It's not just weddings that I plan...

Denise's Big Birthday Party - The White Enchanted Ball - 27th November 2010

I had the pleasure of working with the lovely Denise designing and creating the perfect party for her special birthday in November.

Her theme was black, white and 'bling' and my job was to source all the decorative items including chair covers, table linens, centrepieces etc... that complemented the theme.

The venue was a blank canvas but had a low dark ceiling which had to go - so we covered it 450 white balloons and it completely transformed the room!

Denise decided upon tall illuminated vases filled with white feathers as her centrepieces, these added height to the tables and looked great when the lights were on!

On the day, I arrived to oversee the set-up and to put the finishing touches to the tables and the room itself.

It did look fantastic, even if I do say so myself!

Here are a few photos I took during the set-up

The function suite before....

And after....

Putting up the posters to direct guests to the party...

And here are some of the official photographs from the night!

The birthday girl with her Chilli Butlers and enjoying the chocolate fountain!

Lucy & Duncan's Wedding - 29th December 2010

Congratulations to Lucy & Duncan who celebrated their big day at the beautiful Shottle Hall on Wednesday. It was a beautiful, cold and misty day just how the bride and groom wanted it! The fires were lit in the lounge as guests waited for the ceremony to begin. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as their two daughters walked down the aisle in front of the bride! Lucy looked sensational in her Ian Stuart gown and cathedral length veil.

It was a pleasure to be part of...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the suppliers involved:

John Preston for the stunning Flowers.

Wedding Event Design Studio for the beautiful chair covers and linens.

Belinda the pianist for creating the perfect atmosphere during dinner.

Delicious bespoke wedding cake by Love Candy Cakes.

Choccaholix for keeping the children quiet during the speeches!

Spirits High for keeping the party going into the early hours...

And Becky at Red Square Photography for capturing the day - I can't wait to see the official photos...

Here are a few I took on the day.

Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Park, Its been an absolute pleasure working with you all. I hope your day was everything you wished for. Lisa x

2010... The Highlights

2010 has been my best year yet! I have worked with 24 amazing couples who all celebrated their big day during the last 12 months.

Each couple, regardless of the planning package they chose all benefited from on-the-day coordination, knowing I was there all day with everything under control, allowing them to relax and enjoy the day!
I have had the pleasure of working with couples from America, Canada and all different parts of the UK who all decided to celebrate their big day in the Midlands. And who can blame them as Derbyshire is home to some of the country’s most beautiful venues.

The venues my clients chose included country manor houses, boutique hotels and marquees (and a tee-pee in the middle of a field!) in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

My client’s budgets ranged from £6000 - £45000 and guest numbers from 40 to nearly 300!

No two weddings this year have looked the same, even if they took place at the same venue, as I encouraged my clients to design their own unique day.

The most popular colours this year have been green, purple and orange and the biggest wedding cake was over 5ft tall!

My busiest month was September with four weddings taking place!

I was also a guest at four weddings this year, which was a welcome change to enjoy the day from the other side...

I have booked in my most difficult bride for 2011 – ME! Jon and I got engaged during the summer of 2010 and have already started to make plans for our big day....

2011 is already looking great as I'm currently working with 15 couples busy making arrangements for their 2011 and 2012 weddings

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the amazing couples, talented suppliers and beautiful venues I have worked with during 2010, it's been a great year!

Lisa x