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What is YOUR scenario so brides with similar scenarios can help you and others can provide suggestions?
In our case our caterer took care of ALL the setup. We did diagrams, pictures, communications, emails, etc.
If your caterer is not doing all this I suggest enlisting the help of friends. On the day of everyone, bridal party, family, dates of bridal party all pitched in big time to help set up the small details like making sure things are in the right spot. Putting the flowers on the cake, setting out the signage, etc.
It helps to have someone who knows your vision leading the efforts. Your MOH may not be the best person for this task bc she should be by your side.
And realize that some people who you think will be helping may not really be able to help. ie My ILs unfortunately were not able to help with set up at all because they were busy babysitting my husband's nieces. Because their mother bailed on our wedding and his brother was doing what he could to help with set up.
These are all the kinds of things you have to think about when setting up a timeline for the day of.
we 'hired' our florist to set up stuff. since she was going there already it was easy. we paid her a little extra and dropped off stuff before hand so she could set stuff up while we got ready! It worked out perfect since we didnt have DOC.
A combination of the caterer for the tables and chairs etc, florist for the centerpieces, day of coordinator for other decorations (bathrooms, fireplaces).
Not sure yet about taking stuff down... that could be a problem. We would have to pay the DOC too much to do it because she would have to stick around a lot longer, but not sure who to ask.
Our venue will have all the tables set up that morning (wedding is at 5 p.m.) We're doing what Rgeddy did - paying our florist a little bit more to set up everything else since she'll already be there for the flowers.
So glad you posted this as I am trying to figure out everything right now.
Two of my friends asked if they could help specifically with this as they are great at project management. I know I can get lots of people to help to do the set up, it's the taking down that I can't figure out. I'd like to hire some help but not quite sure how to do this.
What I am most perplexed by is how we are going to load everything out after the wedding.
Right now, I am visualizing leaving a uhaul rental truck on site filled w/everything overnight and then having my sister pick up truck on sunday afternoon. The catering staff will be great with removing rentals but it's my personal stuff that is going to be a real hassle.
So glad you posted this as I am trying to figure out everything right now.
Two of my friends asked if they could help specifically with this as they are great at project management. I know I can get lots of people to help to do the set up, it's the taking down that I can't figure out. I'd like to hire some help but not quite sure how to do this.
What I am most perplexed by is how we are going to load everything out after the wedding.
Right now, I am visualizing leaving a uhaul rental truck on site filled w/everything overnight and then having my sister pick up truck on sunday afternoon. The catering staff will be great with removing rentals but it's my personal stuff that is going to be a real hassle.
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Hey bees, I just thought of this the other day and I wanted to get your input of what you are planning to do or have done.
How are you going to decorate your ceremony and reception? Or if you have to set up tables/chairs.. Are you doing it yourself? Hiring a decorator? Asking family to do it? Hiring a day of coordinator?
I'm just curious because at most venues here you don't get access to your ceremony site or reception room until a couple hours before the day of. So for the actual wedding day I don't think I will be able to go around and set up my center pieces for instance when I am trying to get my hair and makeup and and squeeze in my dress ;)
Some outdoor ceremony sites if its like a park or hall or something you have to rent chairs and tables and put it up yourself.. and my FMIL already said she isn't too keen on doing all that work the day of.. But quite a few places do the set up and take down for you like if your at a golf course or hotel. (Which isn't an issue, just decorating it still is).
If you have someone do it for you, how do you tell them how to set it up? Like how to communicate what you envision it to look like?
I thought it would be simple but when I actually thought about the logistics behind it, it seems a bit more challenging. If you have any ideas let me know :) Thanks.