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PLANNING Butler Service 12503 views
Hen heaven is happening at a cinema near you. Or at least in Bristol where the Odeon Cinema is showing a private screening of the long-awaited movie, Sex and the City, with a few added extras.
In celebration of the much anticipated Sex and the City movie, the Odeon Cinema in Broadmead is the venue for the perfect girls' night out. On 3rd June, starting with a champagne reception at 7.30, you will be served drinks and nibbles by Bristol-based Butlers in the Buff. Shown to your seats by Bristol's handsome butlers, the screening starts at 8pm. After the film, head with the girls to the Rummer Hotel for a Carrie-style cocktail - Cosmopolitan of course!
Tickets for the event are £12, including screening and complimentary drinks and nibbles. Cocktails at the Rummer Hotel are a separate event. To book, call Butlers in the Buff on 0117 377 7928 - tickets are expected to sell-out quickly, so don't hang about. Or if you just want the butlers and the champagne for your own Sex and the City hen night, go to butlersinthebuff.co.uk. -
PLANNING Wedding Planner's Blog 12 8341 views
Those of you that have followed Every Detail's blogs over the last couple of months should have gathered lots of good ideas from each of the team by now. This week they continue to share their knowledge and advice with a thought for some of the others at your wedding.
Barbara's adviceNow as hard as it is to hear this ladies, your wedding isn't entirely about you. Your hubby-to-be needs a little care and attention too. Men are quite often too scared or embarrassed to ask what they, their best man and their ushers should be doing on the big day! Take time to discuss the mens' role on the day, so that he can have a sensible chat with the best man and ushers. Finally make sure the best man is briefed for his speech - keep it respectful - your parents and grandparents still look on you as their little girl and you will for a long time yet! If you want a copy of a fact sheet I have prepared called ‘Grooms Guide’ feel free to contact us via our website (www.everydetail.co.uk) and I’ll send it over.
Top tipsFor those of you planning trips away for your hen/stag do’s try to pre-arrange as much as possible. I’ve heard so many stories from brides and grooms about their parties not being able to find anywhere to eat as it was too busy or restaurants that wouldn’t accept groups. Also, make sure you (or the chief organiser) has an account of who has paid for what. If for instance, everyone has paid for taxi’s in advance, then arrange that money into the correct amount per taxi, and put the money in separate envelopes so you can give one to each taxi when you get in. Remember to take photos of your stag/hen event! Why not make a display at the reception or get a group photo framed as a gift? Remember that everyone involved in your wedding will have gone to some kind of effort and expense - so show your appreciation with a thank you gift.
Nice ideaWith the evenings getting longer, I enjoy weddings where guests can make the most of the gardens and outside space. This week we have helped couples with outdoor lighting ideas and found found some well priced lanterns and shepherd’s hooks. I’ve also ordered some luminaries (little lights in bags) from America – I love them, I think that they’ll really create a romantic feel.
A day in the life….I have been very lucky this week and went to try out a new spa that I shall definitely be recommending to our clients. However, this one was male-friendly too. I've been to so many weddings where the men have had grubby, chewed and occasionally, worryingly long nails. We recommend that you try to convince your groom to have a manicure (and yes it may be a bit girly) but his hands will be in a lot of pictures, cutting the cake, ring pictures and just general holding hands shots. We're not suggesting nail varnish but clean, moisturised hands with nicely shaped nails can make all the difference.
And finally, Try to imagine the wedding day through your guests' eyes. What is obvious to you might not be to your guests. If you have a message tree – will they know what to do and how will they use it? Do they know that the favour is for them and they can take it away? If you have guests arriving in a group on a coach, is there someone stationed to meet them on arrival? Make your guests feel comfortable and everything else falls in place!
For those of you getting married in the coming months, the best of luck and we hope our advice and tips will be useful and put to good use.
click to read more planning advice> Photo ©Late Night London, Confetti, Marc Wallace, A Wedding Less Ordinary
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Wedding Week Notes 28/04 10441 views
Want to catch up on the highlights this week at WeddingPath? Click on our favourite articles.
28/04 FASHION Mum's the Word... elegant outfits
22/04 GROOMS Groom-zilla!... the new buzz word
22/04 REAL WEDDING Snowy Dream... Lapland
23/04 FASHION Girls' Pearls... accessories
23/04 WEDDING GOSSIP Girl in a White Dress 924/04 VENUES Let it Snow!... UK snow slope
24/04 HONEYMOON Pure Paradise... Mexico25/04 GIFTS Monochrome Home... gift ideas
25/04 RECEPTIONS Beautiful Bouquet... floral tips©Yarwood-White
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PLANNING Wedding Planner's Blog 11 9202 views
VENUE SENSATION!
The girls at Every Detail have been on the road this week looking for new wedding venues and have loads of tips and advice for WeddingPath brides.
Claire's advice
As your wedding day approaches you’ll be dotting the I’s crossing the T’s, so I wanted to share a few tips I always give my couples as their day draws close.
•Get plenty of rest - keep pre-wedding celebrations to a minimum.
•Chat to your hair stylist/beautician about final hair/skin preparations.
•Be prepared to make an impromptu ‘thank you’ speech at work.
•Practice your first dance - it will help eliminate nerves.
•When packing, remember bags for your dress and groomswear.
Nice idea
Now this is something that was mentioned in the Q&A session last Monday but it’s such a good idea I just had to mention it again. As thank you gifts to both sets of parents, why not ask a guest that isn’t too involved in the wedding, (a friend’s boyfriend is always a good bet!) to take photos as everyone leaves the church. Arm the friend with a digital camera, pre-bought frames and directions to a decent printer/photo shop and hey presto, thank you gifts! Just make sure you pick some one who can take a decent picture, is a dab hand with wrapping paper and who knows how the printer works.
A day in the life of a wedding planner
It is a good job I enjoy driving as I’ve been doing a lot of it this past week, venue hunting from Cornwall to Cardiff - and I’ve found some beauties. It’s time-consuming, but great fun searching for venues If you’re unsure where to start on the great venue hunt then please send me an email at claire@everydetail.co.uk and I’ll be more than happy to give you a few pointers. There was one venue this week that stood out more than any other and that was St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff, absolutely gorgeous with stunning views over Cardiff bay.
And finally...
For those of you at the start of your wedding planning journey, you have so much fun to come! Our advice is to try and keep a clear vision of what you want your day to look like. Over the coming months you’ll see so many good ideas, styles and be tempted to change your ideas over and over again. If you’re struggling with bringing your ideas together, put together a mood board.©iStockphoto, Oliver Bonas
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Wedding Week Notes 21/04 12280 views
Where did the week ago! Catch up on some of the highlights at WeddingPath by clicking on the articles.
21/04 FASHION Straps Off... more strapless dresses you'll love22/04 GROOMS Drink Matters... expert advice
22/04 REAL WEDDING English Garden... marquee
23/04 FASHION Veiled Beauty... wearing a veil?
23/04 WEDDING GOSSIP Girl in a White Dress24/04 VENUES Tandoori Nights... Cinnamon Club
24/04 HONEYMOON Off the Scales... cool gadget25/04 GIFTS Flower Power... new gift service
25/04 RECEPTIONS Reasons to be Cheerful... 'what if' scenarios
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