Our Design Process
PHASE 1 -
1. Subscribe to the VTE Styling Suite to obtain a FREE copy of the VTE Style Guide
2. Complete the VTE Event Styling Survey and submit via email to info@the-velvet-touch.com
3. Arrange your Styling Consultation using our online scheduling system
4. Attend your Styling Consultation with one of our experienced event stylists and identify your investment tier
PHASE 2 -
1. Receive a customized styling proposal within 3-5 business days
PHASE 3 -
1. Review & sign off on proposal, invoice and contract and provide a 50% non-refundable deposit
PHASE 4 -
1. Receive proposed floor layout and event storyboard within 2-3 weeks
2. Upon receipt of approved floor layout proposal, receive a 3D rendering of event design
3. Schedule Floral preview
4. Conduct Floral preview (on location where possible) 30 days prior to event date
5. Pay final deposit 30 days prior to event date
PHASE 5 -
1. Final floral order placed 30 days prior to event date
2. Floral arrival 1 week prior to event date
3. Event Prep (Floral Processing & Conditioning) 1 week prior to event date
4. Event Prep (Floral Assembly & Cooler Storage) 2-3 days prior to event date
PHASE 6 -
1. Floral arrangements are pulled from cooler - 6am Event day
2. Personal floral are delivered to location as specified by client
3. Ceremony floral are delivered and installed at ceremony location – 4-5 hours prior to event start
4. Cocktail Hour/Reception floral are delivered and installed at reception location – 4-5 hours prior to event start
PHASE 7 -
1. Ceremony breakdown 1 hour following ceremony
2. Reception breakdown immediately following reception
