One of the most important decisions you will make in your wedding plans will be based on how well things should go or flow together on your special day. Sometimes deliberate omissions or poor representations which are out of context with your theme can both point to ineffective planning. To exaggerate some examples, a paper-plate, cafeteria-style set-up will not be compatible with an elaborate ice sculpture display. Conversely, a grand ballroom, enchanted Cinderella theme without the majestically sculpted horses and carriage in ice could be missed. An ice swan for an under-water theme may be out of place.
Your decision to have an ice sculpture shouldn't be an after-thought; it should already have been in your budget and well planned for, in the same way as the budget for the flowers, wedding cake, limousine or the DJ, etc.
Ice sculptures primarily, were associated with high-end functions and their mere presence had a tendency of elevating 'status'. Lately, with advancements in technology, more and more weddings and other special events are employing the craft with breath-taking reviews. So the opportunity is here and ice sculptures are being used more frequently to enhance event presentations. Also, prices are becoming more affordable to many.
WHAT TO DO
When you contact your company of choice, hopefully Eyes4ice, be helpful to them by giving them all the necessary information they ask you, because they want to seriously do a great job. They also have a vested interest in maintaining a good reputation and continuous business. Fill out their questionnaire if they have one on their websites; they are there to help them avoid asking you repetitive questions.
Eyes4ice will send a representative to visit with the venue, if we are not already familiar with it. We will confirm with the coordinator or you, where the ice sculpture should be, and have a good idea of how to design the sculpture with your theme and the interior of the place in mind.
It is important for you to have an assigned person (your contact person) to be present to confirm the location of the ice sculpture when it arrives, in case last minute changes have been made concerning that location without us knowing. Your contact person could be your wedding coordinator or a well-trusted and informed person. This is very important, because I have seen last minute changes made in other events without consideration for the location of the ice sculpture, and an after-thought compromise was made. This practice can throw off the intended flow of the decor sequence that had been worked on for so long, and things can quickly look out of place.
The goal here is to enlighten you and set you up for success, because your special day is definitely important to us also. So whatever your theme is, let us work for you to make it outstandingly compatible with the rest of the presentation and maintain proper context.