7 Questions with Cynthia Basker.
Recently I had an opportunity to sit down with Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events fame. Cynthia has been a wedding producer or if you prefer, wedding coordinator in South Bend since the late 1980's, producing some of the most lavish, beautiful and unique weddings seen in the Michiana area. We have raved about her style and ideas in the past, here is Cynthia in her own words:1.) Describe a Celebrated Events wedding.
Our goal for every wedding Celebrated Events has the privilege of being a part of, is that it directly reflects the personality and style of the every one of our brides and grooms. When I hear guests say, 'this is so them' during the event/wedding itself, I know we have done our job.
2.) What are the 3 adjectives that describe your wedding style?
Effective, efficient and experienced.
3.) What do you consider the most memorable event you have produced yet?
That's a tough one to answer...there is a moment during almost every wedding/event that we produce that takes on a magical quality, where time seems to come to a standstill, whether its that moment the bride is alone with her father just before walking down the aisle, or when the bride and groom are on the dance floor during their first dance...its about the emotion in the air for me, not necessarily the elements that surround those moments.
4.) Who or what do you attribute your success to?
I don't think it is specifically a who or a what, but a collection of who's and what's. Along with just plain old fashioned hard work and having a true passion for what I do. I really do not believe you can succeed in the event industry unless you are willing to commit to the project, no matter how much work is involved, and have a passion for it. There have been many people along the way, in this industry that have lent me a hand when I've needed it, for which, I am deeply grateful. I believe that if you surround yourself with professionals from whom you can learn from, you cannot help but be pulled up to their level, so I've always tried to seek out others in my field that I admire and learn from them and their experience.
5.)Please talk about the current trends for weddings in Michiana.
Invitations - Brides are much more open to having color on their invitations, whether it be the paper itself, or even the ink the text is printed in. For instance, the paper may be a cream, but the text is done in a bright grass green, or the paper may be a combination of brown and lavender, with the text in white. Also, the 'pocket' design is hugely popular. This design incorporates 'pockets' in the invitation itself which hold response cards, reception cards, map cards or direction cards, etc.
Tuxedo vs. Suit - Grooms are often opting to wear tailored suits, rather than the traditional tuxedo. I think this trend is especially appropriate when hosting an outdoor affair.
Transportation - Providing transportation for your guests to and from the ceremony and reception, especially when the bulk of the guest list is comprised of out of towners. This is usually in the form of a motor coach service and prevents guests from getting lost, or, driving after having 'celebrated' a little too much at the reception.
Natural elements - I am beginning to see a bit of a departure from the traditional ballroom wedding look, to one that is more organic and botanical in nature. For instance, instead of using gold or silver chivari chairs, using the natural fruitwood color chivari. Instead of using strictly floral for arrangements, incorporating fruit, berries, branches and other elements found in nature.
6.) What do you love most about being a wedding producer?
The ability to use my organizational and creative gifts and skills to bring together two people and their families for one of life's most cherished moments. Its an honor.
7.) What piece of advice would you give to every bride and groom for their wedding?
Once your wedding day arrives, just let go - let go and concentrate on being fully present in each moment of the day. You've planned for this day long and hard and to the best of your abilities, trust in the plans you've made and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Its true, what everyone says, that the day just flies by, so please, enjoy it.
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