Posts by bernadette
Hot Chocolate Station Bar
Lets face it, we are definitely in winter now. The nights are cold and dark and all we want to do is cuddle up. In fact my office is so cold I even sit here with a hot water bottle! But do you know what is great about winter? Its having non guilt hot chocolate, after…
Read MoreSundowners 40th Birthday Celebration
The moment I met Nicola I felt an instant connection and knew we would have a blast organising her 40th Birthday celebration. Both Nicola and her husband Simon love to party and their own celebration would be no exception. The party was to be held at their home in the garden with over 120 guests…
Read MoreHow to plan your winter celebration
If you are tempted to organise a Christmas party this year then now is the time to start organising. The festive season can be full with other engagements so get the date in peoples diary now. Do you have a vision for the party, is this to be a fun celebration or opulent dinner? By knowing…
Read More21st Birthday Party: Modern vs Retro
I was contacted by Alan and his wife to organise a party for their sons 21st birthday party in 7 weeks time. Apart from choosing a date nothing had been arranged, invariably I organise parties in short lead times and I instantly knew what suppliers were suited for their needs. Charlie wanted his immediate family…
Read MoreLaunch a profitable wedding planning business
Its around this time every year I begin to get very busy with “other job” as director and part owner at the wedding planning industry body UKAWP . What is the UKAWP? The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners was founded to promote professionalism in wedding planning, evolving to include industry-wide educational and networking opportunities for…
Read MoreGetting organised for your upcoming wedding
If you are getting married within the next 6-8 weeks then this blog post is for you. As a wedding planner the lead up is so busy with last minute organisation that I’m invariably incredibly busy. I often think how this time must be for couples organising their own wedding, dealing with last minute planning as well…
Read MoreKeeping guests cool at your party or wedding
I know we don’t have many scorching hot days but as we’re in the middle of a little heat wave I thought it was time to pass on some top tips on keeping you and your guests cool. Cooling Drinks – don’t under estimate how many soft drinks will be drunk on a hot…
Read MoreUsing Pinterest To Plan Your Celebration
When pinterest came onto the market I was delighted, finally I had a way to instantly show visualisation of a concept to clients. It was a way for me to build up a collection of images to reflect the types of events I work on. Just how had I survived without this, blogging or social…
Read MoreOrganising a garden party this summer
If you are organizing a garden party this summer then you might be wondering where to start. Regardless of whether the party is an intimate gathering or a much larger celebration, the planning fundamentals remain the same. The longer you have to plan the party the smoother the logistics will be. Formal or Informal? Invite…
Read MoreHow To Get Married in the UK
It’s not hard to see the appeal of getting married in the UK, no matter what your wedding style – glamorous London hotels, rustic countryside barns, historic castles and drama coastal venues. We’ve got it all. But if you’re planning a UK wedding from abroad, it can definitely be a little more than overwhelming when…
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