CONTRIBUTORS
SAS SIMON & LENA IMAMURA
COFOUNDERS OF NAME GLO “New & Now” (p. 93)
What’s your favorite way to incorporate neon into a wedding reception? We love using it as an entrance piece to say, “Welcome to the party.” Neon is awesome as a photo booth backdrop too—all the pictures have an eye-catching setup and are totally Insta worthy. And our new table numbers are becoming a favorite. They bring such an incredible sense of light to a room. So basically, we love neon in any form at a wedding and beyond—the sky’s the limit. @nameglo
STEFANIE WILLMANN
MAKEUP ARTIST Cover and “Marry the Night” (p. 234)
What’s your best advice for a bride thinking about her wedding day look? The most important thing is you look like yourself and you simply enhance the beauty you already possess. I suggest highlighting your best features so your personality shines through. It’s important not to try a completely different look or heavier makeup on your wedding day—it can make you feel uncomfortable or self-conscious. You want to recognize yourself and look like the best version of you. Just keep it simple, and let the dress and your inner beauty stand out and shine. @steffiwillmann
DOAN LY
FLORAL DESIGNER, OWNER OF A.P. BIO
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“Bouquets You’ll Love” (p. 160)
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Start with some personal connection—whether it’s that feeling of a place you visited and loved, the lilac in your grandmother’s garden or prickly pear from your hometown. Then think about how to incorporate something meaningful into your arrangements. It may be a very subtle detail and your guests may not notice, but when you and your partner enter the room knowing there’s a symbol of a place, time or someone that brings you joy, it will make your wedding day that much more layered with love. @doan_ly
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ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO
STYLE & PLANNING EDITOR
In a nutshell, what do you do at The Knot?
As the style and planning editor, my job is equal parts pretty and practical. I’m charged with helping our couples learn the ins and outs of planning a wedding, like how to hire a photographer or what questions you should ask your caterer, as well as highlighting exciting (and beautiful) trends in the industry, like edgy florals or our favorite new registry items. @alongobucco
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Can you share some ideas on how couples can personalize their florals?
9/26/17 8:58 AM