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Escort Cards

Recently I was showing a client images of Escort Cards (no not the variety you find in phone booths across the UK!) to explain their function, I’m enthusiastic about Escort Cards as I think you can be far more imaginative with them. I’ve been using them at my weddings since 2005 and I’m astonished at…

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Funky Engagement Shoot

Today I was having a catch up with one of my photographers Nick Kontou whilst browsing his blog at the same time, see I can multi task! I mentioned how stunning one of his weddings was for Helen & Dan, they used orange, green & pink throughout the wedding which lookod fabulous.  Do also follow…

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I heart…

In previous years I have written articles on how to propose to fit in with the romance of valentines, this year however I thought I’d simply show you some LOVE!   To purchase any of these items visit Not on the High Street , Cox and Cox and Anna Lou of London

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I could never be a florist!

Last week the UKAWP held a workshop with Euphoric Flowers on how to make a last minute buttonhole, corsage and bouquet. As a wedding planner you have to be prepared for the worst including making  a last minute buttonhole or bouquet. We had such a fun evening and competition was fierce to be ‘teachers pet’…

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With Love Wedding Invitations

I am so excited this morning to introduce you to ‘With Love Wedding Invitations’ I first started using Nicky in about 2005, we met via her sister in law whose stationery she was designing and whose wedding I was co-ordinating. That seems a lifetime ago now! When my client said her sister in law was…

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The Wedding Sanctuary

I’m so excited to tell you about an event that the UKAWP are running alongside some FABULOUS suppliers. As a director for the UKAWP I am immensely proud of this event and I sincerely hope you can join us there. The Wedding Sanctuary is a bridal event being held at the stunning Somerset House on…

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Real Wedding: Chloe & Eddie

This morning when opening my post I was delighted to find a CD from Alan Walter who photographed the wedding of one of my September clients, Chloe & Eddie . The shots are beautiful and I cannot wait to upload them and share with you but until then I thought you might like a teaser…

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A Royal Wedding: Stationery

Last week we discussed what type of dress Kate might select for her wedding to Prince William. Today I wanted to show you one stationer who I think creates the most amazing invitations fit for a Prince! David from Acushla recently sent me his portfolio and I was stunned at the creativity in some of…

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Ideas for a Royal Wedding

Here at Dream Occasions we are very excited about the future Royal wedding next year. In between radio interviews giving our view, we have been pondering what style William & Kate will choose for their wedding design. It wouldn’t surprise me if she used elements of past Royal weddings whilst mixing with a modern touch.…

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Bridal 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…

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