{"id":15675,"date":"2018-10-02T07:11:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T12:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=15675"},"modified":"2018-10-02T07:11:34","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T12:11:34","slug":"what-does-an-event-decorator-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/what-does-an-event-decorator-do","title":{"rendered":"What Does An Event Decorator Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be candid here; many people don\u2019t know what a professional event decorator does. We don\u2019t blame them, though! When you hear that magical job title, you\u2019re probably imagining someone standing on a ladder, hanging a banner up on the ceiling. While you <em>will<\/em> find yourself stepping in to help out here and there with table settings and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/06\/event-decor-series-beyond-bouquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floral arrangements<\/a>, that\u2019s not what you\u2019re really hired to do. Simply put, your value lies in a far more difficult task: coordination!<\/p>\n<p>Clear as mud? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you. Keep reading to find out what an event decorator <em>really<\/em> does!<\/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\/2018\/10\/what-does-an-event-decorator-do\/#Job_description_of_an_event_decorator\" >Job description of an event decorator<\/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\/2018\/10\/what-does-an-event-decorator-do\/#What_your_event_decorator_classes_should_teach_you\" >What your event decorator classes should teach you<\/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\/2018\/10\/what-does-an-event-decorator-do\/#Opportunities_to_expand_your_event_services\" >Opportunities to expand your event services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_description_of_an_event_decorator\"><\/span>Job description of an event decorator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the event decorator, you\u2019re responsible for the overall atmosphere of the event. Event decor is more than simple decoration. How guests feel when they walk into the venue will affect their overall experience, and afterward, how fondly they remember it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15679\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-6.jpg\" alt=\"table setting is left to the suppliers that the event decorator oversees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-6.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Dark-Bottom-Right-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a highly creative field, but just having an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/05\/event-decor-series-creating-color-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expert eye for color<\/a> or a sixth sense for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/09\/top-5-places-to-buy-event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finding vintage treasures<\/a> isn\u2019t enough. Any event decorator worth his or her salt will be a master of planning and coordination. Over the course of many consultations, you\u2019ll work with your clients to develop and bring their vision to life. Each design element must make sense when brought together to achieve the overall theme and mood. Your clients\u2019 goals and interests <em>must<\/em> be considered alongside the physical logistics of each event component. You wouldn\u2019t push baseball-theme decor for your clients\u2019 50<sup>th<\/sup>-anniversary celebration, would you?<\/p>\n<p>Your toughest task will be creating and executing a cohesive event that balances the interests of both your client and your many suppliers. Your client\u2019s goal becomes your goal, but you don\u2019t want burn any bridges with your suppliers through the planning process. To manage your relationships and learn valuable soft skills, you should consider taking a course! This leads us to our next point\u2026<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_your_event_decorator_classes_should_teach_you\"><\/span>What your event decorator classes should teach you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diving headfirst into the business is possible but not recommended. How would you know what to do or what\u2019s expected of you without any proper training?<\/p>\n<p>Earning a professional event decor certification gives you a solid foundation of technical skills while allowing you to command a higher salary when you enter the field. Beyond learning the intricacies of each design element, you\u2019ll also learn professional skills to enable you to work closely with clients and other professionals. And if you take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certification course with business training<\/a>, you\u2019ll even know how to start and run a successful business!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15680\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-3.jpg\" alt=\"hanging lights from a decorated arch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While you won\u2019t be physically bundling the baby\u2019s breath with the hydrangeas on the table, you will still need to know your stuff when it comes to each decor element. Just knowing that you should be using flowers isn\u2019t going to cut it! You\u2019ll need a working knowledge of each element so that you can communicate your clients\u2019 wants and needs in a professional setting.<\/p>\n<p>It will be your job to oversee the following event design elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/07\/quick-guide-floral-design-event-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florals<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Table D\u00e9cor<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/09\/infographic-an-easy-guide-to-centerpieces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centerpieces<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wall Decor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your event decorating classes will teach you how to speak confidently to your suppliers about what your clients want. No supplier, no matter how much experience they have, can deliver if they don\u2019t know what you need. Be explicit about the decor style you want to achieve and tell them exactly what would work best. Do you want a posy vase or a handkerchief vase? Would your event benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/06\/event-decor-series-light-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kinetic lighting<\/a> or the soft focus of cheaper string lights? How extensive do you want your floral design to be? Even if your suppliers don\u2019t have what you need, they\u2019ll be able to pitch something else that\u2019s similar.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that your suppliers aren\u2019t in contact with one another. You\u2019re the central touch point with all the logistical information. Each supplier has <em>no idea<\/em> what arrangements you\u2019ve made with the others. They\u2019re relying on you to tell them how much of everything you need and where to put it! If you don\u2019t oversee each element carefully, you risk overloading a small space with too many decorative pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-6.jpg\" alt=\"expand to event planning services and plan it all from beginning to end\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-6.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Bottom-Right-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opportunities_to_expand_your_event_services\"><\/span>Opportunities to expand your event services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an event decorator, you have two primary pathways available to you should you decide to grow your business. Being immersed in the same <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/09\/free-download-a-wedding-day-timeline-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding timelines<\/a> as the event planners and suppliers provide you with insight into those careers, too. As you do more and more decorating, you\u2019ll see the aspect of the event planning process you enjoy most to dip your feet into. Here are two sample paths.<\/p>\n<h3>Become a decor supplier and coordinator<\/h3>\n<p>As it turns out, you love draping tables and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/06\/event-decor-series-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">implementing the little details<\/a>. As such, you may wish to dive into the nitty-gritty of the decorating realm. When you\u2019re not simply coordinating suppliers anymore, you\u2019ll want to hire more hands. Not to mention having to come up with a solution for how you&#8217;ll stock your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/03\/guide-event-decor-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event decor inventory<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>Become a full-service event and wedding planner<\/h3>\n<p>As an event decorator, you\u2019re managing many different suppliers for the big event. But when you dive into the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event and wedding planning<\/a>, you\u2019re expanding your duties to coordinate vendors, too. Sticking to your client\u2019s budget, coordinating with other parties, and working closely with your client to achieve their vision\u2026 does this all sound familiar?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15681\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-4.jpg\" alt=\"event table decor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-4.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/In-Post-Light-Top-Left-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Throughout your decorating career, you\u2019ll develop relationships with some vendors on certain elements of design. You may, for example, have a client ask you to apply a Disney theme for a child\u2019s birthday party, right down to coordinating with the cake vendor. If you couple your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2014\/09\/vendor-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good vendor relationships<\/a> with strong professional training, there\u2019s no telling how far you\u2019ll go in your career!<\/p>\n<p>Did we miss any crucial information? Let us know in a comment!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Things don\u2019t always go as planned. Here\u2019s our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/05\/9-disasters-all-wedding-and-event-planning-schools-should-prepare-you-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9 wedding disasters and how to avoid them<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people don&#8217;t know the real role of an event decorator. You&#8217;re probably thinking about the physical tasks of napkin folding and banner hanging. That&#8217;s kind of true&#8230; but not really. 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