *I* lol) will be doing a lot of DIY for our venue dressing. I will still be renting furniture and getting help with flowers etc. but will try and sort the finishing touches myself.
- CommentAuthorKerryBolderson2be
I'm not having anyone dress my venue I'm doing it myself. You could always ask a friend or family member to do it to save you self some cash xx

Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
- CommentAuthorJoanneH4
  
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Well we are talking about doing it ourselves but I'm starting to think it would be easier to get someone to do it so we don't have to rush about on the day to makes sure that it's perfect but it would means spending money which me and my H2B is trying not to spend too much because we want keep to our budget the best we can anyways x
- CommentAuthorStephH96
We'll be having a party when we get back and we'll be setting everything up ourselves. No need for chair covers etc, but will be decorating and have things like pictures of us and the wedding etc to put up.
- CommentAuthorLadyC
I have an appointment on 31st with a venue decorator company who have just started up and giving us a bargain price.

xx Lady Charlotte Chamberlain to be! xx
xx Marrying my soul mate on 22nd July 2016 xx
- CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
I won my chair covers so really lucky that way but I am paying £50 for travel costs however my cake will be delivered with that. I have now confirmed that I will have additional venue decor by the same company. I would say pay the money and leave the stress xx
- CommentAuthorJoanneH4
Been thinking to my H2B, we are decorating the reception the night before with the ushers and then my H2B and the ushers will make sure that the reception is perfect

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