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Are you planning a special event and don’t know where to start? 

Event planning can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. You’re not alone. We at Amore Wedding and Event Decor have your back!

In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how to plan a successful event – and how we can help you out in some aspects!

So don’t fret anymore! With our help, you’ve got this! 

Let’s get started, shall we?

Successful event tip 1: Start planning as early as you can.

Planning an important event takes time, effort, and dedication. Make sure you plan as early as possible to avoid any last-minute surprises. Big events usually need months of preparation, and smaller events need at least a month or two of planning.

Successful even tip 2: Have an idea of what you want to achieve.

When it comes to events, there are so many things that you might want to happen. 

For example, you’re planning your wedding. Do you want a beach wedding or a church wedding? Do you want it to be super formal or more relaxed and casual?

And take note, just because you’ve decided on the things above doesn’t mean you’re done. You still have to discuss the colors for the event, the number of people you want to be invited, the food…

See what we mean?

Make sure you have clear goals for your event and set some milestones. These milestones will help you measure your success and identify any potential problems.

It’s also important to be realistic about your goals. You don’t need to plan the most perfect event, but you must set goals that you can achieve. 

The best way to go about starting planning is to ask someone who has experience in planning events. Maybe you can talk to an event designer in Vancouver, WA (like Amore Events and Design). You can also go to various forums in Facebook groups of brides and event planners to get some tips on how to begin.

Speaking of what you want to achieve, we at Amore can help you out with the flowers once you’ve decided on a theme. Aside from us knowing what you like, we can make recommendations on the flowers that will fit your look.

Successful event tip 3: Create a timeline.

Once you have a general idea of what you want to achieve, the next you need to do is create a timeline. Doing so will help you see what needs to be done and when it should be done. You can also use this timeline to keep tabs on your progress and check if you are on track.

We can help you with this part by giving you realistic times on our end. If, for example, it will take us a week to assemble a backdrop filled with your favorite flowers, we will tell you. That way, you will know when you can expect us to be done, and you won’t be panicking if we complete your requirements before your event.

Successful event tip 4: Set a flexible budget.

Once you know what you need and have identified your goals, you will need to set a budget. The budget will help you stay within your funds and ensure that you don’t overspend.

For example, on our end, event designing is not a cheap venture. Once we get to know your budget, we can make recommendations that will not go past your set budget.

Of course, there might be items that you didn’t account for. Transportation and food costs are the usual suspects. It happens. So make sure you also set aside a contingency fund. 

Successful event tip 5: Be adaptable and have multiple backup plans.

No matter how well you plan the event, things are going to change. Events never happen without at least one issue. Sometimes, supplies and materials will become unavailable, or the venue may change its policies. 

So for example, on our part, you want sunflowers. Obviously, we’ll do our best to source them, but they can either be expensive during the season or not available, meaning you’ll have to select different flowers. We can give you options for substitution while still keeping your event’s theme. 

Be sure to be flexible in your planning to accommodate any changes that may come up. Keep in mind that the important thing is that the event pushes through.

Successful event tip 6: Check the venue! 

Plans are great but like any event designer in Vancouver, WA worth their salt will tell you, they’re nothing if they cannot be implemented. That’s the reason you have to visit the venue physically. 

Calls are great but there’s nothing better than actually seeing the venue for yourself and imagining if what you are planning will work. And we’d appreciate it if you brought us along for the ocular. That way, we can also tell you, based on our experience, how we can best arrange our flowers for your event.

Plus, you’ll be able to see other things you might not have thought of before, like if the venue has a lousy parking area, if there’s construction that will still be ongoing when your event starts, or if it’s not friendly to disabled people.

Successful event tip 7: Have a team.

Successful events cannot happen with just one person doing everything. Break up the various elements of the event into sections (e.g. registration, catering, transport, parking, sound, music, etc.), and make sure there are team members assigned to each. 

