Booking an ice sculpture from The Ice Butcher isn’t quite like ordering takeout (though one day we might create a “30-minute delivery or it melts” guarantee). Our sculptures are handcrafted, time-sensitive, and high-impact pieces that need planning, design, and carving time. Plus, we need to confirm your place on The Ice Butcher’s production calendar, which fills up fast.
So… how far in advance should you book with us?
The short answer: As early as possible—ideally 30 to 60 days in advance with The Ice Butcher.
The more strategic answer: keep reading.
Best Time to Book an Ice Sculpture: 30–60 Days in Advance
If you want the full experience with us—custom design, prioritized production, guaranteed setup time, and delivery on the schedule you want—30–60 days’ notice is the sweet spot at The Ice Butcher.
This should always give you:
- Guaranteed space on The Ice Butcher’s production calendar
- Time to discuss design ideas with our team and receive high-quality visual concepts
- Full customization (logos, monograms, shapes, themes)
- Flexibility with delivery and setup
- No risk of getting “frozen out” when bookings spike
Think of it like booking a wedding venue… except it’s made of ice and won’t judge your song choices.
Earlier Is Even Better for Large or Custom Sculptures
If your sculpture falls into any of these categories, earlier booking is recommended:
- Ice bars, 8 feet or longer
- Large multi-block installations
- Ice walls with logo or product inclusions frozen in
- Detailed custom sculptures (corporate logos, 3D figures, branded cocktail luges)
- Holiday-specific pieces (“Merry Christmas from the Johnson Family,” not just “Merry Christmas”)
Custom work requires design time, carving time, and sometimes special molds. Booking early helps The Ice Butcher highlight every detail the right way.
Why Early Booking Matters at The Ice Butcher
Here’s something most clients don’t realize:
Delivery/Set up slots—not freezer space or production slots—sell out first.
We can only perform a limited number of on-site setups per day. Larger sculptures need more crew, more time, and more planning. Once those dates fill, new orders may be limited to:
- Delivery only (no setup)
- Standard designs instead of full custom
- Earlier or later delivery windows
If setup is important for your event, booking early with The Ice Butcher is the best choice.
VIP clients automatically get priority placement, but the golden rule stays the same: The Ice Butcher calendar fills up fast.
Peak Season Dates: When You Should Book Even Earlier
Some parts of the year turn our studio into Santa’s workshop—if Santa did all his work with chainsaws.
These holidays and seasons always sell out early:
- December holiday season
- New Year’s Eve
- Valentine’s Day
- Easter & Spring events
- Mother’s Day
- Thanksgiving
- Corporate gala months (September–November)
- Peak wedding season (spring & fall)
If your sculpture is scheduled near one of these dates, aim to book 6–8 weeks in advance to ensure design availability.
Late orders during these periods may be limited to a curated holiday menu—think:
- “Merry Christmas” instead of a personalized message
- Standard hearts rather than a custom wedding monogram
- Pre-designed luges instead of custom shapes
- Standard Catalog Designs vs. Custom
You still get gorgeous ice—but with less customization flexibility.
Rush Orders With The Ice Butcher
Yes. We absolutely accept rush orders a week or two in advance, and in some cases, even inside 3–5 days on a space-available basis.
We’re good… but we’re not “invent time and carve a three-block ice dragon overnight” good. Yet.
Rush Orders Work Best For:
- Standard designs
- Mini sculptures & centerpieces
- Simple luges
- Non-custom messages
- One-block shapes
Rush Orders Are Limited For:
- Multi-block displays
- Ice bars
- Large seafood displays
- Custom messages
- Personalized logos
- Embedded items or color fills
When ordering last-minute, flexibility is especially helpful, particularly in terms of design and delivery windows.
The Ice Butcher VIP Priority
Our VIP customers (repeat clients, hotels, country clubs, major venues, agencies) and those who book multiple (10+ events per year) enjoy:
- Priority production scheduling
- Priority delivery
- Priority setup slots
- Flexible timing options
- Guaranteed carving capacity during peak seasons
If you know you’ll be ordering multiple times a year, ask us about becoming a VIP account—you’ll never worry about availability again.
Final Answer: When Should You Book an Ice Sculpture?
Ideal: 30–60 days in advance
Peak seasons: 6–8 weeks or more
Rush orders: 1–2 weeks in advance, depending on availability
Absolute best strategy: Book early. Avoid the freeze-out. Get exactly what you want.
Because an ice sculpture is timeless, elegant, and unforgettable—but the production calendar? That melts fast.
Ready to Reserve Your Ice Sculpture in Florida?
Don’t wait until the event calendar fills up — secure your booking before the date is gone. Whether it’s a wedding, resort event, corporate gala, or private celebration, our custom ice sculptures are carved to impress and delivered with care.
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