Dear Readers,
Have you ever had an idea that you knew was unique, albeit ahead of its time? A few years ago, I suggested using potted grass (sod) with growing flowers as a part of her centerpiece. She thought I was nuts.
Six months later, I shared the idea with another client who loved it, and for a while the concept became a trend. Had I taken the first client’s reaction to heart and abandoned my idea, my second client would have missed out on something that brought her great satisfaction.
The point? Your new ideas are what is going to set you apart. This is why it is essential that you hold onto your creative ideas and trust your intuition. In doing so, we must also accept that someone not liking our ideas does not diminish their viability. Nurture your ideas until the time is right as this is the only way for you to set trends instead of chase them. I want to see you all become trend-setters because that’s what I know you to be.
In today’s blog, I would like to ask that you all please take a moment to share one of your new ideas that you are hoping to nurture and mature.
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
Kristi Richardson
September 13, 2012
Thanks you Preston for the encouraging words, I really needed this post. I recently revealed my first 3 dimensional embellished wedding dress (in a Peacock theme) that was met with mixed reviews. I waited 2 years before releasing it, as I thought it the market wasn’t ready until now.
My goal is to continue designing 3D wedding gowns in strong themes, with non-traditional fabrics, and unique functionality( like an “after-life). I was discouraged after the release, but I am already working on the next gown and have a file full of designs to create.
Thanks again for all you do for our industry and for all us artists.
KATHY
September 13, 2012
I often wonder why the 30 – 45 mins before a ceremony have to be such a somber …translates “boring” time period usually with instrumental music. Why not offer entertainment? How about a mariachi band, jugglers, flamingo dancers..the choices are endless to use as your prelude. This would surely get your guests seated early and on time!
Nicky
September 13, 2012
I recently shared two of my ideas for a styled shoot with another friendly vendor who then took them and used them for her own styled shoots. FRUSTRATING! Anyways, my idea is to focus on incorporating more illustration and hand painted elements in my wedding invitations!
Marina Southers
September 13, 2012
Hi Preston,
I have to coordinate floral arrangements for the unveiling of an Indian engineering company. Rather that just do contemporary arrangements per the clients request… Tomorrow I’m going to suggest an elephant with its trunk raised as part of the arrangement. It may go over really well if she gets the symbolism and understands that it’s a powerful good luck symbol… But then again, tomorrow will tell…
Smile!
Marina
Nicholle
September 14, 2012
Mr. Bailey- thank you for the thought provoking question! I am distributing and displaying my business cards in recycled winecork holders to promote my growing event planning business. We have a sustainability- factor focus that I want to show potential clients can be chic. It’s a small break away from pinning them up on boards that I hope begins to pay off!
“Bonne chance” to you and everyone else trying something new!
Navjot Kaur
September 14, 2012
Translating my innovative ideas to the clients is what helps me execute artistic pursuit. Recently, I suggested placing peacocks on the hanging chandliers with touch of fresh flowers. All the guest just loved it.
Angela
September 21, 2012
Kathy i love your idea and think that should be incorporated asap.. Preston– your table idea is amazing. the best i have seen is tables created to replicate an exact beach scene, so instead of water you have sand filled with sea shells etc