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Why we love engagement shoots

By bernadette

Recently we planned a wedding for two lovely gentlemen, one of which is Chinese and so we incorporated Chinese themes and traditions into the design of their day.  One of the specific ideas the guys wanted to have was a pre-wedding shoot (engagement shoot) as this is very big in China.  This got me thinking; Do couples…

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Wedding Reading: Imitatio Christi

By bernadette

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Venue Focus: Houchins in Coggeshall

By bernadette

In early December I had the pleasure of visiting a brand new venue in the Essex countryside that has open its door to weddings. Houchins is a Grade 2 listed Farmhouse with a newly converted barn complex. Owners Adam and Anna decided that after successful 10 years creating weddings at Dove Barn in Suffolk it…

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Introducing Lucie our Dream Occasions intern

By bernadette

Back in November I advertised for an intern to join our team at Dream Occasions. I was astonished at how many fabulous applications I received. I am delighted therefore to introduce you to Lucie who joined us in December and will be working with us until March. I loved the effort she put into her…

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A White Rose Love Poem

By bernadette
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Real Bride Diary: The Proposal

By bernadette

I have been an event planner for 12 years and in that time I have had the pleasure of repeat business from many clients. Wedding clients have turned into party clients, and vice versa.  I tend to get very close to my clients and their families so coming back to plan future events is such a joy…

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Creative Photography Workshop

By bernadette

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a photography workshop organised by the UKAWP with the fabulous Emily Quinton. The wedding industry has changed rapidly since I launched in 2002 with the biggest change being social media and the way we use this to promote our brand. Today’s couples are incredibly visual, they don’t want…

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Opportunity to learn about the wedding industry via an internship

By bernadette

I’m looking for an intern – could this be you? Juggling 2 sucessful businesses is never easy but I have a passion for being busy, as a result an opportunity has arisen for that special person to shadow me and learn all about wedding planning. What is an internship? An internship gives “interns” the opportunity to experience…

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Dream Occasions, Coggeshall, Essex
enquiries@dream-occasions.co.uk
01376 561 544 / 07939 215 531

Please note every image shown on our website has been taken from previous events we have organised. Our thanks to the following photographers for sending us the images:
Jasmine Jade, Simon Carr, Kerry Morgan, Touch Photography, Tracey Hosey, Tim Bowden, Contre Jour, Mark Bothwell, Max Burnett from Weddings_M, Julian Porch