Wedding Planning Tip #1: Lovely loo’s

February 13th, 2010

Have you ever been to a nice hotel or restaurant and been disappointed by the toilets? I have to say that the best toilets I’ve ever been in were at The Capital Hotel. Not only did they have Molton Brown handwash and lotion, but they also had little bottles of their mouthwash which I thought was a lovely touch.

As a wedding reception idea, don’t forget to spruce up your toilets. Guests will gather there to gossip, touch up their make-up, have a breather and even use the loo’s. On one memorable occasion at a friends wedding in France, I remember that a friend and I had to dip our feet in the sinks to try to ease the swelling because it was so hot and our heels were so high – not recommended!

Essential Rose Soap Bellingham Soap Company

So think about having quality hand wipes available to dry guests hands rather than paper towels. If your venue doesn’t already provide it, some quality handwash and lotion are always better than a bar of soap – unless of course it’s a lovely bar of Essential Rose Soap from the Bellingham Soap company. Deodorant, hairspray and blister plasters or leg cooling gel are always really appreciated by those who need them – and there’s always someone who does.  Lastly, in the evening, some scented candles add to the atmosphere, making your wedding one to remember!

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Wedding Planners….not just for Footballers Wives!

February 10th, 2010

It used to be that wedding planners were considered a bit OTT (think Frauuunk from ‘Father of the Bride’).  They were fine for footballers wives and minor royalty but most of us had enough got along fine with family and friends.  However wedding planning is now a viable option for many of us as they offer a range of services, suiting all budgets and requirements.

I’ve worked with the lovely people at the UKAlliance of Wedding Planners which is a professional organisation which trains and vets wedding planners to meet their strict criteria. After all, if you’re going to entrust your wedding day to someone you don’t know, you want to be sure they’ve got the skills and commitment to make it the best day possible.

The UKAWP suggest that there are 5 categories of service available. First comes the ‘all bells and whistles’ Full Planning & Management. Your planner will sort every element of your wedding for you, based exactly on your requirements. They’ll manage your budget for you which is no small task in itself, source suppliers from photographers to florists and will work tirelessly to create your dream wedding. On the day you’ll be left stress-free and able to focus on your day, leaving the details to them.

Final Few Weeks
For most of us, we’re happy to source our own suppliers, etc but could really do with some help in those last few weeks when everything appears super-stressful. You’ll meet with your planner who will also visit your venue, sort out your schedule and make sure your big day runs smoothly.

On The Day Management
This is just a fantastic option for those couples who have exacting standards but wish to have a relaxed wedding day. You make the arrangements and on the day your planner co-ordinates your suppliers, so you can just kick back and relax. They’ll handle everything from dressing your venue to getting your photo guest book signed, whatever you need.

Venue Search
This is a great option for helping to manage your budget. You simply provide your planner with a brief about your wedding, numbers, preferred venue type etc and they’ll provide a short-list for you.

Supplier search
Similar to the venue search, if you’re struggling to find a florist who can make a rose archway, or a fantastic Carnival Band to stun your guests, then you should consider using a supplier search service.

Choosing a reputable wedding planner could be the best wedding decision you make!