Today we are pleased to introduce one of our newest members, Annette who runs Eternal Events …

How did it all start?

-Well, I have always had an eye for detail, I have a wealth of organisational experience from over 16 years in the Financial Services industry; I have been a Personal/Executive Assistant to company Directors and CEO’s and an Office Manager.

-I later went on to work as an Events Fundraiser for a charitable organisation. I arranged all sorts of fundraising events such as Balls, Ladies Ascot day lunches, Fashion Shows and many more.

-Since that I regularly got asked by friends and colleagues would I mind helping to arrange their weddings. One lady called off her wedding, and when I spoke to her and said I am sorry to hear you are no longer getting married. She replied, “oh no we are still together but I really cannot be bothered to organise it all”. She said if you organise it for me so that all I have to do is turn up on the day, that would be great!

Do you have a favourite venue?

-Yes my favorite venue is Carden Park. I love the long driveway leading up to it.

How would clients describe you?

-Friendly, caring, approachable, and dependable.

Wedding planner you admire?

-All of them! It’s a tough job, you are all perfectionists and creative.

How do you unwind?

-I take my two dogs for a walk then put my feet up with a nice glass of wine.

What themes are you working on for 2010/11?

-I have a lot of enquiries for marquee weddings with magicians, Ice Cream Carts and string Quartets.

-A lot of brides are having Boudoir Photography done as a wedding present to their groom.

-I am booked in for mine in April!

What trends are you seeing?

-I am still seeing Cadbury’s purple theme although I thought that was last year’s colour.

-Also, bird cages.Everyone wants bird cages.

What is your signature dish?

-Chicken, stuffed with haggis, wrapped in Parma ham, served on a bed of leek mash with a whisky cream sauce. Mmmm.

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

-Katherine Jenkins but no chance now the engagement has been called off.

Is the job as glamorous as you thought?

-Yes, it’s fantastic.It has its moments but I could not think of a better job and at least you are your own boss and accountable for yourself.

What is your vice?

- Wine but I have to be good for my figure. 18 weight watchers points in a bottle!