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Fulham Palace wedding planner collaboration behind the scenes

26 March, 2016

We showed you the final images of the Fulham Palace photo-shoot that was a collaboration between our members, coordinated by Andri of Always Andri Wedding Design and today we’re sharing a little behind the scenes peak of all the planners and suppliers involved in the shoot while setting it up.

Fulham Palace Shoot behind the scenes

Shoot credits;

 

Behind the Scenes photographer Xander and Thea Photographer

 

Art Direction and Coordination for UKAWP Always Andri Wedding Design

Tablescape The Bijou Bride

Bar Heart Shaped Weddings

Guest Book Louise Perry Weddings

Ceremony Just Bespoke

Cake display Blackpearl Weddings

Table plan Serendipity Weddings Venue Fulham Palace via Bovingdons

Photographer Claire Graham Photography

Florist Chantal Flores London

Stationery table plan & invitation Paperknots

Cake SK Cakes Pop up

Bar Bar Seventy Seven

Stationery Tablescape and Bar Sincerely May

Glassware /tableware tablscape & bar Classic Crockery Hire

Linen & chair backs Table To Dine For

table favours (meringues) Baker Baker London

Sequin Linen guest book Glimmer & Threads Dessert

Dessert table accessories & Sequin linen cake table The Sweet Hostess

Guest book Finger Printed Memories

www.alwaysandri.co.uk

http://thebijoubride.com/

http://www.heartshapedweddings.co.uk/

http://www.louiseperryweddings.com/

http://just-bespoke.co.uk/

http://www.blackpearlweddings.co.uk/

http://www.serendipity-weddings.co.uk/

http://cgpgraham.com/

http://xanderandthea.com/welcome

www.paperknots.co.uk

www.boxseventyseven.com

www.classiccrockery.co.uk

www.tabletodinefor.com

http://www.bakerbakerlondon.com/

www.glimmerandthreads.com

www.thesweethostess.co.uk

 

http://www.fingerprinttreekit.co.uk/

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Would You Like a New Career as a Wedding Planner?

20 February, 2016

Why not make 2016 the year to start doing things for you! Kick start your new career and train to become a wedding planner, and start getting bookings in 2016/7. Come and join us on one of our courses, we’d love to see you there. We believe the most successful way to learn a new skill is by interacting with like-minded individuals which is why we run classroom based training. Each tutor has approx. 13 years experience as full time wedding planners enabling them to bring real life scenarios to the classroom and highlight teachings face to face.

Wedding Planner Training

We pride ourselves on our honesty and immense enthusiasm at wanting you to succeed and update our course regularly. We want you to enter this vibrant industry with the knowledge necessary to be successful. Our Step by Step course has been reviewed and edited by leading wedding industry experts, lovingly known as #SBScontributors.

Our students are all at different stages of their path into wedding planning, some have spent hours researching the industry with a business launch imminent, whereas others are at the start of their journey and plan to launch in a year or two. We don’t mind what stage you are at. We love helping you on the journey and answering your questions in our highly interactive weekend courses. We have two courses as well as various workshops throughout the year.

Directors-of-the-UKAWP

If you are interested in joining the 70+ professional planners who are our members , not to mention the hundreds of planners we have trained since 2004, then take a look at our training brochure available to download via our website .

Business Practicalities

London – 7th & 8th May 2016

Step by Step

London – 12th & 13th March 2016

What is the Cost?

Each weekend course costs £540 if paid in full or £600 in instalments complete with lunch both days and full course notes for you to take away. We also send you downloadable templates to use in your new wedding planning business.

FREE Booklet of Discount Vouchers

If you attend both Business Practicalities and Step by Step within a 12 month period we will send you a booklet of vouchers worth £100, these can be used against future UKAWP events.

For further details

Please contact Bernadette on 01376 561544 or training@ukawp.com or to register complete our booking form

Photo Credit: Simon Carr

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Train to Become a Wedding Planner Today!

30 January, 2016

Have you always dreamed about becoming a wedding planner and running your own business? Why not make 2016 the year to start doing things for you! You can train to become a wedding planner, and start getting bookings in 2016/7. Come and join us on one of our courses, we’d love to see you there. We believe the most successful way to learn a new skill is by interacting with like-minded individuals which is why we run classroom based training. Each tutor has approx. 13 years experience as full time wedding planners enabling them to bring real life scenarios to the classroom and highlight teachings face to face.

Directors-of-the-UKAWP

We pride ourselves on our honesty and immense enthusiasm at wanting you to succeed and update our course regularly. We want you to enter this vibrant industry with the knowledge necessary to be successful. Our Step by Step course has been reviewed and edited by leading wedding industry experts, lovingly known as #SBScontributors.

Our students are all at different stages of their path into wedding planning, some have spent hours researching the industry with a business launch imminent, whereas others are at the start of their journey and plan to launch in a year or two. We don’t mind what stage you are at. We love helping you on the journey and answering your questions in our highly interactive weekend courses. We have two courses as well as various workshops throughout the year.

