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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 💋🎈