Welcome to a Copper Penny Flowers partnership!
We are with you on your journey, beginning to end. We are here for you with ongoing personal consultations, a Pinterest page to share ideas, a sample meeting to discuss floral and greenery availability, equipment rentals, coordinating with other vendors prior to and day of the event, prepping a delivery team that includes one or more professional designers on site for set up, and picking up any rental items afterwards. We take you, your families, and your friends out of the process as much as possible so you can concentrate on enjoying these special days!
We put a high priority on building a relationship with you. We take the time to learn your likes and dislikes. Together we create your Copper Penny Flowers vision board then we distill the types of flowers you are drawn to and make informed decisions about what best creates your vision. Think of your event braiding together color palette, design and style, and budget. We map out which aspect is your highest priority to infuse your event.
The first step is to schedule a consult where we spend 30 to 45 minutes on the phone. You want to be able to discuss your wedding date, some input on your priorities and budget, and have some inspiration photos selected. At this point, we can generally offer a basic estimate of what you envision.
A general guideline is to plan 10% to 15% of your event budget for florals and decor. Premium event service starts at $5000. Floral decor for couples who chose Copper Penny Flowers premium service with 140 guests and 5-6 wedding attendants typically starts around $7,000. Visit our A La Carte Boutique shop for a general idea of the cost of different event flowers, from small bouquets and hair accessories to large ceremony, arbor, and event table pieces. The number of guests, size of the bridal party, and inclusion of arbors and other large floral installations or multiple delivery locations are the items that most effect the final cost of your unique premium service package. Once specific customizations are put in place, many of our full-service events fall in the range of $8000-$12,000.
Our peak wedding months for full-service weddings are June, September, and October, followed closely by May and August. We book a year or more in advance for these events, with a nonrefundable retainer to hold the date. For non-peak months and smaller full-service events, booking 2-3 months in advance may be sufficient. Getting your date and your vision locked down earlier rather than later is always in your best interest.
After the phone consult, if we are moving ahead, we create a detailed proposal detailing the type and number of event designs you have requested and including inspiration photos and delivery and set up charges. This proposal sets a base price for your event. Couples may have some floral decor items on a wish list to be added later, budget permitting.
Here’s a sampling of services we handle that you may have not even considered. And with premium even service, you don’t have to.
- Floral and greenery availability–What’s in season? What flower varieties will support your particular color palette? At what cost?
- Equipment rental—We have arbors and chuppahs, lanterns, pedestals, table numbers, vases, and votives for you to select.
- Coordinating your vision with other vendors and the venue. Who are our contacts with the vendors and venue before the event and day of? Where’s the bride want her flowers delivered? Where’s the groom getting ready? Who has the cake?
- Timing and staffing– How many staffers/designers do we need on site? Where do we unload and prep? When are the tables and linens set up? Is the venue/space booked for a prior event the same day? What is the time window for picking up after the event?
Securing Copper Penny Flowers’ design services for your event requires a signed contract agreeing to the proposal, which can be done digitally, and a $1000 retainer to secure the date. Four months ahead of the event, 50% payment is due; the remaining balance is due 30 days ahead of the event.
Ready to get started? Let’s bring your very personal vision to life!
