DESIGN TIP // SIMPLY PAY ATTENTION

One of the number one questions I get relates to my secrets around successful event design. And while I’ve learned a ton of what works and doesn’t work aesthetically over the years, the easiest way to explain my top tip is I simply pay attention. I pay attention to the details that make an experience better for me. For instance, when I’m dining out, I love when I can tell intention was put into everything from the lighting fixtures to the plates the food is served on to the attire the servers wear. For that reason, I am certain to put thought into these details when I am designing an event. Or, I am a huge sucker for specialty ice in my cocktails. Because of this, I am always excited to consider this element when I’m creating a celebration as well. When I’m at a hotel, I can always tell how special of an experience it’s going to be based on how much they anticipate my needs from the moment I arrive. This carries over to my events in that no matter how simple or over the top of an event I’m creating, guest experience and meeting their needs is always a number one priority. Of course I have a very streamlined design process I’ve developed which is available in my Step by Step Design Process session, but if you want an easy tip you can start implementing today, simply start paying attention to the details that excite you and make you feel special. Maybe it’s how the barista speaks to you at the coffee shop or the fun cocktail napkins they have available or maybe you just love the branding on your favorite hand soap or are enamored by the packaging your favorite online shop uses when they ship you a product. Take cues from your own life and figure out how to incorporate similar touch points into your designs. It will make all the difference between creating just another pretty wedding and a memorable experience.

Again, I dive deeper into this topic in my session called Step by Step Design Process where I share the nitty gritty of how we collaborate with our couples to create an intentional and memorable wedding design. In the meantime, I’d love to invite you to join our mailing list. In doing so, you’ll receive access to “Get Treated Like an Expert Instead of an Assistant” where I share my implementable tips and tricks to using your expertise to create the best client experience.