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Running a business isn’t easy – running 2 businesses often means I’m juggling many tasks at the same time. To me time is precious. How can I be successful both in work and pleasure? How can I be a good wedding planner, successful business woman, loving wife and encouraging Mum? This over the last 13…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider a Holiday Proposal
We know… planning a proposal can be pretty daunting. So the idea of adding a trip abroad around it – with all the planning, logistics, passports and itineraries – might bring you out in more of a nervous sweat. But hear us out, we’re about to make our case for why holiday proposals might just…
Read MorePlanning the perfect Disney holiday (Part 2)
How do I conduct my research? Continuing our report on planning the perfect Disney holiday. The worst thing you can do with a holiday to Orlando is just arrive with no plan. Once you have booked your flights and accommodation you should start researching. You’re wondering why you would need to research a holiday? Because…
Read MoreWhy I’m falling in love with table plans again
When I first launched as a wedding planner in 2002, all my clients would have the traditional style table plans. Then as trends evolved I began using escort/seating cards more and have written previous blog posts on this topic . Over the years, I’ve designed some really cool concepts for clients using escort cards. However,…
Read MoreHow to style your wedding with signage
Signage can be one of the simplest and easiest ways to style up your wedding; it’s also a great way to further your theme i.e. keeping your style in all signage used on the day, menus, escort cards, table plans etc. Couples are now spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing any aspect of…
Read MorePlanning 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 MoreEdible Wedding Favours
Last month I started the ‘great favour debate’ – to favour or not to favour. Some couples these days are opting out of the extra spend and not adding any favours to their guests’ place settings, whereas others are on the prowl for some truly unusual gifts to give their friends and family. Generally speaking,…
Read MoreDo you have a morning routine?
I had many years where I felt there was no structure to my working day, the children would go to school and I would literally start work. Yes, I had my “action list” for the day but there was no routine prior to me starting work. Over the last 6 months, I have been making…
Read MoreTips for the Perfect Dessert Table
Dessert tables have become a staple feature of modern celebrations. I’m seeing so many more clients opt out of the big feature cake and instead go for a gorgeous smorgasbord of tasty treats. Perfect choice for the couples who aren’t good at making choices for their wedding but also fabulous for party clients as we…
Read MoreHow to Look After Your Wedding Guests
It goes without saying that the wedding day is all about you – the two people that have pledged to spend the rest of their lives together and kick it all off with a party! But that doesn’t stop most couples worrying about their guests having a good time. So if you want to make…
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