{"id":13065,"date":"2017-12-14T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=13065"},"modified":"2017-12-14T07:00:01","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T12:00:01","slug":"heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two","title":{"rendered":"Heather\u2019s Tips, Tricks and Trends for Event Planners in 2018 (Part Two)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Follow up last week\u2019s post by QC tutor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/heather-vickery\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heather Vickery<\/a>, and find out which event planning trends to look forward to in 2018! Heather is the Owner and Event Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatestexpectations.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greatest Expectations Special Events and Weddings<\/a>, one of Chicago\u2019s most celebrated event planning and design firms.<\/p>\n<p>If you missed Part One, read it <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/heathers-top-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>!<\/i><\/p>\n<p>To cap it all off I have some predictions for trends that are on their way in and those that are on their way out.<\/p>\n<p>Let us welcome \u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Cake\" >Cake!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Feasting_Tables\" >Feasting Tables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Sparkle\" >Sparkle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Gray\" >Gray<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Shabby_Chic\" >Shabby Chic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Naked_Cakes\" >Naked Cakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/heathers-tips-tricks-trends-event-planners-2018-part-two\/#Coming_up%E2%80%A6\" >Coming up\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cake\"><\/span>Cake!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Larger cakes are coming back. We went through the cupcake phase (those have been long gone) and then the petite cake, even the naked cake. But large, beautiful wedding cakes are making a comeback. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends2.jpg\" alt=\"large beautiful cake for event and wedding\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These cakes don\u2019t have to be extreme or over-the-top but they will have at least 4 tiers and make a statement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feasting_Tables\"><\/span>Feasting Tables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While we saw square tables a lot in the last 5-ish years we are going to continue to see more and more large feasting tables. Personally, I love feasting tables as they offer an intimate feeling for guests and afford an opportunity for low and abundant floral decor. Feasting tables also allow for creative and unique floor plans which will elevate the overall guest experience. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sparkle\"><\/span>Sparkle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I also anticipate a resurgence of sparkle but not like we saw a few years ago during the blush and gold phase (yes &#8211; that is gone, gone, gone). Expect to continue seeing mixed metals and metallics with an element of sparkle. These will not be sequins but rather other forms of glitz in table linen and otherwise. <\/p>\n<p>So what is on the way out?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gray\"><\/span>Gray<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will see less and less gray. I will admit, gray has been a favorite neutral of mine for many years but it\u2019s time for it to go. Instead, we will see color back on the tables.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shabby_Chic\"><\/span>Shabby Chic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also officially all the way gone, shabby chic. This look has been out of trend in most parts of the country for several years now but it is truly out of the picture these days. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends3-1.jpg\" alt=\"shabby chic decor DIY wedding\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends3-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends3-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naked_Cakes\"><\/span>Naked Cakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Naked cakes are also a thing of the past (or at least they should be). They fit nicely into the rustic look but they really left cakes dry and inedible. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coming_up%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Coming up\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few fun and new things I am seeing are wedding magazines printed from companies like Guesterly, mentioned in last week\u2019s article. This is a fun way to include any materials you want to share with guests upon hotel check-in. You can even feature all of your guests including their photo, how they know the couple and the clients&#8217; favorite memory of each person. What a fun and unique way to ensure your guests feel valued, welcomed and loved!<\/p>\n<p>Because most people do not actually want a themed wedding, we are seeing a move to themed welcome parties. These events are typically more casual and allow clients to really express their personalities and be a little creative while keeping the wedding an elegant event. I have clients this year doing a Cocktails en Blanc themed welcome party which is a nod to their engagement which took place in France. This is a great way to really have some fun and give guests an all-around unique experience for the entire weekend. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends4.jpg\" alt=\"wedding floor plan created by wedding coordinator\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends4.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/trickstrends4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least I am loving unique floor plans. It is time to step out of the traditional table box and shake it up a little bit! Consider laying out the tables in a diamond shape, for example! The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p><i>Hats off to 2017, thanks for the memories. Here\u2019s to many beautifully planned events in 2018!<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Kick off your career in the events industry \u2013 find out exactly <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/12\/new-year-new-career-career-wedding-planning\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">what a wedding planning career can do for you<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover tips, tricks and trends for 2018 with insights from QC tutor and business owner Heather Vickery, and know what to expect in the year ahead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":13066,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,21],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[350],"class_list":["post-13065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-planning-tips","category-planning-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - 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