GF Ballroom Linens Question

[Sccrmnky2005]

Ok so I'm getting a head start and starting to think about types of chairs or chair covers and sashes that I want. I'm def not going through disney, I've actually found Mermaid sashes for a good price that I can buy today, but DF is talking me out of it, but he really doesn't realize this will save us money. Is it worth the hustle and bustle, as it seems Disney charges WAY TOO MUCH!! Please help me in deciding to buy these Mermaid Organza Sashes, I really love them and they are at a great price, I need to Decide today or else they will be sold to someone else.

Also anyone have any experience with getting your linens from an outside company and how easy (if so) Disney dealt with it on setting up things in time, etc. I'm getting worried that if I ask them to set up to much in not enough time it won't be worth it. I just can't jusify spending all that money on chair covers and table cloths through Disney because the price is really a huge difference!! I'm just wanting to make sure that Disney allows enough set up time considering there isn't a wedding before mine, etc. I do have someone in the convention/party planning industry a friend of my mom's that will be setting everything else up for my reception as most everything right now is not through Disney.

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Anyone have any advice to buy these Mermaid Sashes or not?? I can get 100 for $99 please help me decide.

 

[Princess SarahK]

I think you should get them Amanda! That is a really great price and what your DF may not realize is that you can sell them afterwards and possibly break even or "get them for free"! I say go ahead and do it!!

We found some overlays and sashes online for a great price too! Havent bought them yet but you never know! As I was looking on their website I found these, not sure if they are your color exactly but the price looks like it could be better. Hope this helps! Go buy stuff!!

 

[Princess SarahK]

Oh and as for setting up, your planner will give you a time that any outside vendors you may hire can start to show up and set up. Im pretty sure Disney can make it work and do it wonderfully but if youre really concerned you can always hire a "day of" coordinator, set up-queen, so they can do exactly what you want as far as getting everything the way you want it, transferring things from WP to GF if youre not using Disney floral, etc. I got a few girls' names and numbers from Amy at Blossoms during our consultation..Id be happy to send them to you! She said they are AMAZING and really excel in set up and stuff like that!

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Thank you Sarah!! These sashes are the Mermaid Color that matches Davids Bridal they are organza so I feel more comfortable buying them then satin or polyester as they are more bold and stand out and seeing that my color is hard to find and match, I'm going to have a hard time finding things to match and I think If I get these I can get white chair covers, white table clothes and then do a brown and/or teal runner with napkins to match. Thanks Sarah!! I think I'm going to get them, I'm waiting on my mom to give me her advice and what she thinks too

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Heres a picture I really love them

 

[Princess SarahK]

I really like those! They are understated but still a shot of color to add to the overall effect!! Pretty!!

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Thanks I bought them!! Yay!! Thanks Sarah again for your advice!!

 

[Deb loves Disney]

I love them! I think it was a great purchase.

 

[kiss da girl]

my opinion is to go ahead and buy them and I think they will look great. I am doing a lot of setup on my own as well and have the same fears (even nightmares) about getting everything setup. I want it to be a smooth transition so I am not thinking about it while I am saying "I do!".

Princess SarahK, if you don't mind, I'll send you a pm to get those names and numbers of day coordinators. I'd really like to start researching what they charge. Thanks!

 

[belle2211]

oohh! So pretty! I think you made a great purchase!