We have all made decorating mistakes. We should always try to keep in mind that when we make a mistake, it’s an opportunity to learn. It’s easier to stay positive when the mistakes are inexpensive or completely reversible. Decorating and managing your event at a Farmhouse is not easy, even if you outsource the execution to someone, you should be very clear about your requirement (theme, colors of flowers and the fancy cloth around the seats, etc).
Here are a few of my favorite things that work and things to avoid.
Photograph your event venue (Before and After)
DO photograph, before and after. You’ll see things in the photo you miss with your eye. You’ll also have a record of how the venue has changed over time, which is educational and fun to have. It’s like keeping an album of how your child has grown over the years.
DO enjoy the journey and fret about what hasn’t been done yet. It’s so easy to focus on the things you don’t like about your house rather than the things you love. If you can, try to ignore the things that you can’t fix now, so that you can truly appreciate what you have.
Check Marinafarmhouse videos to get a glimpse of before and after
Colour Palette:
Do use a limited color palette unless you are a highly confident decorator. If you love lots of colors and are determined that is the way to go, then go for it. But here’s the deal, it is easier (much easier) to make an event venue pulled together with a more limited color palette. It can be done with lots of colors, but it is much more difficult and requires a lot of skill. Good to prefer a limited color palette, so that’s just the way it rolls out most of the time.
Do perform an event risk assessment
One of the most common mistakes that planners — especially solo practitioners and those who are inexperienced — make is doing everything single-handedly. Juggle too many balls without help and eventually, one will drop and lead to disaster or burnout. Hiring and working with detailed-oriented, hands-on people improves the chances that everything is done to ensure that nothing goes awry. If partners such as suppliers aren’t detailed-driven, then the chances of mistakes increase.
Don’t underestimate event size
Too many attendees can overcrowd venues and cause the event to run out of food and materials. Confirm the number of attendees as early as possible and provide constant updates to properties and vendors. Consider venues that offer options for various group sizes and vendors who are flexible right up until they receive the final attendee list.
If you are looking for the perfect event venue for the next grand event of your life, contact Marina Farmhouse!