by bernadette | Jul 27, 2015 | Wedding Planner Tips
Once the glow of your engagement has passed, you will no doubt be inundated with demands on who the wedding party will be. For some this is not always an easy decision. Use Your Head Not Just Your Heart You need to ensure you don’t use just your heart when selecting...
by bernadette | Mar 25, 2015 | Suppliers, Wedding Planner Tips
Part of my role as an event planner is to allocate clients budget to the relevant areas of their wedding/party, i.e from our initial consultation I will have an idea of how much the flowers, entertainment, stationery should cost. I’m normally pretty accurate with my...
by bernadette | Jul 23, 2014 | Destination Weddings, UKAWP, Wedding Planner Tips
Recently I have added destination weddings to the services I offer, starting with the Caribbean and Italy, but I will add more destinations over time. Over the last year I have worked closely with Unique Vacations UK Ltd (Global Representatives of Sandals, Beaches and...
by bernadette | May 27, 2014 | Marquee Functions, Wedding Planner Tips, Weddings
If you’re having a marquee wedding, or using a venue that allows you to provide your own alcohol then I have no doubt you’re beginning to wake up at night wondering just how much booze should you buy. Have no fear, through my 11 years as a wedding planner I’ve...
by bernadette | May 12, 2014 | Wedding Planner Tips
Recently I was browsing the WeddingLovely blog (which I adore) and came across this info graphic. I know sometimes couples cannot understand why photographers charge what they do, because its only a days work isn’t it? I always explain what goes on behind the...
by bernadette | Mar 4, 2014 | Marquee Functions, Wedding Planner Tips
Regulars to my blog may already know that I have a passion to marquee style weddings and parties. Probably due to my location on the North Essex/Suffolk borders. I suspect the reason I especially love marquees is due to the fact the client and I are in total control,...