frequently asked questions
PETALS & PLATES
WHAT'S THE PROCESS FOR RENTING?
We’ll meet with you in our showroom to play around with place settings and create some stunningly beautiful pairings. We can also start the process with a video chat if that works better for you. Once we decide on tableware pieces, we’ll write up a quote for you with all of the products you chose, plus a cleaning fee and damage waiver. You’re able to pick up your plates free of charge or we can deliver them for a fee.
DO YOU SHIP RENTALS?
Unfortunately, we do not. We’re happy to drop off and pick up your rentals from your venue, or you’re welcome to pick up and drop off your rentals yourself.
DO YOU RENT FOR CELEBRATIONS OF ALL SIZES?
Yes!! We love to rent for any size event, which means we do not have a strict minimum quantity for ordering.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I BREAK SOMETHING?
We charge a damage waiver that covers the cost of minor breakage and misplaced items. If there is a catastrophic loss in excess of your damage waiver, we will assess the damages once you return your rentals, and charge you for these damages.
DO I HAVE TO WASH RENTALS BEFORE RETURNING THEM?
No. We ask that you wipe or rinse them and remove any and all solid food, but we take care of the washing in our commercial dishwasher.
DO YOU RENT LINENS?
Unfortunately we do not rent linens. We’re happy to share the names of our favorite linen vendors with you.
DO I HAVE TO KNOW MY EXACT GUEST COUNT WHEN I ORDER AND RESERVE MY RENTALS?
No. We realize that you may be months or even years away from your event date when you reserve rental items. We will check in with you before you pay your final payment to confirm your count.
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WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT?
Petals & Plates creates beautiful flower arrangements and also rents tableware and other decor. We can really take the design of your day to the next level, making sure everything works together. We work with you to select design elements that coordinate across floral containers, place settings, candle holders and other decor. We also find that there can be some cost savings for you when your tableware rental, barware and florals are all delivered by one company. We only charge you once for delivery of all and related pickup. We can make suggestions for other vendors who can help you with linens, furniture, seating charts, welcome signs and other decor items that will work seamlessly with your flowers and table settings.
WHAT DOES EXCLUSIVE FLORIST MEAN?
Because our work is focused on bringing a particular design to life, we do not work with clients who are hoping to use us for centerpieces but then outsource other floral decor to a family member or do it themselves. You don’t want elaborate ceremony flowers? That’s totally fine. You’re hoping that your aunt can do the aisle florals for your ceremony? Not so much. We care deeply about the overall design of your day and want to be certain that all the details work together cohesively.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO PAY FOR WEDDING FLOWERS?
Floral costs vary widely depending on the type of flowers that you are looking for, the time of year of your wedding or special occasion, and the size of your celebration. Things like the number of guests and tables, the size of the wedding party, and how elaborate you want your ceremony flowers to be have a significant effect on expense. The distance that we have to travel to your wedding to set up the flowers (and also return at the end of the day to clean up) will also influence the cost. Some micro weddings with 15 to 20 guests may only need a $1,500 floral budget, while a larger out of state wedding with elaborate ceremony flowers may need a $20,000 budget or more. We work with you to set priorities, encourage you to make meaningful choices about where you want to spend your budget, and look for opportunities to repurpose flowers during your event whenever possible. Some ceremony florals are more easily moved than others to be repurposed in welcoming guests to your reception space, decorating the bar or other areas, enhancing a sweetheart table, or creating a photo opportunity for your guests.
HOW INVOLVED WILL I BE IN THE PROCESS?
We love to brainstorm with our clients to create their design and a detailed plan or proposal for their event. We are so happy to talk about the flowers or tableware details as you find inspiration photos and experiences. And we are happy to check in regularly as you set other areas of your plan with your other vendors, to make sure that we are all working together as part of a team for you. We will want to confirm all the details around one month out from your special day. If there are unique details like a personal collection of vases or decor items from a cherished collection, we would love to work with you to incorporate them in the design. During the wedding season from May through October we may not be able to check in as frequently as at other times of year, but we will make sure that we can plan a detailed conversation or email exchange to answer questions and review details.
IF YOU WORK WITH ME ON OVERALL DESIGN, ARE YOU A WEDDING PLANNER?
The job of a wedding planner is a complex one overseeing all the details of the day among all of your vendors including elements of your design, your venue, catering, florist, rental companies, music, photographer, etc. We help with all the pretty, textural and colorful details that involve florals and tableware, especially the design of your tablescape. This often means working alongside talented wedding planners who are looking out for you in every way and we appreciate their many skills and attention to detail. We are happy to recommend some amazing planners and event coordinators who we have loved working with. But we are not wedding planners.
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We can work together to create a cohesive design that emphasizes beautiful flowers, stylish tableware, and other decor items to bring your vision to life.
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