If you offer event design in your planning business or if you hope to offer it as a service in the future, Wecora could be the key to your success. Wecora is an online professional software for designers. Whether you are new to event design or a seasoned pro, Wecora is a tool that saves […]

If you haven’t heard of Wecora yet, you are missing out on one of the most valuable new technologies available to wedding planners and designers. Wecora is an online software that not only saves time, it offers a professional platform to organize, create, and present event design. Here are four ways Wecora will help your event […]

The movie 27 Dresses illustrates well how weddings can be extremely different from one another. From the crazy colors to the elaborate, and sometimes, out of this world fashion design. Wedding and event design encompasses many different details to pay attention to including the color scheme, linens, lighting, floral design, stationery, specialty decor, entertainment, venue layout, […]

Previously, I have written about how a bride and groom can come up with an out-of-the-box idea or with a concept that has way too many elements. As the wedding planner, you have to find a way to take their vision and create a design that encompasses what they are dreaming up. Today we have […]

In the past couple of years the term shabby chic has been used more often as a wedding theme.  It is supposed to encompass pieces of vintage accessories and styles while creating a romantic and almost timeless atmosphere.  The problem I have seen with brides who say they want this theme for their own wedding […]

Last year I was sitting at close friend’s bridal shower at her parent’s farm. The shower was held in a brand new farm shed. The centerpieces were various shaped glass vases with pink and white crystal jewels and pink and yellow assorted flowers. It had a very rustic summer feel to it. While it was […]

How many of you have sat in consultations with new clients and cringed as they began to describe their Winter Wonderland or Magical Christmas-themed wedding? The ideas they explained to you consisted of giant glittery snowflakes hanging from the ceiling, the favors are build-your-own-snowman kits, red and green color themed food and the wedding party […]

Event design is such a relative term. What I can do versus what you can do versus what your competitors can do versus what Preston Bailey can do are so completely different. Different styles, different ideas, different clients, different visions, different strengths, different ideal budgets. Event design revolves around creativity. Creativity is a muscle. Just […]

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the popular floral design blog, Flirty Fleurs. My friend Alicia is one of the founders of Flirty Fleurs and I’m thrilled to feature her and her fabulous new book, Bella Bouquets on Planner’s Lounge today. Alicia, what inspired you to write and create Bella Bouquets? How is the book […]

The key to event design success is being able to understand and translate your client’s style, ideas and vision into something incredible that exceeds their expectations and imagination. Designing weddings and events starts with getting to know your clients. Having a solid grasp of who they are, what they like, what is important and where they shop […]