{"id":1647,"date":"2014-02-28T16:15:59","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T21:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2014-02-28T16:15:59","modified_gmt":"2014-02-28T21:15:59","slug":"student-feature-bijou-bride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/student-feature-bijou-bride","title":{"rendered":"Student Feature\u2014The Bijou Bride"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\"Wedding\n<\/div>\n
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Name:<\/b> Alexandra Merri<\/p>\n

Business:<\/b> The Bijou Bride<\/p>\n

Location:<\/b> London, U.K.<\/p>\n

Connect with Alexandra:<\/b><\/p>\n

Website<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Alexandra Merri aka The Bijou Bride is a creative wedding planner and stylist based in the U.K. Alexandra believes no two couples are the same and therefore no two weddings should be either. Her services offer a bespoke approach to wedding planning that\u2019s tailored to suit each couple\u2019s lifestyle and budget.<\/p>\n

\"Bijou<\/p>\n

<\/span>What first motivated you to get into wedding planning?<\/H2><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always been a creative planner, as one of my friend\u2019s put it I \u201cturn everything into an event\u201d from birthday parties to Pancake day. It was whilst working at a major film company organizing premieres, exciting team away days and so on as well as freelance fashion styling that I had that light bulb moment. I realized that there was a career that would allow me to combine both my creative and organizational talents\u2014wedding planning. I had organised my own Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream wedding (my middle name is Titania so needless to say it was a theme) within a 5 month time frame and been assisting various friends when I took the plunge and enrolled in the QC International Wedding & Event Planning course. Luckily I passed with flying colors and the rest, as they say, is history.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/p>\n

<\/span>How did you choose QC Event School? What did you like most about your studies?<\/H2><\/p>\n

I researched the most valued, in depth event planning study programs and knew that I needed a flexible course which is what led me to QC. Those messages from my mentor were so much nicer than just a typed email and I felt really supported by the QC team throughout my studies and long after.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/p>\n

<\/span>You graduated from QC Event School in 2011, how has your career evolved since then?<\/H2> <\/p>\n

It hasn\u2019t been easy but then nothing that\u2019s worth striving for is. The real challenge is getting your name known and working out your niche within the industry.<\/p>\n

\"Brides<\/p>\n

<\/span>Your website is absolutely beautiful. What inspired the design?<\/H2><\/p>\n

I wanted it to be clean and contemporary, I found that a lot of planning company\u2019s sites were pink and swirly which just isn\u2019t me. Inspiration came from some of my favorite sites like Kate Spade and Topshop I think it\u2019s important to stay true to who you are, your loves and taste.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/p>\n

<\/span>What came first, the name or the tagline? How did you come to decide on this unique brand identity? <\/H2><\/p>\n

I wanted to find a word that summed up my approach and \u2018Bijou\u2019 does just that. By definition it is \u2018desirable, fashionable, stylish, chic, sought-after, to die for\u2019 just how a wedding should be. The tagline just came to me; I want all my clients to feel that their wedding day is quintessentially them not a projection of others\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n

\"Bijou<\/p>\n

<\/span>We know you must always be juggling a dozen tasks. How do you keep on top of everything?<\/H2> <\/p>\n

My Google calendar is invaluable, I log my to do list in 30 minute slots and have it synced with my mobile phone so I never miss a thing.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Wedding trends change every year; what 2014 wedding trend are you most excited to work with?<\/H2><\/p>\n

There is definitely a move towards toned down and understated styling or as I\u2019ve dubbed it \u2018bare naked elegance\u2019 that is reliant on a great setting and good furniture.<\/p>\n

\"Collage<\/p>\n

<\/span>What\u2019s the most memorable wedding you\u2019ve planned to date?<\/H2><\/p>\n

That is a tough one as they are all memorable in their own way. A snowy winter wedding with a James Bond theme and 4 am finish time is probably the quirkiest though.<\/p>\n

<\/span>You\u2019ve been featured in quite a few notable publications and sites. Tell us! What do you see in The Bijou Bride\u2019s future?<\/H2><\/p>\n

This year is my busiest to date for wedding bookings but I\u2019m hoping to take on further branding projects with bridal designers and venues. I love being creative so a variety of projects is never a bad thing.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Looking for more stories like Alexandra’s? Check out other Student & Grad Features<\/a> on the Pointers for Planners blog!<\/H2><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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