Wedding Planner Tips
Wedding Photographers – How Much?
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 scenes but actually this info graphic by Francesco Spighi a photographer in Tuscany,…
Read MoreAdvice for planning a marquee wedding or party
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, we can transform the look of…
Read MoreYou’re engaged – 10 tips to get you started
Congratulations you’re engaged! You’re on cloud nine, you can’t stop staring at your engagement ring, you’ve retold the proposal story a hundred times and you excitedly talk about the future and your wedding day. You dream about the dress, partying with your friends and of course becoming husband and wife (or husband & husband/wife &…
Read MoreCeremony Only Venues in Essex
Recently I have had a couple of clients who wished me to locate a venue that will allow a ceremony followed by a drink reception with canapés. Neither client wanted to have a formal wedding breakfast or evening reception. One client was taking immediate family out to dinner following the drink reception and the other…
Read More10 things to do leading up to your wedding
Your wedding is fast approaching, the stress is beginning to filter in. If you havent hired a planner for the final few weeks then here is a quick reminder of 10 things to remember. Reconfirm all suppliers in writing (or email) 2 weeks before the wedding and include: The running order for the day Contact sheet…
Read MoreWedding Reading: Perfect for children/step children
One of my clients had the following poem read by their son at their wedding ceremony, he was only 10, but read it perfectly. Such a lovely choice if you have children or are bringing two families together. “All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” by Robert Fulgham All of what…
Read MoreWedding Flowers – How Much?!
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 estimations but then I have been doing this for 10…
Read MoreThe Brides Speech
Traditionally the 3 speeches that happen in a wedding are the Father of the Bride, Groom and Best Man. However with many brides being independent and quite rightly, having an opinion and voice of their own, they are deciding to join in the fun and say a few words as well. The bride has the…
Read MoreWhat could the change in marriage time restrictions mean
If you were reading my facebook page yesterday you will have noticed there has been a momumental change in the marriage laws, namely the time you can now marry. “From today, October 1 2012, the UK will join the 21st century as outdated restrictions on marriage and civil partnership times are removed. The Home Office…
Read MoreTop Tips for Children at Weddings
The decision on whether to invite children to your wedding is one that needs to be made early on. The things to consider initially Numbers: Count up all the children of family and friends to give you a clearer idea, you might be surprised when that number is creeping up Maturity: What are the ages,…
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