Consultations, Sample Setups and Reservation Instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT.
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For Saturday visitors:
A clerk will be on hand to answer general questions such as pricing and general merchandise selection. A Quote Request Form
will be handed to each visitor to fill out,and the owner, Chrystie will follow up with the client on Monday with an emailed quote or
phone booking. Some Saturdays, the owner is in to assist clients with reservations, but normally she is out on location setting up
events.
Sit-Down CONSULTATIONS:
Consultations are available Monday -Friday during normal business hours. A one hour consultation with professional advice is
$25. After-hours consultations are $50 with a one hour maximum and are normally a last resort if the client is absolutely unable to
visit us during normal business hours or on Saturday.
About your appointment:
A professional consultation can help you decide exactly what you need: get an expert opinion on what works together. Get
answers to questions, such as: How may people to sit at certain sizes of tables, centerpiece do's and don'ts, or just help with a few
decisions.
If you need a backdrop of some kind and have no idea how to put it together... we can help. If you know what colors you like and
need help deciding on flowers that look good together, we can help. Whatever your concern, a professional appointment can help
ease your worries. Remember: There is no obligation to use our services .
Consultations are also an affordable alternative to hiring a wedding planner. If you need a little advice, and want to talk to a
professional one time or a few times, we are here to help.
SAMPLE SETUPS:
Browsing appointments and Sit Down Consultations do not include a sample setup, but is available upon request for an additional
$25 and must be mentioned at the time the appointment is scheduled, along with the desired time frame.
Additional consultations are $25 per hour. Having a list of items or photos on hand will speed the meeting. We have over 2,000
square feet of showroom space. Come see many quality items on display, and get some great ideas. Let us help you make your
vision a reality in a few minutes!
The sample setup includes: Up to 3 choices or combinations:
Round table: 48" or 60" (choose one)
Linen, floor length or lap length (polyester, satin or what is on the rack)
Overlay or Table runner (several fabrics to choose from)
Chair Cover and Sash tied in desired style
Or Garden Chair with Sash
Mirror, round or square
Sample votives
Rose petals (red, light pink, hot pink, lime green, orange, lavender, yellow, white or ivory on hand)
Vase Choice
Silk Flowers (not arranged, simply laid on the table or loosely placed in the vase to get an idea of what your linen will look like with
certain flowers and colors)
Glassware, Flatware and China selection (one place setting)
Napkin choice, folded, and laid on plate or put in the glass
*Photographs will be taken upon request and then emailed following the reservation. No digital photos camera phone photos
allowed.
Photographs of your sample setup are available as long as Simply Elegant is contracted to perform all the services included in not take their own digital photos or use their camera phones. Photographs are not allowed for personal or business use, or to use Simply Elegant's design ideas and recommendations for your own use or to share the information with an outside decorating company. Making a Reservation: Once you have received your quote, you may reserve your date with a 50% Deposit Online or Over the Phone. Orders placed over the phone require a signed customer agreement or online electronic confirmation. A 25% deposit with monthly debit card payments are possible for qualified in-stock orders totalling $1000 or more and events at least 6 months out. Phone Reservations: At any time, you may contact our office with a list of items you would like to reserve and it can be done over the phone. The clerk will fill out a Phone order form/Credit Card Authorization Form. Phone orders are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. We do not recommend sending checks in the mail, unless the responsible or paying parties are out of town, and do not wish to use a credit card. However, a valid credit card number is required to rent or contract our services, no exceptions. This number will be kept on file for security purposes. The credit card will be automatically charged for damaged or missing items upon return of your items. Prices non negotiable. We do not negotiate our prices. All our prices have been carefully reviewed and compared to other professional companies offering the same level of service and products. We offer corporate discounts on table linens and chair covers to qualified applicants. This does not include event planners. Verbal agreements are not valid, and any changes to your order must be submitted in writing, faxed, or emailed no later than two weeks prior to the event. Please call first with your changes, and you will receive an updated invoice to sign and fax or mail back to us. Non Refundable Deposit: All payments are non refundable, but substitutions may be made with approval and are subject to availability. Substitutions must be submitted 14 days prior to your event.
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