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 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 / Stancliffe Hall / Designer Wedding Show

Unique Wedding Planning - The Stancliffe Hall Designer Wedding Show

There's only 5 days to go until The Stancliffe Hall Designer Wedding Show.
Taking place this Sunday 17^th March

I’m really looking forward to the show this time round, you will be given the chance to meet some of my favorite suppliers and pick up some fantastic ideas.

 I also cannot wait to see the outside courtyard draped in a marquee for the first time ever, it’ll look stunning and will be the perfect place to grab yourself a cream tea and reflect on your visit. 

Don’t forget! You have the chance to win a Harrods Sweet Heart Gift box. 

Make sure you register before the day for your chance to win! 

Everything has been planned down to the last detail, so I’m excited to see everything come together again. We’ll have to hope the weather will be kind to us too! 

We look forward to meeting everybody on the day!

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 

Unique Weddings - Unique Wedding Shows 2012

Unique Wedding Shows 2012

Unique branched out last year in to hosting wedding shows at high-end venues 

I was lucky enough to organise four fabulous wedding shows at three of the most stunning venues in Yorkshire & Derbyshire - Stancliffe Hall, Thornbridge Hall & Wentworth Castle Gardens

Not bad for a first year - Big thanks to all the venues & to the 100's of couples that came to visit

There are four more in the pipeline this year, including a new one at Brookfield Manor in Hathersage, home of Sir Hugh & Lady Sykes -

Please watch out for -

"Unique Weddings at " for all forth coming events - 

http://www.stancliffehall.co.uk/

http://www.wentworthcastle.org/

http://www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/
http://www.stancliffestudios.com/
http://www.shootphotography.info/
http://www.jodihinds.com/

Unique Weddings - Looking back over an incredible year

Unique Weddings - 2011/2012

Its looking like another busy year for unique, with January already gone and many new enquiries, there looks to be another exciting year in-store. Grabbing time whilst possible in between meeting couples, venue visits and preparation for wedding shows I'm back to blogging.

I've been extremely privileged to work with some lovely couples over the 12 months but unfortunately haven't had time to share some of the stunning images I have gathered from them. 

It's been an absolute pleasure 

Enjoy! There is more to follow! x 

A huge thank you goes out to all of the suppliers and venues who all helped to turn all of these couples dreams into reality. 

http://www.tierneyphotography.co.uk/

http://www.katiepeckett.com/

http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com/

http://ivoryfayre.4ormat.com/

http://www.hairkandi.com/

http://www.emilybridalwear.co.uk/

http://www.shootphotography.info/

http://www.cakesbyracheledwards.com/

http://www.michelegledhill.co.uk/

http://www.wookiephotography.com/

http://www.wookieflowers.com/

http://www.dickonclark.co.uk/

http://www.tinekefloraldesigns.co.uk/

http://claudiasanchiz.com/

http://www.stancliffestudios.com/

http://www.weddingsbydragonfly.co.uk/

http://www.milliesfloralboutique.co.uk/

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

The Stancliffe Hall Designer Wedding Show

I was asked at the end of last year, if I'd like to organise the next Wedding Fayre for Stancliffe Hall & immediately said "yes".  It was a prefect opportunity to combine my marketing skills from the past with all the relationships that I've made since becoming a Wedding Planner 2 years ago

Stancliffe Hall is such a prestigious venue but has the feel of a luxurious home, hence it's 6 star home reputation 

Truly exclusive hire will enable you & your guests to have private use of the hall & grounds for your Unique day

Such a special place deserved it's title of "The Designer Wedding Show" & the suppliers there were hand-picked to compliment the venue - Molton Brown also sponsored the event.

Everything was planned to the last detail - (except the weather- which was awful !) & all the suppliers & the Stancliffe team had an extremely successful day, with many taking bookings during the show - Believe me, if you were going to come out on a day like that, then you were a serious buyer!

Here's a small selection of the suppliers involved

Big thanks to Karl from Stancliffe Studios for capturing the day

http://www.stancliffestudios.com/weddings.html

If you are interested in more information about Stancliffe Hall - you can find it here-

http://www.stancliffehall.co.uk/

For more details on the suppliers involved & for dates for future shows organised by Unique, please check out & "like" my facebook page

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