The great thing with assigning a team for each element is that they can focus on the assigned tasks and be accountable for their completion. 

Successful event tip 8: Have a rehearsal or run-through. 

At least a week or two before the event, make sure to meet up with your team and have a go-through of all aspects of your event planning and event designing. Brainstorm on every possible angle about what could go wrong and try to troubleshoot it at this time. It’s the perfect moment to put together some rough plans for how you’ll tackle any potential issues that may arise. 

The success of your event depends on being meticulous for details, details, details!

To summarize, you must be meticulous about all the details in each stage of planning. From budgeting, assembling a team, choosing and preparing the venue, and talking and negotiating with the vendors, you cannot be complacent if you want to have a successful event.

Speaking of vendors, if you need event design and planning services in Vancouver, WA, you don’t need to look any further. Work with us at Amore!  We can help and cover your every need, from flower arrangements and ala carte services to full-service planning and design. 

And not only that: we’re professional. We value being on time, and we are very detail-oriented.

We specialize in turning your dream event into reality. All you have to do is show up and have fun!

Reach out to our loving team today, and discover a new world of design and style. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Have you ever wondered if hiring an event planner is really worth it? 

We’re sure you’ve thought about just doing event planning yourself. After all, it’s your event! It should be pretty easy. Organizing things is something you enjoy anyway.

Besides, once everything has been planned, you can just sit back and let things happen, right? Nothing will go wrong!

Well, we all know that’s not really how events go. 

If you do all the planning and executing, you won’t be having any fun at all while the event is ongoing. You’ll be noticing little details, troubleshooting everything that will go wrong, and stressing about possible out-of-budget items. And while that’s ongoing, you have to make sure your guests are enjoying the whole time!

At the end of the day, you’ll be tired, frustrated, and feeling left out of a supposedly happy event. Not exactly a nice formula to think about, wouldn’t you agree?

This is where event planners come in – to make your life easier! Believe it or not, event planners do more than just book the venue and order catering. 

An event planner’s job is multifaceted and ever-changing, requiring a unique blend of skills. This includes creative problem solving,t, vendor negotiation, budgeting, customer service, marketing, logistics, attention to detail and so much more!

If you’re still not convinced that hiring an event planner is the way to go, read on to find out everything they do and how they do it.

1. An event planner will ask you questions.

Way before the event happens, the event planner’s job already starts. They will sit down with you and ask you questions to figure out exactly what you want to happen for your event. 

For example, you want to get this particular event designer in Vancouver, WA. They will ask you why that particular supplier and then note down that supplier to be contacted later. 

Aside from that, they will find out what your event is for, the number of guests, and other general details for the party.  With this in mind, do note that it is very important to be honest with your planner, especially with your budget. If they do not know your budget, they will not be able to make appropriate recommendations.

But if you are open with them and communicate to them exactly what you are looking for, they will be able to help you create a very memorable event.

2. An event planner will be the one to talk to all your chosen suppliers.

One advantage of getting an experienced event planner is that they already have a network of suppliers. If they’ve been in the business for a long time, it just means that they have already built their list of contacts that handle different event needs. They also already know who the suppliers are that can be trusted and who shouldn’t be.

Imagine if you’d have to be the one to vet all the suppliers one by one. With so many doing, say, event designing, you’d have to go through the entire process of looking for some you actually like, narrowing it down to three or so, then having to talk to each one until you decide on who you want.

You wouldn’t describe that as proper use of your time, right? Especially if you’ll be doing so much more for your event. Why not just leave that to a planner instead?

Aside from that advantage, your planner already has experience working with those people on their list, so they will know how to handle each one. Your planner can also recommend suppliers that they’ll know will work with what you want for your event.

Plus, if you’re nice to your event planner, they can help you get the best prices from these vendors. Now that’s an awesome perk!

3. An event planner will bring you peace of mind.

So it’s the day of the event. Instead of you finding yourself panicking, you will just find yourself looking on as your planner organizes… well, pretty much everything. 

