Wedding Notes: Q&A With B Astonished

This week our founder and lead stylist, Ashley, got to sit down with the founder of B Astonished, Melissa! Watch as they talk about 2020 wedding tips, the new Wedding Belle Collection, and more!

Q: Is B Astonished a planning vendor or a decor vendor?

A: “Planning! We do full service wedding planning and event planning. We do designing as well but we reach out to vendors, like florists, to provide the stuff.”

Q: Can brides add their own special touch to smaller weddings?

A: “Yes, of course! There are so many different things you can do. We have had brides that have added a floral arch, open concept floral arch, a first dance . . . depending on what you are interested in, we still want to make that day special for you whether it’s 5 people, 10, or 50.”

Q: If my venue is all inclusive do I still need a planner or a day-of-wedding coordinator?

A: “I’m gonna recommend a planner because there is a big difference. A venue coordinator doesn’t help with stuff like selecting stationary, designing tablescapes, choosing bridesmaid dress colors. There are so many things that they don’t do that a planner does!”

Q: How can we include older family members or people who live further away in our wedding?

A: “Livestreaming has definitely changed the game with this, especially now! It’s a way to include people who are at a larger health risk or people who live far away and just can’t travel. You can even make it special by having your own livestream DJ!”

Q: How do you help your brides make the choice between postponing and still having a 2020 wedding?

A: “Every situation is unique, we really try to think of the venue, the guests, and costs. If you're a bride who had a lot of guests and many of them live far away, I might recommend postponing.If you have a small party and they all live locally, there are more 2020 options we can explore!”

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Disclaimers: Some of the answers have been shortened or paraphrased, watch the full live on our Instagram to see full answers. None of the companies or people mentioned are sponsoring us, we are talking about brands we genuinely like!