How To Choose Your Bridal Party
November 16, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Bride / Groom / Bridal Party
Selecting the bridal party can be a tricky task and for many, a not so easy one… You should invite your friends to take part in your special day only if you have good relationship with them, you trust them completely and you are 100% sure you want them to be involved in your wedding [...]
How To Entertain Children On The Wedding Day
November 9, 2009 by penelope
Filed under General Information
Q. Shall I invite children on my wedding? What if they ruin my day with their screams and running around? A. Inviting children at your wedding is a very delegate matter and it should be handled with great care especially if close friends and relatives have children that they would love to bring with. The [...]
The Five Most Important Steps For Your Dream Wedding.
November 3, 2009 by penelope
Filed under First Steps, General Information
Having the right mindset when you start planning your wedding is very important. From the beginning you must have clear goals and vision of what you would like to achieve in the forthcoming months. You must determine your budget and most of all you must have a time schedule of what it needs to be [...]
The Beauty of Flower Creations
September 22, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Wedding flowers
For many, flowers might seem to be money thrown away but when it comes to weddings, flowers add the last but not least special touch to make the wedding truly unique. You don’t have to spend a fortune on flowers, a good florist will be able to create something beautiful even if your budget is small. Florists [...]
Pre-wedding nerves
September 4, 2009 by penelope
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The day that you were planning for months is just a couple of days away… You feel your stress levels rising and you have the tendency to argue with the people you love. You cannot get out of your mind the ‘what if…’ questions. If you have hired a wedding planner you should not stress [...]
Groom: Dressing For a Beach Wedding
August 31, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Bride / Groom / Bridal Party, weddings abroad
Men might not be full hands on when it comes to planning their wedding but one thing is sure, they want to have their saying when it comes to choose what they are going to wear on their wedding day. Getting married abroad might need a bit more thought when it comes to choose the right outfit. [...]
Autumn Themed Weddings
August 19, 2009 by penelope
Filed under First Steps, Receptions
Autumn is characterised with golden details and orange bouquets without these being the rule of thumb. The most common colour combinations are yellow, shades of orange and peach. For a more glamorous and stylish colour theme though you can use gold with aqua or gold with pink. A palette of Autumn flowers will include: snow-berries, gerberas, roses, dahlias, calla [...]
Top Tips For Stunning Receptions
August 3, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Receptions
Create the ‘wow’ factor and get your guests talking by adding personal touches that everyone will remember: Theme the wedding day around something that you are really passionate about e.g. fashion, music, colour, sports,etc. Decorate the wedding cake with cake toppers that reflect your personality e.g Hollywood glamour, golfing, sports… Visit www.wedingstar.com for more ideas [...]
Budgeting Tips For Weddings
Setting the budget is a very important but sometimes very difficult task when it comes to organise your wedding. Setting the right budget from the beginning it will help you be organised and keep your stress levels to the minimum. It will also prevent you from overspending and finding yourself in difficult financial situations. Certainly [...]
Weddings on a Budget
If the pressure of staying on budget is even more during this period where everyone and everything has to do with the credit crunch then the following tips are going to be useful in helping you to stay on track and on top of your budget: Set the budget as soon as you decide on [...]
The power of flowers
February 12, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Wedding flowers
Flowers play an important role in the organisation of any wedding and should not be considered as another accessory; instead great attention must be paid when hiring the florist and choosing the flowers for your wedding day. There are lots of factors you will need to consider when choosing the florist and the flowers for [...]
Cyprus wedding venues
January 29, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Wedding Venues, weddings abroad
It’s been really nice to ‘escape’ from the cold and be able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine in Cyprus even if it was for a short period of time. During my stay there I’ve visited some beautiful hotels in Limassol and Paphos area perfect to host your wedding ceremony and reception. Most of them are [...]
Wedding cakes; things you should have in mind
January 17, 2009 by penelope
Filed under Cakes / Favours / Gifts
Hello to everyone and Happy New Year. Today I’ve chosen to talk to you about wedding cakes. A wedding cake is one of the main focuses of the wedding reception. It forms the centrepiece of the ceremony and is considered to be one of the most symbolic moments of the wedding and therefore special attention [...]
Planning a Wedding Abroad
November 30, 2008 by penelope
Filed under weddings abroad
You have always dreamed about having your wedding in a beautiful location, by the beach with the sunset as a backdrop… there is no reason why you cannot make your dream a reality if you consider a few important details: Legalities; one of the most important aspects as when you are planning a wedding abroad. [...]
Wedding planners; Do I really need one?
November 24, 2008 by penelope
Filed under General Information, Wedding Planners
Do we really need a wedding planner? this is a question very often couples ask themselves as soon as they decide to set the date. On average you need 250 hours to organise your wedding from the beginning to the end. 250 hours seem to be a lot of workload if you think that you [...]
First Steps: Deciding On The Date And Location Of Your Wedding
October 26, 2008 by penelope
Filed under First Steps, General Information
It has been a while since I last wrote on my blog. This year’s weddings where very popular and they kept us very busy. Today’s post is for those couples that have just got engaged and are trying to find a suitable date and time of the year to get married. This decision is of [...]
Dress to Impress, by choosing the right bouquet for your wedding dress
July 29, 2008 by penelope
Filed under Wedding flowers
The style of your wedding dress should be the number one factor for your bouquet choice. Even though choosing the bouquet style and type of flowers is extremely personal, the choice of the style should be based entirely on the type of the wedding dress. For example: For full-skirted wedding dresses and dresses with a [...]
Hassle Free Table Planning
July 21, 2008 by penelope
Filed under Receptions
As a wedding planner I am responsible for almost every aspect of the wedding with one exception, the table plan. This is the couple’s responsibility, which must not be taken lightly. What follows are a few tips on how to create a successful table plan while keeping all your guests happy: Seat people at a [...]
How to choose the right photographer
July 14, 2008 by penelope
Filed under Photography
The choice of the photographer must not be taken lightly. You must make sure that you get the right person to suit your style. Booking the photographer should be on top of your ‘to do’ list and you must book them as soon as you have decided and booked the wedding venue. Good photographers are [...]
Guide To Finding The Best Wedding Venues
May 21, 2008 by penelope
Filed under Wedding Venues
Guide to finding the best wedding venues. Finding the right venue may be one of the toughest decisions the couple have to make when they are planning for their wedding. There are lots of factors to take under consideration before you decide on the venue; factors like the style of your wedding, the season, is [...]