Comments on: Common Mistakes: "This is not what I had in mind." http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/ Preston Bailey is an award winning event designer. He is renowned for his breathtaking weddings, unique floral designs, centerpieces, floral artistry, and inspired table settings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:59:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Traci Severe http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-8854 Traci Severe Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:13:44 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-8854 Does anyone know the best CAD software we can use for these types of presentations for Brides? I am not finding one anywhere! Does anyone know the best CAD software we can use for these types of presentations for Brides? I am not finding one anywhere!

]]> By: Erika http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-8784 Erika Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:39:18 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-8784 Lovely post Mr. Preston. I find that getting EVERYTHING in writing can help pan out any future problems. It's something to refer back to should they say those dreaded words Lovely post Mr. Preston. I find that getting EVERYTHING in writing can help pan out any future problems. It’s something to refer back to should they say those dreaded words

]]> By: Vow Floral http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-8736 Vow Floral Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:20:39 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-8736 Thank you for sharing this, I think this is hugely important. Information & communication are the key to successful events. We've experienced many other suppliers who promise services but don't provide information & it's impossible to work with {from both a brides perspective & another suppliers point of view} Thank you for sharing this, I think this is hugely important. Information & communication are the key to successful events. We’ve experienced many other suppliers who promise services but don’t provide information & it’s impossible to work with {from both a brides perspective & another suppliers point of view}

]]> By: Sara Shaw http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-7983 Sara Shaw Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:31:49 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-7983 High Preston & you all ! This is my 'Fantasy land" connecting with you . Love Everything you all do. I get high just seeing what you all come up with (design) ! I agree, every person who comes to a party can become a client ! They haven't yet ! I will leave some cards....Again. Also, a bride has said the same & to this day she still avoids me ! This is why I don't do weddings. Too many "Bridezillas' & emotional issues to deal with ! From experience, I have to 'tune into' exactly what they want, get colors, etc. explain clearly what I see & if it matches with them........get a budget & go ahead. I have a hard time knowing how much to charge for something I Love to do ! Thank you all ! Keep having fun, you are so lucky to be doing this blissful work. Many blessings. High Preston & you all ! This is my ‘Fantasy land” connecting with you .
Love Everything you all do. I get high just seeing what you all come up with (design) !
I agree, every person who comes to a party can become a client !
They haven’t yet ! I will leave some cards….Again.

Also, a bride has said the same & to this day she still avoids me !
This is why I don’t do weddings. Too many “Bridezillas’ & emotional issues to deal with ! From experience, I have to ‘tune into’ exactly what they want, get colors, etc.
explain clearly what I see & if it matches with them……..get a budget & go ahead.
I have a hard time knowing how much to charge for something I Love to do !
Thank you all ! Keep having fun, you are so lucky to be doing this blissful work.
Many blessings.

]]> By: YOUR NAME http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-7588 YOUR NAME Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:03:21 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-7588 I loved your design so much. I'm floral design too. But never compare about you. My dreans come true, learning more together. Maybe... You are my inspiration, my everything. My name is Gloria Metcalf. Im from Brazil. But now , I live in Michigan because i married here. I love this country. My cell is 734 262 4424 My come true is meet you face a face I loved your design so much. I’m floral design too. But never compare about you. My dreans come true, learning more together. Maybe… You are my inspiration, my everything. My name is Gloria Metcalf. Im from Brazil. But now , I live in Michigan because i married here. I love this country. My cell is 734 262 4424 My come true is meet you face a face

]]> By: Joyce Goh http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-5663 Joyce Goh Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:13:06 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-5663 Dear Preston, Ah...the dreaded response! I encountered this a few weeks back, unfortunately. It was one of by biggest budget clients; I was terribly discouraged when they said "Our wedding is not glam enough". It really brought me down for a few days, and I kept thinking what had I not done enough? Thankfully, I found their champagne cork from their wedding toast in one of my floral stands, and I made a floral arrangement with the champagne cork, based on some of their wedding flowers and theme, and surprised them on their one-month wedding anniversary. I guess sometimes the best way to soothe unhappy clients, and to ensure that one's reputation does not go down the drain, is to continue with good after-sales service. Thank you for sharing all your experiences via this blog. Not many people are brave enough to share the negative aspects of wedding business, but you truly are so generous in your sharing! You are really my inspiration and guide when I face difficult clients and problems! Dear Preston,

Ah…the dreaded response! I encountered this a few weeks back, unfortunately.

It was one of by biggest budget clients; I was terribly discouraged when they said “Our wedding is not glam enough”. It really brought me down for a few days, and I kept thinking what had I not done enough?

Thankfully, I found their champagne cork from their wedding toast in one of my floral stands, and I made a floral arrangement with the champagne cork, based on some of their wedding flowers and theme, and surprised them on their one-month wedding anniversary. I guess sometimes the best way to soothe unhappy clients, and to ensure that one’s reputation does not go down the drain, is to continue with good after-sales service.

Thank you for sharing all your experiences via this blog. Not many people are brave enough to share the negative aspects of wedding business, but you truly are so generous in your sharing! You are really my inspiration and guide when I face difficult clients and problems!

]]> By: Common Mistakes: The Round Up | Preston Bailey's Blog, Event and Wedding Designer http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-5618 Common Mistakes: The Round Up | Preston Bailey's Blog, Event and Wedding Designer Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:03:20 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-5618 [...] Common Mistakes: “This is Not What I had In Mind” Have you ever heard these words? Find out what you can do to avoid them the next time. [...] [...] Common Mistakes: “This is Not What I had In Mind” Have you ever heard these words? Find out what you can do to avoid them the next time. [...]

]]> By: When Clients Cannot See Into Your Head… | Preston's Blog http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-2483 When Clients Cannot See Into Your Head… | Preston's Blog Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:12:33 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-2483 [...] I saw one thing, and most of the time they were seeing another. I was constantly hearing, “Preston, that was not what I had in mind,” until I finally figured out my way around [...] [...] I saw one thing, and most of the time they were seeing another. I was constantly hearing, “Preston, that was not what I had in mind,” until I finally figured out my way around [...]

]]> By: Patrick Kritchever http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-591 Patrick Kritchever Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:29:47 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-591 I havent accounted this issue yet but thanks for bringing up this important topic. Its a good reminder to keep communication clear and all expectations clearly outlined. Unfortunately, you will get that discerning bride who still says otherwise. I havent accounted this issue yet but thanks for bringing up this important topic. Its a good reminder to keep communication clear and all expectations clearly outlined. Unfortunately, you will get that discerning bride who still says otherwise.

]]> By: Michelle Poh http://blog.prestonbailey.com/2010/03/04/common-mistakes-this-is-not-what-i-had-in-mind/#comment-590 Michelle Poh Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:38:45 +0000 http://www.prestonbailey.com/?p=1543#comment-590 I totally agree that a lot of visuals need to be presented to the clients cos they are not like us, we see floral arrangements almost everyday but to them, they probably see only once or twice in their whole life. Thanks Preston for sharing all these with us, it really helps especially for someone like me who is thinking of venturing into wedding planning. Thanks for all the tips! I totally agree that a lot of visuals need to be presented to the clients cos they are not like us, we see floral arrangements almost everyday but to them, they probably see only once or twice in their whole life. Thanks Preston for sharing all these with us, it really helps especially for someone like me who is thinking of venturing into wedding planning. Thanks for all the tips!

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