The Wedding Ideas Blog http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk Wedding inspiration for brides everywhere Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:30:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Seating Plan http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1784/the-seating-plan/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1784/the-seating-plan/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:23:08 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1784 The seating plan may sound like the easiest task, when in fact it can be the most difficult and stressful, depending on your family relationships.  Friends are a little easier little easier to seat, unless some really dont get on!

Here are a few tips to help you put your seating plan together.

  • The top table should consist of the bride and groom, bride and grooms parents, the chief bridesmaid and bestman.
  • If parents are divorced and have re-married, it is only polite to seat their partners on the top table too.  If this is all a bit too much or maybe a bit stressful, forget the top table all together and seat everyone with their own family and friends.  You can then have a top table for just the two of you.
  • Seat work colleagues together
  • Seat family together as long as they all get along.
  • Seat friends of similar ages and/or have the same interests together.
  • If you have guests attending that don’t anyone else, seat them next to someone that it quite friendly and chatty that can make them feel comfortable.
]]> http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1784/the-seating-plan/feed/ 0 Talking Point Spring/Summer Wedding Fayre http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1789/talking-point-springsummer-wedding-fayre/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1789/talking-point-springsummer-wedding-fayre/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:03:46 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1789 Visit the best wedding fayre in the Saddleworth and Oldham area.

Sunday 7th March 11.00AM – 4.00PM

FREE PARKING

There will be over 30 exhibitors including Live Entertainment featuring Magician and Musicians;

Bridal Makeovers;

Bridal Fashion Shows (12.30 & 2.30);

Beauty Demonstration with Clarins;

Free Wedding Food Tasting;

Free Entry to Prize Draw

Refreshments available

Free ‘Guides for Brides’ & Goodie Bag for every Bride to Be (while stocks last)

£1 Entry or Free if you pre-register at www.thetalkingpoint.com or telephone 01457 877471

Talking Point Conference & Exhibition Centre

Huddersfield Road

Scouthead

Saddleworth

OL4 4AG

events@thetalkingpoint.com

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Justin Alexander 8417

Maggie Sottero RD1044

Maggie Sottero SD5238

Alvina Valenta 212-354-6798

Keeping your up is most likely the best option for a beach wedding, if there is a bit of wind it will keep it from blowing in your face and it will keep you cooler in higher temperatures.

]]> http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1771/beach-wedding-style/feed/ 0 Decorate you wedding with a splash of colour http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1759/decorate-you-wedding-with-a-splash-of-colour/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1759/decorate-you-wedding-with-a-splash-of-colour/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:12:27 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1759 Whilst planning your wedding day you’ll find that most venues will supply you with plain white table cloths and white plates, cups and saucers etc, work with this and add one vibrant, bold colour to go with it.  Don’t over do it though, decorate your wedding with  a splash of colour for each table.

Bright electric colours are a big trend at this year; so bright pink, green, blue or yellow used sparingly will really enhance your wedding venue.  For example an all white base colour with bright green bows ties on the backs of chairs, green centrepiece arrangement and green favours.

For room decoration, flowers in the bright colour of your choice, mix in a few white flowers to add contrast, finish with bright silk ribbon to decorate.

Less can definitely more with bright colours and will make a big impact.

]]> http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1759/decorate-you-wedding-with-a-splash-of-colour/feed/ 0 Creating your wedding sweet stand http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1732/creating-your-wedding-sweet-stand/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1732/creating-your-wedding-sweet-stand/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:26:38 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1732 Following on from my previous post ‘Sweet Treats – Sweet and Cake stands at you wedding reception‘,  take a look at this video to give you some ideas for you when creating your sweet stand, take a look at the different styles and sizes of jars.

Fast Tube
Fast Tube by Casper

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Centrepieces made of fruit -

  • Lemons and limes  or apples are great choices, these  can be arranged to tall glass vases or fruit bowls.  
  • Strawberry towers, cover strawberries in milk and white chocolate
  • If you have to have a bit of floral then add rose heads in between your arrangements.

Venue decorations

  • Fruit topiary trees in each corner.

