Flowers

I remember when we were looking for florists at first we were thinking super simple. But my mom kept insisting we go see a specific florist.  As far as we we re concerned he was probably out of our budget lol but mother must have her way.  

The florist is an artist who takes pride in his work.  At the time we just thought dude hows about stop acting like you are cooler than you really are.

So when we got home and mom says i paid him so go tell him what you want we were like hmmmm really lol.  But that was the best decision we ever made.  He put alot of thought into every single arrangement.  And for that i was super happy.

I know people underestimate how flowers can change the feel of a room but take my word for it.  Make sure you get the prettiest and freshest flowers.  Pay to have a demo arrangement done and possibly also view arrangements at another function to be satisfied with the standard of work the florist will provide.

Happy planning

Dresses Dresses Dresses

Its become very obvious that differents tyles work for different people.  So be sure that you try try try try dresses of all shapes and sizes.  Some dresses will look so awful you just cant stop laughing.  others will look so great on you but you just do not feel like yourself in the dress.  Then there will be the ones that are PERFECTION and are WAY out of your budget.  Its hard to put a price on a gown but the sad truth is that very few people can afford a original vera wang or mori lee for that matter.

So also try keep an open mind and find ways to get the look you want but at a lower cost.

The sad truth of the matter is that a lot of dress companies advertise dresses of other designers that they get replicated over seas at a lower cost.  there really is no guarantee that the dress will look like the pictures provided so also assess dresses in stock so you get a good idea of what the dress you will order will look like.

Custom made dresses are really the best way to go if you can push your budget up.  this is mainly because the dress will be corrected to fit your body as it is.  not the standard size 10 or 18 mannequin.

Dresses also have different forms shapes and textures.  So again its not a one type fits all, the general theme of your wedding should also go hand in hand with the type of dress you will wear.  Dresses can be made with anything from lace, satin, organza, chiffon, taffeta it all really depends on the structure of the dress you want and how the dress must fall.  Wedding seamstresses are the best people to get advice on what fabrics works best and the benefits of wearing one type over another.

Always be sure to wear the right under garments and shoes when you go for dress fittings, so you have the exact picture of what you will look like on your day.

As this is an area we hope to continue specializing in feel free to get in touch with us, so we can help you get your perfect dress.


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VENUES

There are a large number of wedding websites available on the net that give brides an idea of venues along with reviews.  These can be very useful but I always prefer that one goes and reviews a venue on their own.  this allows for one to be able to see whether the place would work for the wedding esthetic they are looking for.

A number of venues also now have their own websites.  Websites can be deceitful also as photographers a very good at making places look a lot nicer in real life than the place really is.  So I say go and see all the nooks cracks and smells you have to look forward to at the place you will be getting married.

Key things to always remember with regards to venues:

Discuss your budget with your fiancé and parents.  This will determine whether a place is doable or out of reach.  A lot of venues are opting for preferred suppliers such as rooneys, tonjis etc.  problem with some of these suppliers is their services are super pricey though I must say quality is guaranteed.  When a venue does say this to you, do not be disheartened.  Try negotiate with the manager until you reach an agreeable compromise.  There really is no harm in trying, you have nothing to lose with asking.

Another consideration when thinking of venue is trying to find a place that can be a 3 in 1.  By this I mean a venue where you can have your ceremony, photographs and reception all in one place.  So venue would need to be quite big with a lot of nice spots for photos.  Be sure to take your photographer to the venue so they also offer professional advice.

Always ensure you have a signed contract stipulating what you expect the venue to provide and what the venues expectations from you would be.  this includes who is responsible for keeping ablution blocks clean, what time you are allowed to begin setting up and what time things must be cleared by.  security over the venue, car parks and service providers property prior to the event.


There are so many things I could speak about and I could go on for days, but let us leave it hear for now.


For contact details of venues that we have visited or communicated with feel free to leave us a message and we will be sure to get right back to you.


That's all for today folks

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WELCOME

 

I always watch in awe as others post on blogs daily.  I have tried numerous other blogs of my own without much success but im staying hopeful that this may be the one that survives :-)

I am a happy go lucky kinda girl who loves to laugh and have fun.  I enjoy spending time with my friends helping them make their dreams a reality.  I have had the pleasure of helping a number of friends brainstorm their big day and I must say my own wedding was the happiest of planning moments :-)

On this blog I will hopefully share some fun ideas be it for a wedding, bridal shower, bbq or dinner party.  I will have posts on diy projects, recipes to try amongst an array of other fun things.

So sit back relax and lets enjoy the ride together.