2014 Review / A year of incredible weddings / Unique Wedding Planning

2014 Review

2014 has been the most amazing year yet for Unique! 

From winning National Wedding Planner of the Year to dealing with the biggest wedding disaster turned success we've ever experienced!

We couldn't have done it without the support from some very talented suppliers and it always helps when you get to meet and work with such wonderful couples at the most stunning venues all year

Thanks for a really great year to everyone we've had the privilege of meeting
 

xXx

A unique thank-you / Unique Wedding Planning / The Wedding Industry Awards / Thank-you

A Unique Thank-you!

Wednesday 12^th February

I was so pleased to have won the National Award for Best Independent Wedding Planner at The Wedding Industry Awards, that I wanted to say a massive thank-you to all the fabulous suppliers that support me ...On one of the most wet & windy nights of the year & in true wedding style determination, thanks to the many that turned out - I feel a bit of suppliers net-working (really partying!) is the future!

 Luckily the photos of us all don’t reflect just how bad the weather was! 

Some more stunning work from Candy! These went down a storm with everyone and tasted just as amazing as they look.

Luke Michael and his father Michael Moore performed a vocal set during the night; this got the night off to a brilliant start and built an amazing atmosphere! Everybody loved them!         

I was delighted to be joined by so many work friends.

Big shout out to all who made it.

Here goes -

Hazels Quality Catering, shoot photography jo & simon, Bimbo Design, Oh Sugar, Kate Parkin Photography, Whitley Hall Hotel Sheffield, The Bespoke Bartender Company, Footprints Accountancy, Pure Urban, Petalis, Poseurs Parkhead, Ktm Photography, Belightful Music, Pretty Little Things, Stancliffe Hall,Fairytale Wedding Cars, PJ Taste, Orchis Floral Design, Bliss Wedding DJ, Love Candy Cakes, Tineke Floral Designs LimitedLeigh Mcara Photography & also Rhythm of your Choice, Barber Barber, Simply Strings, Nonnas, Stuart Wood & Luke Michael

A massive thanks to Leigh Mcara Photography for the images. 

We should definitely do it again soon!

Here’s to a fabulous start to 2014 at Unique Wedding Planning!

Cheers!

Joy x 

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 / 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 / Summer Wedding / Wedding Marquee / Inspiration

Unique Wedding Planning / Wedding Marquee / Inspiration

Many new enquiries are coming through, lots of them loving the idea of having a marquee.

They’re perfect for a summer wedding and are a brilliant blank canvas for anybody’s dream day.
Many people think you become limited by having a marquee where in reality it gives you the chance to design your ultimate dream.

Above is a collection of images which express the huge possibilities when planning a
marquee wedding.

Lots of people see having a marquee as just a huge white tent, but you can literally build your own venue. You have the options of split levels, chill out areas, and you can introduce as much colour as you like.

I hope you all like the idea of them as much as I do.

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Unique Ideas / Bespoke Wedding Planning / Moodboards

Moodboards / Shabby Chic Wedding / Inspiration

One of my first things to do after a consultation with a new bride and groom is to produce a moodboard which I think reflects what they want to see on their dream day!

I’ve been busy putting together many moodboards recently and it’s so exciting seeing so many unique ideas from everybody. I now just can’t wait to get going with the planning!

An example of a moodboard is this one, designed for a shabby chic wedding with a pale colour scheme.

 

After working with a couple and seeing the wedding through its amazing to see that their wedding pictures reflect that of the moodboard I created for them.  

Look out for more about moodboards and summer colours coming soon!

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Summer Wedding Inspiration / Pastel Colours

Unique Wedding Planning / Summer Inspiration / Spring into Summer!

I can't wait for the approaching summer months!
There is some amazing colours around and I love these mismatched pastels! - Perfect for any summer wedding.

I found these images on Pinterest which is a fantastic place to pick up inspiration for your big day!

Follow me on Pinterest and have a look through everything i pin and look at some of my own weddings too!

http://pinterest.com/joyatunique/

Ill be looking out for more summer ideas too so keep an eye out!

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Bespoke Wedding planning / Bespoke Services / Wentworth Castle Gardens

Unique Wedding Planning Bespoke Services

I have had two weddings this week & both have taken place at the stunning Wentworth Castle Gardens, with each couple receiving a unique & bespoke service.  They had completely different needs, with one requiring an on the day coordination marquee service & one needing full wedding planning support

Gemma and James were married on the 13^th April. I met them two years ago at a wedding show, & since this time, they’ve been busy, planning their big day – on the day, all they wanted was to sit back & enjoy it, without the stress of worrying about the coordination too
They had a fabulous marquee, which I set up in the morning, then I was on-hand to make sure that everything ran to plan – it was all perfect.. all except for the wind!
I hope they enjoyed their day as much as I did- the first time I looked at my watch, I’d been there 11 hours! 

Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Shaw!


Emma and James were married on the 19^th April.  I met them just over a year ago and have worked with them on every aspect of their wedding – we went dress shopping & cake-tasting (the best bits!) & I helped them find all the rest of their suppliers & then coordinated the actual day for them.  It’s so rewarding to see everything come together!
Emma and James had a full wedding planning service & part of their brief was to have a Civil Ceremony, followed by an intimate blessing, again, something totally unique.  I produced a mood board at the start of our time together & can’t wait to show you how the professional images reflect this! 

Again, I hope they enjoyed their day as much as I did - it just flew by and was amazing to be a part of it!
Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Mills!

Thank-you to some wonderful suppliers that have made this week’s weddings possible!

www.tastecuisine.co.uk

www.tierneyphotography.co.uk

www.wentworthcastle.org

www.stancliffestudios.com

www.lovecandycakes.co.uk

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Pinterest / Unique Wedding Ideas

Unique Wedding Planning - Pinterest

Another busy week ahead for Unique, this week as I'm launching my very own pinboards on Pinterest.

Pinterest is an amazing way of gaining and sharing ideas, I have created a number of boards on Pinterest where I will be pinning lots of ideas and things I love.

 Feel free to browse and re-pin anything to your own Pinterest and share some of the things you love too.

Have a look and follow me, www.pinterest.com/joyatunique/

Joy x

Unique Wedding Planning / Stancliffe Hall / Designer Wedding Show

The Stancliffe Hall Designer Wedding Show

With only 3 weeks to go, don't miss your chance to preregister for your chance to win the Harrods Sweet Heart Gift Box.  

For the first time ever and after numerous requests, the outdoor courtyard will be under cover as it is going to be draped by a stunning marquee, creating yet another fantastic room Stancliffe has to offer. Here you will be able to relax enjoy the stunning surroundings whilst having cream teas on offer, the perfect time to reflect on everything you have seen and gather together your ideas. 

The Wedding Show will give you an opportunity to view everything that Stancliffe Hall has to offer.  The stunning gardens, the magnificent Whitworth Room and the beautiful inside Stone Court – perfect for your wedding, no matter what the weather.You will also be able to see the truly magical 1816 Chapel dressed with stunning floral displays and styling ideas.

At the show, you will be able to meet and discuss your wedding ideas with a range of hand-picked suppliers that will cover every service that you will need for your unique day.

All brides that register will be entered into a FREE prize draw to win a Harrods Sweet Heart Gift Box – All couples that attend the show on the day will be given a FREE goodie bag and £50 off their honey-moon when booking through the Kuoni Meadowhall store.

We look forward to meeting you on the day.

Joy x