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The Details Designer
Q A&
with wedding planner Emma Bogardus
Looking to create a roaring celebration for your big day that will
captivate each of your guests' attention? Emma Bogardus can
help with that. From intimate weddings alongside the coast to
iconic celebrations at private estates and tented venues, owner
and lead planner Emma Bogardus and her team at By Emma B
in Campton plan and design timeless wedding day memories for
couples with a modern edge. A hopeless romantic and lover of
all things pretty (especially if they are pink), Bogardus uses her
expert guidance, in-depth knowledge and knack for organizing
itty bitty details to make sure each event is show-stopping and
irresistible, and she helps each couple create a party that never
runs out of champagne.
Q: How would you describe your
A: Our design style is inspired by
design style?
our Scandinavian roots with
stylistic edge and contemporary
flair. We use texture and soft hues to
assist our modern and sleek design
elements that create an intimate and
inviting environment. When looking
at our work, you can visibly see each
element supporting the overall design.
Having breathability in our design
is very important to our brand and
allows each element to be appreciated.
Being from the mountains,
our approach to design always feels
grounded to the settings we serve.
Q: What trends are you loving
A: We are loving statement seatfor
2024?
ing charts moving into the 2024
season! Branded and purposeful
signage helps to convey the couple's
voice throughout the wedding design.
We continue to love Ikebana style
floral arrangements because they feel
intentional and playful compared to
bud vases. Lastly, one of our favor42
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Q: How can couples up their wow
A: Put your guest experience first! If
factor for their wedding?
you have an intentional guest experience,
your day will be remembered
well. These details don't necessarily
always need to be grand. The smallest
Q:
What do you enjoy most
about working with
engaged couples?
A: As the planning and design
team, we get to be a part of
ite trends is the undertone of black in
wedding design. Black features help
the design feel modern and polished in
New Hampshire settings.
" Planning a wedding
is just as much an
emotional process
as it is a planning
process. Due to the
intimate nature of
planning a wedding,
we become very close
with our couples and
their families. "
details, like ensuring there is a coat
check at your winter wedding, can
make a huge difference. We want the
guests to remember the way they felt
on our clients' wedding day.
Q:
What is the most common
mistake that couples make
when planning their wedding?
A: Many clients determine their
guest list first and then try to
make their wedding budget fit their
vision. We encourage our clients to
put the overall guest experience and
wedding vision first before defining
the number of guests that can attend.
Understanding how your wedding
budget will be affected by your vision
is crucial in knowing how many
guests you are able to invite to your
event. Don't commit to a venue or catering
team until you have the budget
and estimated guest list determined.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jackie Fox Photography, Kelsey Converse Photography,
The Light and Color Photography, Mary Dougherty Photography
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