As a package, we have an Anniversary/Honeymoon Pkg which has champagne, truffles, keepsake engraved champagne flutes, silk rose petals on the bed. ($55)This is a highly popular add-on. Our "Deluxe" version adds a dozen red roses. We charge an additional $55 for the roses.
We don't have the roses themselves as an add-on because I want them to actually spend more money with our add-ons.
We have 2 nice florist shops in a nearby town (20 minutes), but they charge a lot ($90). We actually have a nice florist section in our local chain supermarket and they will do a beautiful arrangement for $29. We charge the guest $55 for that arrangement.
The biggest downside for us with guests ordering flowers is that we have to schedule going to town the day before or day of. Not a big deal in slower times, but a pain in the busy season..
Maybe I should look into that. They may keep the better flowers in reserve for arrangements. I'll have to check.Breakfast Diva said:We actually have a nice florist section in our local chain supermarket and they will do a beautiful arrangement for $29. We charge the guest $55 for that arrangement.
Here is a thought, just like overnighting something costs more if you need it "NEXT DAY" how about the same with flowers? I ask for 48 hours notice (preferably on the reservation itself), but at least 48 hours notice. This ocurred to me last night, why don't WE charge a "RUSH" florists certainly do!As a package, we have an Anniversary/Honeymoon Pkg which has champagne, truffles, keepsake engraved champagne flutes, silk rose petals on the bed. ($55)This is a highly popular add-on. Our "Deluxe" version adds a dozen red roses. We charge an additional $55 for the roses.
We don't have the roses themselves as an add-on because I want them to actually spend more money with our add-ons.
We have 2 nice florist shops in a nearby town (20 minutes), but they charge a lot ($90). We actually have a nice florist section in our local chain supermarket and they will do a beautiful arrangement for $29. We charge the guest $55 for that arrangement.
The biggest downside for us with guests ordering flowers is that we have to schedule going to town the day before or day of. Not a big deal in slower times, but a pain in the busy season..
what is your cost and what are you charging?I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
what is your cost and what are you charging?I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
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$33 mixed fragrant bouquetBreakfast Diva said:what is your cost and what are you charging?
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
I would call your local florist and see what they charge for a seasonal bouquet and a dozen roses and go from there to charge a few dollars more. (You've probably already thought of this.) People are paying for the convenience of you doing the work for them! I think that most folks would expect to pay that going rate at least if they've ordered flowers recently. I don't know that people would be willing to pay an upcharge for ordering within 24 hours, but it'll be interesting to see the discussion here.I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
I would call your local florist and see what they charge for a seasonal bouquet and a dozen roses and go from there to charge a few dollars more. (You've probably already thought of this.) People are paying for the convenience of you doing the work for them! I think that most folks would expect to pay that going rate at least if they've ordered flowers recently. I don't know that people would be willing to pay an upcharge for ordering within 24 hours, but it'll be interesting to see the discussion here.I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
I made about $20 profit for seasonal flowers and $30 for roses above the cost to me of just the flowers. I had large bouquets too. That doesn't include my time and gas, of course.
BUT, most people didn't take their flowers with them and I could "recycle" them throughout the inn.
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Our local florist who delivered on 2 ocassion flowers that were dead, heads dropped in under 24 hours and refused to refund the money. I love florists who do this, the person on the order end would never be told, so they can deliver the worst, or NOT the same flowers ordered. Will they ask the person undergoing chemo if they got the right flowers? Of course not. So instead of long stemmed yellow roses they get mums. Happens ALL THE TIME.Samster said:I would call your local florist and see what they charge for a seasonal bouquet and a dozen roses and go from there to charge a few dollars more. (You've probably already thought of this.) People are paying for the convenience of you doing the work for them! I think that most folks would expect to pay that going rate at least if they've ordered flowers recently. I don't know that people would be willing to pay an upcharge for ordering within 24 hours, but it'll be interesting to see the discussion here.
I made about $20 profit for seasonal flowers and $30 for roses above the cost to me of just the flowers. I had large bouquets too. That doesn't include my time and gas, of course.
BUT, most people didn't take their flowers with them and I could "recycle" them throughout the inn.
