Happy Monday to all our lovely readers! As you all know, it is very important to us to provide you all the tools and knowledge you need to prepare you for your weddings, vow renewals, destination weddings and honeymoons. So, what better way to do that then to spotlight some of our favorite vendors. We will be highlighting a different vendor for you on a weekly basis!
To start us off, we have chosen a fabulous fresh and new design & decor company that we have had the utmost pleasure of working with since their debut on the scene this past May 2010. We loved every moment of working with Jeffery Crawford and Mike Alonso of Mode Function Event Design, and are looking forward to working together again in the new year!
Q: How did you come up with the name 'Mode Function'?
A: Mode Function was the result of a very late night, a bottle of wine and some serious face time with a dictionary. We understood that we wanted a name that reflected our fashionable style of event design so we started listing words that we could use to convey what we wanted to represent with our brand. The noun Mode is a French and Dutch word used to describe fashion or a trend. Function is a verb that is used to identify an official or a social occasion in other words an event. Once we connected these two words we fell in love however the last step in our selection process prior to the name search and the registration of the company was verifying that both the .com and the .ca domain names were available. Mode Function was born.
Q: How long have you been designing & how did you get started?
A: I have been designing events now for five years. Prior to that I took both tourism management and event management at school then worked for a public relations event management company. Realizing that I needed room to grow I started seeking out other positions within the special events industry. I came across a decor company that did some impressive events on a very grand scale and applied for a position as a manager. The first week of my new position I was tasked with designing events then pitching the concept to potential clients and never looked back. I met my partner while working at this décor company who has an interior design back ground which made for a good match of skills for our clients.
Q: What sets you apart from other decorators and designers?
A: Mode Function was established as a design based event décor company meaning we will take into account the needs, style, taste and budget of the client and design a cohesive look for their special event. The design is truly specific to that client. Clients are visual so we prepare detailed proposals for each of our clients that include either sample pictures, computer generated renderings, sketches, floor plans (where applicable) and narratives so that the client understands the design plan. Our service goes beyond a check list where we work with each client in detail to ensure they are getting a design that suits their needs.
Q: What 5 tips can you give a couple unsure of hiring a decorator?
A:
1) A good decorator will take time to discover a couple’s taste and design esthetic and will guide them to in the right direction to ensure that the design is truly theirs while at the same time making sure that everything is cohesive and thoughtfully put together.2) Decorators have proven resources and can take care of the logistics of making those resources come together.
3) Decorators will deliver, set up and even tear down the décor leaving the bride and groom’s friends and family from having to take on the labor aspects of the décor. Guest’s should enjoy the wedding and not be tasked with setting up or worse having to tear down at the end of a very long day.
4) If an issue does come up during the installation a couple can be confident in knowing that professionals are working in the back ground to get it resolved without the stress and worry of having to take time from their special day to deal with issues. A decorator will know how to get the job done often without the need to inconvenience the bride or the wedding party. An experienced decorator can anticipate issues and resolve them quickly.
5) A couple can actually save money and time from using a decorator. The couple does not have to drive around to multiple retailers to gather the pieces required to put a wedding together. Once the design plan form the decorator is in place the decorator takes care of all the leg work. Buying retail also adds up quickly where as decorators buy wholesale and take advantage of volume discounts that a couple on their own would never get access to.
Q: What key elements help you make your couples vision a reality?
A: The most important thing the decorator can do is to listen to what the client has to say about how they want their wedding to look and feel. Taking the time to get to know the couple and understand their vision is critical. Even if the couple does not have a clear vision a good decorator will know how to test the couple and can usually determine what would make them happy on their special day. As a decorator we take into account what it is that the couple wants to achieve then fills in the blanks with the design elements to make that vision come to life.
Q: Do you feel it is important for a client to hire a Wedding Planner? Why?
A: A wedding planner is essential. They ensure that the couples’s day is well managed and coordinated. They work with the vendors to ensure that every aspect of the wedding is in good hands. They have the experience necessary to quickly respond to any issues and deal with them professionally and quickly. They keep the entire process on track and look after the details in way that a couple or their family just cannot do. On your wedding day you won’t have time to make sure that every detail is in place. From making sure the first course goes out on time to the slightest thing like turning up the heat to make sure the comfort level of the guests are taken into consideration. They are able to recommend reliable and professional vendors rather than having to research hundreds of vendors to find the right match for you. A wedding planner will walk through each and every step so nothing is over looked. Make no mistake a planner will take the guess work out of planning each detail.
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Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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Muskoka 705.706.3746
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1 comment:
Great tips and decoration is awesome.
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