Who sets up centerpieces, flowers, etc at our wedding??

My fiance and I are getting married at a very pretty restaurant. The event coordinator has been extremely helpful in many regards, but I'm curious about who we should be asking to bring and set up things such as the center pieces and flowers, etc?? I'm busy with the bridesmaids and mothers until the ceremony (starts at 11:00 am) and my fiance doesn't want our groomsmen doing it either. any ideas?!

Who sets up centerpieces, flowers, etc at our wedding??
You should ask the Event Coordinator how to go about this. You probably are ordering some kind of flowers for yourself, so you could ask your floral director to set the flowers up at the tables you are using. It would be very helpful if you can hire someone to do these things for you, or have a member of your family do it so that the tables are set up before the wedding takes place. I am sure that the restaurant manager will be able to make suggestions in this manner. Have a wonderful wedding and a happy marriage. Good luck.
Reply:Your florist should set up the centerpieces. The wedding coordinator makes sure the florist is on time and everything runs smooth, The reason I know I am about to get married and that is the way it is at my wedding. Good luck
Reply:You can either do it yourself the night before..or very early int he morning, or ask a close friend..or one of the bridesmaids to take on this responsibilty
Reply:We are doing the wedding at the local Mason's lodge and arranging all the flowers ourselves so some responsible family members will be setting up the reception decoration.



However, since you sound like you are having a catered event then the Event Coordinator and the waitstaff can be enlisted to help set things up. Your florist should also be on hand to supervise everything. Whichever you decide make sure that it's in the contract who is supposed to set up what. Sometimes the hall will set up the tables, linens, and place settings but the florist has to put the arrangements on the table.



If the location won't do it and you feel uncomfortable asking family/friends to set up everything then post an ad on Craigslist and give one or two people like $50 to do the job and take everything down afterwards.
Reply:see if you can set everything up the night before you get married, like after the restaurant closes for the night. try asking the event coordinator if you can set up your things the night before. my sister did her wedding like this and had no problems setting up the centerpieces and whatnot the day before.
Reply:I am having my wedding planner do it all, she is not charging me for any of her services since she is a really good friend of mine. Or you could have someone that you already invited (or plan of inviting) to set it up, a trusted friend or relative. I'm sure they would understand the stress you're under.
Reply:The florist usually sets up the flower arrangements and if she's doing the centerpieces, she does those too. I would talk to your florist and the event coordinator. They can give you the most accurate answer.

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