WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN
From start to finish, our job as event designer is to think carefully through each second of your wedding, proposing ideas that are cohesive and tailor made. This includes traditional things like the ceremony and the dinner reception but also includes everything from the band stage, to the bar, the cake, the invitations and the seating assignments. We oversee, direct and create every aspect of the day, managing every single vendor aesthetically. From concept to creation, we produce and provide all the parts necessary to bring our vision to life. Our design is always intentional and in tune with the character of the location. Our clients are stylish and tasteful, looking for details that are not only stunningly beautiful but inspire conversation amongst their guests.
FAQs
What is a wedding/event designer?
My job as a designer is to create, manage and direct every aspect of the wedding from an aesthetic standpoint - I evaluate every moment of the day, making suggestions for each and every opportunity. As designer, I present an overall design concept for the weekend and each individual event - managing/directing all vendors through my plans from start to finish to ensure that all aspects are cohesive and executed to perfection.
What aspects of the wedding does design include?
My design services encompass anything and everything - any aspect of the event is fair game! This includes the usual things like layouts, ceremony design, lighting, table design, cake etc as well as the not so obvious things like the invitation suite, welcome gifts, day of paper good design, website, buffets and bars, food and beverage presentation, catering team attire, band stage/attire etc. My job to is present ideas that personalize and make ordinary things intentional and special.
In addition to conceptualizing and creating the look, I suggest and manage all the vendors necessary to execute the project, taking dreams to reality.
Do you work with wedding planners?
Yes! We only work with couples who have hired or are planning to hire a wedding planner. Your planner and I tag team your event - the wedding planner will look at things from a logistical standpoint while we look at them from an aesthetic view. We have a number of planners we love to work and are always happy to work with new teams! Planners, we love you!
How many weddings do you do a year?
We take a maximum of 4 events per year so that we can focus on the little details and work closely with our clients and vendor teams.
What is your design process? Where do we begin?
I like to begin with a conversation to get a sense of your personal aesthetic and your goals for the wedding look and feel. If you have already chosen a venue I like to begin with a site visit. If you haven’t my goal is to help look at venues with you and your planner so that we can think through the ups and downs of each space in terms of flow, layout, backgrounds etc. Walking through the venue together, I like to hear what you love and feel in real time, sharing my own ideas in the moment. To determine color palette and aesthetic, I share a one page mo0d-board for each event - this is a starting point for us and serves as a visual guide for other vendors as we jump into plans. From there I create a very detailed design proposal that includes digital renderings of all aspects of the wedding, from tabletop to ceremony, escort cards to cake. I use real images of the exact rentals and decor I suggest we source - this helps give you a realistic sense of what you can expect and helps narrow down rental and decor decisions. Once I have presented the design proposal and we have agreed on a look, your planner and I work together to get quotes from all vendors to execute our plans. For months I manage and direct your vendors as we prepare; from the website and save the dates, to the invitations and day of vendor proposals, management of the team ensures a cohesive and seamless design. On site I manage and over see set up of all vendors and decor. From the time rentals arrive to the time guests arrive, I am directing the team - positioning furniture, hanging lighting, orchestrating floral, making edits and adjustments in real time to ensure our plans are executed well.
The entire process can take anything from one month to two years depending on a variety of factors. Our goal is to begin working with you as soon as you are engaged so that we can be part of the venue hunting process and work to design your save the dates and website as soon as the venue is chosen.
Do you offer hourly design consultations in addition to full services wedding design?
Yes, we offer hourly design consultation for couples & planners looking for wedding design advice. Our hourly rate is $375 and can be booked my emailing us at hello@joyproctor.com
THE PROCESS
1.Conceptulization
2. Direction & Fabrication
3. Production
Our vision for your event begins with inspiration, the seed of a dream. Through an artful curation of ideas, dreams and logistics, we present original concepts for your special event. Piece by piece, we weave the event together, selecting and directing the artists and vendors needed to execute our vision to perfection. Our design culminates when it is experienced; each surprising detail, every sensory encounter; the conversations and interactions born in the intimacy and effortless elegance of the ambiance. The design is our art, the experience it creates is the true magic.