Depending on the venue and an event’s style, sometimes flowers with a lot of height look best. Tall centerpieces make a grand and dramatic statement, which is why I love them. (And if you want to set yourself apart from other florists, create your own unique tall floral displays!)
Recently, I designed a small dinner party for eight guests, all of whom were going to sit around a single table. My client had only two request: she wanted lots of pink and lots of flowers.
Since we were only using one table, and it was an intimate gathering, I decided to create an over-the-top and fabulous centerpiece. However, I’m going to stop right there and pick this discussion up again on Monday: I’ll share the breakdown of how I priced this design then. I promise you’ll be surprised!
In the meantime, dear readers, how much do you think this somewhat over-the-top centerpiece cost?
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
Nic
June 7, 2012
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh………….the agony of waiting. But at least I an extra bonus to start my Monday.
Courtenay Lambert
June 7, 2012
Hi Preston! Are we allowed to guess the cost?
Chantelle
June 7, 2012
Not knowing the flowers that are in it, I’m going to say $500 to $800 including the vase. Can’t wait until monday!
Latisha
June 7, 2012
I’m not a florist so I don’t know my flowers yet but I would guess about $500-600 for the centerpiece.
Pam Archer
June 7, 2012
My price would probably be around $375 – $450. I can’t wait to see what your’s is and if I am pricing too low.
Eileen
June 7, 2012
Depending on the time of year and if they peonies are in season, and assuming the vase is rented, I would say between $650-800
Samantha
June 7, 2012
I say $600-$800. Very Pretty!
Ricardo Rivera
June 7, 2012
Dear Preston if I werre you I would charge minimum $ 2,500.00 u.s. Dollars
Laurel
June 7, 2012
I’d guesstimate $1400 usd
Lyn W
June 7, 2012
Hm, well not being a florist, not knowing the cost of flowers and considering how much the previous arrangement cost I will hazard a guess at £750, which is £1162 apparently!
Lyn W
June 7, 2012
Oops, sorry I mean’t $1162, force of habit with the pound sign I’m afraid!
Steven
June 7, 2012
I would guesstimate it to be 1800-2000 usd
Jennifer
June 7, 2012
$1800 – $2000….I want to have a party : (
Liz
June 7, 2012
My guesstimation would be around $500
Patricia Simitakos The Eco Conscious Planner
June 7, 2012
So, At first I was going to make a guess in the $2,000 range. But then I noticed that you mentioned we would be surprised.
I think that if you are picking up a one piece event for a client, she must be a VERY GOOD client that probably has booked you for large events before. Therefore, I think you either:
a) Used her vase, went to the flower market because you wouldn’t have a box flown in for one event, and only charged her wholesale plus labor. OR
b) Didn’t charge anything, because you are classy that way and it’s what I would do for a very good client.
Susan Stalnaker
June 7, 2012
I would say $850.
Bern
June 8, 2012
The hubby and I totally love your floral creations. They are simply works of art. We so wanted you to design our Phuket destination wedding (in December 2011) but weren’t able to contact you in time, so we just instructed the florist to “channel Preston Bailey”! To us, cost isn’t as much an issue as how lush and extravagant the florals are. They just set the mood and tone of any wedding! You either go all the way or don’t bother at all. We’d love for you to design our 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 40th, God willing, vow renewal ceremonies!
Wanda Thompson
June 8, 2012
I think it might be $1000 when everything is said and done.
RoDonna Brewster
June 10, 2012
I am so excited and can’t wait to see what you charged for the centerpiece. I am not a florist either but I am guessing around $1000 including the vase
Angie
June 10, 2012
I’d really have to see the stem counts by flower type to be certain, but since I recently did a similar floral arrangement I know what I would have charged for mine and it would have been the $1,000.00, which I’m not sure is even enough! Aren’t those crystals hanging from the centerpiece? Did the vase stay with the client or is that a rental?
Kim Eibrink Jansen
June 11, 2012
Love these posts Preston! You think that all suppliers operate the same however it is not until you investigate more into it (or like you they offer the information) that you realised that everyone runs their business differently. It shows the successful from the not so successful businesses. Cant wait to hear on the Tall Centrepiece!
The Garden District, Naples, Fl
June 12, 2012
Top quality flowers are being used in this piece…peonies, orchids, roses, Gerbers. The cost is. $2300