True Story:
And guess what? We shot that pose real quick during their private formals, and it ended up being her one of her favorite photos of the two of them from their wedding day.
We absolutely loved Lexie and Jason's Palm Springs glam wedding: it was clearly well-designed and executed, with gold-shimmery dresses and various shades of pink for the floral, and the reception atmosphere was beautifully pin-spired (and simple and romantic: our favorite!). The gold and pink color palette just made our hearts go pitter-patter!
Justin + Alexis' wedding was absolutely stunning – easily one of our favorite looks this entire year! Everything was centered around love birds, organic and earthy, with a touch of Bohemian Glam.
What do all three of these weddings have in common?
• Pin what you love about weddings you find on there, and be sure to write in the caption WHY you love the photo (the flowers? the pose? the atmosphere?).
• Be realistic: some DIY stuff can actually cost a lot more than hiring someone else to create it.
• Share the board with anyone helping you plan your wedding – your best friend, your mom, and your visual vendors: planner, coordinator, florist, cake designer, photographer, etc.
• Periodically go through and remove non-relevant ideas, especially when you really hone in on what you're envisioning.
And our final and top tip? We think Lexie said it best:
“The part that I think can get super overwhelming are all the tiny details and ideas to make your wedding more “fun” or “unique” which honestly now are becoming so common that lots of things are not unique at all anymore! And you know what is fun?? Your friends and family! They will have fun no matter what just celebrating you!”
Your wedding will be beautiful – no matter what. As much as we love pretty details, at the end of the day:
it's about your marriage, not the wedding
If you’re a craftista or a DIY enthusiast, then embrace the Pinspiration in creating the wedding if your dreams! However, if you avoid a hot glue gun like the plague, now is not the moment to transition into a crafting bride. It will not end well. Trust me.
[Pro Tip: For every effort you make compiling perfect details spend four times that effort creating a day your guests will love.]
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Ok, so now you know a little bit about me. Let’s have a little chat about what you think about event designers…<
Bye Bye Money!
Go ahead, you can say it...SHOW ME THE MONEY!
You’re not alone, often times event designers are considered a luxury, reserved only for the wealthy. But that is definitely not true & I am here to tell why event designed truly are an essential element in a well-planned event.
Ding, Ding, Ding! Hire an event designer!
Listen to Leo, take a sip of whatever you are drinking, coffee, wine or even something stronger if necessary
I already know what you are probably thinking …why do I need an event designer? Are thoughts like these coming to mind:<
I am a DIY queen and can totally make everything from scratch, even with my demanding schedule and my tendency toward procrastination…
Won't my floral designer take care of all those details?
There's no way I can stretch my budget to cover anything else!
I totally get it! But let's think about it...Do you really want to spend the days, weeks and months leading up to your wedding:<
Scrambling to find the right vendors who you can trust to pull off your ideas without breaking the bank?
Or worse, spending your last night before the wedding trying to finish 3 DIY projects you’ve never really had time for… and now you are covered in 3rd degree burns from a hot glue gun, it's 2am and all the wine is gone?!
OR…do you want to spend the time leading up to your wedding a bit happier & more productively, because you are:<
Relaxed knowing your wedding design is a true reflection of you, your love story & style!
Enjoying making the fun decisions like, "do I want velvet or textured table cloths"?
Loving the peace of mind & restful nights sleep because you know you’re getting the most for your budget!
FREE ADVICE SPOILER ALERT!!!
While you are sitting there thinking, HEY, this girl has got me thinking…WAIT should I hire an event designer (like me)??? C’mon…you know you are! So, while you mull it over, why don’t I give you a few freebies? Who doesn’t like free stuff?!
Redefine your NEW wedding board:
After you have amassed a collection of pins covering all the bases, take a good look through all the images. Is there a common color you gravitate towards? Is there a reoccurring style or design detail reflected in your pins? Are you puling towards certain styles of dresses, suits, etc.? These trends in your pins will give you a good idea of your wedding design direction & help you decide if you’re more drawn to formal elegance, industrial, tropical, bohemian, eclectic, rustic, …oh I could go on and on but you get the idea.
Peek thru your other current boards:
Think about who "you" are as a couple:
Do you guys love fancy dinners out & love getting dressed to the nines? Or do you choose to spend your time catching a great indie music festival? Maybe you love camping and hiking in the woods? Whatever it is that both of you love to experience together will also guide you in the style of wedding you want.
But wait there's more...
Still wondering why you need to hire an event designer? Would it help if I defined the role of an event designer a bit more? Yes? Ok, here we go:
Ok, so here my last little bit of free guidance on hiring an event designer for your big day:
3 Reasons you should hire an event designer
Event designers are not there to make decisions for you but to guide and assist you in making informed decisions
Their experience and trusted vendor relationships will save you time and money
They will help you avoid costly mistakes while turning your dreams and expectations into reality
So, there you have it, free tips + advice from an event designer on how to determine your wedding design style & why working with an event designer will make your life & wedding planning process easier!
Have you ever heard the quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy"?
It’s not a problem confined to Moms though.
People in general have this "comparison" problem.
We compare dogs, houses, decor, clothing, purses, style, behavior, attitudes, meals, cleanliness, hair-styles, vacations, "free-time", work-ethics, tans, number of cups of coffee, cell phones, and landscaping. The list literally goes on and on. Oh, and another category to add to the list? Weddings.
Brides compare their weddings to the weddings of their friends. Parents compare their children’s weddings to the weddings of their friend’s children. Everyone wants something bigger, better, fancier, and more elaborate.
And by "fake" I mean that they’re from styled shoots – wedding vendors who come together and put their best work forward. Then a photographer is given a large amount of stress-free time to photograph the perfectly put together pieces. Models are typically brought in to showcase wedding day fashion & everything is put in the very best light.
Your real life wedding will be more beautiful than any styled shoot because you’ll have what every styled shoot is missing: real, authentic moments with natural emotion. Your Dad tearing up the first time he sees you in your wedding dress. The smiles of your guests as you walk down the aisle. The hugs & kisses of your family as they celebrate with you. Your Mom & Grandma wiping tears as you & your Dad share a Father/Daughter dance. Your husband sweeping you off your feet to carry you out of the reception.
My challenge to you is to determine right now, while your wedding day is still out on the horizon, that no matter what, nothing will steal your joy.
