Author: Yvonne

How To Use Wedding Trends 2019

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Wedding Trends 2019 - Pampas Grass and Living Coral I have fallen in love with the wedding trends 2019 in a big way!  Possibly, I can even go as far as saying I think this trend was created for me as it incorporates generally most of the things that I love.   The trend is all about being bold, colourful & bright, rustic, elegant, simplicity. When all these elements are fused together I’m left feeling with a romantic collision of excellence.   Lets take a look at the trend in more details Wedding Trends 2019 5 Finishing Touches Pampas and Flowers Bring...Read More

6 Calligraphy Facts – Why Use Calligraphy?

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Calligraphy Celebration I recently met up - in the loose sense with the lovely Helene, Director of Smitten With Ink - Over FaceTime with coffee on a cold December day wrapped in blankets we spoke about all things Calligraphy and how we could help future clients understand the handwritten artform and incorporate this ancient art into their traditional or modern event. As an Event Consultant, I always receive requests for stationery or need stationery for my client's events.  Like printed stationery, Calligraphy is available in many beautiful handwritten scripts on a variety of paper types and textures however the price tag is not...Read More

How to use Living Coral in your wedding

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7 Ways To Use Pantone Living Coral In Your 2019 Wedding Peachy Orange There are many mixed feelings about the colour of the year, I love it, that’s what matters for this blog. Colour experts Pantone have given us a peachy orange shade named Living Coral, or Pantone 16-1546, HEX/HTML: FA7268and RGB: 250 114 104 - as the colour of the year for 2019. Described by Pantone as "An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge”. Its time to celebrate, its what makes life fun, its what keeps us interested, its...Read More

6 Wedding Costs To Consider…

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The True Cost of a Wedding A recent national survey by bridebook.co.uk mentioned the average UK wedding costs £33, 350 I wonder if you think this sounds like “wow that's a lot”, let's take a look and see what do couples get for their cash. Wedding Venue 1 The cash splash usually starts here with venues ranging anything from £115 - £180pp depending on where you are in the UK. So, for 100 guests you’ve already spend anything between £8,000 - £18,000, this gets you a beautiful wedding venue with palatial grounds,  welcome drinks; Prosecco and something non alcoholic,  4...Read More

How to set a formal dinner table

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When having guests over for a spectacular meal, take your time and remember the fine details. Present your table with a little attention. Clean your table before dressing, visions of a breadcrumbed, sticky table with a lovely clean table cloth is not nice! Ensure the tablecloth/napkins -if using- are clean and crease free. If necessary iron before hand. Cutlery, there are so many different ways to present your cutlery. No one wants watermarked cutlery, get a soft cloth and wipe marks away. A glass for water is a must, include a glass for wine. ensure they are smear and watermark free....Read More

RSVP – Reply Please

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When you need to change a venue. Inform the guests, apologise profusely. Request a RSVP. No event planner wants to change a venue at the last minute. Sometimes this is unavoidable. A tough decision to make:upset a few guests or upset all your guests.  This was our recent dilemma. With less than 24 hours to an important corporate event; including guest speakers and over 30 members, we were asked by the client to find a larger venue. Finding a larger venue is not a problem, if the location is the same. However, asking your guests to travel half the way...Read More

Lunch with a Difference!

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The TV Collective hosts a monthly luncheon.  Each month the members meet up with a special guest, from industry. This months Special Guest Derren Lawford from London Live. Lunch Date: 20th March 2014 Book at: The TV Collective If you need an Event Consultant to assist you with your event contact us: Book: By Appointment Only Mobile: 07594 832 085 | Email: info@kitae.co.uk