We offer three kinds of service
GOOD-CHEAP-FAST

Truer words could not be spoken, or printed!
In today’s economy (WOW is that phrase getting old) everybody is looking for a deal. This could not be truer than in the event industry. Corporations, as well as individuals are holding onto the dollar until the last possible minute. Then faced with a deadline fly into action making panic calls and expecting event professionals to hop to and create miracles at a moment’s notice.

“I want fresh, I want new, I want excitement and I need a full proposal by tomorrow at noon!”

Of course we want your business and we are in the service industry to provide service. BUT, READ THE SIGN! As a designer it is my goal to provide you with your complete wish list but it cannot be done overnight without having time to fully research all of my resources.

GOOD service CHEAP won’t be FASTGive your designer time seek out the best product at the best price, this takes time, but, it will save you money.

GOOD service FAST won’t be CHEAP Without adequate time in normal hours, overtime comes into play as well as second guessing certain costs such as labor and materials. Without the time to figure these I will always estimate high. Another danger is that important items may be overlooked; say a generator or heaters for an outdoor event. This is not a good thing for you.

FAST service CHEAP won’t be GOOD
It takes TIME and MONEY to create an exciting and creative event, to rush this and cut corners will ALWAYS show.

I do want to add one more thing: Please be honest with your time-line. I was asked to put together a four day event with very specific needs, with only forty-eight hours notice. The client had, had, had to have it by that time. That was July, the event is in January. I spoke to the client rep in mid October and they still had not made a decision. Honestly, I could have done a better job with the design, with the pricing and with how I felt about the event had I been given a better time line in which to work.

One other way to look at this; think how great you look when you have an upcoming date and have the time to prepare the perfect ensemble...time to make choices and edit your style.  Now, think of how you look and feel if you wake up and realize that the power went out and you are late to work.  You throw on the closet thing you can find and slam out the door.  The result is that you feel off and out of kilter all day.  No one wants that feeling at their event!

I want to thank my Friend Doc Waldrop of Full Circle Lighting for sharing this photo taken by Chris Bernini.

 

Posted by: Jpatrick McCann Jpatrick Designs