Wedding Planner Training

If you are interested in joining the 70+ professional planners who are our members , not to mention the hundreds of planners we have trained since 2004, then take a look at our training brochure available to download via our website .

Business Practicalities

London – 6th & 7th February 2016

London – 7th & 8th May 2016

Step by Step

London – 12th & 13th March 2016

What is the Cost?

Each weekend course costs £540 if paid in full or £600 in instalments complete with lunch both days and full course notes for you to take away. We also send you downloadable templates to use in your new wedding planning business.

FREE Booklet of Discount Vouchers

If you attend both Business Practicalities and Step by Step within a 12 month period we will send you a booklet of vouchers worth £100, these can be used against future UKAWP events.

For further details

Please contact Bernadette on 01376 561544 or training@ukawp.com or to register complete our booking form

Photo Credit: Simon Carr

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Member Focus - Loved By Lucie

21 September, 2015

This evening we are delighted to introduce the gorgeous Lucie of Loved By Lucie who tells us all about her passion for the job….

How did it all start?

It started after I did a Law Degree at University and decided I was far more creative than the Law! From there I plunged into working in various events sectors until Loved By Lucie came alive in April this year. I absolutely LOVE what I do and leaving the Law was the best decision I ever made.

Do you have a favourite venue?

I have a bit of a soft spot for barns. I love the fact that you can take a blank canvas and create an individual dream. My favourites at the moment are Almonry Barn in Somerset and our very own new Essex wedding barn with a difference Houchins!

How would clients describe you?

Calm, collected and a pocket friend ….. And that I love a list (or ten).

Wedding planner/s you admire?

Bernadette Chapman. This wonderful lady is my inspiration. Not only is she exceptional in what she does she is also a great friend to me.

How do you unwind?

A long hot bath, surrounded with candles and book…… and NO children!

What trends are you seeing?

2016 is set to see some great trends filtering through. In particular, I am loving the metallics in the form on sequins, rose gold and shimmer; wild flower posies and arrangements creating a more affordable relaxed vibe and with the dresses its all about the “sleeve” and the “deep V neck line” – Gorgeous!

What is your signature dish?

My little girl, Poppy, absolutely loves a spag bol – so I have this dish down to a fine art now.

Whose celebrity wedding (dead or alive) would you love to design?

Audrey Hepburn – I adore her elegance.

Is the job as glamorous as you thought?

Glamorous? Not exactly….. But it is definitely exciting, challenging, creative and I LOVE it!

What is your vice?

Chocolate, candles and bridal magazines!

 

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#SBScontributor Emily & Jo

1 June, 2015

I’m not sure whether you know but many of the chapters included within the Step by Step course have been reviewed by leading experts in the wedding industry. Why? This ensures the information being taught is to a high standard and as relevant as it can possibly be. To us they are known as our #SBSContributors . Today I would like to introduce you to our stationery expert, the wonderfully talented “Emily & Jo”.

How did it all start?

Pretty Much over a birthing ball! Emily and myself met while attending NCT classes back in 2006, pregnant with our respective first children. Our skill sets matched, ideas were mixed and the unexpected immaculate conception of a third child ‘Emily&Jo’ was born.

How do clients describe you?

It’s a pleasure to work with the team at Emily&Jo. Their customer service is efficient, professional, yet friendly and the designs are perfectly contemporary and stylish with room for bespoke touches. We’re delighted to be able to recommend our discerning client base to Emily&Jo.

Kelly Chandler, Wedding Planner, The Bespoke Wedding Company

How do you unwind?

Getting lost within the paintings at the Tate Modern has to be up there with a near perfect Sunday afternoon. Mid week de stress is an early morning, high energy beach bootcamp class, brilliant fun!

What changes have occurred in the stationery industry since you launched?

We offer a quality designed and carefully executed product, on the best boards using the appropriate printing technologies. We work very closely with our clients to realise their expectations, after all it’s a once in a lifetime experience so, when the envelope hits the mat it’s imperative that we have created the correct tone for each and every individual celebration. It has to be right. Over the last 8 years this aim has not changed and will not change. Its the backbone and ethos of our business.

What trends have you seen this year / are working on next year?

Sumptuous and elaborate florals are looking to be huge next year, which is really exciting for Emily&Jo as we love working in conjunction with floral designers to tie in ideas and themes. We are launching a new Star Burst design in the next couple of weeks so watch this space, (totally gorgeous).

  • Bespoke illustrations of wedding venues together with twists on personal family motifs are becoming increasingly popular, a wonderful, timeless keepsake for our clients.
  • Classic typographical designs executed with a contemporary twist always create an impact, fulfilling a niche in the wedding stationery market that many stylish 2015/2016 brides are craving.

What is your vice?

On a Friday, 7.00pm after Brownie / Cub pick up, a large guilt free G&T (made to our local chefs special recipe) perfection!

UKAWP Rebrand Image: Simon Carr

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