Founded in 2016, Social Supply has grown from a Husband + Wife team working out of a garage to include full-time in-house Designers, Production Specialists, and Installers. We work with Residential, Commercial, or Event clients to transform a space into the right experience. Our team operates out of our 42,000+ sq ft headquarters just outside our nation's capital. We can design, custom fabricate, and install your entire project if it calls for it. Being involved from beginning to end is a more seamless, hassle-free process for you that allows us to ensure the quality of your final product. Along with our streamlined approach, we challenge you to find someone who cares about the design and quality of work as much as we do. Our goal is to expand the design profile we are all accustomed to seeing in the Washington D.C. metro area to finally reflect the character of its communities. Through your home, the businesses you frequent, or events you attend we want you to leave every space that we have created full of inspiration.
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15301 Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, US
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Planning on designing or installing a high-end event at a private residence? Watch out for these pricing pitfalls that, quite frankly, we had to learn the hard way! 1. LOGISTICS If you are moving through the house, you are avoiding the client's stuff or being careful not to damage the walls or doorways. If you are installing in the backyard, you are leaving the dollies at the curb and hand-carrying over the grass. Lastly, WHEN you encounter stairs, OVER-anticipate the physical toll it will take on your crew. All of these mean additional manpower to ensure everything is safely installed on time. And trust me, additional crew or overtime does not come cheap! 2. INFRASTRUCTURE It's usually a challenge to find accessible power, especially outdoors, and overloading the electrical capacity crosses your mind constantly. The septic system is 100% used to a family of 4, and it might throw a tantrum with all those extra guests. These limitations mean at times we gotta bring in generators and potentially even portable restrooms. It's better to plan, with cost considered, than to scramble to get the job done because of an infrastructure mishap. 3. THIS IS A NEIGHBORHOOD Let's not forget about the delightful world of Homeowner Associations and neighbors. They have rules, and we are going to play by them. Strict noise ordinances? Permit nightmares? These can add serious delays and fees to the process. 4. THIS DEFINITELY ISN'T A VENUE A house wasn't built to party. Limited space, low ceilings, awkward floor plans—they all make it harder to create that seamless look and flow we're after. We can work our magic, but it might mean scaling back in some way. Personally this is where like to dig in and get creative about changing the scene. Just keep in mind this professional problem-solving creativity is taxing and should be offered at a premium. An event at a private residence can be just as stunning as any lavish venue, but be prepared for these hidden costs. Transparency is key. You'll work your magic, but you gotta be realistic and anticipate. Remember, a little forethought can save you a lot of financial heartache or worse a damaged credibility!
It doesn't happen as often these days, but if I have the mental capacity, I like to reflect on the day after an installation is complete. 17 years ago, before I got into design and production or started my own company, I learned the ins and outs of wedding planning by initially working for free. I would go to work at my government job during the day, handle emails at night, and spend weekends on-site. After every single event, I would write in a journal about things that went well, things that went terrible, and my general thoughts. These days, running a business, I'm still constantly assessing the good and the bad, but my time to reflect always feels limited. When I get a moment to do so, it does feel nice. These general thoughts tend to remind me of why I chose to do this in the first place.
A lot of what you experience at events (or, in this case, a wedding) are transitions. We create an area for you to stay put while the excitement builds and then purposely move you through a space for the next reveal. Aside from the novelty, you get to experience the next chapter of the night, but more importantly, a story is developing for you. It’s this story that stays with you long after the event has passed, and what you specifically remember is a string of "and then this happened" moments. The same way a great story has great transitions to keep you immersed so does a great event! planning + design: @laurynprattes design + production: @socialsupplydesign venue: @goodstoneinn photography: @elisabricker florals: @sweetrootvillage tent: @sugarplumtents tabletop: @maisondecarine linens: @latavolalinen_sale @nuagedesignsinc stationery: @dearelouise