11/12/22

Setup your Venue

Here are some important tips in making sure your day runs smoothly.

Tips for setup

  • Pack eternal flowers in car the night before

  • Pack a bucket of extra stems for touch ups

  • Drive carefully, especially with fresh flowers

  • Set out bouquets in getting ready room

  • Take before pictures (and after)

  • Set to ceremony space first

  • Make sure to rake or vacuum any mess from that

  • Set up reception space

  • Finishing touches + note any moving pieces

  • Check visuals through camera lens

  • Pack tools and cleaning supplies the night before

Supplies for setup

  • Checklist/Binder

  • Bridal bouquet

  • Bridesmaid bouquets

  • Boutonnieres

  • Installation pieces

  • Tablescape arrangements

  • Cake decorations

  • Place setting details

  • Stepstool or ladder (if the venue does not have one available)

  • Zip ties and fishing line for hanging flowers

  • Chicken wire for installations

  • Scissors

  • Command strip hooks

  • Broom, vacuum or rake

  • Extra vases for bouquets

  • Extra stems or fresh flowers for finishing touches

  • Disposable gloves to avoid fingerprints

  • Garden gloves to protect your hands

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