WEDDING COURSE – How to Plan Your Perfect Wedding

The ‘How to Plan Your Perfect Wedding’ course, is aimed at brides-to-be requiring information on how to organise their big day perfectly.

The endless amount of information available on the internet and in bridal magazines understandably sends some brides into a panic.  Our goal is to help by providing a course that delivers the’ essential’ information needed for you to have a seamless and fabulous wedding.

Crammed full of information and top tips this course will enable you to plan your dream wedding yourself, and perfectly.  Delivered by professional wedding planners, you will leave the course informed, empowered, inspired and more importantly stress free.

We will provide you with the expertise, skills and knowledge on exactly ‘what to do’. In addition, you will have the opportunity to have fun, ask questions and meet other brides-to-be.

Course outline

• Wedding Etiquette and Protocol
• Theme and décor – how to design your big day
• How to plan and coordinate a wedding reception
• Sourcing the best suppliers (venues, florist, photographer, car, cake designer, entertainment…)
• Getting organised – includes planning and scheduling before your big day and ‘on the day’
• When to send out wedding invitations and managing RSVP’s
• How to choose your wedding menu
• Putting together a seating plan
• Managing your wedding budget – includes how to get the best out of your budget
• Update on the latest wedding trends for 2013
• How you can make your wedding unique to you
• Do it Yourself Tips – flower arranging, table décor…
• Questions & Answers – bring all your unanswered questions

Course includes

• Course material and binder
• Tuition from experienced wedding planner
• List of recommended suppliers including discount voucher
• Refreshments, champagne, pastries…

The 'How to Plan your Perfect Wedding' course will take place at a top London hotel.

The cost of this invaluable day course is just £100. Course date: Saturday 23^rd February 2013

The worrying stops now!  To book a place please contact Delpeche Events on 07983 897 950 or email info@delpecheevents.com

Celebratory Events in 2013

The festivities are over and 2013 is now here!  So what has the past 12 months shown me?  What has my recent research of the celebratory events market revealed?  Well, following an analysis of the 2013 'expected' trends for the event industry in addition to request received from clients, I have compiled below a small list of fads to look out for.

 Personalized Jelly Bean "Cupcake"

Unique Events 

Clients are requesting more and more unique experiences that are specific to their distinct need and personality. They are no longer chasing the latest trend or celebrity inspiration. I have spent many a time going to different stores, haberdasheries and liaising with bespoke designers to ensure that my clients got exactly what they desired. Whether it was napkins with crystallised his & her engraved initials or branded crockery and props for corporate clients. 

 

www.dreambooth.co.uk

Social Media Interactivity

Social Media is forever improving and provides limitless opportunities for people to share their experience with friends/family/colleagues/clients both locally and globally. With the advent of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to name a few, pictures and videos can be uploaded in seconds and with Socialcam streamlined immediately. Clients are now asking how this can be incorporated into their event. Photobooths are being adapted to enable clients to keep up with this latest craze. This provides a fantastic opportunity for brands to be shared nationally and globally. The opportunities are endless.

On the Day Coordinators

We have been receiving more requests from clients to provide just the coordination of their function as oppose to managing their event in its entirety. Our clients determine what they want their day to like, source suppliers, come up with the design and then book us to make it happen. We then liaise with their suppliers (once finalised) and coordinate all elements. Where necessary we provide our clients with recommendations and additional services so that their experience can be enhanced. This has been experienced in both the corporate and private sector.

www.orangelemur.com

Personal Reality TV Show

Clients no longer just want their event captured on video – they want their very own reality show – a fly on the wall experience of their special day. They want a story to be told. Videographers are required to be more creative and to be mini TV producers with great vision.

          www.gino.com
  

Pop up Shop

How about having your favourite branded deli, cake shop, burger store or restaurant featured at your function? Well now you can, think Dunkin Donuts, Gourmet Burger or your favourite yogurt store with full branding, uniformed staff and set up similar to those located on the high street. 

  www.oasisevents.co.uk

Glam Decor

Flowers, lighting, draping can now transform any event space to look spectacular. The need to find the perfect looking venue is no longer required as both the inside and external area can be altered dramatically. With the endless list of suppliers the only limitation is your vision!

Top 10 Wedding Bouquets 2012

Delpeche Events Top 10 Wedding Bouquets for 2012


Following our research we have put together our top 10 Wedding Bouquets for 2012. Being a lover of flowers we found it difficult to limit our choice to just 10, but here are our favourites. Enjoy!

1.      Rose Bouquet

 

      Whether classic or vintage, roses are still the favourite flower of choice with our brides

 2.  Peony

The Feminine and gracious peony is a favourite for spring weddings

3.  Anemone

Breathtaking anemone

4. Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley symbolizes sweetness and purity.

5. Hydrangea 

The elegant and romantic hydrangea is simply stunning.

6.  Calla Lily

Elegant and modern calla lily

7. Orchids

 8. Anthurium

 

spectacular and modern

9. Ranunculus

undeniably glamorous

10. Chrysanthemum

popular for Autumn weddings

I know we said top 10 but we couldn’t miss out the popular and fashionable Gerbera

We adore the simple elegance of tulips so we included them too. 

