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Not only is your wedding cake a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth, it also has the potential to add heaps of style and interest to your celebration.

5 Stylish Wedding Cake Trends

Not only is your wedding cake a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth, it also has the potential to add heaps of style and interest to your celebration.

Aug 11 2017


A few factoids about me as we celebrate our 6th Birthday.

Meet the Planner

A few factoids about me as we celebrate our 6th Birthday.

Aug 03 2017


This week Benessamy turns 6 and we're celebrating with a few treats for you!

This Week It's Our 6th Birthday

This week Benessamy turns 6 and we're celebrating with a few treats for you!

Jul 31 2017


A fundraising event in support of Nottingham's leading homeless support charity.

The Emmanuel House 40th Anniversary Ball

A fundraising event in support of Nottingham's leading homeless support charity.

Jul 28 2017


Today I'm pleased to share this lovely review received on our Facebook page from one of our corporate event clients.

The JHAI Annual Summer Ball - Our Latest Testimonial

Today I'm pleased to share this lovely review received on our Facebook page from one of our corporate event clients.

Jul 27 2017


With all the planning and preparation that goes into organising a wedding, another to-do list is probably the last thing you want to see after your big day has been and gone.

What to Do After ‘I Do’ - A Handy Post-Wedding Checklist

With all the planning and preparation that goes into organising a wedding, another to-do list is probably the last thing you want to see after your big day has been and gone.

Jul 19 2017


Jetting off ahead of your destination wedding should be a time of overwhelming excitement and joy. Arriving at the other end to discover your dream dress has become a crumpled heap of satin, or even lost luggage, will kill your travel buzz in no time at all.

The Dos and Don'ts of Travelling With Your Destination Wedding Dress

Jetting off ahead of your destination wedding should be a time of overwhelming excitement and joy. Arriving at the other end to discover your dream dress has become a crumpled heap of satin, or even lost luggage, will kill your travel buzz in no time at all.

Jul 06 2017


Sending Happy First Anniversary wishes all the way to Los Angeles today to our clients Sam and Cat

Sam and Cat - Happy First Anniversary!

Sending Happy First Anniversary wishes all the way to Los Angeles today to our clients Sam and Cat

Jun 27 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Fergus and Lydia.

Fergus and Lydia - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Fergus and Lydia.

Jun 04 2017


Saying 'I do' in a dreamy overseas location is incredibly romantic, but there's a lot more involved in planning a destination wedding than simply booking flights and choosing a nice hotel.

5 Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

Saying 'I do' in a dreamy overseas location is incredibly romantic, but there's a lot more involved in planning a destination wedding than simply booking flights and choosing a nice hotel.

May 23 2017