Parties
Hire 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 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 MoreEmail invitations
Whilst searching the letterpress website in the week for a client I discovered they now offer an email invitation. I thought this was a brilliant idea espeically for weddings at short notice or for people who are trying to be more green with their weddings. The invitations still have the letterpress quality and design, some…
Read MoreEtsy.com for inspirational ideas
I would like to introduce you to a website one of my clients is in love with, its an American site called www.etsy.com , creative people across America can start a ‘shop’ with Etsy and sell their items whether sculptures, furniture or items for your party/wedding. Of course it is the later I am interested…
Read MorePretty and girly
Recently I was sent the details of a wonderful new website with design products and stationery. My favourites are below; I especially love the delicate umbrella for a bride to hold on a hot day – assuming we get some hot days this year of course!To view the other products available go to www.butterfliesanddaisies.com
Read MoreBeat the credit crunch and entertain at home
Unless you have buried your head in the sand recently you can’t fail to notice the impending ‘recession’ is loaming. So it is quite likely that many of us will decide to entertain at home more frequently rather then spending excess money at restaurants. So how can you ensure your dinner party is a touch…
Read MoreThe price of ‘wedding’ versus ‘party’
I was sent this clip a long time ago, it amuses me so much I do pop onto You Tube every now again to watch it so now I have the blog I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gimiDBAK2wA&feature=related
Read MoreEmerald Ball
In October I was contacted by Katie from the NSPC Colchester Business Group http://www.colchesternspccbusinessgroup.org.uk/The-Emerald-Ball/ . A stilt walker had let her down at the last minute for a photo shoot. Although I couldn’t’ get a stilt walker on time I was able to find a fire breather. The end photos looked amazing. I then worked…
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