10 reasons why you should hire a wedding stylist

I get it weddings are expensive right? So many choose to DIY their wedding. It may seem like the cheaper option but I have met so many couples who started this way and then ended up spending way more than they expected and it caused way more stress! So take a quick peek at this blog to find out why hiring a wedding stylist may be a smart idea...

1. You can buy experience!

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Decor is what us venue stylists do, day in day out week after week. We work with couples to understand what they like and what they don't like, but what you like v's what will actually work is sometimes different and you need our advice. You may want super tall centrepieces but the room may have low ceilings, you may want to get married outside but it may rain! Venue stylists work in many venues and have lots of decorating experience. They will be honest with you about what will and won't work but will give you options to try best to incorporate what you want v's what will work. So take the venue with the low ceilings for example. It may be that a few tall centrepieces can be used along with lower centrepieces so it doesn't over power the room too much. Or have a mid range height centrepiece so you still get what you love but doesn't look out of place in the space. Take the rain example, stylists are used to this. I always suggest decor that will work in the outside space as well as inside and we are there to liaise with the venue meaning sometimes we literally set up last minute to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

2. What works in your chosen venue

Venue stylists work across many venues week after week. We know what will look good and what won't. If you are getting married with a beautiful view outside then decor I suggest will enhance the view, never block the view. Where as if there is a radiator or a picture at the front of the ceremony that needs covering I have the perfect idea. The carpet may have a heavy print and I suggest an aisle runner so the style you have chosen is not affected by this aesthetic. There maybe a beautiful fireplace that is crying out to be decorated to really draw upon those historic features. A very large venue will require more decor than a smaller one. There maybe an area that needs covering as its not very visually interesting and that's where our super large fairy light curtain and even light up letters come in. Some venues are heavily decorated and therefore not much is needed. Here at Pink Blossom Weddings we will always suggest the right decor for you and your venue.

Image credit - Image 1 Natalie Parker Photograph. Image 2, 5 Peter Rollings Photography, Image 3 Terri Smith Photography

3. Help you decide what you want

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Going on Pinterest is a great idea for gathering ideas. But it's so easy to pin to the point of overwhelm. What does it all mean? Does it all work together? How can it translate in my venue? Will it look good? We can take your ideas and refine them to create something that will achieve what you will like, look beautifully styled and luxurious, work within your budget and work within your venue.

4. Create an elevated style

Here at Pink Blossom Weddings we have an array of luxury venue decor items to suit your chosen style. whether its modern, urban, masculine, feminine or ultra elegant. We have you covered. Every wedding we do is completely personalised to the couple. What colour scheme they want, what flower style they like, understated over overstated, we have you covered. After our consultation we choose the right decor pieces to match your vibe.

Image credit - Image 1 & 5 Peter Rollings Photography, Image 4 McCauley Paul Photography, Image 6 Terri Smith Photography

5. What you see is what you get

You have the comfort of knowing what you have seen and agreed is what you are going to get on your wedding day. When you choose to DIY you may not be able to set it up yourself if your venue has a wedding the day before so you may choose to let you venue do it (that's if they do it in the first place) but as much as they may be super helpful they are not experienced venue stylists and may not do the decor exactly how you imagined it. When booking us you have complete piece of mind and confidence that it will look as good and better than you imagined.

Image credit - Image 1 Terri Smith Photography, Image 2 PLH Photographs, Image 3 Natalie Parker Photography, Image 4 Glix Photography

6. You get to enjoy more time with your friends and family

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When you choose a venue stylist like Pink Blossom Weddings, we take all the pressure off you. So on the day of your wedding, all you need to worry about it getting ready, Enjoying time with your bridesmaids, groomsmen and family. Have a prosecco whilst getting your hair done, enjoy some girly time whilst having your make up done. You do not want to be running around trying to decorate your venue. This day only happens once and believe me it goes fast. So enjoy every minute with your loved ones!

7 . Save time and stress

I meet many couples who start the DIY journey and it often seems like a simple task until it isn't! Getting the right cohesive look takes time, effort and experience. Taking this on yourself is a hefty task, particularly when you have everything else to mange, book and think about. It ends up taking not only a long time, trying to work out what you actually like and want, then doing all the research of purchasing it. Then storing it and then making everything up! I meet so many couples who start the task and end up feeling completely overwhelmed and exasperated. The lead up to your wedding should be stress free and enjoyable, hiring a professional will save you a lot of time and stress! But if there are a few things that you want to DIY or buy that is absolutely fine we can still help with other decor elements!

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8 . Cost effective

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Running a DIY wedding really adds up. I understand it often sounds like fun and buying things over time definitely helps the budget, but when you hire Pink Blossom Weddings you can also pay in instalments to help manage your budget better. Nearly every couple who have had a DIY wedding who I have spoken with have spent way more than they anticipated at the start. Mainly because they underestimate what is needed. When you hire a stylist like Pink Blossom Weddings not only are you getting a luxury, beautifully styled and curated look you know what you are paying up front and everything will look cohesive and expertly styled. And so many of my couples say it costed less than they initially thought. At Pink Blossom Weddings we work with you to understand your budget and can suggest where your money is best spent!

9 . Details matter

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It's the finer details that matter. When you book a venue stylist like Pink Blossom Weddings everything is considered. Not only will your ceremony design work cohesively with the reception decor, the little things will also be considered like adding matching florals to the aisle end chairs, relatively low cost but really elevates the look. Adding a few matching florals to your welcome sign makes a big impact. Adding napkin decor i.e. ribbons or flowers can really finish a table off. Ensuring stationery, cakes and bouquets match. We are happy to liaise with your stationer, cake maker and florist to ensure colours and flowers match for a really streamlined and cohesive look.

10 . Stay in bed and recover

I hope you have partied into the early hours and no doubt you were up early with hair and makeup so the last thing you want to do is get up and start clearing everything up, dismantling everything and packing up. Stay in bed, chill, have your breakfast with your nearest and dearest and savour the memories from the day before. Let someone else take care of the rest!

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