Decorating & Setup Information
Decorating a wedding or special event requires a special
touch and years of experience. Simply Elegant Weddings has
what it takes to deliver the atmosphere you desire for your
special day. Our decorating team has over 25 years
experience in the wedding industry.
Great Selection:
We have many rental items to choose from, along with a
huge stock of decorations to complement any style of
wedding.
Decorations:
Fabrics in solids or sheers, greenery, tulle, white bridal
lights, bows, centerpieces, rose petals, and more!
Setup Prices/Labor Fees:

Banquet Chair Cover Setup:
Chair Covers with sash: .75 cents per chair
Chair Sash only: .50 cents each
Chair Cover only: .50 cents each
Does not include removal. Covers must be carefully
removed and bagged following the event and stored in a
secure area until the pickup on Monday, or returned to
our office. Do not place wet or heavily soiled chair
covers in bags, as they will mildew and replacement fees
will be charged.
EZ Satin Chair Cover Installation priced differently
CLICK HERE for all chair cover installation prices.
Linen Setup:
Table Linens: $1.50 per item
Table Skirting: $3.50 each
Table Draping/Swags: $5.00 each
Does not include removal. Linens must be carefully
removed and bagged following the event and stored in a
secure area until the pickup on Monday, or returned to
our office. Do not place wet or heavily soiled linens in
bags as they will mildew. All food and debris must be
shaken off table linens before bagging. This will prevent
replacement fees.

Floral item Setup:
Quoted based on number of items to be installed, such
as pews, candelabras, table centerpieces, etc.
Floral orders that we deliver do not include setup on
your tables, such as petals, centerpieces, etc.
Setup fees start at $25 for this service, and do not
include us coming back the same evening to pick up the
vases. Vases must be stored in a secure place over the
weekend, or taken home with a trusted family member,
coordinator or volunteer and returned to our office on
the Monday following the event.
Floral bouquet vases must also be returned and may be
purchased for $6 each if the bride would like to use
them to display the bouquets in the reception. This must
be decided ahead of time. If any vases are missing upon
pickup, the customer will be charged the replacement
cost..

Dance Floor Setup:
Included in the rental price.

Pipe and Draping:
10 Ft Tall: $10 per section
up to 16 ft Tall: $15 per section
Example: 10 x 10 Pipe and drape rental: $75
plus installation of $10 = $85 Total

Glassware, Flatware, Tableware:
10 cents per item
Glasses, plates, charger plates, forks, knives, spoons,
coffee cups, saucers, etc:
Does not include cleanup after the event. This service is
available for an additional fee. Cleanup services are
normally performed by the catering staff following the
event. Plates and soiled glasses and silverware must be
scraped, emptied and placed back into the containers
provided.  

Napkin folding -25 cents each
Napkin Installation- 25 cents each
For photos of style options, see Napkins
About Setup Fees:
Setup/decorating fees depend on the number of items to be installed
and complexity.  The price includes setup on a Friday or Saturday during
normal business hours, and pickup on Mondays. If the items must be
removed the same evening, there is a fee of $150-$250 to return after
5:30pm. Sunday delivery, setups or pickups are not available, No
exceptions. If your event is on Sunday, you may pickup your order as
early as Friday morning.
A volunteer must be present to remove or properly store the items until
pickup on Monday . All items must be placed back into proper containers
provided. Nothing should be discarded.
Package Examples that include Setup:

Small Ceremony Setup:
Estimated setup fee: $50
Estimated time: 30-45 mins
16 pew bows @$3.50 each= $56.00
2 Medium altar arrangements in urns @ 85 ea.= $170.00
2- 40" columns @ $15 ea = $30.00
2 candelabras with candles @ $55 ea = $110.00
1- Unity candelabra with decoration @ $32.50
Subtotal for rentals: $398.50
Tax: $32.88
Delivery: $50 (Local)
Setup Fee: $50
Total: $531.38

Large Ceremony Setup:
Estimated fee: $150- $200
Estimated time: 1.5 hours +
24 pew decorations- upgrade @$7.50 ea= $180.00
2- large silk altar arrangements on pedestals @ $120.00
4- 8ft columns @$45 each= $180.00
4- Silk arrangments for to of columns @$25 each=  $100.00
Tulle and lights to wrap around columns: $32.50
8 aisle candelabras @ $15.00 ea= $120.00
Unity stand @ $25
Subtotal for rentals: $757.50
Tax: $62.49
Delivery: $50 (Local)
Setup Fee: $200.00
Total: $1069.99

Reception Setup Example: for 140 guests
(14 in bridal party + 114 guests)

4 Long Table Linens (for 8 ft head table) @  $9 = $36.00
3 Table Skirts @ $18.00= $54.00
4- Swag Draping, Satin (for head tables) @$12 each= $48
14- 120" round guest Table Linens @ $13.95 =$195.30
14- Table Runners for round tables @$4.00 each= $56.00
2 Round cake table Linens x $13.95 =$27.90
2- Satin Overlays for cake tables @$9.50 each= $19.00
5- 6 ft table Drapes, floor length (for food & Bev) @ $15 each= $75.00
140 Chair Covers with satin sash @ 3.75 = $525.00
Breakdown of setup fees:
Table Linen Installation:   25  @ $1.50= $37.50
Installation of Swag Drapes: 3 @ $5.00= $15.00
Installation of Table Skirts:   3 @ $3.00= $9.00
Installation of Table Runners: 14 @ .50 cents = $7.00
Installation of Chair Covers with Sash tied: @ .75 cents= $105.00
Subtotal on Rentals: $1036.20
Tax $85.49
Total Setup Fees: $159.50
Delivery : $50
Total: $1331.19
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