They’ll arrive earlier to make sure that everything is being set up on time. They’ll also follow up with suppliers or vendors who arrive late. They’ll also be the ones talking to the event venue, event marshalls, random people…

In short, they will be your representative during the event. They will take anything stressful away from you and handle it.

You’ll especially appreciate them if anything wrong happens during your event. And let’s fact it – things can and will go wrong, no matter how hard we want things to be perfect. Mistakes are made, accidents happen, things get left behind, entertainment doesn’t show up… the list is long!

But because you got an experienced event planner to help you out, they’ll be able to quickly solve these problems. You might notice things going wrong, but you’ll also soon notice how fast these fires are put out. 

All you’ll need to do is relax and enjoy your own event. You’ll actually have fun instead of worrying about things that can go wrong!

4. An event planner will help wrap up your event.

Guess what comes after the event?

The egress of suppliers, the payment of vendors, the cleaning up… so much more. Imagine if you didn’t get an event supplier. Not only would you not have had fun, but you’d also be sticking around far longer as you supervise catering cleaning up, the decors being taken down, and payments being made.

But if you get an event planner, well, you can practically leave everything up to them. They can supervise the dismantling of setups, checking for any damage, cleaning of the venue, and all the other things that happen when events end.

You can also leave with them the payments for all of your vendors, especially if you trust your planner. We suggest separating each payment into envelopes so that your wedding planner doesn’t have to count them out. But they will know how much each supplier is owed – they are organized, after all!

And when all that’s done, there’s nothing else to say but congratulations! You had a successful event, and you didn’t get stressed, all thanks to your event planner!

Event design & planning services in Vancouver, WA make your event planning easier.

We hope that after reading this article, you’ll have a better appreciation for event planners. Of course, we’re not going to force you to get one for your important day. But do keep in mind that they’re more than just an expensive service – they’re for your ultimate convenience and peace of mind.

If you do decide to engage the services of an event planner, rest assured that we at Amore Wedding and Event Decor will be more than happy to work with them so that you will get the look for the event that you desire. 

Get in touch with us! We promise that we’d be more than happy to discuss with them (and with you) your event needs, and see how we can bring out your vision for flowers during your special occasion.

Looking forward to working with you (and your event planner) soon!

Are you getting stressed doing your wedding event planning, especially with so many details that you need to think about?

Well, here’s something to think about that will hopefully help you calm down. When it comes to wedding planning, whatever you want to happen, it’s totally allowed!

You can be as creative as you want to be. It’s your wedding after all!

Are you calmer now? No? Need actual ideas to give your creativity some direction? We got you.

Event Design and Planning Services in Vancouver, WA is our specialty, after all!

So for this article, let’s take a look at one of the most underlooked but often used elements in any wedding: fabric. 

It’s something that can add personality and uniqueness to your wedding – if you use it correctly. 

Fret not – there are plenty of ways to use fabric! Let’s get to the different uses, shall we?

For gowns, suits, and clothes 

One of the most popular and obvious uses of fabric is for your wedding day clothes. You can pick from all sorts of fabric to make your own wedding dress. 

Our only tip regarding this is to make sure the fabric is appropriate for whatever wedding you have in mind. For example, we suggest picking out something made in linen if you plan to have a beach wedding.

And the clothes are not limited to you as the bride. You can also require your wedding entourage to have something made with the same material. That way, all of you have one uniform look and theme.

Ring pillow material

No one wants a generic ring pillow, right? Decorating your ring pillow with different fabrics will give it a unique look. 

You can use the same fabric used in the clothes for a uniform look. Of course, no one will stop you if you use different fabrics for contrast!

Shoes

Want to add a little more oomph to your wedding shoes? If you or one of your loved ones are handy with DIY stuff, make some nice ribbons with your fabric of choice, then glue them to the back of your shoes. Goodbye, boring, standard shoes!

