The
Reception:
Often brides come into Kensington wanting to create the most lavish, glamorous, rock-star wedding reception by loading the reception venue with dramatic flowers and most of all….tall, eye catching pieces. Although this is extremely beautiful [and costly], this is the time during the consultation when a smile comes to my face and I state, “You shouldn’t overwhelm nor underwhelm your guests.” Followed by, “I believe you have a budget and we will do our best to stick with it.” This is frequently trailed by the most confused look on the bride’s face. [I blame pinterest] J
There
is a bit of psychology that plays a role in the styling of your wedding. At
Kensington, we typically use the formula of 30% tall and the remainder either medium
or short pieces. The reason for this is if everything is tall, your eyes are
forced to constantly look up. Humans aren’t
use to looking up all the time, they tend to prefer eye level. If all of your pieces are tall that gives
your guests a feeling of constantly having to position themselves (their heads and
eyes) to focus on the delights of the ambiance (i.e. the flowers). For many this can bring on a sense of anxiety
because you do not feel as if you can behave in a normal manner (i.e. keep your
head at eye level). The same goes for
couples that choose all low pieces. Positioning the pieces where one would
consistently have to look down gives the guest(s) an underwhelming feeling and
can at times be a bit boring.
Working
with a formula such as 30% Tall, 40% Medium and 30% Short, you are able to
dazzle your guests and keep their eyes appropriately moving around the room in
awe of its beauty, without having their necks in pain from always tilting to
look up or being disappointed by always looking down.
On
that note: having a budget doesn’t always mean you need to focus your efforts on
only short looks. A simple cylinder look can definitely give elevation without
breaking the bank. If this isn’t an
option try for two looks, a medium and a short. That way you can give the
guests a couple different looks for them to find appealing. A great floral
production designer will be able to work with you and your look to make sure
that you are happy, your guests are pleased and your bank remains intact.
Remember
to shop around and see what creative designers can do for you. Having a budget, doesn’t always mean that you
do not have options J
Leave the Rockstar weddings….well… to the Rockstars and enjoy a classic gorgeous look without feeling that you need to wow everyone with the tallest lushest pieces. It’s your day…as long as you are happy, your guests will be happy!
Happy
Wedding!
