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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: What should I charge for this; give me a quote using real vs artificial flowers ===
What should I charge for this; give me a quote using real vs artificial flowers

=== Assistant: This setup is a luxury proposal installation, full stop. ===
This setup is a luxury proposal installation, full stop. It’s cinematic, labor-heavy, and emotionally priceless… but let’s put real numbers on it so you don’t undercharge yourself. 💐❤️

I’ll break it down as if you’re providing everything, set-up + strike, using today’s event-industry norms.

==== WHAT’S INCLUDED (from the image) ====
* Oversized marquee letters: “MARRY ME”
* Large heart-shaped floral arch
* Red carpet aisle
* Rose-lined aisle (standing stems)
* Rose petals scattered
* Glass cylinder candles
* On-site setup + breakdown
* Transport + styling time

=== OPTION 1: REAL FLOWERS (Premium / Luxury Tier) 🌹 ===

===== Floral Counts (approx.) =====
* Heart arch: 250–350 real roses
* Aisle roses: 40–60 stems
* Petals: 8–12 dozen roses worth
* Accent florals + replacements (breakage/wilting)

===== Cost Breakdown =====
* Fresh roses (wholesale + waste): $1,200–$1,600
* Floral mechanics + supplies: $200
* Marquee letters rental: $400–$600
* Red carpet + candles + cylinders: $250
* Labor (2–3 people, 4–6 hrs): $500–$700
* Transport, styling, insurance buffer: $250

===== 💰 REAL FLOWER QUOTE =====

$3,200 – $4,200

👉 I’d confidently price this at:
✨ $3,750 minimum
✨ $4,500 if prime location, sunset timing, or rush booking

This is a “yes or I cry” proposal. Price it like one.

=== OPTION 2: ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS (Still Luxe, More Reusable) 🌹♻️ ===

===== Materials =====
* High-quality silk roses (NOT craft-store cheap)
* Reusable heart frame floral install
* Same aisle, candles, letters

===== Cost Breakdown =====
* Silk florals (initial investment amortized): $300–$500
* Heart arch build & prep: $250
* Marquee letters rental: $400–$600
* Carpet, candles, props: $250
* Labor + transport: $500–$700

===== 💰 ARTIFICIAL FLOWER QUOTE =====

$2,200 – $2,800

👉 Sweet spot pricing:
✨ $2,500 – $3,000

You can also upsell:
* Keepsake real bouquet add-on
* Real petals upgrade
* Champagne or photographer coordination

==== HOW I’D PRESENT IT TO CLIENTS (clean + confident) ====

: Luxury Proposal Experience
: 
: • Artificial florals: starting at $2,500
: • Fresh florals: starting at $3,750
: 
: Custom quotes based on location, timing, and floral volume.

No apologies. No discounts unless it’s strategic. You’re selling a memory they’ll tell forever.

If you want, I can:
* Write this as a price sheet for Balloonery By Heather
* Create tiered packages (Silver / Gold / Diamond)
* Help you upsell a “photographer-ready” version

Just say the word 💋🎈