Did you know that Burlap and Lace offers free consultations? Yes, that's right - we do! And while we are not a wedding planning service, the questions we ask you during your consultation can help lead you down the path to a successful event. We will walk through the vision you have for your event, set up different table displays and allow you to see your vision come to life!
So, what are the 5 things you should bring to your consultation? Well, we will walk through that below.
#1: Color Swatches
Color swatches help us to match your décor pieces to your chosen colors. Did you know there are 260 shades of blue? What?! So simply telling us that your colors are dusty blue doesn't help us. We need to see the exact shade of blue that you are going for. This helps us to match linens, draping, and even florals, with your chosen color palette.
#2 Décor pieces
We get it - it's costly planning a wedding and the first thing you do once that ring is on your finger is to go search through Facebook marketplace to see what décor you can buy at a discounted price. That's ok! We pride ourselves on providing low-cost décor options for our clients. So, it won't hurt our feelings if you have already purchased some décor pieces. Bring them along and we'll try our best to match what you already have. We can even set up a 'sample' table to help you visualize what your décor will look like at your event - mixing in our décor with yours.
Just make sure you read our blog post on why we feel that renting your decor is the better option. 🥰
#3 Venue details
Do you know how many clients reach out to me and say, "I need 20 white tablecloths"? Ok, great. All I know from that statement is that you need tablecloths, and they need to be white. What size do you need? What size tables are you trying to cover? Do you want your tablecloths to touch the ground or only have a 24" drop off the sides of the table? What shape are your tables?
All these questions need to be answered before we can even provide you with a quote. So, bring the details of your venue (because let's be real here - you need to have your venue booked before you even get to the point of choosing décor). This will help ensure we quote you the right size and shape of linens for your event.
#4 Pinterest Boards
So, I lied earlier. Sorry. The first thing you do once that ring in on your finger is to go out to Pinterest to search for the ideas that match your dream wedding. Am I right? Or, if you are like me, you have been saving those ideas in your head (since Pinterest wasn't around when I got married...sorry, dating myself there) since you were old enough to start dreaming about your wedding.
So, bring those ideas with you. We love to see the different pins that brides or party planners bring to their consultation. This helps us to get an idea of what theme and 'vibe' you are going for. Then, we can immediately hone in on what décor pieces will match what you are looking for. It also helps us determine what is important to you and what we should make sure we prioritize in your budget.
#5 Your BFF
Let's face it - planning a wedding or large event is hard! There are so many choices to make, and it can become overwhelming very, very fast. So, bring along someone who knows you better than you know yourself and who isn't afraid to tell you to steer away from something.
While it helps to bring your fiancé (and let's face it, this is their day too so they should be involved), they don't always know when to steer you in a different direction - because part of their job is to make sure you are happy! But, your BFF or your mother or your sister does. They know when you are being frivolous and when you are pursuing something that is especially important to you. So, bring them along to be a sounding board.
If you are interested in a free copy of our wedding planning checklist - head out to our link here to snag your free copy.
About us: Burlap and Lace Event Decor Rentals is a small family-owned business located in the heart of Central Illinois. We offer rentals of decor, linens, furniture, backdrops, tables, and chairs for your next event. We will deliver and set up at your location or you can choose to pick up and drop off your own rental items and set them up yourself. We pride ourselves on our extensive, high-quality inventory, excellent customer service and reasonable prices. Reach out to us today to find out how we can help assist you with your next event. Reach out to us to book a free consultation.
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