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 / 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 Planing / Unique Weddings / Wentworth Castle Gardens / Bespoke Wedding Planning

Unique Wedding Planning / Wentworth Castle / April 2013

I’ve just received the images from two amazing weddings this year so far!

Both weddings took place at the stunning Wentworth Castle Gardens within the same week, as always they were both unique and lived up to the expectations of the couples dream day!

I love getting to see wedding images after getting to know the couple so well and sharing their special day with them! 

The wedding of Emma and James 

The wedding of Gemma and James 

It’s really rewarding to see somebody’s dream day come together and watch them enjoy every minute!  

It makes me realise how lucky I am to love my job!

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 / Pinterest / Wedding Inspiration

Unique Wedding Planning - Pinterest

This week I've found myself looking more and more at Pinterest, its a fantastic way to collect ideas for any occasion and brilliant for wedding ideas.

Its a great way to share your own images too!

I am going to add some more of my own pictures to my pin boards of weddings i have planned, so watch this space!

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

Joy x 

Trends for 2012

The Garden Theme

I've noticed that the ‘Garden’ theme is predicted to be one of the major trending features of 2012 weddings & has been featured heavily in lots of Spring Wedding Shows…

Weddings have always had links to nature: beauty and romance and flowers have been brought indoors as a key decoration and focal point of many ceremonies, but now the emphasis is beginning to focus on taking the inside out......and why not?

That’s how you get the best of both – the comfort and style of indoor living and the freedom of the outdoors. It’s a modern twist on an age old tradition, and looking at pictures like these I can see how the idea will inspire many weddings this year:

If these ideas seem slightly fantastical, or just too much like hard work for you, don’t forget that by hiring a Wedding Planner the extra pair of hands will go a very long way. Their job is to ensure that your day is as stress free and enjoyable for you as possible.

There is the contemptuous British weather to contend with, which will always be a match for any Wedding Planner, but there are many ways to incorporate this theme into your wedding which are (almost) weather-proof... Talk to Unique about the venues where this is all possible ....

Images by: Sylvie Gil Photography / babushkaballerina.blogspot.com/ offbeat bride

Top Tips for a Great Wedding ....

Top Tips For a Great Wedding :

It's so easy, when you've just got engaged, to get caught up in the whirl-wind of wedding fayres & looking at venues & suppliers, without ever really coming to any decisions... There's so much choice & the prices can vary massively, so to begin with, you need to ask yourselves the following questions .....

• What you really like about weddings ?.
• What you really dislike about weddings?.

• What is the total amount of money that you want to spend on your wedding?.

• What do you want people to say about your wedding?

By answering the questions above, you can narrow down the options & start making some decisions. To do this, you would normally start by breaking down your budget & deciding exactly what you intend to have on your wedding day. So, for example, if the average spend on a reception is around 40% of your budget, ask yourself if that will be enough to ensure you have all the things that you want .... If the most important thing is that you want the full works in terms of canapés, a sit-down wedding breakfast, with wines, champagne toast etc.. you might have to forfeit something else, that is less important to you both.

Once you have decided exactly what money you have to spend on each of the elements that you require, you need to decide on a theme for your wedding. By this, I don't mean fancy dress ... it's more about what colour schemes do you both like & in terms of a venue, do you like old buildings or do you prefer the more contemporary style?

Once you have a theme in mind, stick to it & ensure that everything mirrors it, from the invitations, through to the favours & everywhere in-between.

Here's what to do next:

• Find a venue that can accommodate your needs. This may either be for a packaged wedding or a venue that offers more flexibility.

• Ensure the venue matches both your style & budget.

• Book early to secure any special deals they might be offering.

• To get maximum value for your money, book a mid-week day or a Friday.

• Engage suppliers that are flexible & can deliver to the style & price you require.

• Stick to your original plan .. don't get pressured in to doing things that don't suit you .. you'll regret it on the day.

Consider hiring a planner. The misconception is that this is a massive additional expense to your budget .. However, if you find a good planner, this shouldn't be the case. Most planners start with a free consultation, where you can get to know each other & they should listen to everything that you wish to have for your wedding. From that, they should produce a proposal for you that documents everything that they will do for you & the associated fees that they will charge. A planner will be used to working with suppliers & will generally be able to negotiate discounts on your behalf. You'll also have the added advantage of an expert being on-hand, from the moment you hire them, normally to the time you have your first dance.