In her session, Banta offered some unique ways to play with trends, like turning an element into an art installation, supersizing it, or reconfiguring it into a different color, pattern, or shape, giving the trend a new life. She also recommended considering all mediums, incorporating popular elements in ways beyond what’s obvious. Another thing Banta embraces: humor. “It’s never bad to allow people the chance to laugh.” Sometimes, being cheeky in how you use items and details refreshes a trend in a surprising way that gives guests something to talk about. If all else fails, and your client is insistent and passionate about a trend, Banta suggests leaning in and embracing it fully. “If they want color drenching—my example—make it the whole thing.
(Top) Taking hold of the farm-to-table trend, Dish Food & Events created a Farmer’s Market Party Favor Station, where guests could fill totes with heirloom tomatoes, fruits, beets, and other produce, as well as small bouquets of flowers, to take home. Photo courtesy Twah Dougherty (Above) This wedding tablescape by Jaclyn Watson Events paired trendy wicker chargers with stacked rock formations, something the bride loved that added a personal touch. Photo courtesy Kate Seymour Photography
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