Summer into Autumn Wedding Flowers In terms of floral wedding décor, the transition from summer to autumn is one of the most noticeable seasonal changes. Out go the peonies, fuchsia and gerbera and in come red roses and luxurious lilies. The bright, high energy colourways and pretty pastels make way for a richer tonal palette too. But that doesn’t mean …
Warmer weather is the season for enjoying TLC’s open-air celebrations and stylish outdoor parties. But when your guests have seasonal allergies such as hay fever, the thought of spending time outside can bring visions of sneezing and wheezing rather than having fun! Any experienced organiser should have this issue in hand, with a plan that acknowledges the seasonal allergies and …
Five unique wedding favour ideas Wedding favours provide the perfect opportunity to show your guests how much you appreciate their part in your big day. With our five unique wedding favour ideas you won’t be short of inspiration. The tradition of giving a gift (bomboniera) to guests on special occasions dates back hundreds of years. Almonds became the gift of …
The rich, warm, vibrancy of autumn colours provide a creative influence for seasonal wedding choices. And when it comes to choosing flowers, the cooler weather opens even more possibilities with cut flowers lasting longer out of the summer heat. Here are some of our favourites. A collection of the Top 7 autumn weddings flowers, and the romantic stories and meanings …
Outdoor Party Cocktail Ideas **UPDATED JUNE 2019** Summer parties often involve a move outdoors. The British weather is nothing if not unpredictable though. At TLC, we love planning an outside party but always have one eye on the weather conditions. A Plan B is essential. If you do have to re-group to an inside venue, bring the outdoors inside. Take …
Royal Wedding Trends Since announcing their engagement in November, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has captured the attention of event planners around the world. And with good reason. Here’s our take on those Royal Wedding trends we can look forward to seeing. Think of the biggest bridal show in the world. It doesn’t come close to the …
Top 5 outdoor spaces in Manchester It feels like Spring has been a long time coming this year. Now the sun has arrived, it’s natural to want to make the most of it, and the opportunity to hold an outdoor event in Manchester is growing with a range of fantastic and diverse venues. Whatever your event – big or …
Simon Lycett Interview with Liz Taylor Royal florist Simon Lycett speaks with Liz Taylor about royal engagements, floral feats and fabulous times. How did you become a florist? Since I was seven, I’ve always known that I wanted to earn my living working with flowers. After a year at Huddersfield Poly to do Humanities, I headed off to London to …
Looking for that special ‘something old’ for your big day – what could be better than a venue steeped in history and love? Here are our top five historic Manchester wedding venues: Midland Hotel The impressive red-brick of the Midland Hotel has been a centre-piece of Manchester’s architectural heritage and cultural life for more than a century. Built in 1903, …
Mexico’s miles of white sandy beaches, clear azure waters, and expansive starlit skies are a perfect recipe for romance. That’s what makes it the ideal location for this year’s Destination Wedding Planners Congress, where I am a guest speaker. Its also perfect if you’re looking for a dream destination wedding! Here are five luxury Mexican wedding venues; all are just …
