Insurance is built on relationships. So why are so many insurance events still built around name badges, drinks receptions and hoping people will mingle? There. We said it. In an industry where trust, reputation and personal relationships matter enormously, bringing people together should be one of the most powerful things a business can do. But only if you give people …
Corporate Christmas Parties Are Changing: 5 Trends for 2026
Looking for corporate Christmas party ideas that go beyond the predictable dinner and DJ? Christmas 2026 is all about experiences, hospitality and creating moments that bring people together. For many businesses, it’s one of the few occasions in the year when everyone is in the same room. Done well, it’s not simply a night out. It’s a chance to celebrate, …
How to Throw the Best Bank Holiday Party: The TLC Way
The August Bank Holiday is summer’s last great excuse to throw a party. So use it. Whether your bank holiday party is a long garden lunch, cocktails that accidentally become dinner, or a full-blown celebration that carries on long after the sun disappears, there’s one thing we know after almost 40 years of creating events: great parties don’t just happen. …
Fashion Britain 2026: Where Fashion Meets Events
Three years ago, Chanel transformed Manchester’s Northern Quarter into a catwalk for its spectacular Métiers d’Art show. This September, fashion is putting Manchester firmly in the spotlight once again. The British Fashion Council (BFC) is launching Fashion Britain, a major nationwide celebration taking fashion beyond the capital and into six UK cities, including Manchester. Throughout September, the programme will bring …
How to Host the Perfect World Cup Party | 5 Expert Tips from an Event Planner
Whether you’re hosting family, neighbours or the entire street, there’s something rather special about watching England together. A World Cup party isn’t just about the football. It’s about the anticipation before kick-off, the collective nerves, the celebrations (hopefully!) and those moments that become memories long after the final whistle. After more than 30 years planning celebrations of every size, including …
How to Plan Accessible and Inclusive Corporate Events
Accessible and Inclusive Corporate Events: Planning Guide Accessible and inclusive corporate events are no longer a nice-to-have. They are essential for creating professional, welcoming experiences where every attendee can take part with confidence. From physical accessibility and inclusive catering to neurodiversity, presentation design and hybrid access, knowing how to plan accessible and inclusive corporate events helps remove barriers before they …
Why Wimbledon Remains the Ultimate Celebration of British Hospitality
Every summer, Britain pauses for Wimbledon. For two weeks, strawberries and cream sell out, supermarket shelves fill with Pimm’s, and millions of us become experts in tennis, whether we’ve picked up a racket or not. But Wimbledon isn’t just one of the world’s greatest sporting events, it’s one of Britain’s greatest celebrations of hospitality. At TLC, we’re fascinated not just …
Curvy Trend in Event Design
How curved tables, organic shapes, and sculptural event décor are shaping luxury weddings, private parties, and brand events Luxury event design is constantly evolving, and as leading luxury event planners, TLC excels at staying ahead of the curve. In 2026, luxury event design trends range from quietly luxurious, understated styling to chrome and reflective finishes. But one trend is truly …
Luxury Garden Party Ideas
Looking for luxury garden party ideas to make your outdoor entertaining feel elegant, memorable, and effortlessly stylish? Summer is the perfect season to gather family and friends outside, surrounded by fresh flowers, warm light, and relaxed seasonal charm. Whether you are planning a cosy brunch, a vintage tea party, or an elegant evening soiree, these garden party decor ideas combine …
Awards Season Inspiration: Translating Music into Unforgettable Events
There’s something undeniably powerful about a global stage. This year, few moments captured that energy more completely than Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl presence. For us, that intersection is where the most exciting events begin… As one of the UK’s leading event planners, TLC is always looking out for what are people responding to. What feels electric? What moves a room? …










