Styling your wedding: Things to think about with stylist Kasey Signall

Kasey Signall is an event stylist from a leading Brisbane based company, Fashionable Society Events. We spoke with our expert of all things fashionable from her most memorable event all the way through to pulling off a wedding in cyclone conditions. She also included 4 very important tips for anyone getting married, which, we’ve all agreed, may be some of the best we’ve heard here in the Zenue office.

Read through our interview with the lovely Kasey below.

Photo by Lisa Schmidt Photography

So what’s it like to be a wedding styler?

Being a wedding stylist is a very creative job - you learn so much about the couple through the decor they choose and the styling they opt for. A lot of the time, I find the styling perfectly matches the couple and that’s exactly the way it should be! Hiring a stylist is about bringing that personal touch to your wedding so guests feel your influence in the day and not just another stereotypical wedding. The best thing about being a wedding stylist is seeing it all come together for your clients - it’s a great feeling to know you’ve played a part in creating their ultimate wedding vision.

What’s the most frequent question you get being a wedding styler?

More often than not, I get asked how much styling usually costs. This is such a hard question as it varies so much from one client to the next! I don’t offer packages, but rather, to personalise each wedding to the individual needs of the client. There’s really no average or set price - it completely depends on what my couples want in their styling. I rather ask my clients about their budget for decor and what they see as essentials - some people want heaps of flowers, others prefer none at all and this changes the pricing from one to the next.

Photo by Jess Jackson Photography

What has been one of the most memorable events you have styled?

I’m bias but I would have to say my own wedding! Doing weddings for other couples is wonderful but getting to put your time and energy into something for yourself is amazing. I learn so much from each of my couples and take something from every event that shows me what I personally like. Creating my wedding styling was so much fun, but a lot of pressure to get it perfect!

Have you witnessed any wedding disasters?

I haven’t witnessed any wedding disasters but you certainly face challenges. One of the biggest challenges I have come across in the planning side of my business was pulling off a wedding amongst Cyclone Marcia! It was meant to be a beach wedding with a reception by the water and things got turned upside down with the weather wreaking havoc on all the plans. Everything turned out, with a few changes having to be made BUT it just shows, things can go pear-shaped and most of the time, they are completely out of your control!

Photo by Jennifer Oliphant

Kasey’s Top 4 tips:

Tip #1….My first tip would be to constantly remind yourself of the reason for your wedding day - to marry the love of your life. No matter what happens on the day, it will still be the best day of your life - don’t expect perfection, things can go wrong and not run according to plan.

Tip #2….Another tip would be to understand the value of your vendors. There are so many horror stories out there and people questioning the cost of suppliers. Know what is important to you and spend on these things. Some people are more about the entertainment and will spend thousands on a live band, whereas other people want their styling to be impeccable and put a chunk of their budget to this. The one thing never to skimp on is the photography - these are all you have left after your wedding day and you want them to be amazing.

Tip #3…This may sound really silly but a lot of couples forget to eat! Especially the bride while she is getting pampered on the morning of the wedding. Constantly snack, don’t overdo the bubbles and drink heaps of water to stay hydrated. Make sure you have water on hand during your location photos too.

Tip #4….Lastly, I always give my couples the advice to take 5-10 minutes on their own before leaving for their ceremony. You will be surrounded by people all day, have cameras in your face and be constantly talking to people - have some ‘me’ time on the day. Make sure you do the same with you new husband/wife. Do some location photos without your bridal party, go into a private room before the reception to have some alone time and enjoy each other’s company.