AboutWendy Wuitschick Expertise As owner of Sorelle Weddings & Events in Southern California, I can answer any question you may have regarding your wedding. I have been involved in the wedding and event industry for over 13 years and have worked in many areas within the business. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a lavish Hollywood style event, I can assist you with anything you want to know.
Experience
Education/Credentials Experience is the best education. Over the past 13 years I have worked as a Catering Manager for a banquet facility, a Banquet Waitress and Office Manager for an offsite Caterer, a Party Rental Specialist, a Sales Manager for a Bridal Salon, an Event Coordinator for two LA based charities, and an Assistant Floral Arranger.
I am certified by the International Institute of Weddings as well as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, the International Institute of Weddings, and a board memeber for the Los Angeles Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives.
Question Hi
I am setting up my own tables etc for my wedding. I obvioulsy dont want to be stressing on the day about table layouts and such. The place the wedding is at have said i can set up from the thursday onwards. But i am worried about flowers wilting and things getting stolen or dirty. What is your advice on when i should set up?
I am a hands on type of person and i like to know everything is exactly how i wanyt it so to leave it in another persons hands will just cause me more stress.
Please help
Answer Hi Michelle:
I understand your desire to be hands on but is the stress you will undoubtly suffer worth it? In order for the flowers not to wilt, you would have to place them on the tables about 3 hours before the start of the reception. The tables you can set up on Thursday but the linens should not go on the tables until Friday night if you are getting married on Saturday to avoid them being dirty for the reception.
Does the facility not handle these types of things or did you just want to handle it all on your own? If they will do the set up for you all you need to do is provide them with a floor plan on how you want things to be laid out. This would be far less stressful for you and you can check the layout earlier in the day to make sure it is exactly how you wanted it. If they do not handle set up, then I would strongly suggest utilizing family members for placing the flowers on the tables to avoid wilting.
I hope this helps. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me again.
