10 from the Experts

Blair Bush Weddings, Stephanie Andersen, owner of carolyn a. events, and a team of experts come together to give you tips on how to create your perfect wedding.

HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH YOUR VISION?

B: I glean inspiration from tons of different places. Things that aren’t “weddingy” inspire me the most. My husband and I recently went to see some of Basquiat’s work here in Atlanta at the High Museum of Fine Art and I was so inspired by his bold use of color. Wanting to marry that edge with the upscale grit of the city was the main drive behind this particular shoot.

HOW DO YOU PAIR BOLD WITH BOLD?

S: The key here is to use complimentary colors, choose a dominant color, and then accent with a neutral. For example, we chose yellow and turquoise that complimented each other but used turquoise strongly while the yellow was an accent color; we then used gold serve as a neutral base color that would comfort the eye.

HOW DO YOU CREATE A TABLE SCAPE?

S: Table scapes can be as simple or elaborate as wanted; however, it’s important to add layers and dynamic so as to catch the eye. We chose to start with a basic farm table and highlight the centerpiece. To do this we incorporated low layers via the chargers and plates while the centerpiece stood a few feet tall and brought the entire look together.

HOW CAN HAIR AND MAKEUP COMPLEMENT THE OVERALL THEME OF THE WEDDING DAY?

B: I think it’s important for every bride to remember her setting when making these sorts of decisions; for example, having your hair down may be lovely, but that style won’t hold in the humid Georgia heat. Selecting updos for this particular project was a no-brainer since we wanted to make sure that elegance and grace came through in a very gritty, raw setting.

HOW IS ATTIRE SELECTED? THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS. B: