Plan Like A Pro - Event Designer

Lynn Easton, the sought-after planner and designer behind easton events, has overseen more than 250 weddings in her 25-year career. here, a few things she’s learned along the way.

 

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DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET FIRST Otherwise, tears will be shed! Budget determines guest count, which in turn determines venue. So critical. DO THE MOOD-BOARD THING When we first meet a bride, we ask questions to sleuth out her design sensibilities, like: Who are your style icons? If you were a car, which would you be? What handbag would you carry to the Oscars? Based on the answers, we create story- boards with fabric swatches, dress designs, invitation samples, photos of places—anything that evokes her vision. Putting it on paper helps make sure all the elements work together.