by Hanami Dream | 21, February, 2018 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 21st February 2018
As well as general wedding planning chat, today there will be about local marriage requirements #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: You need to give notice of marriage in your local registration district. If you and your partner live in different areas, you will both need to give notice in your own district. #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: You can get married in a church, registry office or an approved venue. Or you could choose a legal service followed by a celebratory ceremony (if your venue is not licensed for ceremonies) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: If you’re using a celebrant then there’s no restrictions when it comes to location (as long as you have permission from the land owner) nor temperature, or time of day! #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: To give notice of marriage in a registration office, you must have lived in that district for minimum of seven days. The earliest notice of marriage can be given is 12 months before. Normally, 28 clear days’ notice is required. #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: You will be asked to produce evidence of your full name, nationality, age and proof of current address plus evidence of marital status #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Two registrars will attend a civil wedding: one to conduct the ceremony and the other to register your marriage. You need two adults to be your witnesses – friends or relatives over the age of 16 and able to understand English. #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips were about local marriage requirements taken from ‘Local marriage requirements in Oxfordhsire 2018‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be about networking #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 14, February, 2018 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 14th February 2018
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we’re feeling romantic – so share your proposal story for Valentine’s Day inspiration #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 1: Say it with chocolates – put the ring inside a kinda egg! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 2: Keep then guessing – good things come to those who wait! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 3: Spell it out – in vegetable seeds and watch the message grow! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 4: Whisk them away for a romantic weekend – just be careful with the ring in airport security #UKWedLunch
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s day. Please do share your proposal stories #UKWedLunch
This week’s proposal stories are taken from ‘Real life proposal stories‘ #UKWedLunch
Thank you for all the RTs, follows and likes! Hope to see you again next Wednesday 1-2pm for more wedding planning chat #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be about local marriage requirements #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 17, January, 2018 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 17th January 2018
As well as general wedding planning chat, today there will be about bridesmaids’ duties #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
- Bridesmaid = a girl or woman (usually one of several) who accompanied a bride on her wedding day
- Chief bridesmaid / Maid of honour = principle unmarried attendant
- Matron of honour = married female attendant #UKWedLunch
Bridesmaids are the support network for the bride, headed up by the maid of honour, and help her to plan her big day #UKWedLunch
Chief bridesmaid acts as advisor, messenger and personal assistant to bride offering moral support more than anything else #UKWedLunch
Bridesmaids help choose their own outfits, attend fittings, form part of bridal procession, welcome guests, offer cake to guests #UKWedLunch
Chief bridesmaid organises hen party, holds bride’s bouquet during vows, arrange bride’s veil or train, helps with planning, provides advice and emotional support #UKWedLunch
Other duties could include acting as a witness if necessary, joining the receiving line, looking after the wedding dress during honeymoon, doing a reading #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips were about bridesmaids’ duties #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 10, January, 2018 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 10th January 2018
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about the role of the bridal party #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
MATRON OF HONOUR / CHIEF BRIDESMAID: organises hen party, holds bride’s bouquet during vows, arrange bride’s veil or train, helps with planning, provides advice and emotional support #UKWedLunch
BEST MAN: getting groom to church on time, holding rings, toast and speech #UKWedLunch
USHER: parking attendants, escort guests to their seats, moving furniture, handing out order of service #UKWedLunch
FLOWERGIRL / PAGE: look cute, scatter petals, hold train #UKWedLunch
RING BEARER: carries a pillow down the aisle with the rings tied to it #UKWedLunch
FATHER OF THE BRIDE: walk the bride down the aisle, toast and speech, father/daughter dance #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips were about the role of the bridal party #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be about bridesmaids’ duties #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 20, December, 2017 | #UKWedLunch, traditions
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 20th December 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week there’s a wedding traditions quiz (just for fun!) Tweet your replies (answers at the end of #UKWedLunch)
Here we go… QUESTION 1: What did early Roman brides carry instead of flowers? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 2: In what year was it first possible to marry in a licensed venue in England and Wales? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 3: What is not allowed at a civil ceremony? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 4: What is a traditional French wedding cake? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 5: What is an Ascot? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 6: The Wedding March from Wagner’s opera “Lohengrin” is better known as what? #UKWedLunch
Hope you’ve had fun! Here are the answers: A1= herbs, A2= 2000, A3= hymns, A4= croquembouche, A5= cravat, A6= here comes the bride #UKWedLunch
Congratulations if you got all the questions correct. See more wedding traditions on Hanami Dream blog https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/category/traditions/ #UKWedLunch
