Does anyone have any experience with a mandap/canopy arranged by a regular florist? The Indian vendors in my area begin packages at several thousand dollars and all come with a lot of bells and whistles that I'm not interested in.
Alternatively, my florist can make an elegant, colorful 12x12 canopy with flowers and draping for less than $500. We would have to rent a stage/platform separately (about $300) if we want the mandap structure to be slightly raised.
Does anyone have any experience with arranging a mandap through a regular florist? Was your mandap ground level or slightly raised? Is a raised mandap essential? Additionally if you can share the dimensions of your mandap/platform (width, length, height off ground) that would be great too!
Thanks so much for your time and thoughts