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Bring on the blues! I hadn't even seen the pics but already knew this wedding right here was going to be a favorite as soon as I read the Bride's description of her special day (think chinoiserie vases, long sky-blue runners with a dark blue flourished monogram). But then I looked through Hello Blue Photo's gallery and well... it was all even better than expected. A fresh color palette, gorgeous blooms and a beautiful Bride and Groom. Start your week off right... right here!
As the old saying goes, when you marry someone, you also marry their family. Royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle probably knows this better than perhaps anyone out there, and industry experts agree, she's scoring wins across the board from her future in-laws.
The weather is warming up, and busy season for wedding and event planners is nearly in full swing- meaning floral designers can expect an uptick in bookings for beautiful, elegant event design services.
One of the most commonly overlooked means through which successful floral designers generate a large percentage of their annual profit is through jobs like this- not just day to day bouquet creation. Full scale event and party design is a great conquest for aspiring designers, and one we highly recommend you consider. To give you some inspiration getting started, here are some tips for planning the perfect dinner party design for any client:
It’s All About the Details
Expert floral designers who specialize in event planning don’t stop at greenery and blooms- you’ve got to think about small details if you really want to wow your clients. Consider things like seating cards, place settings, menu designs, cocktail labels and dishware as well.
If you don’t wind up making recommendations of your own, it shows a thorough, careful mindfulness when you ask the client what they have planned themselves. You want every element of the tablescape to coordinate- so knowing the details of other things that will be placed alongside your floral designs is a key element in ensuring that.
Take an Online Floral Design Course
Remember the Focus
Although as a floral enthusiast, it’s often tempting to design a bold, striking centerpiece that will capture the attention of your guests, it’s important to remember that when it comes to a dinner party, those flowers are a compliment. The food is the main focus here, and your designs should be mindful of that fact.
In addition to inquiring about the table décor and dishware plan, ask what’s being served. The more information you can gather about the overall look, feel (and even taste) of the function, the better equipped you are to select and design arrangements that complement the aesthetic. Think about it- if your host is serving a hearty roasted turkey with robust, traditional sides, a flirty pink peony cocktail arrangement would stick out like a sore thumb alongside this otherwise rustic feel.
More Isn’t Always More
Sometimes the best suited arrangement isn’t the grandest one- it’s the one with the most thoughtful, complimentary subtlety.
Once you communicate with the event planners regarding the table setup, décor and serving style (Is it a buffet? Will wait staff serve the guests in their seats?), you can plan your scope accordingly. If guests will be self-serving, passing dishes around the table to one another for example, a sprawling, massive centerpiece will annoyingly get in the way. Communicate with your other vendors, calibrate accordingly, and remember to work as a team.
The weather is warming up, and busy season for wedding and event planners is nearly in full swing- meaning floral designers can expect an uptick in bookings for beautiful, elegant event design services.
One of the most commonly overlooked means through which successful floral designers generate a large percentage of their annual profit is through jobs like this- not just day to day bouquet creation. Full scale event and party design is a great conquest for aspiring designers, and one we highly recommend you consider. To give you some inspiration getting started, here are some tips for planning the perfect dinner party design for any client:
It’s All About the Details
Expert floral designers who specialize in event planning don’t stop at greenery and blooms- you’ve got to think about small details if you really want to wow your clients. Consider things like seating cards, place settings, menu designs, cocktail labels and dishware as well.
If you don’t wind up making recommendations of your own, it shows a thorough, careful mindfulness when you ask the client what they have planned themselves. You want every element of the tablescape to coordinate- so knowing the details of other things that will be placed alongside your floral designs is a key element in ensuring that.
Take an Online Floral Design Course
Remember the Focus
Although as a floral enthusiast, it’s often tempting to design a bold, striking centerpiece that will capture the attention of your guests, it’s important to remember that when it comes to a dinner party, those flowers are a compliment. The food is the main focus here, and your designs should be mindful of that fact.
In addition to inquiring about the table décor and dishware plan, ask what’s being served. The more information you can gather about the overall look, feel (and even taste) of the function, the better equipped you are to select and design arrangements that complement the aesthetic. Think about it- if your host is serving a hearty roasted turkey with robust, traditional sides, a flirty pink peony cocktail arrangement would stick out like a sore thumb alongside this otherwise rustic feel.
More Isn’t Always More
Sometimes the best suited arrangement isn’t the grandest one- it’s the one with the most thoughtful, complimentary subtlety.
Once you communicate with the event planners regarding the table setup, décor and serving style (Is it a buffet? Will wait staff serve the guests in their seats?), you can plan your scope accordingly. If guests will be self-serving, passing dishes around the table to one another for example, a sprawling, massive centerpiece will annoyingly get in the way. Communicate with your other vendors, calibrate accordingly, and remember to work as a team.
This is one of those posts that I wanted to go on forever. I wanted to use every.single.one of Ether & Smith's photos because every single one is simply stunning. Look at this Bride and her ladies? Does it get any chicer!? And that's just the beginning. So it's no surprise we chose this celebration as our LBB Wedding of the Week; we're talking serious wedding goals here. Sit back and soak it all up!