| FLORIST GUIDELINES 1. Cutting of boxwoods, live shrubbery, or flowers in the gardens or on the grounds is not permitted. 2. Concrete or other heavy containers should be used as floor arrangement with liners underneath for protection. The fine furniture is to be used for other floral arrangements. 3. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: a. Pin holders or oasis should be used to hold flower arrangements. b. VERMICULITE CANNOT BE USED IN ARRANGEMENTS. c. A plastic liner needs to be used with all floral arrangements to contain any water that may drip onto the furniture, mantels, floors, etc. d. Place clear plastic or mats under arrangements that contain moss. e. Garlands can be secured to the banisters with pipe cleaners. 4. The florist/decorator is responsible for his or her preparation cleanup and removal of all decorations at the conclusion of the event. The designated area for floral arranging is on the morning room porch off the kitchen. Please keep arranging confined to this area. 5. Decorations and greenery are not permitted in the window sills. 6. Furniture cannot be moved or rearranged without permission and supervision of the Allandale staff person or coordinator. 7. Be careful when bringing in floor pedestals, candelabra, etc. to keep from scratching the hardwood floors. 8. Convenient parking is located behind Allandale Mansion on the garage side of the house. 9. CANDLES: All candles used must be enclosed in glass and placed a reasonable distance from anything flammable. Areas for use of candles must be approved by the Allandale staff person or curator. If using them on the mantles, a container must be placed under candle to catch the wax that drips. If using large candelabras, a clear plastic sheet must be placed under the candelabra for protection of the floor. 10. Allandale has some permanent silk and dried flower arrangements that may be moved by permission. Please ask the Allandale hostess or staff to move them for you. Also, we ask that you not change or rearrange our arrangements.
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