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It took me 12 different hair stylists, but I found the right fit and I love him dearly. For the two years I have seen this stylist, I would get a shoulder length hair cut. But my last visit I decided to grow my hair out and just get some layers cut in. I went to get my hair trimmed this week and I asked my stylist to "do what he did last time."
I meant keep the length and trim the layers. He thought I meant my usual haircut. To make a long story short I got home and was disappointed because my hair was shoulder length again. I wasn't clear when I told my hair stylist what I wanted so it's not his fault my hair didn't turn out how I wanted. I had a vision in my head, which I didn't properly communicate and I didn't speak up when I saw things weren't going how I wanted.
Steph's Bridal Advice:
Wedding professionals, just like hair stylists, want you to be happy and want to do a great job for you but they can only do what you ask of them. If you don't properly communicate your vision it most likely won't turn out how you want it to.
Sometimes vendors (like hair stylists) have their own visions, but at the end of the day it's about what you want. You should never be afraid of voicing your opinion or making it clear what you want. If you have a certain flower arrangement in mind but your florist has created something a little different don't be afraid to say it's not exactly what you want. They won't be offended and you'll be happy in the end.
Bringing pictures and sketching out your ideas are ways of helping to show your vision clearly. If you're on the shyer side you may want to consider bringing a relative or friend who knows your vision and will help you get it across. It's better to be safe than sorry and you want to be happy with the final product.
As a Wedding Planner, I am here to make sure you speak your mind or I'll be by your side to speak up in case you look like you're settling or not 100% excited or on board with your decisions. I understand the language of the wedding planning industry and promise to help make your vision come to life. If you are unable to voice your opinion with your vendor because you fear you will hurt their feelings, I will be your advocate and help rely the message. After your wedding is over you want to be happy with the final product, don't let a centrepiece you aren't happy with, or a cake that's not quite the way you want it ruin your day voice your vision.
