Expert: 2022 Could Be the ‘Biggest Year in the Wedding Industry’

November 22, 2021 Christine S. Chang

2022 is expected to have the most weddings in history since 1984. How is covid-19 affecting wedding prep? A condensed answer is to be extra prepared, watch the news, and keep interactive communication with vendors, guests and hopefully, a planner.

Plan Ahead… Way ahead

The most difficult part about weddings now may be finding the right vendors and venues. Vendor and venue availability has changed immensely with fluctuating demand. Some have decreased working hours to very specific times that everyone is basically fighting over now.

Be flexible

Everything is up in the air, especially when you’re planning so far ahead. The guest list of 100 may turn into 200 or 50 when the date nears. It’s important to consider that when booking your venue. The best case scenario would be to find a venue that can do both or accommodate both indoors and outdoors. The unpredictable times also call for having a solid backup plan that you can switch to at a moment’s notice.

Budget for health

Covid showed us how quickly (or slowly) lawmakers change their minds about mandates and guidelines. Pencil in some room for extra costs such as possible testing kits, masks, sanitizer, & other prevention gear.

No matter where you are in your planning timeline, remember that the goal is to celebrate your love story with loved ones. Don’t let a pandemic get in the way of your special day, but also have your plans in place to mitigate any unexpected curveballs!

Planning a Social Media Celebrity Couple Wedding: Kelianne stankus and Chase Mattson

November 17, 2021 Christine S. Chang

One of the things I love about my job is getting to meet different kinds of people from different worlds like the celebrity couple, Kelianne Stankus and Chase Mattson, of whom I have the honor of planning a wedding for. I realize how more fast-paced the world is with social media being such a prevalent, and relevant, part of our lives. The internet not only brought together these two social media stars together, but they also found me through Instagram! But one thing that doesn’t change about the wedding industry is that a good wedding is a wedding well planned.

We are humbled and have great gratitude to Brides.com for picking up the story and mentioning our team!

The Couple: @keliannestankus, @chasemattson

Publication: @brides

Wedding Floral Trends for 2022

November 15, 2021 Christine S. Chang

We've seen trends come and go, but here are some wedding floral trends that we think are going to stay for a while! From roses in all colors to harvested dried flowers in neutral shades and lush greenery, 2022 will be an exciting year for florists.

1. greens

Greenery, greenery, and more greenery! A combination of fern, clematis, and eucalyptus to name a few results in beautiful textures for natural yet stunning masterpieces to come to life.

2. Roses

The traditional roses in traditional AND nontraditional colors have really taken off this year, and it seems like it is only the beginning. You can never go wrong with roses and whether they’re in muted or vibrant tones, they give off a romantic and majestic feel.

3. Dried flowers

Once reserved for vintage and rustic wedding styles, dried flowers have been gaining so much popularity when it comes to minimalistic or bohemian themes. Dried lavender and daisies are only a few examples. Mix them with fresh florals for even more variety in dressing up your arrangements.

The florals, in my humble opinion, hard-carry the wedding decor and aesthetics so you want to discuss thoroughly with your planner who should be able to tell you what is and isn’t possible.

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