📦 THE HIDDEN WORK NOBODY TALKS ABOUT: You booked the decorator… but did you book the logistics too? Let’s talk about what happens behind the scenes when the venue says: 🛑 “You’ll need to use the loading dock.” 🛑 “You can’t use the main elevator.” 🛑 “It’s up on the 4th floor — but the freight elevator is in the back… and there’s a passcode.” 🎈 VENDORS: THIS IS YOUR REMINDER Every minute spent: 🚚 Waiting at a dock 🏗️ Navigating multiple elevators 🚶‍♀️ Walking 10+ minutes with carts 🕒 Waiting for security or elevator keys …is time, labor, and money. That’s why you should be charging an Access Fee (aka Venue Handling Fee) when venues require: ✔️ Use of loading docks ✔️ Freight or service elevators ✔️ Long-distance load-ins ✔️ Multi-level setups 👩‍💼 CLIENTS — HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU: This fee isn’t extra — it’s necessary. You’re not just paying for the balloons. You’re paying for the hours of setup, labor, and maneuvering behind the scenes to bring your vision to l...