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A perfect picnic

5 must haves for the perfect DIY Picnic
1. picnic basket- adds the perfect vibe to an outdoor event.
2. plates, napkins and utensils- go with an awesome print or color for a fun effect
3. flowers- nothing says romantic better than flowers
4. A blanket or mat- pic something that can double as a table cloth.
5. fancy food bites- keep it simple and cute.

HOW MUCH DESIGN ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY FOR??

Little details make your event special but they can be costly; in both time and money. How much time is invested into putting all the details together will generally yield better results. When enough time is spent on those details it improves the guest/client experience. Those little details that you might deem unnecessary actually transform the room, mood and guest/client experience. My point?? Little details make all the difference. The time spent planning and putting them together will enhance the look of your event. Event styling not only serves to make the place look beautiful but it can create action, set the tone or alter a mood. Consider this: If you make a guest smile their more likely to remember the experience. If you set up a make your own donut station it will require action on the part of your guest, breaks the ice and enhances the mood. If you create a more polished design for your event it will convince your guest of the quality of the event.  These are small things that make a big difference. But they take time. Time to think of and time to put in place. Time that is so often lacking from projects. And yes we notice!

It balls down to how much are you willing to pay for event design/styling. If you go for the cheapest quote then the attention to detail will be lacking. It’s that straightforward. That's why we ask the sometimes uncomfortable question: HOW MUCH IS YOUR BUDGET?? We need to know how much time we get to spend on design and how much to spend on material. Having tons of material does not equal a fab event. Sorry we wish this was true but NO! you need someone to put it all together with style. Think of someone you know (no names) who may spend a lot of money on their clothes but still looks a mess. Same concept! Having the money to spend does not equal the vision to execute. That's why some people can walk into any store and walk out looking like a million bucks although they only paid a fraction of the cost.

We need to know how much you are willing to pay. Keeping your budget secret means we have to guess how much you want to pay for design. The winner isn’t the best stylist/designer, but the person who guesses closest to the figure you had in mind or the person who charges the least. You're better off having a conversation about budget first and what is possible within those limits. A number tells me how to guide you toward the appropriate solution for you, and to stay away from solutions that are outside of your price range.  It also avoids the embarrassment of having to tell your event stylist that you can't afford the grand design she/he's thought you wanted because you asked for champagne on a beer budget. Becoming realistic about your budget is the first step in planning a unique event that is representative of your personal style or theme.