Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Event
Q: How far in advance do I need to contact you before my event?
A: The sooner, the better! We are usually booked 6 months to a year out. We suggest 10 months for a wedding and at least 3 months for smaller events. We would love to hear from you as soon as you have booked your venue.
Q: What can I expect after submitting an inquiry?
A: We will contact you or your planner within 24-48 hours to talk further and make sure we are a good fit!
After discussing your needs, we will create a custom design and quote for you, review it together, collect a 25% retainer to save your date, and sign a contract. Don’t worry we can make adjustments to your design as your planning process continues. Then, sit back & relax as we deliver and install your dream flowers!
Q: Why do you have a minimum $5,000 investment?
A: With almost 10 years experience in wedding florals, I have learned that my minimum is needed in order to design, execute, deliver, and install a wedding that I am both proud of and confident that my clients will love. That said, if you are eloping or having a micro wedding (50 guests or fewer), we can certainly discuss options! We are always willing to provide solutions, such as repurposing ceremony florals for reception. Our goal is to provide you with gorgeous florals with fair, transparent pricing.
Q: Do you require a deposit? When is it due?
A: We request a 25% retainer to save your date. Your date is not secured until you have signed a contract and have paid your retainer. This is put towards your final balance which is due, in full, 60 days prior to your event.
Q: I really don’t know much about flowers or what I want for my wedding. Can you help me?
A: YES! The internet is a beautiful thing when looking for inspo, but it can also be utterly overwhelming! At Stay Gold, we truly get to know our couples and take great pride in creating custom designs that reflect YOUR personalities and styles for YOUR day. We love flowers, we know what is in season, what is available in our region, and what will work with your budgets. Relax! This is what we do, and we LOVE it!
Q: Do you offer rentals?
A: We do have a growing inventory of candle, vase, and centerpiece stand rentals and are willing to invest in new pieces if the look matches our aesthetic.
Q: Do you do flower deliveries?
A: As an event floral designers, we do not have a storefront that is consistently stocked with flowers so we’re not really set up for daily deliveries. However, if we are doing an event that week, with notice, we can usually put something beautiful together. Give us a call and we’ll see what we can do! Our delivery charge for the Tampa Bay Area is $30.
Q: Do you have a monthly floral subscription service?
A: As of now, we do not, but STAY TUNED!