BB: How do you portray the couple’s
setting, followed by preparation and
characters in the wedding décor?
execution on the wedding day.
EW: Client’s opinion matters, so we ask their references to ensure
BB: Do you have any favorite
that the pictures I have in mind
wedding theme?
are similar or at least close to the
EW: I find it hard to answer this
couples’ expectation. Since words
because most of the time I decorate
can be hard to interpret, I prefer to
a venue with my favorite theme. But
meet the couples and talk about their
I have personal favorite characters
wedding more personally. That way,
that I like to put as elements – there
I have a better understanding about
must be a touch of elegant and
their characters and see what their
natural elements like crystal, wood
dream wedding looks like.
or stone.
Yes, we initially ask for related information such as the venue,
BB: What are the challenges in
them from a number of countries that
number of guests, theme, color and
this business?
have high-quality flowers.
others. Equally important is the
EW: The biggest challenge in every
reference picture from the couple so
wedding is the end-to-end process.
BB: How do you see the future of the
we can see their expectation for the
There are always small changes
wedding business in Bali?
decorations. Then we can determine
until the wedding day comes, so we
EW: Weddings in Bali is such a
the price and the details of the
need to work fast as a team. The
promising business. I see a good
proposal. After we make a deal, we
next challenge is terrain area and
future of Bali’s tourism as well
can proceed with the décor design
unpredictable weather. Since Bali is
as its wedding industry because
and mock up design for the table
famous for its nature, almost every
Bali with its natural beauty makes
wedding is held outside and it takes
couples want to capture their special
a solid team to make an outdoor
moments here.
wedding celebration. Having a good design is not enough – it is the
BB: What are your tips and tricks
reliable crews that counts to make the
for those who want to be a wedding
client’s dream wedding come true.
decorator?
Last but not least, being perfect
EW: Patience and willingness are
is the only choice. The wedding is
the cores. You have to be willing
a very important moment for every
to serve every bride and groom
couple, family and invited guest, so
and their families in preparing the
perfection in details is crucial for
most important day of their lives.
wedding professionals during the
We, wedding vendors, have to be
wedding day.
their best friend to discuss all of the couples’ needs. This business
BB: Where do you source the flowers
is full of personal touches because
and the ornaments?
a wedding is very intimate and
EW: We bring both imported and
personalized for each couple. n
local flowers. Local flowers are
By Risty Nurraisa
sourced from Java and Bali. As for the imported flowers, we source
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