Martha Stewart Weddings

Placecard holders and favours

  • Apple, pear, apricots, or pretty much any fruit with a stork, can be used as a great placecard hold, tie placecard around the stork
  • Strawberry baskets with two or three strawberries in it, with a couple of shortbread fingers.

Stationary

  • Fruit decorated wedding stationary, from wedding invitations to table numbers
  • Fruit shaped placecard holders are a bit different and look great.
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Sweet stand ideas, just picture old fashioned sweet shops, brilliant for a vintage or retro wedding theme, sweet options can obviously change to your liking and wedding style.

  • Jars of boiled sweets
  • Candy canes
  • Jars of truffles
  • Chocolate covered nuts
  • Marshmallows

As for cakes:

  • cupcakes
  • danish pastries
  • Belgium buns
  • Mini cakes
  • macaroons
  • cookies decorated to match your wedding theme

On each stand why not serve yeas’ and coffee or bottles of water or even continue with the champagne!

]]> http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1715/sweet-treats-sweet-and-cake-stands-at-you-wedding-reception/feed/ 0 Relax during your wedding reception http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1698/relax-during-your-wedding-reception/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1698/relax-during-your-wedding-reception/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:58:41 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1698 There are so many ways of decorating your wedding and making it a little bit different.  Why not make your wedding extra stylish and comfortable , by having a lounge area for guests torelax during your wedding reception?  Take a look at stylish sofa from hire companies such as Exhibit hire or perhaps go for something that you may want to keep and have in your home. Heals have some fabulous designs  especially if you want that unique stylish look.  If you have a lower budget or just want something a little less expensive then take a look at Ikea, affordable and funky!

]]> http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1698/relax-during-your-wedding-reception/feed/ 1 Wedding Fair Dates February 2010 http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1710/wedding-fair-dates-february-2010/ http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/1710/wedding-fair-dates-february-2010/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:57:46 +0000 Averell http://www.theweddingideasblog.co.uk/?p=1710 20 Feb 2010

Debenhams Woking Wedding Day

The Peacock Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6GE

T 01483 732749

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

Debenhams Reading Wedding Day

The Oracle
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2AT

T 08445 616161

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

Debenhams Oxford Wedding Day

Magdalen Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3AA

T 01865 255050

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

The New Mill

New Mill Road
Eversley
Hampshire
RG27 0RA

T 0118 973 2277

W www.thenewmill.co.uk

The Scottish Wedding Show

SECC
Exhibition Way
Finnieston
Glasgow
Scotland-Glasgow
G3 8YW

T 0141 576 3881

F 0141 204 0077

21 February 2010

Oxford Thames Four Pillars

Henley Road
Sandford-on-Thames
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 4GX

T 01235 770078

W www.bridal-shows.co.uk

The Cheltenham Chase Hotel

Shurdington Road
Brockworth
Gloucestershire
GL3 4PB

T 01235 770078

F 01235 770778

W www.bridal-shows.co.uk

Commissioner’s House

Chatham Historic Docklands
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TE

T 01795 844449

W www.wedding-experience.co.uk

Sir Christopher Wrens Wedding Fair

Thames Street
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1PX

T 01753 442 443

F 01753 442 490

W www.wrensgroup.com

Village Hotel Swansea

Langdon Road
off Fabian Way
Swansea
Wales-South
SA1 8QY

T 05601 640047

W www.valslaterexhibitions.co.uk

Debenhams Woking Wedding Day

The Peacock Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6GE

T 01483 732749

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

Lympne
Hythe
Kent
CT21 4PD

T 07799 130527

W www.elhevents.co.uk

The Watford Wedding Show

Ramada Watford
A41 Watford Bypass
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 8JH

T 0845 833 0610

F 0845 833 0611

W www.wedding-exhibitions-uk.co.uk

Holiday Inn Guildford

Egerton Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XZ

T 0871 942 9036

W www.ihg.com

The Bellhouse Hotel

Oxford Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire

T 01494 755042

W www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/weddingshows

Best Western Guidepost Hotel

Common Road
Low Moor
Bradford
Yorkshire West
BD12 0ST

T 01274 607866

W www.guideposthotel.net

Hilton Hotel Farlington

Eastern Road
Farlington
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 1UN

