Ramblings of a planner
Planning your Disney holiday (part 1)
If you have children there’s a chance one day you will be planning a holiday to Orlando and in particular Disney World. As a family, we went in 2012 and again Easter 2016. On the later trip, my children were 13, 11 and 6. We flew with Virgin Atlantic, hired a car and stayed in…
Read MoreA Guide to Dress Codes
So, you have received an invitation to a wedding or an event where the host has stipulated a dress code – but what does it actually mean? Dress code: Black Tie Typically requested for an evening or afternoon event, Black Tie is the most formal of dress codes. For men, it is probably the most…
Read MoreHow to plan the perfect proposal
The timing is right, you’ve bagged yourself the perfect ring, now it’s time to plan the perfect proposal. With so many different ways to pop the question, it can be overwhelming – not to mention nerve-wracking! Follow our tips for that all important question to make sure you propose like a boss! Location, Location, Location…
Read MoreThe Week of a Wedding Planner
MONDAY Despite being a bank holiday weekend I have been working on #wedmin over the weekend. This morning was spent relaxing before starting work at lunchtime, I’m finalising all the schedules, updating them before the final version is sent to suppliers this week (they will have received a prior version) Last minute guests have been…
Read MoreCreative Photography Workshop
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…
Read MoreIntroducing Lisa, assistant wedding planner
At the start of 2013 I wrote a fun little post highlighting some things you probably didn’t know about me. It occurred to me that I really ought to introduce Lisa as well considering she is the Dream Occasions assistant planner. Lisa has been working with me since about 2006, she helps with admin in…
Read MoreHow To Become A Wedding Planner
The start of a year is the time people start to reassess their career, maybe this is the year they will make that step to change their life. Perhaps you were recently married and friends and family are encouraging you to plan weddings professionally? To some the career of a wedding planner is glamorous so…
Read MoreDemystifying a career as a wedding planner
Friends, family and strangers all think my job is glamorous. Yes I am lucky, I have a career that I love. But I sometimes wonder if people enter this industry without knowing the facts first. This article is not meant to scare you, it’s supposed to give you an insight into the reality of wedding…
Read MoreWhy I love my job as a wedding planner
Going through my weddings of 2013 it was lovely to reminisce about past clients personalities and what I enjoyed most about working with them. I love reading through our initial consultation questionnaire where I ask them about their dream wedding, what is important to them? I love reflecting on the actual wedding we delivered for…
Read MoreWhy I think wedding planning is like being a conductor
After every event I send a feedback form to clients asking for their opinion on the service I provided. One thing that clients say, time and time again, is how professional my team of suppliers are. Any supplier we recommend has been personally vetted by us and in many cases we have worked with them…
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