Dear Preston:
I am the owner of a floral shop who recently made a bet with my employees. I am also an avid reader of your blog and Event Ideas. You have always maintained that the escort card arrangements are an important part of event design being that it is one of the first things guests see when entering an event. I agree with you wholeheartedly on this.
In this week’s Event Ideas, you displayed five different escort arrangements (all of which were over-the-top and fun). My staff and I formed a betting pool in our office and based it on the second design. After carefully counting all of the flowers, we came up with three different pricing options. They were:
A. $3,000
B. $5,000
C $7,000
If you do not mind, would you please tell us how much you charge for that particular arrangement? We’re dying to know.
Price Curious
Dear PC:
You are correct about my view on escort card arrangements; I always think that guests will remember this arrangement most often as it is the first one they see. This arrangement sets the tone for the event and is a moment where couples can really “wow” their guests. Before I answer your question, I would like to see if other readers would like to share their guesses as to the cost of the arrangement.
Readers: Do you think the price is closer to A, B or C? Or do you have your own estimate? Before you answer, please note that some of the flowers were hand made so please consider there was labor involved.
I’ll give you a breakdown of the cost tomorrow.
Blessings,
Preston
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Trees & Petals
October 10, 2012
Hmm… perhaps over 7K? You do have to factor in the Preston Bailey brand.
Thao
October 10, 2012
I think it costs around 7k but it also depends on season as well.
crismarcuyares
October 10, 2012
I think… C 7000 $
Sharon
October 10, 2012
About 6k…….?
america
October 10, 2012
Dear Preston;
I think less than 5 but more than 3…
Jolie Flowers
October 10, 2012
I think somewhere around $5000.
WOODS OF ARNOLD
October 11, 2012
Me and my staff think $5000
The Garden District, Naples, Fl
October 12, 2012
I am a little low…… $2400….. A 5 times mark up
Olga Pikalova
October 13, 2012
First of all – NAME Preston Bailey! I think more than $ 7000 …….
Olga Pikalova
October 13, 2012
This is not trivial – flower sales! This idea and the brand!
lola del campo
October 14, 2012
5000!!
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY?
Beach Wedding Florida
October 16, 2012
I think $5,000. This arrangement is perfect for any wedding. I would love to have something like that on my wedding.
Florist Vancouver
November 8, 2012
Firstly your arrangement is simply amazing! As a local florist in Vancouver I couldn’t imagine the logistics and possible headaches in transporting such a unique and rather large ensemble.For me that would have to be a factor as well, truck rentals and dollies, extra staff..etc.
Amazing work!
Michael Driscoll
January 1, 2013
Where do these people live something like that is around 10,000.00 $
I live in Sao Paulo and know high society who would think it an insult to charge 3,5 or 7 thousand