Event styling has quietly become one of the highest-impact, most photographed parts of any event — and the stylists behind it are adapting fast to what's trending on guests' feeds long before the event itself starts.
For this Supplier Spotlight, we talked to a Manila-based floral and event styling team about how their bookings have shifted: more requests for a few statement pieces done well — an oversized floral arch, a textured table runner — rather than décor spread thin across every surface.
Their advice for planners working with a tighter styling budget: pick one 'hero' moment the venue's own architecture already supports, like a staircase, an open lawn, or floor-to-ceiling windows, and concentrate the budget there instead of spreading it evenly.
They also pointed out a practical planning tip — book your styling walkthrough at the venue at the same time of day as your actual event, especially for garden or open-air spaces, so lighting and shadow placement match what guests (and photos) will actually see.
As with our other supplier features, this profile is meant to give planners a feel for what working with a styling team actually looks like day-to-day. If you run a styling, floral, or décor business and want to be featured in a future spotlight, get in touch through our Contact page.