Source for images:

Bouquet Bridal

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Vintage Flower House

Lakes Weddings

I Wed Hawaii

May Wedding Flowers

Wedding Bee

Wedding Bouquet

The exotic and beautiful orchid

Why hire Delpeche Events as your Wedding Planner?

Why hire Delpeche Events as your Wedding Planner?

Delpeche Events the Fairy Godmother

As your wedding planner we take on board all your desires and ideas and make them a reality. With years of experience in planning and managing weddings we are in the know about what really works and what doesn’t. This places us in an ideal position to consult you on what is realistic for your special day. As creative professionals with skills in both décor and floristry we can help you to really add the WOW factor.

Delpeche Events the Financial Planner

We will help you to derive a realistic budget as we are aware of the real cost of the things that you desire. More importantly we will help you to ensure that your budget is not exceeded and where possible, save you money. We are not commission lead as we feel it’s important that you receive the best there is to offer, thus we only work with suppliers who deliver high quality products and services.

Delpeche Events the Project Manager

As planning experts we are able to devise your wedding itinerary so that you can have the most perfectly executed day. We will plan your day so that its flows smoothly; ensuring the ceremonial venue and wedding reception are set up flawlessly and that EVERYTHING goes according to plan. There are a multitude of things to organise, but that’s what we do brilliantly.

 Delpeche Events the Wise Owl

We are aware of some of the best locations in London for your wedding. We even know of the little gems that are not common knowledge.

Struggling to find the perfect item to incorporate into your day? Whatever you require we are sure to know someone who can supply it or create it. We have not failed our clients yet.

Delpeche Events the One-Stop-Shop

We have a highly sought after list of suppliers such as, wedding cake designers, top London florists, bridal make-up artist, entertainers, live bands, luxury wedding cars, calligraphers, videographers/ photographers, lighting and prop providers… We save you the time of having to spend endless hours scrutinising the internet, making telephone calls and scheduling meetings. We take care of everything to ensure your quality time is spent focussed on other important matters.

Delpeche Events the Stress Relievers

We are adept at keeping everyone that is involved in the wedding happy and more importantly in keeping with what YOU desire. We have received countless thank-you cards from clients expressing their gratitude at us alleviating all their stresses and worries, as well as defusing tension between; their families, mother-in-law, bridal party, friends, suppliers, even on occasion the bride and groom.

It couldn’t be any easier, all you have to do is get dressed, turn up and enjoy the day you’ve always dreamed about whilst we take care of EVERYTHING else.

So if you’re looking for the VIP treatment, the wedding day of your dreams, on time and on budget, without all the worries and stress experienced by couples who decide to go it alone, then give us a call. We’d be happy to provide you with the wedding you desire and more importantly deserve.

Delpeche Events ♥

2012 Wedding Show - Best and Worst

Our view on this years Wedding Show

This year my business partner and I decided to attend the 2012 UK Wedding Show held at the Excel Centre. Is it just me or is the exhibition getting smaller and smaller and the quality lesser and lesser? I understand that with the current economic climate the wedding industry is decreasing, and this was unquestionably reflected at the show.

On the day we was met by a sparse space with around 100 exhibitors.  Ok, ok, I understand that's its not about the quantity, but hey.  There were a mere 2 stalls showcasing bridal gowns and tiaras - or was it 3? If my memory serves me well; there was just one wedding cake designer, who must have been extremely grateful for the lack of competition.

My business partner had a delightful afternoon and experienced real belly laughs when she heard the wedding singers during the bridal catwalk, which I can only assume was another reflection of today's fiscal climate.

Despite this, there were a couple of gems such as the wonderful wedding boxes provided by Daisy May Collections and the beautiful floral display exhibited by Gillets Flowers.

www.daisymaycollections.co.uk

by Gillet Flowers

However, all is not lost.  Hooray! We were most delighted with what we saw at the Battersea Wedding Show, held just a week later  The event more than sufficiently made up for everything that was missing and truly wowed brides and grooms-to-be. We were blown away by the contrast in quality of displays and services on offer. I'm sure you'll agree - check out the images below.

Loving the lime green and contrast in flower textures.  - So elegant

There is a wide range of beautiful furniture available to hire enabling you you to transform any venue space. 

  

Being a florist and a lover of flowers it could be said that we are somewhat bias. 

But what is there not to love? Stunningly beautiful.

Style and elegance - simply done!

Being Luxury Wedding and Event Planners we endeavour to provide out clients with the best, so it's paramount that we locate and source the best suppliers that the Industry has to offer.  We are constantly on the look out for tips, trends and inspiration so that we can stay one step ahead for our clients who desire all that luxury has to offer.

Check out our blog next week when we'll be talking about the fabulous suppliers we met at the beautiful 1 Lombard House. 

Pink Vintage Wedding Mood Board

Pink Vintage Wedding
Mood Board

 

Organising an African Wedding.

Organising an African Wedding.

African Weddings are usually very large. As the traditional Yoruba saying - a family is a town. Therefore you can expect a high number of guests to attend consisting of immediate family, extended family, friends and esteemed colleagues.

It is advisable when organising an African wedding to make provisions for additional seating, cutlery, crockery, food and drinks as it is viewed with much displeasure and disrespect if guests are turned away.

Similar to Asian Weddings it is necessary that a venue with a high capacity is booked!