T 023 80 560 073

Debenhams Reading Wedding Day

The Oracle
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2AT

T 08445 616161

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

Debenhams Oxford Wedding Day

Magdalen Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3AA

T 01865 255050

W www.debenhams.com/weddings

Fontwell Park Racecourse

Fontwell
Arundel
Sussex
BN18 0SX

T 01273 452711

F 01273452711

W www.stylisheventsfayres.com

Fairfield Halls

Park Lane
Croydon
Surrey
CR9 1DG

T 0777 996 1088

W www.alwaysandforeverexhibitions.co.uk

Old Thorns Manor Hotel

Griggs Green
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7PE

T 02380 445946

W www.premierweddingfairs.com

Badgemore Park Golf Club

Badgemore
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 4NR

T 07770 618 616

W www.dreamweddingfairs.com

Frimley Hall Hotel

Frimley Hall Hotel and Spa
Lime Avenue
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2BG

T 0870 400 8224

W www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/frimleyhall

Stubton Hall

Stubton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 5DD

T 01246 541906

W www.whitemedialtd.co.uk/venues2009.htm

UK Civil Partnerships Wedding Fayre

Brands Hatch Motorvision
Fawkham
Brands Hatch
Kent
DA3 8NG

T 01843 232 046

W www.ukcivilpartnerships.co.uk

Highdown Hotel

Littlehampton Road
Goring
Worthing
Sussex
BN12 6PF

T 023 9271 1602

W www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk

Duncombe Park

Helmsley
York
Yorkshire North & East
YO62 5EB

T 0843 289 8504

W www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

Washbourne Court Hotel

Lower Slaughter
Gloucestershire
GL54 2HS

T 01275 541541

F 01275 541541

W www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk/weddingfayres.htm

The Scottish Wedding Show

SECC
Exhibition Way
Finnieston
Glasgow
Scotland-Glasgow
G3 8YW

T 0141 576 3881

F 0141 204 00

Orchardleigh House Wedding Fair

Orchardleigh House
Orchardleigh Park
Frome
Somerset & Bristol
BA11 2PH

T 01373 472550

Crewe Hall

Weston Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6UZ

T 0161 925 4289

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Hedsor House

Hedsor Park
Taplow
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0HX

T 01276 451498

The Monastery, Manchester

Gorton Lane
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M12 5WF

T 0161 925 4289

Davenport Green Hall

Shay Lane
Hale Barns
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8UD

T 07719 637 308

M 07719 637 308

Thornton Hall

Thornton Hough
Wirral
Cheshire
CH63 1JF

T 0161 925 4289

Oakley Hall

Rectory Road
Oakley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG23 7EL

T 01256 783350

F 01256 783351

Brewery Visitor Centre Wainfleet

Salem Bridge Brewery
Wainfleet,
Lincolnshire
PE24 4JE

T 01754 769467

F 01754 767273

National Trust’s West Wing

The Rotunda
Horringer
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 5QE

T 01787 460593

Heart of England

Conference & Events Centre
Meriden Road
Fillongley
Nr Coventry
Warwickshire
CV7 8DX

T 01676 540 333

F 01676 540 365

Ramada Harvis Hotel Chester

Whitchurch Road
Christleton
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5QL

T 01244 391000

Ramada Harvis Hotel Chester

Whitchurch Road
Christleton
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5QL

T 01244 391000

Wedding Open Day

The Fennes Estate
Bocking
Braintree
Essex
CM7 5PL

T 01376 324555

F 01376 551209

Wedding Open Day

Gaynes Park Barns
Gaynes Park Barnes Lane
Coopersale
Epping
Essex
CM16 7RJ

T 0845 2004627

Park Inn Harlow

Southern Way
Harlow
Essex
CM18 7BA

T 08450 60 99 40

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Where? Olympia, London

Date 19 – 21 February 2010

Opening Times

Friday 12pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
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