Okay, seriously folks, I asked about what to put together to make a package and I got hardly any answers. Now, that you started discussing it, I really need help.
I don't really have any packages or add-ons. I know that I should. Getting flowers, being that I'm in the city, is easy. But things like Champagne are expensive around here. What do people think of Cava or Frizanté or sparkling wine? Or am I better with a sparkling non-alcoholic juice. Where do I get chocolate covered strawberries? Since I don't like chocolate, how do I know where they have the kind of chocolate people want in the room? Any other packages or ideas? Please? Pretty please?.
Eric if you can provide alcoholic beverages and want to, then that would be what I suggest. You could do like Kathleen's linen choice and ask what champagne they prefer? Give them three choices.Eric Arthur Blair said:Okay, seriously folks, I asked about what to put together to make a package and I got hardly any answers. Now, that you started discussing it, I really need help.
I don't really have any packages or add-ons. I know that I should. Getting flowers, being that I'm in the city, is easy. But things like Champagne are expensive around here. What do people think of Cava or Frizanté or sparkling wine? Or am I better with a sparkling non-alcoholic juice. Where do I get chocolate covered strawberries? Since I don't like chocolate, how do I know where they have the kind of chocolate people want in the room? Any other packages or ideas? Please? Pretty please?
Essentially no mark up. The flowers don't look that good to start with, I'd feel guilty charging any more for them. Now, if I find the grocery store does a really nice arrangement with good flowers, then $10-$15. Overall markup on any package is generally between $10-$15 depending on what it is. I also round up on packages. So, if all the parts come to $46, I'll round up to $49 or $50.Here is a thought, just like overnighting something costs more if you need it "NEXT DAY" how about the same with flowers? I ask for 48 hours notice (preferably on the reservation itself), but at least 48 hours notice. This ocurred to me last night, why don't WE charge a "RUSH" florists certainly do!As a package, we have an Anniversary/Honeymoon Pkg which has champagne, truffles, keepsake engraved champagne flutes, silk rose petals on the bed. ($55)This is a highly popular add-on. Our "Deluxe" version adds a dozen red roses. We charge an additional $55 for the roses.
We don't have the roses themselves as an add-on because I want them to actually spend more money with our add-ons.
We have 2 nice florist shops in a nearby town (20 minutes), but they charge a lot ($90). We actually have a nice florist section in our local chain supermarket and they will do a beautiful arrangement for $29. We charge the guest $55 for that arrangement.
The biggest downside for us with guests ordering flowers is that we have to schedule going to town the day before or day of. Not a big deal in slower times, but a pain in the busy season..
I know many order packages I wanted to know what the flower cost is IN THE PACKAGE, which is why I specified that. How much of a mark up for your time and travel or however you get them. I mean feasibly we can order from Proflowers and get the freshest bouquet sent right to our doors, right? If we had notice.
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We just get our champagne at Costco or the grocery store. Usually between $8 & $9 a bottle and it's from our region. It doesn't need to be great champagne. Most people don't drink the whole thing anyway, it's just for celebration.Okay, seriously folks, I asked about what to put together to make a package and I got hardly any answers. Now, that you started discussing it, I really need help.
I don't really have any packages or add-ons. I know that I should. Getting flowers, being that I'm in the city, is easy. But things like Champagne are expensive around here. What do people think of Cava or Frizanté or sparkling wine? Or am I better with a sparkling non-alcoholic juice. Where do I get chocolate covered strawberries? Since I don't like chocolate, how do I know where they have the kind of chocolate people want in the room? Any other packages or ideas? Please? Pretty please?.
I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
I think you have a good price for the flowers. Maybe go up by $6-7.Joey Bloggs said:The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone.
I could see a moonshine package. Not sure what you could use in place of the real stuff to keep on the right side of the law! Maybe that's where you get your picnic lunch back on track... a moonshiners road map. Not that you would send them anywhere they'd really run into moonshiners, but places from the movie that are 'safe'. And you pack a lunch with white wine in quart jars.what is your cost and what are you charging?I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
.$33 mixed fragrant bouquetBreakfast Diva said:what is your cost and what are you charging?
