How do you keep your designs fresh?

Favorite moment of a wedding day? 

Favorite moment in the planning process? 

What would you like your work to be known for?

A: I really pull inspiration from the natural surroundings of the event destination and always remember to look up and down. Local cultures and artisanal traditions are the key to so many unique details, and I tend to snap pictures of things that inspire me everywhere I go (even if I don't pull it again until years later). I'd dare to say that our vast travel experience is one of our greatest strengths, as it's had a significant influence on the way we see the world + appreciate unique experiences. 

H: We get this question all the time! I'm a firm believer that designs flow effortlessly when your client is your muse. We talk a lot about storytelling in design, and to us, that never means something as simple as naming each table after a destination you've traveled together. We try to imbue every possible touchpoint with our clients' style loves, personalities, tone of voice, shared passions, individual heritages so they feel an emotional connection to everything. We're not so concerned about uniqueness for the sake of uniqueness. Rather, we're approaching each element of the aesthetic + experience design from these core questions, "How can we immerse guests in their story here? How can we employ the five senses - sight, smell, touch, taste and sound - to achieve this goal? How are these ideas congruent with their fundamental design + experience loves? How will this detail influence the feeling our clients want to create at this moment in the event? How is this helping the event build? This is just a brief example, but it really goes to show that our greatest sources of inspiration come from our clients and their sky-is-the-limit vision. 

A: I love dinner. The pressure tends to be gone, people are relaxed, enjoying incredible food & wine and the best conversations are starting.

H: If we're talking weddings, I'm a die-hard fan of the ceremony. It's the heart of the celebration, the ultimate why, and the most emotionally rich moment of the day - the love in the air (between the couple + from their guests) is always palpable. Selfishly, I also adore the moment we show our clients the finished event spaces for the first time. We live for those jaw-dropped-to-the-floor moments!

A: Visual proposal presentations- we love to show our couples what's been at work behind the scenes and see them light up watching everything come to life!

H: Echoing what Lex said! This moment is beyond special, as it's often an opportunity for us to show tablescape setups, floral mockups, food presentation, server attire, etc. in person. We really strive to make this a memorable presentation day, often at the venue to boot, and there's nothing like hearing our couples say "You guys have gone above + beyond. Everything feels like us, and we can't wait to share this with our guests." 

A: A pure reflection of the couple that pushes creative boundaries. A VERY good party.

H: Thoughtful designs, seamless flow, unforgettable experiences and making our clients + their guests feel held every step of the way.