All in the Details: Content Creators and Fast Food

by Kerri Cooke

Nostalgia, comfort and innovation are leading the way in wedding planning this fall. 

While the season is mostly associated with the golden hues of falling leaves, expect silver to emerge as a top contender, whether in bridal accessories or table décor such as candelabras. (Imagine a scene like in Beauty and the Beast.) Sara Lasher, wedding planner, says, “Vintage silver trays with watercolor invitations are going to be on repeat,” but the tablescape can also be accented with bold colors for a strong visual treat. While pastels are still in vogue, they aren’t completely dominating the wedding space anymore.

When it comes to food after the wedding, more couples are choosing to splurge their calorie count on fast food. Lasher says, “Whether it’s local fare like Mr. Gatti’s, or mega chains like Whataburger, fast food is fun food.” That being said, late-night passed items are still popular as well.

A trending color palette is chartreuse and burgundy. The depth and versatility of these colors help serve the romantic mood of a wedding while feeling modern and sophisticated. Lasher says this color combo is often “paired with anthurium, orchids, tulips and hanging Amaranthus.” However, she encourages brides to know their budget because this flower combo is not cheap. Brides can find similar flowers if they need to remain in a smaller budget.

Want your wedding to feel like a production? For those who love fireworks, specifically sparklers, cold sparks are a safer way to achieve that big moment. Lasher says since popularity has increased it’s a lot easier to find machines and vendors now, but she emphasizes it’s best to hire a professional. “Hire the professional,” she says. “I can’t stress this enough. Bargain shopping for cold spark machines and powder on the web is a recipe for disaster. Inferior powder can generate smoke and set off sprinkler systems. It can burn more sporadically, leading to the possibility of ignition of nearby décor and fabrics or hair, dried flowers and synthetics. As someone raised with Smokey the Bear, these machines excite me, but couples need to take the risks seriously and hire a pro.”

It’s a sign of the times that social media content creators are being hired as a vital part of a big day to create memories to last a lifetime and upload to your feed. A good content creator needs to be a multitasker and a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. “Between mics, arms, audio mixers, cables, stabilizers and lights, it’s not a job for someone wanting to dabble,” Lasher says. “The best content creators in my experience come from the world of professional photographers and videographers, and it’s easy to see why. They understand the pace of the day. They have care, concern and a sense of urgency.  They understand blocking when paired with other pros trying to get the same shot. And they already have a level of professionalism with communication, contracts, and deliverables.” But don’t forget to hire a content creator who has a good track record behind them. Lasher adds, “Vet your vendors.  Ask your coordinator, planner, photographer, and videographer teams for content creator referrals they trust that support their work but stay out of their way. Protect your investment by doing your homework on vendors on the front end.  You’ll enjoy the peace of mind later.”