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How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?
Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:48 AM+
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How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I'm inviting 200, expecting at least 150...

We can seat 10-12 at a table...do I contract for 15..or more just in case?

Help!

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Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:49 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

Who you using and what you doing?
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Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:52 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

Not 100% sure yet. We are going to see a second florist tonight.

Ideally I want pedestals with spring flowers and votive candles sprialing up!
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eroxgirl Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:52 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

You can always add more on when you have a better idea of how many you'll need, so I wouldn't contract for any more than your minimum. They will take your money, but they don't give it back!
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HappyEverAfter Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:58 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I have a 150 guarentee, and am inviting 200 >
We contracted for 15 tables. I figured we could always put 12 instead of 10 at a table if we go over the 150, or add in centerpieces if need be. I would go with 15.
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sanmik Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:04 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

Always under-contract. They will be happy to make more money later, they won't reimburse you for things you contracted for and didn't use (or ask to reduce because you don't need).
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balilove Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:05 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

Misty, if your florist has already done arrangements for your reception site they would know how many you would need. I think 15 might be too low for 200 guests.
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jennbaby Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:07 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

how may people & how many does each tale sit?
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Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:08 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

As I noted in my post above, we are inviting 200, expecting at least 150....our minimum is 140, and we can seat 10-12 per table.
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LisaT Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:15 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I contracted for 15, and wound up with 19 or was it 21? We had 225 guests.

Anyway, 15 sounds like a good number for you to stick to.
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stacey27 Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:16 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I say order your minumum.Then add if you need more.If your florist says no go to another florist.Cant see any reason for no being able to add on later.
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lulu Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:32 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I contracted for the minimum and my florist told me I could add more when I have my final numbers.
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dubliner Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:32 AM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

We contracted 22, and the contract has a section about the cost per additional centerpiece
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Sassyz75 Posted: Feb 12, 2003 12:06 PM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I invited 212 and had 150. I had 16 tables but I contracted for 15. Then I ordered the extra one like 3 days before and paid for it on CC. It shouldn't be a problem.
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wacky Posted: Feb 12, 2003 01:49 PM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

You should be able to give them an idea but if you need more it shouldnt be a problem and if you need less, your contract should be adjusted accordingly.
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LisaT Posted: Feb 12, 2003 01:53 PM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I've found its easier to adjust up than down. You can add on, but you may have to pay for what you contracted for.
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p&a91203 Posted: Feb 12, 2003 01:54 PM+
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Re: How many centerpieces do you think I should contract for?

I would ask your reception hall!
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