You might have heard the expression, architectural Floral Displays, whilst you have been looking for your flower dreams for your wedding day. It’s quite a mouthful don’t you think?
We call it “Up in The Air ”
Whatever the type of venue, Churches, Hotel, Barn, or Marquee there are many details that must be considered.
1. Practical / 2. Financial / 3. Recommendations / 4.Alternatives
1.Practical: With anything that needs to be hung above people's heads a great deal of skill and knowledge should be expected to show beautiful displays.
· Are hanging points already in place, will the venue allow you to install them?
Does your wedding supplier have adequate insurance?
With churches, permission should always be sought, many venues have historical significance and like churches, they want to keep the fabric of the building intact.
Always, always, get permission in writing.
· How tall are the ceilings? Can your supplier use a regular ladder? We have to comply with wellbeing issues and Health and Safety regulations and satisfy the terms of our insurance policies.
· Are there rigging systems in place, if so how complex are they.
Conversations with the Marquee supplier or venues have to take place before deciding on your design.
There are many questions to consider:
· How heavy is the design we are hanging?
Flowers and the water/foam can be very heavy, will the type of Marquee and rigging hold weighty items?
Older style marquees may not be suitable for suspended designs.
2. Financial:
· Elevated and Hanging displays can attract a most compelling price tag.
· If the floral design needs to be raised far from the ground, work platforms or even a cherry picker may be needed, which adds a significant price to the display also more time might be needed to be rented from the venue.
· Extra preparation time, staff, and transport costs may also have to be added.
3. Recommendation & 4.Alternatives:
· Are you open to using faux flowers in your designs? They are so much lighter than fresh flowers or a mix of both fresh and faux?
· Garlands are also less heavy; they can be tied to existing structures, walls, or ceilings.
· Free Standing arches, chuppahs, and decorated trees?
Bespoke deconstructed arches and hired tall trees can be beautiful alternatives.
· A decorated and elegant framed piece over the head table that is elevated but not truly suspended.
· Choose your venue with the suspended pieces in mind but be open to alternative ideas.
· COMPROMISE if you need to, at all times talk to knowledgeable and experienced suppliers.
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