Who is my client

I take this into consideration because for Project Olili it is important to infuse the client's personality into their event. For instance, if I was contacted to style a birthday celebration I would ask: Is this for a more feminine client? Does she prefer soft palettes? How does she typically dress? Is she soft, edgy, bright, or bold? What does she intend on wearing to her event? Is this an intimate gathering for her? How much of an investment is she willing to take on this event? All these questions help us set the mood, and ideally present the prospective client with a proposal they can identify with. Tailoring the event to the client's personality and my perception of them from the inquiry process usually ensures that I am not showing them things they don't care about. As opposed to designing MY dream event for them, I style THEIRS.

What do they desire most from their event?

A question I ask during every discovery call is "Tell me what you envision seeing when you walk into your event?" Why? Because I believe everyone dreams of their perfect event in some capacity. I believe client satisfaction is optimal when they have that 'Deja Vu feel walking into a space that they invested time and money into decorating. Most times the client is not initially clear on what this vision looks like, but that is why I am here. We help them streamline their random thoughts and inspirations into a cohesive look.

What characteristics do I possess that made them choose me?

To me, this is the most important part. I don't take it for granted that I am selected out of thousands of event professionals in the tri-state to style milestone events, so I ensure that I answer this question myself during the design process. A lot of our events today tend to look similar, so it is important for me to remain true to my differentiating factor. I think for me it would have to be the attention to detail and my take on color stories. I also have a 'look' for balloon design that I take pride in. When designing I try to remember that my clients prefer my aesthetic and trust that I will produce on a level consistent with the portfolio I have curated online.

There is a lot of growth left, especially have done this for only two years. As I grow, learn and refine I am sure my process will change. For now, I am immensely grateful for every opportunity to create a truly memorable event!