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20-to-50-person events have been some of the most
heartfelt ceremonies I've seen. It's so beautiful, with
no pressure to impress or entertain."
SPENDING TIME INTENTIONALLY
e restrictions of quarantine contrasted with an
increase in personal free time. Many designers
reported taking time to refuel their depleted
creativity tanks by spending time in nature or by
generally enjoying the time away. "I love hiking in
nature and observing how nature creates shapes
and pairs colors," Jones shares. "It brings me
renewed perspective to infuse into my designs."
Some designers, even recovering wedding addicts,
are reducing workloads and taking weekends off.
"We're still doing a few weekends per month, just
not the volume," Jones reports. "I need to have
that time for myself every once in a while."
Gosar is focusing on customized individual
arrangements and a limited palette of small
events to mindfully control her time. "I do a few
weddings, but, as a rule, I don't work weekends,"
she shares. "I want that time for my family."
THROTTLING WORK
Designers are better controlling their
calendars. "We're definitely booking weddings,"
Wright says. "ey are 90 percent of our
business. But now it's only one large one per
weekend. We've set a budget minimum and a
maximum number of events we will serve."
Wright is also changing her online offerings to
