Ways Today’s Brides Now Thrive While Wedding Planning

Have you seen those little Facebook memes going around? They show a “before and after” photo, separated by ten years. I was reflecting recently on the last decade, and realizing how much things have changed for the amazing brides planning their wedding days. Here’s some of the (positive) ways that things are different these days than just a decade ago:

-Brides are a bit more focused on close relationships. Studies show that brides are having smaller ceremonies, and focusing on having the people who mean the most to them present at their big day. Because of this, many brides are splurging on more lavish ceremonies, but with less guests. This is actually so smart, because you can have the day you’ve dreamed of, and the people there who mean the most to you! Years ago, it was about having massive ceremonies, and often that meant skipping out on some amenities you dreamed of…not anymore!

-Brides know who they are: Many brides are focused (now more than ever) on showing off their personalities in their florals, or their wedding party outfits. Whether it’s non-traditional wedding dress colors (like a pretty blush hue or even a dark navy!), or choosing things like succulents or butterflies in your bouquet, today’s bride knows it’s less about trends, and more about what makes THEM happy! 

-Brides value their mental health: With the rise in mental health support and resources, many brides have realized that their mental health really does matter! Instead of the old “bridezilla” stereotype, today’s brides-to-be are better at setting boundaries, speaking up, and making their wedding planning a joy, instead of a burden. Many have also opted to hire planners and designers (like me!) to keep their sanity intact.

I love seeing how trends and ideas have changed over the past decade, and love working with all my amazing brides. I’d love to work with you, if you are planning your big day, and help bring your vision to life!

What's it like to Work With Us?

Whether you’re an Allure bride, or you just want to change your interior design aesthetic, you may be wondering what’s in store if you choose us as your designer. The Allure with Decor experience is one that is unlike any other, with quality customer care. In fact, we treat you like our friends and family, rather than a name and a number. We customize each and every consult, appointment, and wedding to suit exactly what you have been dreaming up. Here’s what you can expect:

• Timely communication: We return our messages, phone calls, and text messages in a timely fashion, which means you’ll never be left hanging. When you first book with us, we will provide all the details, pricing, and information you will need, because surprises are never fun when you’re trusting someone with your vision!

• Transparency: We love talking to you, and you can expect honesty. We will listen to your budget and help you choose items that fit the aesthetic and ideas that you have, while staying within your financial lane. If you are concerned about getting roped into something you can’t afford, rest assured that it won’t happen with us.

• Modern, classic, and current trends: If you want classic, we can do classic! But we also stay educated and up to date on the latest design trends, colors, and materials (like paint and hardware) so that we can provide you with ideas and inspiration that are fresh.

• Experience: Above everything else that we want you to know, it’s mostly that our experience speaks for itself. Our clients love working with us, and feel cared about. If you want to hear from clients who have worked with us, click on over to our reviews page. We would love to share what makes us so special!

Business Spotlight | Minery Rentals

Today, I’m so delighted to share with you a brand new venture, offering Southern Oregon and the surrounding areas exclusive access to incredible furnishings! "Minery Rentals was born out of a strong design to see more luxury, modern and unique world traveled treasures to the Rogue Valley and surrounding areas. We love well-traveled pieces that come with a story, but our priority is rooted in quality as well. We’ve had a huge response from the local community, and are so thrilled to be involved in the wedding industry on an even deeper level, as well as events, home staging and styled photo shoots.”, explains owner Betsy Tomasello, who launched the curated and unique brand in 2015. 

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Photos by Olivia Leigh Photography

The rental inventory is available to anyone, and the target audience includes weddings, special occasions, corporate marketing events and conferences, and staging real estate properties. “We have a wide range of clients, and welcome inquiries for any type of rental need”, continues Betsy, "and we are happy to ship our items to pretty much any area. Just drop us an email with your event details for a custom delivery quote."

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"We strive to make everything as simple and easy as possible. Clients can schedule a private warehouse viewing or stop by during one of our open houses to pick out their items. And, we are constantly updating our website to allow clients the ability to browse all of our inventory online as well! Reservations made in house or via email at mineryrentals@gmail.com just need a 50% deposit and a signed rental contract to reserve the items”, she adds. 

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The rental service fills a void that was needed in Southern Oregon for beautiful, unique and high-quality pieces. Minery Rentals has a huge range of decor items including tabletop pieces, natural wood consoles, the highly coveted vineyard chairs, and a mix of high-end Restoration Hardware pieces, including some of their beautiful chandeliers.  

For more information,  please visit their website here.