What should I charge?

I have been asked to help decorate a friends wedding. She would like to pay me and asked me to name my price but I have no idea what to charge. There is no planning involved (cake, caterer, photographer, etc.) just decorating the church and reception area (making bouquets, center pieces, etc.). She wants me to go with her and help her pick out the supplies and flowers so should I charge a flat rate or by the hour? What do other people charge? Thanks!

What should I charge?
Mars1111 has the right idea!
Reply:I would just tell his to give you whatever. If she is really a close friend i wouldn't charge! But if shes one of those people that you have lost touch with and now are going to decorate with then maybe consider a hourly rate.. i say $10. Its higher than min wage and i personally would feel awkward charging someone either way but that way its a set amount.



I did a bridal shower but it was apart of my "gift".
Reply:If it were me... I would make a deal with her for "xx" amount of hours. Base it on what you would be giving her as a wedding gift and then let her know precisely that. This is my wedding gift to you. Then you don't have to worry about buying a gift.



10 hours = $10.00/hour = $100.00 gift
Reply:Being as though I love to decorate...I would do it for free and call it a wedding gift to her from you. But....if she insists on paying you then I would do a flat fee. Now naming a price is kinda hard when I don't know how big the church %26amp; reception area is.
Reply:If she is buying the supplies, then you should be a good friend and just do it for her for free, or at least as her wedding gift. If she is persistant about paying you, then I dunno $50-100 flat.
Reply:If she's paying for all of the supplies you need off hand AND she's a good friend, I would tell her - I'll do it for free as my wedding gift to you. :)
Reply:I hope you are not going to except money from her, geez, she's a friend, be one back and just help her. I'm planning our 10/25/08 wedding,it stressful and expensive.
Reply:I would tell her to use any money shed be willing to pay me and spend it after the wedding on things she needs but didnt get off her registry.
Reply:I would probably charge two - three cocktails the next time we went out together for something like that.
Reply:Just tell her that it's your wedding gift to her and her groom. That's a $100+ gift right there. You just saved yourself some money while helping out your "friend". Have fun, too.
Reply:I would say $150 - $250

Most wedding planners charge thousands, but since she's ur friend, you dont want to ask for too much.
Reply:If she's a friend - I'd just tell her I'd do it as their wedding gift.