by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | news
Very proud to have won the greenery mood board in the recent UKAWEP SS17 Pantone® competition.
Aisle Planner, picked the winners for each colour and shared their thoughts on their blog –
http://community.aisleplanner.com/pantone-mood-board-competition/
Many thanks to Aisle Planner for their kind words:
“Nicola’s consistent use of images featuring mums throughout her board lends a wonderful cohesive feel—it feels like all of these images could have come from one wedding. (Sometimes, mood boards can feel disjointed because images are pulled from so many different sources. This one didn’t have that issue at all.)
The even balance of colors feels professional. Greens, whites, and blacks are all placed well throughout the board—there’s no “too much” of any one color in any one spot.
This board’s imagery helps to convey a number of different aspects of a wedding. We love that Nicola included everything from cake design to typography inspiration. Overall, her board communicates a wedding that is fun, modern, and organic.”
by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | news
Really proud to have won the UK Academy of Wedding and Event Planning’s greenery SS17 Pantone® mood board competition judged by Aisle Planner this year.
http://www.weddingacademylive.com/2016/10/24/announcing-pantone-design-competition-winners/
Image Credits (clockwise):
Bouquet via Intimate Weddings
Tablescape and Cake via Blooms By The Box
Tie & Buttonhole: Photographer Jaime Y Photography via Wedding Loft
Drinks: via Classic Bride
Shoes via Marriage.com
Bouquet: Photographer Will Hartl via Brides Magazine
Stationery: Photographer Jenny GG Photography via Modernly Wed
by Hanami Dream | 5, October, 2016 | news, testimonials
Over the moon to be chosen as Student of the Month with the UK Academy of Wedding & Event Planners.
https://www.weddingplanningacademy.co.uk/student-of-the-month/nicola-jackson/
The course has (and continues) to open my eyes up to a whole world of weddings beyond just wedding planning.
Thanks to my tutor’s support and invaluable guidance, along with the interaction and networking with fellow students (new and upcoming entrants to the industry bursting with fresh ideas) as well as an impressive alumni, tutors and advisory board full of experience and expertise.
by Hanami Dream | 19, September, 2016 | news
It’s great to network on Twitter and to add to my honoured collection of accolades with this lovely one from Marketme. 
#SmartSocial is a competition that rewards businesses that are smart with social media (run every Sunday 9am – noon on Twitter).
Social media helps me to provide wedding inspiration, tips, trends and traditions to Cotswolds couples.
by Hanami Dream | 18, September, 2016 | news
If you’re planning your wedding in the Cotswolds then make sure to get your copy of the 2016/17 edition of Cotswold Bride which is out now for the year.
http://www.weddingsite.co.uk/magazines/cotswold-bride
by Hanami Dream | 2, September, 2016 | news, styled shoots
Not disguises by the seaside but some lovely models are required for a bohemian styled bridal shoot with a literature theme.
The shoot will take place at a stunning venue by the River Windrush in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside this October half term.
This project is supporting and showcasing local, independent wedding businesses – everyone provides their services and products for free and in return gets some wonderful lifestyle shots to use at a later date. This is a collaboration of like minded people that create great things together though don’t have the budgets to produce this kind of work if they all worked independently.
The shoot will be approximately 2-3 hours in the afternoon of Tuesday 25th October (weather permitting) and will provide some fantastic lifestyle shots for your portfolio. One fitting prior to the date may be necessary. Own transport is required to Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN.
We are looking for models fitting the following description:
WAVES – Female with long blonde/brown wavy hair, approximately 20-30 years old, 170 cms tall, size 10-14
BEARDS – Male with dark hair and beard, taller than the bride, approximately 25-35 years old, 40” chest, 32” waist
If you’re available and would like to be involved in this fantastic styled bridal shoot then please email Hanami Dream
- by Friday 14th October 2016
- on info@www.hanamidream.co.uk
- including a quick intro, your stats, a contact number and 2 images of yourself (1 x face shoot, 1 x full length)
For more information on the shoot take a look at Hanami Dream’s wedding blog
by Hanami Dream | 31, August, 2016 | news, wedding fairs
I’m delighted to be supporting Cogges Manor Farm with their Wedding Open Day on Sunday 16th October 11am-3pm in Witney, Oxfordshire.
See more information at http://www.cogges.org.uk/event/cogges-wedding-open-day
Hanami Dream will also be offering a drop in wedding planning clinic on the day.
Watch out for more details coming soon.
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#WeddingWednesday #weddingfair #openday #barnwedding
by Hanami Dream | 25, July, 2016 | news
I’m delighted to be chosen by Andy Quinn as one of this week’s winners to be given the title of #QueenOf Wedding Inspiration. I will wear the crown with pride.
It’s great to network on Twitter and to add to my honoured collection of accolades with this one from The Royal Connection. It’s a competition that was started by Aqua Design Group to celebrate women in business with a weekly #QueenOf competition during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. Due to its popularity it still continues every Thursday 9am-9pm on Twitter (and now also includes a #KingOf competition every Tuesday 9am-9pm as well).
I’d love to hear from any fellow #QueenOf or #KingOf winners and look forward to connecting with them on #TheRoyalConnectionHour every Wednesday 9-10pm on Twitter.
by Hanami Dream | 2, July, 2016 | news
Are you planning your wedding in your lunch break?
Join #UKWedLunch every Wednesday 1pm-2pm GMT on Twitter for wedding chat
STARTING WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST 2016
by Hanami Dream | 3, May, 2016 | news
What an exciting Friday night I had last week!
Off I trundled to the UK Blog Awards at the wonderful Park Plaza Hotel in Westminster Bridge, London. The staff there were great and gave me a brilliant first impression of the evening (oh my goodness, I will pay to valet park everywhere now as it was so seamless and a stress free start to events!)
Let me say that I went with little expectation of anything other than a good night out and some nice food and drinks. Well, I wasn’t let down in that department (the sausage, mash and delicious onion gravy was divine!) PLUS I had the added bonus of actually picking up a highly commended award as well!
At first, I could hardly believe that my company name was on the screen when Kate Russell was announcing the highly commended blogs in the individual events category (albeit that my company name was being pronounced a little differently than intended!) But what a very pleasant surprise and one I have to keep pinching myself about. You can see all the winners and high commended blogs from the night at the UK Blog Awards website.
I’m so pleased and feeling fairly chuffed at the moment. More importantly I’m now spurred on to develop my blog further.
Not a bad start to a bank holiday weekend!