Accessories

You can also make other accessories using fabric such as headpieces, ribbons, corsages, or neckties.

Decorate flower girl baskets

Instead of just having a regular flower basket, you can wrap the basket with chiffon or tulle to level up its look and make it more memorable.

DIY wedding favors

If you are looking for a unique favor that your guests will love, consider using fabric to make DIY wedding favors. You can use fabric to make anything from tote bags to keychains. Get creative and see what you can come up with!

Bouquets

If you’re having a rustic or bohemian-themed wedding, why not create flower bouquets out of cloth? Not only are they unique, but they will also last pretty much forever! 

If you still prefer real flowers, you can use fabric to hold the flowers together.

Creative table runners and centerpieces

For event designing, you can use fabric to create unique table runners and centerpieces. For example, you could use the cloth to make a banner that goes down the middle of the table. You could also wrap the fabric around vases or candles to add a pop of color. 

Wedding cake accessory

Another way to use the fabric is to get creative with your wedding cake. If for example, you prefer a naked cake but want to add a little more something to the look, why not use some cloth to make a beautiful cake topper? You can also use fabric to decorate the cake stand or the cake table, especially if these two don’t look so good or don’t fit in with your current theme.

Backdrops and curtains

Another great way to use the fabric is to create beautiful backdrops and curtains. This can be done by draping the material from the ceiling or over doorways and windows.

Take note that doing this is a great way to add privacy to your indoor ceremony while still allowing natural light to come in. You can also use this technique to frame the head table at the reception or any other particular areas that you want to highlight.

Bows for chairs

If you can add ribbons to the back of your shoes, why not at the back of chairs? This is a simple and easy way to add personality to otherwise plain seats!

Fabric napkins

You can personalize place settings with fabric napkins, placemats, and utensil holders.

Refreshment holders

Liven up your refreshment holders with different fabrics. You can use it for wraps for cookies, popcorn cones, lollipop handles, glasses, and anything handheld.

Brightening up planters or pots

Create more elegant plant pieces by wrapping planters with fabric, adding texture and interest to these simple pots. Keep them in place with a strong adhesive!

Shade from the sun

Fabric is a great way to shelter the celebrants and guests from the sun for an outdoor wedding. You’ll get something classier than an umbrella while still providing the same function. Plus, a fabric sunshade will give your wedding high society feels!

Livening up the ceremony and reception spaces

Add some more flair to your ceremony and reception areas with fabric! You can use soft fabrics like tulle, chiffon, and lace to create dreamy looks or some more lively fabrics to make a statement.

Wedding arches

Are you having an outdoor wedding? Why not use some fabric to decorate wedding arches? That’s going to add a super romantic touch to your wedding!

You can also use fabric to decorate the aisle by lining it with material on either side.

Photobooth backdrops 

Have fun decorating your photo booth area with different colors and textures of fabric. Doing so will make your wedding remembrance photos super unique and memorable!

Invitation cards 

There’s nothing more personal than receiving real invitation cards, wouldn’t you agree? Make it more unique by incorporating part fabric to decorate your invitation cards. You can use the cloth to make ribbons, or if you’re up to it, a special kind of envelope made out of that fabric!

Seating chart

When guests check out their seating arrangement, make your seating chart as enchanting as possible with some fabric of your choice. That way, people will be drawn to it and know immediately where they need to sit.

Get Amore Wedding and Event Decor for more fabric use ideas!

As you can see, there are so many ways you can creatively use fabric in your wedding! We hope this list has inspired you!

If you need more ideas about the use of fabric in your wedding (as well as anything related to beautifying your event), we suggest getting the services of an event designer. And if you need an event designer in Vancouver, WA, there’s no one better than us at Amore Events and Design.

Our specialty is bringing your dream wedding to life! We design timeless events utilizing custom florals and backdrops. 

Reach out to our loving team today, and discover a new world of design and style.

We look forward to hearing from you!