Weddings
Venue Focus – Leez Priory
Each month we highlight one of the beautiful venues we have worked at or particularly love, in and around East Anglia. This month it is Leez Priory in Chelmsford, Essex Leez Priory is a 450 year old Tudor mansion set in 40 acres of parkland complete with lakes, lawns and a sweeping driveway. It is…
Read MoreCookie Heaven!
I was having a wonderful look around Wedding Chicks (which is a truly wonderful site for inspiration) when I discovered these cookies by William Greenberg , how perfect are they for Easter treats, Christening, Birthdays or perhaps put on guests pillows at weddings. Shame they are New York, not sure they would stay fresh when…
Read MoreFed suppliers = Happy suppliers
Recently I was browsing the blog for the wonderful Sasha Souza when I discovered an article on feeding your suppliers. I thought it was a great post and useful for any brides reading my blog. Of course my clients know we need to feed suppliers because I organise it but those that do not have…
Read MoreQuestion your venue
At the moment there are many brilliant deals from venues for late bookings which potentially could save you hundreds of pounds. It is important though to be thorough in reviewing the venue and not impulsive. I was speaking to one of my 2008 Mother of the Brides this morning, who was telling me a story…
Read MoreWedding Season
I have a confession to make – I love chickflicks and by that I mean books not films. I must admit it is a bit of an obsession so I limit myself and wont buy more then 10 a year. Why? Because I get so absorbed I wont put the book down, wont talk to…
Read MoreHire Focus
Bookings are flying in for Dream Occasions – Hire for this summer. Popular items remain the garden games with new editions of Snakes n Ladders and Dominos, anyone interested in reserving the games should email post@dreamoccasions-hire.co.uk and visit the website . We also find a large % of our clients are those having marquee receptions…
Read MoreWedding Planning Guide (3)
Professional guide to planning your wedding without a wedding planner.
Read MoreEtiquette Guide
According to the Oxford dictionary etiquette means ‘the code of polite behaviour in a society.’ In the first of a new series on ‘etiquette’ we explore the confusions with this topic and hope to help you decide which way to proceed with the planning. Who knows it might even save a few arguments with family…
Read MoreVenue Focus – Vaulty Manor
In the first of a new monthly series exploring the venues I have worked in around East Anglia we are starting with Vaulty Manor in Essex where I have worked on a number of weddings. Description 16th Century Manor house with a renovated 17th century barn and new Baronial Hall surrounded by 12 acres of…
Read MoreLove quotations
“My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, both are infinite.” William Shakespeare
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