Lately it seems our phone has been ringing off the hook with last minute clients looking for linens for their wedding. Now, in some industries this is a great idea! Deciding at the last minute to attend a concert or travel out of town can often get you deeply discounted rates.
In the wedding industry, however, this is not always the case and will leave a lot of brides in the dumps just weeks before their wedding.
We have some clients who book their wedding far in advance to ensure that their date is available for setup/breakdown and also to guarantee the linens they want is stocked. (We love these type of clients by the way!) But we understand the money restrictions and indecision about colors and schemes often forces brides to wait until the last minute to book their linen orders.
It's best to book your linen order at least 2-3 months in advance. This allows for the linen company, like Picture Perfect Linens, to guarantee the exact style, quantity and color of your linens will be available for your wedding day. But if you do have to wait until the last minute, here are a few tips:
1. Have all your details ready. When you call or set up an appointment to book your linens, you should have all the details needed to complete your order. Quantities, styles wanted and delivery/setup details such as time and location should all be known.
2. Be Flexible. We know that brides and grooms often have very detailed dreams and wishes for what they want on their wedding day. But if you find yourself without linens 2-3 weeks before your wedding, you have to be willing to compromise if necessary. Linen companies may already be booked for your date and even if they aren't, they may have already rented out the style of linen you had your heart set out on. Be flexible in what you need and willing to work with the linen company to get your desired linen look for your ceremony and reception.
2. Pay Immediately. This may sound weird but there are a lot of last minute brides and grooms who work out all the details of their order and then still wait to pay for another week. Remember that an order is not placed until after payment has been received.
We hope this helps all the brides out there who may find themselves fretting over ordering their linens last minute. Happy Linen Shopping!
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