All the very best for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Look forward to seeing you again in 2018 from Wednesday 3rd Jan 1-2pm for more wedding planning chat #UKWedLunch
Having a break from wedding planning chat next week, but there will be a round up of top posts from 2017. Feel free to tweet yours to #UKWedLunch on Wed 1-2pm
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by Hanami Dream | 13, December, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 13th December 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about 2018 wedding trends #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 1: Clothing – what do you think to the arm warmer style sleeves, trailing bows on shoulders or Watteau backs on wedding dresses? #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 2: Culture – do you think films like jungle book or aquaman will influence tropical and underwater wedding themes next year? #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 3: Celebrities – will Harry and Meghan’s wedding influence some great British street party style weddings? #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 4: Colour and styling – how do you see the @pantone color of the year working in couples’ schemes? #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 5: Catering – will family style serving and buffets still be big news at weddings in 2018? #UKWedLunch
2018 WEDDING TREND 6: Current affairs – will the winter Olympic swimming or World Cup in Russia influence some wedding themes in 2018? #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips were about 2018 wedding trends – see more at https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/category/trends/ #UKWedLunch
Thank you for all the RTs, follows and likes! Hope to see you again next Wednesday 1-2pm for more wedding planning chat #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be a wedding quiz #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 15, November, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 15th November 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about different food service styles #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
STYLE 1: buffet – food is laid out on tables and guests collect a plate and then serve their own food on to their plates before going to find a seat elsewhere #UKWedLunch
STYLE 2: family style – platters of food are placed in the centre of a table and everyone around the table serves themselves #UKWedLunch
STYLE 3: plated – food is pre plated in the kitchen and brought out by servers to guests that are already sat at their tables #UKWedLunch
STYLE 4: silver service – a high end level of service where servers come around to each seated guest and serve them food #UKWedLunch
STYLE 5: a la carte – instead of a set meal where everyone has the same plated meal, this gives guests the choice to pick their meal from a menu which is then brought out to their table plated #UKWedLunch
STYLE 6: boxed meal – this is not plated but in a portable container so that the food could be eaten whilst on the move #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 8, November, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 8th November 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about staying calm before the wedding day #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Take a deep breath – do yoga, listen to calming music or try some rescue remedy #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Get physical – go for a walk or get pampered. Remember to go braless to avoid strap marks #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Think positive and surround yourself with positive people. Remember to be yourself. #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Delegate tasks and brief your attendants. Remember good communication is key and pace yourself. Make sure to schedule breaks in the day. #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Be prepared for every emergency with a wedding day survival kit #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Don’t forget to eat – start the day with a good breakfast. Remember to avoid garlic and other smelly foods #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 18, October, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 18th October 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about budgeting for a wedding #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Determine who is paying or contributing and by how much #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: set aside a contingency of about 10% from your budget #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Determine the size of your bridal party (and who is paying for all elements of their attire etc) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Calculate the difference in variable costs depending on the number of guests attending #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Research costs – get at least three quotes for each item for comparison #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Write down what you’ve paid, when you’ve paid it and what you’ve still to pay #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips have been taken from The holy trinity of wedding planning: part 3 – how much #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 11, October, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 11th October 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about social media at weddings #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Don’t rely on social media for all your wedding communications – not everyone will have access and physical invite covers everyone #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Don’t overshare on social media – keep an element of surprise beforehand & don’t make uninvited people feel left out #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Create a hashtag or a personalised snapchat filter then collect images on a social media wall at reception or online wedding album #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Use Facebook live or periscope so those that can’t make it can still experience the day #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Etiquette tip – guests should wait until after the bride or groom have posted anything before putting up shots of happy couple #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Or if you feel like going tech free then have unplugged wedding – just make sure you set expectations with your guests early on #UKWedLunch
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