{Finding Inspiration | Pinterest + Lover.ly}

When clients first come to us they are full of ideas for what they want on their wedding day...but they don't always have the images to back them up.  One of the biggest helps for Wedding Planners and Designers (this goes for floral designers too) is that we LOVE when clients come to us with some sort of a vision in mind.  But it also doesn't hurt to have some images and pictures to help define that vision so that we can expand on it and create a one-of-a-kind wedding or event for them.


While part of LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN's Full Planning and Design Service for our clients includes the creation of a Custom Design Concept (a very small sampling below...we never do the same design, even color palette twice), complete with floor plans, color palette, linen and fabric samples, and every design element from beginning to end (even down to the cocktail napkins) of their wedding or event.  It does help when a client comes prepared to the initial consultation with some ideas in mind and in hand.  This way it helps us visualize what really gets the client excited and what they want their wedding or event day vision to be!

While all of the wonderful magazines and blogs out there are filled to the brim with gorgeous inspiration and ideas, it's sometimes hard to organize them in your thoughts and in a fashion where you can see everything "together"...especially when you find inspiration in dozens, and in extreme cases, hundreds of places.  Well, fret no more.  We have two very useful tools that you may or may not have already heard about.  The first (and currently the most popular tool) is called Pinterest and the second, which is the newest kid on the block (and we think it's going to be a smashing success) is called Lover.ly.

First up: Pinterest!

What is Pinterest?  Well, according to their website, "Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.  People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes."


Now in order to join Pinterest, you must request an invite to set up an account.  It's not difficult and it doesn't take long...but you may be placed on a brief waiting list.  But be patient, it's worth it!  Pinterest is a great tool for Brides (and Grooms) to be to start collecting their thoughts and beautiful images that they collect from all of the Blogs and around the web.  For more details, here's a link to exactly how it works and how to get started: Pinterest!

Secondly, but certainly not least: Lover.ly!

Lover.ly is the new kid on the block (currently in the Beta stage) and one of beauty.  Rather than Brides and Grooms scouring the web for images, per their words, "Lover.ly is a new visual search engine and cloud scrapbook for all your wedding inspiration. We bring quality content, search-ability, technology and inspiration in one place. Lover.ly has an archive of over 100,000 images organized by our blogging editors and community of users - our database is updating and evolving daily.  Our visual search engine is designed to help users discover, search, save, and share inspiration for all things loverly."

As we mentioned, it's currently in the the Beta stage, but you can request a Beta invite to test the site out.  We must say, it's pretty lovely with lots of gorgeous inspiration!  Here's a link to their website and where you can sign up today: Lover.ly 

So we hope this allows you to find much inspiration in the sea of images and wedding ideas out there and helps you get your wedding ideas organized!!  Happy Planning...and designing!

XOXO,

The LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN Team