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The ‘Stag Do’ is a rite of passage for any soon to be Groom. It is celebrated as the last day of freedom for the groom, assuming that once he is married he won’t be able to do all the things that he did before. It’s the exciting  event  before the big day. Stag parties tend to always end up going abroad, stereotypes suggest Amsterdam, Prague and Benidorm for a typical stag weekend away. BUT it’s not always necessary!  Stag do planning  is a fun and exciting time. To  plan a stag do  here are a list of Top 10 unique yet fun  stag do ideas  that mean you don’t have to jump on that plane! Beer Keg Racing How do you fancy a little bit of competition added into your stag party? Race your fellow stag doers on motorised beer kegs to get your Stag celebrations off to a great start. Just don’t come last! Stag Party forfeits are ones you should definitely avoid! Play With A Legend Is your friend (soon to be groom) dying to wipe the dust off those...

You wouldn’t drive your car or travel abroad with no insurance so why should it be any different for when you are planning an Event? Wedding Insurance claims make up approximately one third of all claims, and with the average wedding costing £27,000 it is a large amount of money to lose. Event Insurance is the safety net for anyone organising an event, from weddings and county fairs to parties and christenings. Event insurance can cover the policy holder for public liability, employers liability, damage to event equipment, cancellation of the event including adverse weather conditions and much more depending on the specific event. Event organisers take out insurance so they are protected against instances that could leave them at a financial loss. With the average budget of an event increasing year on year by 13%, there are ever increasing financial risks to event organisers. Public Liability insurance protects you from the legal liability to pay costs for third party accidenta...

Welcome to our first Wedding Theme blog post. We love the idea of having an early 1900s classic wedding inspired by the well-known British TV series Downton Abbey. If you watched Downton Abbey then you will know that the series is filled with class and stunning 1920s styling, making it a perfect theme for a wedding.  Downton Abbey is filmed just outside London in a quaint little town called Newbury. Highclere Castle is the castle that you see in the outside scenes of the show.  To match the style of the castle and the TV series, which is set in the early 1900s, the style of flowers and decorations should also be 1900s inspired. Here are some ideas for floral arrangements and centrepieces.  FLORAL   The flower arrangements should be large and over the top, but not in terms of colour. The textures of the floral arrangements are the factor that is most noticeable. The colours are mainly green and use basic colour combinations such as green and yellow or green and white...

Whilst we look through all the beautiful pictures of weddings and events that grace our Instagram feed, we have noticed a sudden change in tradition. Wedding Cakes have gone commando!  Now if you aren’t sure what I mean by ‘Naked Cake’ it means a cake without any fondant covering.  The classic modern style of a cake covered in simple white fondant, then decorated with themed colours and other beautiful little edible decorations is becoming less and less popular! Couples are turning to a much more rustic and natural cake decoration idea.  Couples can choose how ‘naked’ they want their cake to be as the cake is covered with buttercream instead of fondant icing, showing the sponge cake underneath. The amount of sponge cake to buttercream ratio is something you can decide on. If the sponge cake is only slightly visible, then this is called a semi-naked cake. These are quite popular. You then have the naked cake which can either be covered in a small amount of buttercream cre...

So it’s July. We are officially past the half way point of 2017 and we have noticed that many of the lovely people we meet with have already started planning for… you guessed it.. Christmas!  Those of you who are in denial that 2017 is half-way through may stop reading right now, but preparing for Christmas is a very big deal for many businesses as it always ends up being their busiest time, all because of the Christmas Party rush!  This does leave us asking… Why do we have Christmas Parties?  Well they cheer us up in the dark, cold months of winter (the hot months if you’re Australian) and they provide a fantastic opportunity for management to celebrate and treat their employees after a successful year. By showing appreciation to employees it will in turn increase morale and encourage them to remain a part of the company long term.  Why do most companies book their Christmas parties so early? Well the main reason is simple. Availability. If you imagine taking venue...

An event planner’s world consists of a vast mixture of occasions, anything from corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, charity events, ceremonies and other celebrations. Along with this comes lots of responsibility such as managing budgets, liaising with venues, theming & styling, arranging food and entertainment and hiring staff. There’s a heap of other aspects that they control too, from security to health and safety.  Event planners have control of events right from the concept all the way to the end of the party to the clean-up, but most importantly they take care of the event and guests! Every detail is thought of-from keeping the drinks cold to the layout of the luxurious decorations. Their experience and imagination is key to ensuring your event is the one to be remembered.  Many event planners have great skills in communication, presenting, customer services, organisation, dealing with pressure, negotiation and problem-solving. These skills will guarantee y...

If you’re planning a baby shower this year and looking for inspiration, then look no further! When it comes to invitations, games and themes we’ve got you covered. For a sprinkle of inspiration this is your go-to for wonderful ideas.  Invitations A magnificent event all starts with having amazing invitations, the better the invitation the better the party. So, when it comes to planning a baby shower make sure you have put time in to creating your invitations.  Gender Reveal   Invite your guests with creativity and style! Ever thought about gender reveal invitations? Get your guests questioning the gender of the baby before baby shower. This is a popular theme as it’s a fantastic way for people to share their exciting news, and it adds an element of surprise to party.  Classic   A popular trend for invitations that you can’t go wrong with is the classic theme invites. This is all about covering your invites with building blocks, onesies, bibs, bo...

One of the best ways to start an event planning business if you have no prior events or business experience is through volunteering or an internship. Volunteering at events or within an event management company will provide you with valuable on the job experience so you can learn what is required prior to starting a company. An internship offers very similar benefits in that you get the opportunity to learn about the industry from the ground, make mistakes and see what areas of event planning you also enjoy the most. The great thing about an internship is that if you are working with an events company as an intern you can have access to “shadow” the business owner and other decision-makers to learn more about the operations side of the business as well, not just planning and design. Once you have those steps completed you can begin exploring the more practical steps of starting a business such as finding a name, registering the business and setting up your branding and operatio...

Whether you are  organising  a crazy day out for your friends stag do, or a team building day for you and your colleagues. Here is a list of some ideas for those away days, no matter what the occasion, these are bound to be enjoyable for everyone involved. Outdoor   Bubble Boys – Zorb Football This is not just a normal game of football. If you love football then how about a game of football whilst encased in an inflated Zorb which covers your upper-body and head! Zorb Football is a great game for anyone over the age of 10 and is popular to be played amongst friends, for team building, stag dos and birthdays. The main idea is that you don’t need extraordinary football skills to play, it’s all light-hearted fun. So why not give it a go? Segway Days Out Segway days are great experiences that bring fun and excitement. If you’ve never heard of Segways, they are electric-powered personal transporters. If you have already tried it and loved it, or want to give it a go,...

Advertising is no longer limited to television and billboards. The use of social media and websites has provided businesses with the opportunity to advertise more effectively. Social Media platforms and websites now see advertising as a main revenue stream as businesses are attracted to the measurable statistics that can be delivered with online advertising. As online technology is advanced it can measure how many people visit certain websites, click certain parts of a website, even measure the whole journey that a user goes through on their site. This means that this can be provided as a measurable statistic to businesses that can let them know how successful their advert was.  The way that websites and social media platforms earn money is by charging the businesses per click (Pay Per Click or PPC). Every time someone clicks on an advert on a website, the company whose advert is being clicked on is charged a set amount. If the price of each click is £0.01 and the advert is clicke...