If you’re searching for a wedding or event venue with historic appeal, period features and character in abundance, then you shouldn’t have to look far in the UK. Spanning stately homes, medieval castles, Tudor manors, Edwardian villas, ancient landmarks and even those a little more left field like notable music venues from bygone eras. For heritage venues we are spoilt …
As Irish families and indeed the rest of the world celebrated St Patrick’s Day this month, we’re throwing the spotlight on a unique Irish city, with our destination guide to Dublin. An historic and multicultural city in which to stage events and celebrations. This year, with a return to almost normality, Dublin once again hosted the annual Paddy’s Day celebrations, …
No matter how spectacular the entertainment, how delicious the food or how dazzling your décor, putting together the perfect event always starts with the same thing. The venue. As event planners we get to see venues all over the world. Large and small. Traditional and contemporary. Quirky, unique, stylish. Impressive and, well, not so. Choosing the right venue will make …
Optimism. Hope. New beginnings. That’s the inspiration behind Bright Skies, the Dulux Colour of the Year for 2022. And never before has a fresh start felt more welcome. It’s full steam ahead with wedding planning for all the brides and grooms who’ve waited patiently to plan their big day. And what better way to start things off, than to bring …
Step outside. Warm summer weather and the added benefits of being outdoors in the fresh air, mean that Al Fresco dining spaces are attracting people from far and wide. Any venue worth its salt has invested in primping, preening and upgrading roof gardens or dining terraces. Great news for diners who are spoilt for choice when it comes to the …
Illicit speakeasies, the strongest home brewed alcohol, and parties to rival no other era. In the second of our series on planning 1920s parties and 1920s theme weddings, we feature the top 1920s inspired cocktails. We delve into the underground world of speakeasies and flappers. Simple. Stylish. Strong. Drinks from this era had a few things in common. They were …
The summer party is now firmly on the social agenda. In the latest step on the road to recovery for the hospitality and events industry, people in England can now dine inside in groups of six and host weddings outdoors with 30 guests (from Monday 17th May). The same rule applies for bar mitzvahs for 30 people, 30 person christenings, …
The TLC mantra is that a celebration is never complete without a party. If you’re planning a celebration in the next couple of months, you may be wondering how to make the party one to remember (for all the right reasons). As the UK navigates its way through yet another lockdown, you may have run out of small party ideas. …
Valentine’s is a totally personal celebration. Each couple preferring to mark February 14th in their own way. For some a dinner at a fine restaurant. Dancing or a concert. And for others, creating something special at home for your loved one only adds to the thoughtfulness and romance of the occasion. But ensuring that your plans bring that edge of …
As we look forward to being able to celebrate the season with family and friends, the (self imposed!) pressure is now on to create a cocktail party that makes up for lost party time! With that in mind, the best place to start in warming up the celebrations for a stylish party at home is with a festive tipple. And …
