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One of the traditional ‘expectations’ of the father of the bride is that he will make a speech on his daughter's wedding day. For many fathers this may seem like quite a daunting prospect.

Father of the Bride - Speech Tips

One of the traditional ‘expectations’ of the father of the bride is that he will make a speech on his daughter's wedding day. For many fathers this may seem like quite a daunting prospect.

Jun 16 2012


As you start to plan your wedding day you may be asking yourself, 'Should I hire a wedding planner?'

How can a Wedding Planner Help?

As you start to plan your wedding day you may be asking yourself, 'Should I hire a wedding planner?'

May 14 2012


I recently had the pleasure of attending the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners annual Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar.

Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar 2012

I recently had the pleasure of attending the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners annual Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar.

Mar 28 2012


I love this time of year. The start of the academic year reminds me of the excitement I always felt as a child with moving into a new class, getting new uniform, meeting new people, etc.  A time for new beginnings and new starts.

What's so special about September for Benessamy?

I love this time of year. The start of the academic year reminds me of the excitement I always felt as a child with moving into a new class, getting new uniform, meeting new people, etc. A time for new beginnings and new starts.

Sep 23 2011