Dear Bride and Groom,

You will find that most of your time will be taken up thinking about your wedding reception. Although the ceremony is obviously the most important part of your day, the reception takes up the longest and most sociable part of your day (and night!).

Your reception can be simple and elegant, extravagant, exciting or intimate and calm. It really depends on what you want from it. The reception is likely to reflect a lot of your personality as a couple and this is what your guests will buy into and enjoy. The main thing is that your guests are well entertained and have a great time with you.

The Setting

The first thing you want to think about is where you want to be for your wedding reception. If you would like grand elegance then you might want to have a look at some of the National Trust properties that interest you. A good number have large banqueting halls, equipped with the most magnificent art, fittings and decorations. Some may even provide staff and scene settings in keeping of the period of the venue. There are plenty of privately owned stately homes and gardens that cater for weddings.

If you are looking for something a little different then you could look into hiring a yacht, getting exclusive use of your favourite restaurant, bar or even nightclub.

If you have a particular interest eg. Art, music or theatre then you can look into getting exclusive use of a favourite gallery, theatre or venue. You would be surprised at how many would be interested and accommodating.

The Entertainment

This might be dictated by your wedding venue a little. For example, if you choose a theatre venue, then you could have a small interesting performance followed by live music. In a stately home you might want a string quartet or traditional music for the meal and then a 5 or 6 piece band for some late night dancing.

But what can you offer apart from music? How about a wandering magician? One or two can be available to demonstrate and wow your guests with impressive table magic – don’t worry no clowning or balloon creatures!!

Give your guests something to take home by asking a caricaturist to draw guests on each table at their request. It’s a great conversation starter!

If you have any gardens available then you could look at hiring a croquet set, jenga set or chess set for your guests to play with – you will be surprised at how keen your guests will be to get involved, and again its great for getting people talking!

Kind regards,

Kim Rix

Your London Wedding Planner

Freeing up YOUR time and delivering the personal service

Dear Bride and Groom,

 For every woman, her wedding is probably the truly special day of her life. A celebration of the union between two people, a union of love and honour; a bond to last for eternity. And surely, something that lasts for eternity should be remembered forever. Here are three of the most stylish of Wedding Locations in London for your consideration.

 The Dorchester Hotel

 With a capacity of up to one thousand guests, the Dorchester Hotel has brilliant hosted literally thousands of weddings in its 75 years. Located on Park Lane, it’s a very exclusive setting for the perfect day. With the beautiful, opulent Ballroom or the modern Crystal Room – you have a marvelous, magical setting for a most memorable day. With fine dining, and ample rooms for any of your guests who require accommodation – The Dorchester is ideal for all of your needs. They also offer exquisite suites for the newlyweds, providing a beautiful place to spend your first night as man and wife.

 Eltham Palace

 Eltham Palace offers another beautiful setting for a truly stylish wedding. Built in the Art Deco style of the 1930’s, it screams unique glamour and exclusive, fashionable society. With the most lavish and wonderful interiors, your wedding will be the envy of all.  With Nineteen acres of beautiful grounds behind a stunning mansion, it’s a truly unique setting for what will be, the most wonderful day of your life.

 HMS Belfast

 Not everyone’s idea of a wedding venue, but this is great for military weddings or for wedding ceremonies for servicemen and women.  A stunning reminder of the old armored warships of the Royal Navy, HMS Belfast is extremely popular with couples engaging in civil partnership ceremonies. With memorable views of Tower Bridge and the Thames, vows can be exchanged on the deck of the warship. With a capacity for up to three hundred and fifty guests – HMS Belfast can provide a special memorable setting for your day. 

 Kind Regards,

 Kim Rix

Your London Wedding Planner