Let's Talk Trends!

Incorporating YOU into your design!

 Let’s Talk Trends

Incorporating YOU into your design!


Okay, so let’s talk trends! And it’s probably not what you're expecting me to say! 

We all know that trends come and trends go! Some are fabulous and should stick around forever, while others should disappear as fast as they can, hopefully to never be seen again for at least 14 lifetimes, right?! 

Something that is true in both interior design, which I have a history in, and weddings,  is that trends are temporary, popular elements, often pushed by social media and magazines, and typically come and go quickly. Many trends are fresh, innovative, and super fun to incorporate. Current Styles on the other hand is more of an overall aesthetic that is widely accepted and utilized. Nothing wrong with either one, and it can be great design to embrace elements of both for certain!

BUT, and this is the big but! Regardless of what is trending and regardless of what is “current,” your design should also reflect YOU!! I see this fear, per se, to veer a bit from what everyone else is doing quite frequently. Too frequently. This doesn’t mean that we totally disregard the current styles or ignore the latest trends, because they are great in their own way and invaluable as a foundation - or even on their own if that is what YOU TRULY LOVE! Because ultimately, it’s YOUR day and should be a reflection of what IS important to you and your dream! And it shouldn’t mean we disregard what our mom thinks, our best friend thinks, or even what our wedding planner thinks either, but what I see quite often is individuals afraid to personalize or choose the colors & designs they love and veer a tad off the road of what everyone else thinks they should do.

I’ve said this for a long time in interior design and the same holds true for weddings - you can be completely current and stylish while at the same time totally reflecting your personal taste and individuality. Just because everyone else is painting their walls the latest shade of gray but gray is not your thing, don’t be afraid to use a color that you love more! You’re the one that has to look at them every day!  Same is true in weddings. You’re the one who will look at those pictures for decades to come! It’s YOUR day. So make it your day! Have no regrets!

So!  How do we do this? Well, let’s say you love Llamas! (Yes, it’s a thing! Not my thing, but it’s a thing!). And your fiance loves Llamas. So you want to incorporate them into your wedding. Go for it! I’d just say it might not be the greatest idea to include cute little Llama figurines into all your floral arrangements and Llama print napkins at every setting (but I guess you could!) And I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the Llama petting zoo spitting grossness all over your guests' beautiful attire (though llamas have been known to show up at weddings!) But you could definitely custom design a cake topper and invitations that include Llamas, as well as incorporate the natural colors of the animals into your decor. Integrate them in a tasteful way into your overall vibe. Personalize it!


The point is, don’t be afraid to be you and to include elements that are special to you. Remember the old adage “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?” Well, the borrowed, the old….they could be something of special importance to you …..even like borrowing Llamas! (or renting vintage dishes - hint hint!)

I did a wedding a couple of years back in downtown Nashville. The sweetest musician couple ever! Music was a HUGE part of their lives and music as we know holds a gazillion memories, right?! So they put the names of artists' that held special memories to them as a couple on vinyl records and incorporated that into their floral centerpieces. These even doubled as table numbers! (“You’re sitting at Dierks Bentley’s table today!”) It was genius, personalized and a great conversation starter. They also used a song from their first concert they attended together - Hall and Oates - for a very fun recessional! 

So while you don’t have to buck all the trends and styles whatsoever, know that you don’t have to compromise your dreams and personalization either! Embrace them both and have fun with it! Let that be my little tidbit of encouragement to you today!