In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss:

  • What's it like to be a "student of design".
  • Design trends today in the pandemic and what they might be in the future.
  • Design tip 1: picking a venue.
  • Design tip 2: doing DIY for everything in your wedding.
  • Design tip 3: designing for clients with themes.
  • Design tip 4: making the design more affordable.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ask about your client's general vibe, theme or what they're interested in, then you can start looking for venues.
  • Don't overdesign. Focus on key areas to save money and inform your photographer and client to focus on those areas.
  • When doing DIY, think about these: do you have a place to store stuff? Do you have the time and energy? Are you actually saving money by doing DIY, or are you spending too much on materials?
  • Incorporate logic and concern for safety when designing, for example, in case of fire.
  • Think about how much input your client wants from you when designing and knowing your boundaries.
  • Get inspired! There are a lot of ideas around you that are waiting to be applied in your client's dream wedding.

"You need to let spaces breathe. There needs to be relief for the eye. There needs to be sections that are well decorated, that draw your eye in. But your eyes need a moment of respite." — Jamie Wolfer

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Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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