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
Dozen roses $60 (These I can get for a great price in the vase) but no one orders them.
I too add them to packages which seems to be the best bang for the buck. I might rethink my packages (add ons) for 2012. I did a romantic getaway package that INCLUDED these, The Love Shack Baby. People then booked that room, but didn't book that package. I find people have been fickle in 2011.
Not trying to look for another source for flowers or different packaging, just to say - go ahead and share I won't but your head off this time, this is not something that needs FIXING, I am just rehashing it and asking what YOU DO). If anyone does anything totally different THAT IS WHAT I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR!
Maybe if I included a jar of moonshine*
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I could see a moonshine package. Not sure what you could use in place of the real stuff to keep on the right side of the law! Maybe that's where you get your picnic lunch back on track... a moonshiners road map. Not that you would send them anywhere they'd really run into moonshiners, but places from the movie that are 'safe'. And you pack a lunch with white wine in quart jars.what is your cost and what are you charging?I am asking as I hadn't had many takers on the add ons this year, more for the cheese fruit crackers package itself. I am rethinking my flowers only price and maybe it is too low, maybe I need to raise it. The dude emailed last night for today's check in said if I can't get them, then to have a vase available for him and he will buy some. This pretty much tanned my hide and made me think about this "rush" and extra charge for next day delivery, thing, and maybe I need to charge more for flowers alone..
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
.$33 mixed fragrant bouquetBreakfast Diva said:what is your cost and what are you charging?
The reason I don't offer just flowers is that it's not worth my time and effort. If it's included in an add-on package, at least I'm making more for doing the same amount of work.
Dozen roses $60 (These I can get for a great price in the vase) but no one orders them.
I too add them to packages which seems to be the best bang for the buck. I might rethink my packages (add ons) for 2012. I did a romantic getaway package that INCLUDED these, The Love Shack Baby. People then booked that room, but didn't book that package. I find people have been fickle in 2011.
Not trying to look for another source for flowers or different packaging, just to say - go ahead and share I won't but your head off this time, this is not something that needs FIXING, I am just rehashing it and asking what YOU DO). If anyone does anything totally different THAT IS WHAT I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR!
Maybe if I included a jar of moonshine*
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I know, nothing to do with flowers.
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Nope not asking for moonshine packages. It is good to know I am not the only one with innkeepers ADD.Madeleine said:I could see a moonshine package. Not sure what you could use in place of the real stuff to keep on the right side of the law! Maybe that's where you get your picnic lunch back on track... a moonshiners road map. Not that you would send them anywhere they'd really run into moonshiners, but places from the movie that are 'safe'. And you pack a lunch with white wine in quart jars.
I know, nothing to do with flowers.
Okay, seriously folks, I asked about what to put together to make a package and I got hardly any answers. Now, that you started discussing it, I really need help.
I don't really have any packages or add-ons. I know that I should. Getting flowers, being that I'm in the city, is easy. But things like Champagne are expensive around here. What do people think of Cava or Frizanté or sparkling wine? Or am I better with a sparkling non-alcoholic juice. Where do I get chocolate covered strawberries? Since I don't like chocolate, how do I know where they have the kind of chocolate people want in the room? Any other packages or ideas? Please? Pretty please?.
Champagne (not) is being used in the generic way the French are fighting about (and good for them, they should). How about a Prosecco? Usually not as expensive as (real) Champagne. Sparkling wine as long as it's good and not some plonk. If you can serve alcohol, go with the real stuff, not sparkling juice.Eric Arthur Blair said:Okay, seriously folks, I asked about what to put together to make a package and I got hardly any answers. Now, that you started discussing it, I really need help.
I don't really have any packages or add-ons. I know that I should. Getting flowers, being that I'm in the city, is easy. But things like Champagne are expensive around here. What do people think of Cava or Frizanté or sparkling wine? Or am I better with a sparkling non-alcoholic juice. Where do I get chocolate covered strawberries? Since I don't like chocolate, how do I know where they have the kind of chocolate people want in the room? Any other packages or ideas? Please? Pretty please?
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