Five hundred
and sixty-eight… the estimated number of candles I have lit and blown out in my
experience so far as an intern at white+white. Being part of the white+white
team has given me a great insight into planning weddings and events. From
lighting candles and compiling RSVPs, to meeting Matt Moran and watching the
groom’s face as his bride walks down the aisle – I have adored every moment.
My friends
are often in awe of the photographs I send and would love to be a
fly-on-the-wall during a beautiful wedding. However, there is a lot of work
that goes on behind the scenes. So here is a guide to being an intern at
white+white.
On a typical
day, walk into the studio, pat Zarla, and be prepared with your pen, paper, phone,
and Mac Book. You need to check the post office and be familiar with the layout
of Office Works. Sometimes, you will
even need to venture to Hermes for an errand… it’s a hard life.
You need to
be a good communicator. There are a lot of phone calls, emails, and meetings
behind an event. Your Mac Book will be your best friend – iCal, Google maps,
Google reviews, Google in general, Mail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Preview, and
Pinterest will all be operating simultaneously. Having a love of chai will aid
you throughout your day.
You need to
be creative. Beautiful events don’t create themselves. Pinterest is always a
good source of inspiration, combined with Tumblr, Facebook, interior design
books, and piles of bridal magazines. You now have a legitimate reason to
purchase bridal magazines whilst single. The studio is full of creative
professionals, so you will easily get some feedback or help if you need it.
You need to
be calm and organised. This particularly applies to event days. Study the run sheet and bring one with you. A
clipboard and pen is always handy too, and you will secretly enjoy holding the
all-powerful clipboard. Make sure you are well presented and ensure your bride
is calm too.
The best
part is when you finally get to see all the emails, phone calls, time, and
meetings transform into a fantastic affair. Even better is when you get to
taste Aria canapés. The atmosphere often surrounding an event is celebration,
you will walk away feeling happy, proud, and even a little sad that it’s over.
So now you
know. Being an intern at white+white involves communication, creativity, organisation,
and can even involve a 5am trip to Tesselaar’s. At the end of the day however,
it is all worth it. I wouldn't have it any other way!
