Splurge on Details
“When my clients downsized from 200 to 25, they were able to host an intimate dinner where all their guests dined together at one long, family-style table. For the place settings, they were able to incorporate a mixture of Anna Weatherley china they owned and some they borrowed. The result was beautiful and made each place setting super-special.” Margo Fischer, Bright Occasions
“For one backyard wedding on the water, we commissioned mini personalized cheese boards from Etsy (above) for each guest that served as both the first-course display and a special seating indicator. Get Plated provided the styled cheese course and it was delicious, beautiful, and personal to the couple. The cheese boards also served as a fun favor for guests.” Laura Held, Ida Rose Events
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We get a lot of questions from couples about the different titles of wedding planners and designers, etc., so a couple of years ago, we set out to break it all down. The following outline runs alongside the vendor and venue guide in many of our print issues.
Wedding Planners, Designers, Managers: What Do They Do?
Note: these titles are not mutually exclusive. Many wedding planners also function as designers (or lead the design team), and many designers offer full-service planning. “The planners I know at the top level design as an integral part of planning,” says planner Elizabeth Duncan. “While some now offer design-only services, it’s rarely that limited.” Here’s our handy guide from Danielle Couick of Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events.