You’ve chosen the venue and now it’s time to book your entertainment. Booking your entertainment is a big decision and great care should be taken when making a choice. The best way of finding good entertainment is by personal recommendation, ask your friends and relatives and then use these recommendations to provide you with a short list. Once you’ve got your list, make an appointment to meet each one and discuss the type of party you are hoping for. Read the rest of this entry »

Before you pop the Question

Talk, Talk, Talk! - Talk to each other!

Discuss the idea of living together, getting engaged and extend the conversation towards Marriage and spending the rest of your lives together. This will give you a good indication of her response and you will both have a good idea of each other’s intentions. You really can’t talk too much!

If you are planning a surprise proposal, there are a few things to bear in mind:

• Ascertain whether she has a preference for gold, white gold or platinum. Does she have a favorite precious stone, or is she a traditional Solitaire girl? Don’t spend a fortune unless you are sure. After all she will be wearing this ring for the rest of her life! If in any doubt buy an imitation ring for the Proposal and book a date to take her out and choose together.
• It’s a very good idea to ask the permission of her Parents. It’s traditional and often assures mutual respect.
• Plan your Proposal carefully, take your time – it really will be worth the effort involved. Have Fun!
• What if she says no?
• It’s ok to be disappointed and embarrassed. It may be that she is not ready, or that maybe you are not meant to be engaged or married.
• But remember – There is someone for everyone!

Good Luck!

Another three day weekend is upon us, here in the UK! Time to have a lie in, take it easy, catch up on Jobs? Alternatively use the extra time to sort out your wedding!

Here are a few ideas for making the most of this bank holiday (particularly as it is forecast to rain!):

• Look at your theme - Have you connected all aspects or are there parts that need to be embellished by your theme? Look carefully and use this time to experiment.
• Start organizing your Guest list; make sure that your friends and family are included. Check with both sets of Parents to make sure everyone who needs to be invited is on the list

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One of the first questions my engaged couples ask is “what do we have to do”? Most have a fear of forgetting something really important! For that reason I have put together a checklist to give confidence and guide them through the process.

• Decide type of ceremony, date and time and book it
• Choose hymns and/ or music
• Draw up Budget and decide with the parents who will pay for what
• Choose your wedding party; Maid of honour, Best man, Bridesmaids (adults and/or children), Flower Girls, Page boys, Ring Bearer and Ushers

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If you are planning to have your wedding abroad then no doubt you have thought about how you will make the venue unique to you. Just because your special day will be overseas, it does not mean that you cannot get involved I the venue decoration. Obviously, you will need to check with your venue beforehand but in the past we have been asked to produce decorations for a number of exotic weddings.

Our first challenge for export was in March 2006, when Donna made contact and asked for help in setting up her new Wedding business in a hotel in Dominica – an up and coming Island in the Caribbean.

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The planning for your reception should be done way in advance of the wedding, it is much too important to leave to chance. If you have a wedding coordinator, they will be on hand to ensure your day runs smoothly.

Time can be a great issue with receptions; therefore we always recommend a minute by minute plan for the day. This ensures everything has its place and you know what to expect and when.

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