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 / Brookfield Manor Wedding Show / Hathersage / Unique Wedding Venues Derbyshire

Unique Wedding Planning -  Brookfield Manor Wedding Show - 7th April 2013

 

What an incredible event last week at Brookfield Manor! 

With more than 130 people through the door it was an amazing first show for the venue, the weather was perfect and it was fantastic to see so many people.

Here are a few images captured at last week’s event by Stancliffe studies. 

A huge Thank-you goes out to all of the fantastic suppliers and to every guest who joined us.
I hope everybody enjoyed it as much as we did.


Joy x 

Unique Wedding Planning / Brookfield Manor / Hathersage / Unique Wedding Venues Derbyshire

Unique Wedding Planning - Brookfield Manor - 7th April 2013

For the first time ever Sir Hugh and Lady Sykes are inviting you to visit the venue and meet some of the region’s most inspiring and innovative wedding suppliers that may hold the answers to your special day. They will be showcasing the best there is to see in the industry and I’ll be there to help you create your unique wedding day.

‘The Pavilion’, Brookfield Manor is a new exclusive and unique venue, set in the village of Hathersage by the River Derwent, in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. ‘The Pavilion’ is licensed for civil ceremonies and can host both large and small parties for prestigious weddings and other special occasions in luxury and comfort to suit your needs.

Couples who preregister for the show will be entered into a prize draw to win Fortnum & Mason Champagne and Chocolates.

For more information and to preregister for the event contact:
Joy@uniqueweddingplanning.co.uk

I look forward to meeting you all on the day!

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 

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 / 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 

Unique Wedding Planning - Chatsworth Wedding Fair

Chatsworth Wedding Fair – Sunday 24^th February 2013

For the first time ever and with great excitement, I’m pleased to announce Unique Wedding Planning will be exhibiting at Chatsworth House this Sunday.

Chatsworth House, home to the Duke of Devonshire makes an exceptional location for all weddings, receptions and civil partnerships; it is a unique venue that epitomises quality and elegance.

Chatsworth house is located in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire and is set in a stunning 1000 acre park land. Surrounded by 105 acres of beautifully maintained gardens, with giant water features, striking flowers and magnificent views of the park it is the perfect setting for the perfect day.

From arrival drinks, champagne and canapé receptions, and wedding breakfasts in the beautiful Burlington Room, to evening dancing with exclusive use of the Carriage House restaurant, all tastes are catered for, with care and attention to the smallest detail.

I look forward to meeting many new couples at the show and can’t wait to exhibit for the first time at this venue.

Here’s a quick taster of Chatsworth and weddings at Chatsworth.

Joy x 

http://www.chatsworth.org/

http://www.shoot-lifestyle.co.uk/

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 - The final few from 2012

Unique Weddings 2011/2012

The final few weddings from last year are here!
I've been waiting for a few photos which arrived this week and now cant wait to share them with you.

 Some more fantastic weddings and amazing couples.

Enjoy! x

A huge thanks for some fantastic imagery goes out to, 

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

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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

Wedding Themes

In 2012 a Wedding Theme needn’t be restrictive, rigid or old fashioned. Your wedding is likely to involve aspects of different themes which complement and flatter one another… Or if you have a passion for a certain theme, it can be a lovely way to tie all of those important little design details together

A theme idea may start with a favourite colour, a preferred table decoration or even a mood you want your wedding to enjoy

I mentioned the value of Mood Boards & Styling ideas in a previous blog, and similarly when working with a Wedding Planner it may be useful to suggest any theme ideas that you imagine your wedding to be inspired by…

Here are some on trend themes for 2012..

     "Garden Party"

"Vintage Glamour"          

         "Multi-Coloured"

                                       "White Weddings" by Red Floral Architecture"

One of the most exciting things about these trending themes is how they can be combined and contrasted. I look forward to working with you to design the overall look of your Wedding and ensure that it is completely ‘you’ and totally Unique X

Images - Stancliffe Studios photography 

Jessica & Claire photography / Crystal Velvet Weddings

Bridal Wedding Photos.com

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

Mood-Boards & Styling Ideas

Mood-Boards & Styling Ideas

I thought that with the snow outside, it would be a good time to start thinking about Spring & the start of the Wedding Season.... I can't wait to be honest!

I'm sharing a recent mood-board that started as a design outline for a couple. Boards such as this are a great way of focusing on what exactly it is that you have in mind. It will help you visualise your day & in some instances, once you've seen everything together, you may decide that this isn't what you wanted at all!! .... It's potentially a great cost saving exercise to stop you booking things that you later have to cancel....

They can be pulled together easily on-line or you can have great fun collecting pictures from magazines (not so great on the cost saving front..but nice anyway!). It's a great way of pulling out ideas & styles for your Unique day. If you can find time to do this, certainly for your venue styling, flowers & cake, it will save you hours in the long run & it will give your suppliers the best possible chance of delivering your day, exactly the way you wanted it..

Most good Wedding Planners will start with a mood-board so they can be 100% sure that they are going to select the best suppliers for your style & budget...

Mood-Boards & Styling Ideas