How to Personalize Client Experiences

Every wedding planner encounters clients with unique visions and emotional ties to their day. I recently had a couple who wanted to incorporate their love of vintage travel into the décor, which led me to source antique suitcases for centerpieces. What tools or techniques do you all use to transform a couple’s memories or hobbies into a tangible theme?

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, that’s so true — using vintage suitcases for centerpieces sounds perfect for a couple with that theme! I’ve done something similar by finding mismatched vintage plates for table settings to reflect a couple’s love for antique treasures. It’s such a simple way to add personality, but I sometimes wish there were more affordable sources for these unique items.

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