Parties
Autumnal 50th Birthday Party – organised in 12 days
On the 6th October I was in London running a training course for the UKAWP, whilst there I received a call from a lady asking if I was free to organise a party for her 50th birthday on the 20th October. I arranged to see her on the 7th where I showed her lots of…
Read MoreIntimate 40th birthday dinner party at The Ivy
As the training director for the UKAWP I help tutor students at our training courses, over the years I have literally trained hundreds of planners. In 2005 I ran a course where one of the students was from Essex (like me) and was so incredibly enthusiastic and intelligent I remember liking her instantly. As well…
Read MoreFabulous lunch at Downhall Hotel
When I’m organising events for clients I always ask what is important for them, what memories do they want in years to come? For many, they want their friends and family to have a great time, yes they want a beautiful event but not to the detriment of guest ‘fun’. In April this year my…
Read MoreBe honest about your budget!
I originally posted this in 2009 but thought it was pretty prudent for now as this is when brides are interviewing suppliers for their weddings next year. As part of their consultation I naturally ask clients if they have a budget, in past years clients would give me a rough budget but I’ve noticed a…
Read MoreBBC Essex Radio + Halloween Ideas
Yesterday I popped along to the BBC Essex Radio studio to chat with Etholle about weddings and Halloween. I’ve been on BBC Essex many times over the years but I especially love Etholles show as we have a lot of fun, maybe we just like a gossip like most women! There were some interesting callers…
Read MoreBridal Dilemmas
Q. We are having 200 guests for a marquee wedding, we did this to keep it more relaxed but I’m now wondering if we will need some formality and order on the day? I have co-ordinated a lot of marquee weddings and highly advise you either have a co-ordinator or toastmaster or ideally both! A…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard! Pt2
At last I can now bring you all the remaining images from the retirement party I planned in July, more images from the table settings can be found here. I apologise for the delay but what with an event for the UKAWP on Friday, a wedding at Kelmarsh Hall on Saturday and a christening on Sunday…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard!
As promised I can now bring you some of the wonderful images from a nautical style retirement party in July. I was contacted by Philip who wanted me to organise his retirement party, I planned his daughters wedding in 2008 and although both events had been at the family home in Norfolk, Philip wanted to…
Read MoreBridal Dilemmas
Q. We have finally chosen our venue for our wedding next summer but I’m really stuck on what colour/theme. It seems whenever conversation comes up regarding the wedding it’s the first thing people say ‘whats your theme then’? Ahhh, I feel like screaming I DON’T KNOW! For some brides choosing a theme/colour is so easy…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard
At the end of 2009 I was contacted by Philip who wanted me to organise his retirement party, I planned his daughters wedding in 2008 and although both events had been at the family home in Norfolk, Philip wanted to ensure this time the marquee was very different to an elegant wedding. I had such…
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