Wedding Event Designers Roles And Responsibilities

By Eliza Mendoza


Wedding event designers seem to have glamorous and exciting jobs but the work and hours behind their success is detailed and grueling. They must be knowledgeable of many different aspects of this competitive business and be willing to give up their own personal lives right before the big events. This type of career can be extremely fulfilling as it helps happy couples get off to a great start in their new lives together.

If you are interested in this type of work as a career, you may need to work under someone with experience and a proven track record first. Absorb all you can from this job, take notes and consider what you would do differently. Take classes in subjects such as management, flower arranging, event planning, and even accounting if you plan on owning your own business.

The first step toward creating the perfect reception would be to assist the bride in choosing her invitations. She may desire something elegant, simple or eclectic. Reading your client and helping her choose what best suits the personality of the couple can be a challenge but after time you will begin to pick up clues about the couple that will assist you in helping them make the best decisions. Stress the importance of and assist with proofing the invitations thoroughly before they go to press.

Selecting the perfect linens is also a necessity. Your client will probably have the colors and styles she has in mind but it is up to you to get the best price and quality for the occasion. Calling and visiting different vendors may be necessary to find the perfect match. Items which tend to be forgotten are the skirting for the various tables and chair covers for banquet seating. Adding fabric draping to the ceiling and walls will add atmosphere and romance.

Lighting can give the reception an extra-romantic glow. The use of up-lighting can supply drama and atmosphere to the area. Spotlights can help guests focus on the important aspects of the event. Finding the best lighting for the most reasonable amount will be your goal.

Flowers can make a wedding truly spectacular. This position requires a knowledge of the different types of blooms and arrangements for an event such as this. Forming relationships with local florists can help keep pricing down and quality consistent.

Arranging the tables to assist with flow and the reception agenda can be a nightmare. Deciding on the shape and size of the guest tables, whether to have a head table or not, and who is going to sit with each other can be a major challenge. Understand that changes will occur almost all the way up to the date of the wedding and know that in this situation, that there is "nothing as constant as change."

Wedding event designers are dedicated, creative individuals who want their clients to have the very best for their special day. Working odd hours, doing manual labor as well as handling brain-bogging changes are a requirement of this job. It may be demanding but it is also fulfilling knowing that you are helping a couple start off on the path to a new life together.




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