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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

Benessamy Weddings: 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.

Benessamy Weddings: Marquee Wedding - 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


The vows you'll exchange during your ceremony are probably the most important part of your entire wedding. They form the basis of your commitment to one another and become the foundation of your marriage.

5 Stylish Ceremony Backdrop Ideas

The vows you'll exchange during your ceremony are probably the most important part of your entire wedding. They form the basis of your commitment to one another and become the foundation of your marriage.

May 13 2017


There are lots of reasons to extend your wedding beyond one day. Perhaps you and/or your guests are travelling from overseas or maybe you want to make the most of a beautiful exclusive-use wedding venue.

How to Extend Your Wedding Beyond One Day

There are lots of reasons to extend your wedding beyond one day. Perhaps you and/or your guests are travelling from overseas or maybe you want to make the most of a beautiful exclusive-use wedding venue.

May 04 2017


Gracie shares her thoughts and ideas on the subject of styling wedding chairs.

Sitting In Style - Your Wedding Chairs Don't Have to Be Boring!

Gracie shares her thoughts and ideas on the subject of styling wedding chairs.

Apr 11 2017


I'm delighted to share with you this beautiful marquee summer wedding with a gorgeous Kulu Tsurdiu dress and a Middle Eastern mezze extravaganza!

Benessamy Weddings: Natasha and Dean's Garden Marquee Wedding

I'm delighted to share with you this beautiful marquee summer wedding with a gorgeous Kulu Tsurdiu dress and a Middle Eastern mezze extravaganza!

Mar 28 2017