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J ’ S PERFECTIONS IS A FAMILY-RUN WEDDING STYLING BUSINESS , HELPING YOU TO CREATE THE PERFECT AESTHETIC FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY . HERE THEY GIVE US AN INSIGHT INTO WHAT IT ’ S LIKE TO WORK WITH A STYLIST FOR YOUR WEDDING
CAN YOU GIVE US AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU DO AND WHAT ’ S INVOLVED WHEN A COUPLE HIRES A WEDDING STYLIST ? We offer everything that is associated with floristry , décor and styling . Having qualified florists within our team allows us to transfer our knowledge of flowers , their seasons and longevity to guide our couples through their flower expectations and visions . From bridal flowers to centrepieces and backdrops we cover all floral aspects . Styling is where we adorn the details and focus on the finishing touches .
In our consultation meeting , the couple usually opens up to us , telling us about their engagement and anything that ’ s sentimental to them that they want included in their day or will happen on the day .
We then gather all of the inspiration , colours and ideas and form a mood board and a quote to reflect what they are looking for . We then bring them in again six months before their wedding to run through their wedding , and then again a couple of days beforehand .
Along the way we get to know our couples more and more . It is important we feel that we remove the wedding jargon so we can talk to our couples with knowledge and help them visualise the designs .
WHY IS IT BENEFICIAL TO HAVE A STYLIST FOR YOUR WEDDING ? By hiring wedding stylists like us , we can cover all of the decor elements that you may have forgotten about or overlooked . Some couples want to immerse in luxury within their wedding but are not sure how to , so we can help advise on options such as charger plates , tealights , bud vases or taper candles .
We focus on the detailing that completes the finished look .
WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING AT THE MOMENT ? Our wedding season has started very early this year and we can honestly say that every wedding has been completely different . The awareness of sustainability has certainly increased , and that has meant that couples
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