This one was certainly interesting**...
Our happy couple was just that: HAPPY. All of the elements that they loved about Robb's design seemed to translate well for them (and the bride cried happy tears; a sure sign that we'd done something right).
What worked (but was not shown):
My choice to redirect the floral centerpieces was an important one -- huge sprays (as Robb had proposed) make it hard for guests to see the party going on around them, and inhibit conversations at the table. Making the arrangements compact and low kept them from competing with EVERYTHING else, and added an element of class.
What didn't:
(Again, the client loved it, so this is just me..)
Crushed velvet, giant guitars, lavender boa's, spinning dice and blinking ice cubes.
Enough said.
Final thoughts:
Giving the client their dream wedding was paramount, but it can be tough to find your own voice within a design that goes against your grain. This was a moment when we all had to pull together, and make the best of it.
(For the record: I'm dismayed that the editing makes it seem as though I'm Robb's biggest cheerleader when commenting on his management style. I was actually responding to a direct question that was posed to each of us by the judges, and we ALL gave similar responses. Let's be clear: I'm not a 'Robb Fan'.)
Christina -- She's a lady. She's truly as sweet as she seems.
Sparkle -- Josh is a STAR. Period. (Frankly, I'd tune in to watch him do just about anything on TV.)
**Getting Cancelled by Clients (and not the 3 judges):
On one hand, they're regular folks (not design experts), so it almost cushions the blow.
On the other...they're not design experts. It's depressing to have your dream snuffed out by 2 people (however lovely) who don't deal with design on a regular basis.
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Kim,
If I somehow had such bad karma that Rob was involved in my wedding (yikes)- I would want you there to tone it down and class it up.
Very smooth treatment of judge's question and so nicely apparent.
You rock.
This was an odd week...the outsiders got to oust Christina, then they pick Rob's tacky design (he did give them what they wanted, I'll say that for him) but then the rest of you were just workers. I get the sense that editing is the most important production aspect...they can make anyone look good or bad.
That said, can't wait for next week. The teaser hints at a different Kim that we've seen so far. Hang in there Kim...you've played it very, very well.
Thanks for the support, guys!
It really was one wacky episode/challenge. This season isn't messing around (double eliminations suck!), and the episode next week is sure to be interesting.
I really liked your zen retreat and your 99 cent store room. Can't wait to see what Wayne Newton has in store for the final four.
I'm pulling for ya, Kim!
Kim,
Great job with everything thus far! Hope you remember me from LT Eventions in Las Vegas. We are all routing for you.
Cheers.
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