Rachelle Marian has been running Sunshine Coast styling and hire business, Simply Style Co., with her partner, Mark, since she took the reins of the business in 2019. Rachelle has been working in the wedding and events industry for 15 years, but now is her time to shine as the boss lady she was destined to be!
Rachelle heads up the family-owned and run business with her keen eye for quality design and thoughtful details, and commissions Mark to make some of their specialty decor, such as ceremony arbours and tables – and bring the muscles! The rest of the styling and marketing team are super supportive. Rachelle says, “We are each other’s biggest cheerleaders and we make a great family team.”
Read on to hear more about Simply Styling Co. and the woman herself, Rachelle Marian.
What is a typical day like for a wedding stylist?
No day is ever same. The ever changing environment around me is what keeps me thriving! My week is filled with consults withe clients, vendor brainstorming sessions, staff pow-wows, sourcing, scheduling and strategising.
Mid-week events turn into weekend affairs, usually waking early in the morning to do our final check overs and pack the vans. We move quickly and swiftly and installation can take anywhere between one and six hours. This is where the magic happens and everything comes together – I LOVE this part. The before and after transformation is exhilarating. I sometimes catch myself taking a step back and breathing it all in.
Then we’re back again at midnight or the following morning to pack down. Events vary from weddings to private celebrations to large corporate events, hence every day is new and just as exciting as the last!
Tell me about your career as a wedding stylist.
My career spans over 15 years in wedding and event design. I began in the industry at the age of 18 and over this time, I’ve gained invaluable insight, extensive knowledge and incredible relationships on the Sunshine Coast. It has been a life dream of mine to own a business where I could grow intellectually and emotionally. So taking Simply Style Co. on was a huge decision for me and I was so nervous in the beginning, but I have an incredible support team and to be honest I am so proud of myself for taking the leap. I truly love what I do and I thoroughly enjoy seeing the weddings and events come to life with my styling and décor.
What’s new at Simply Style Co.?
We have just launched a brand-new range – The Casa Range! It’s a standout setting hand-crafted with solid teak timber and natural fibres. Perfect for guests to hang out on and will bring a modern feel to any space. We’re always on the lookout and sourcing quality furniture to complement our collection, and this fits perfectly with our values, expectations and will not disappoint. We cannot wait to feature this in our upcoming weddings.
How does Simply Style Co. stand out from the crowd?
I’m a lover of quality design, thoughtful details and the full sensory experience. I’m known to be a passionate stylist and work with a little playful humour. But most importantly I understand life is busy and hectic for engaged couples and although it is exciting and encouraging to have so much inspiration and choice available, it can be overwhelming. I am here to empower and educate couples to plan a day true to them and their story.
What can we expect to see in the wedding styling world in 2020?
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