Unique Weddings

What a fabulous year 2013 has been for Unique Wedding Planning.

I've had the absolute privilege to work for some wonderful couples at amazing venues

On every wedding, I've been surrounded by a team of very talented suppliers & have been lucky enough to use some of my established contacts but also meet new ones too

Thanks to everyone who's used my services & to the all the photographers who've shared these images. I'm so lucky to have been involved in all these weddings, doing a job that I love

If you would like to think about a career as a wedding planner , please check out -

www.theweddingplanningcollege.co.uk or contact me for more details

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you all.

Joy xx 

Unique Wedding Planning / Winter Wedding / Unique Ideas / Inspiration

Winter weddings / Unique Wedding Planning / Unique Ideas

As the cold weather sets in & the summer is a fading memory we can cheer ourselves up by looking at all the possibilities a winter themed wedding creates

There are some totally stunning ideas that I've come across and some fantastic ways to create your very own winter wonderland.

I LOVE this styling

Bringing a touch of winter to an elegant table centerpiece

I really like the colour pallete used in these winter bouquets

Ideas for your wedding stationery

Something for the table, what about these really unique place card holders – if you had the time, they’d be so easy to make too

Something for the bride - Why not add some sparkle to your winter wedding with something eye-catching like these!

I found these ideas on Pinterest, which is a great way of capturing your ideas -  –
You can also follow me on there at  - http://www.pinterest.com/joyatunique/

Joy x 

Unique Wedding Planning / Unique Wedding Shows / Wentworth Castle Gardens / Wentworth Castle Wedding Show

Wentworth Castle Wedding Show

Sunday 10^th November 2013

I couldn’t be any more excited about the wedding show taking place this weekend at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley – S75 3ET

It’s perfect timing as it coincides with the opening of the Victorian Conservatory which has been completely renovated over the last 18 months & will provide the perfect setting for your ceremony

There is a selection of hand-picked suppliers showcasing everything that you will need for your unique day – 

Here’s a selection of some of them from the show last year

Entrance to the show is completely free

Wentworth Castle Gardens is a stunning venue & I have been lucky enough to work on some amazing weddings there

Look forward to seeing you there on Sunday  - To pre-register & receive a Molton Brown gift, please email – joy@unqiqueweddingplanning.co.uk

Joy x 

Unique Wedding Planning / Unique Ideas / Guestbooks / Unique Weddings

Unique Weddings / Unique Ideas / Guest Books

There are some really stunning guest book ideas & I've seen so many unique ideas this year.

A simple but effective idea, is to get all your guests to sign one of the cut out shapes& they can then be put together and framed to make a fantastic & sentimental piece of art

Another simple and effective idea is A wish tree 

A really unique idea is to sign a Jenga brick & you can be reminded of the wedding every time you play!

Another great arty idea is to use inks & have everyone make a print of their thumb as though it’s a leaf on a branch – it looks amazing when complete

Getting your guests to take a polaroid picture of themselves & leave a message is not only fun but bang on trend with the whole vintage themed wedding

Finally, I really this idea of getting your guests to write a message and post it into one of the bottles
When it gets to the anniversary’s these bottles represent, they will be smashed to reveal all the messages left by your wedding guests

Guest books have come a long way since the book & pen idea & there endless possibilities.. I hope you like the ones I’ve shared as much as I do ..

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Bridesmaids / Inspiration / Ideas

 

Unique Wedding Planning / Inspiration / Bridesmaids / Dresses / Ideas

It’s important for your bridesmaids to be comfortable on your special day, after all, they will be running around after you for most of it!

You may have a set colour & style for your bridesmaids or you may go for a variation of styles, within the same colour palette or even the same style in different colours – As long as you have something that pulls everything together, like the flowers for example- anything goes…

Here are a few ideas

 

 

 

I really like how the girls in these pictures all have a different dress to suit them; you want them to look & feel good too ..

 

The girls here are all wearing the same dress in the same colour however all have the top tied differently which gives them all a sense of individuality

 

 

If you can’t decide on a colour, who says you need too?

 

 

 

I just love this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve chosen a colour, why not have variations of it from the same palette … I love this overall look

 

 

 

Don’t forget the flower girls!

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you like some of these ideas as much as I do! I think there are some amazing designs that will be perfect to suit every unique wedding day!

Joy x

 

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Unique Wedding Planning / Wedding Cakes / Inspiration / Ideas

Unique Wedding Planning / Wedding Cakes / Inspiration / Ideas

This week I have been looking at so many different ideas for wedding cakes

Just look at these amazing chocolate creations!

 

I love these too that add such a modern twist to the traditional iced cake

Proving popular this summer is the naked wedding cake - They have a real vintage feel to them and still have the same wow factor as a more traditional cake. I love the way people choose to incorporate the use of flowers and fruit too

Another really different approach I came across was this idea of having two cakes!

A cake for the Bride and a cake for the Groom! This picture has a really modern feel and is very simplistic. It could be a really good idea if you want to have a few different flavors of sponge

I hope some of these ideas have caught your eye!

Watch out for more wedding ideas and inspiration!

Joy x

http://www.lovecandycakes.co.uk/

http://www.clairekempcakestudio.co.uk/

http://www.butterfliesandangels.co.uk/

Unique Wedding Planning / Entertaining the kids / Ideas / Inspiration

Weddings are long days for anybody ….. especially for children!

If there are a number of children present at a wedding it’s important to keep them entertained .. luckily there are so many good ideas around to help you do this …

An idea that I love is supplying each child at the wedding with their own disposable camera. This instantly makes them feel they have a role in the day and will keep them busy
You could leave them to do their own thing or turn it into a game for them

  

You could supply the children with a list of shots to get by the end of the day … it will be interesting to see your wedding day from the child’s perspective

Keeping the kids entertained during the wedding breakfast is also important.
Another idea I like is supplying the kids with a gift bag on their chairs with small gifts inside. Things such as, games to play at the table, colouring books, crayons and bubbles! You’ll be surprised how long it keeps them busy ..and quiet through the speeches!

In any outside space it could be a great idea to leave a selection of games that they could play on a grassed area during the drinks receptions and for a run about after the meal

All these ideas are inexpensive, and well worth the investment..

Joy Xx

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Unique Wedding Planning / Ideas for the Groom / Inspiration / Wedding Ideas

Unique Wedding Planning/Ideas for the Groom/Inspiration/Unique Ideas 

Don't forget the Groom!!

It's his special day & he will want to look his best too ..

Many Grooms go for the traditional morning suit when choosing their wedding attire but more recently I have seen more and more people choosing a more relaxed approach & selecting suits that they'll be able to wear again

What I really like about this picture is the way each groomsman is wearing the same colour pallet yet wearing totally different ties, this is a really effective idea and gives each groomsman an individual edge

Another really simple but also effective idea is having the groom in a different suit to the rest of the groomsmen.

 My couples often ask me about gift ideas for their Best Man & Ushers. Personally I think that something that will be used everyday will make a great gift - even better if they can be personalised too 

I have come across some really unique ideas which I hope you like. 

Joy x

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