by Hanami Dream | 11, January, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 11th January 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘TV & film weddings’ – what are your favs & which will affect trends in 2017 #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 1: What is your favourite wedding film? I love 4 Weddings and a Ffuneral, 27 Dresses & Bridesmaids!#UKWedLunch
QUESTION 2: What is your favourite tv wedding? For me, it’s Scott & Charlene’s in Neighbours! What entrance music! #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 3: Which wedding have influenced you the most? Gotta be royal weddings for me esp as Kate & Will for married same year as us #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 4: Which film genre will influence weddings the most in 2017? Comic book, romantic futurist, beach, medieval, 1920s? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 5: 2017 looks set to be a year of blockbuster films & tv progs. Which will affect wedding trends? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 6: What influence do you think the new Beauty & the Beast film will have on wedding themes? #UKWedLunch
This week’s #toptips are taken from ‘New Beginnings‘ #UKWedLunch
Take a look at more wedding trend predictions #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘finding right stationery for your budget’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 4, January, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 4th January 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘wedding day advice’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Choose your team of attendants well and delegate #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Eat a good breakfast on your wedding day to keep you going #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Keep your guests fed, watered and entertained #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Build in a private moment after the actual wedding, to enjoy and savour a moment just for the two of you #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Adopt the ‘reverse wee’ so you don’t ruin your dress or dignity – straddle the toilet and face the cistern #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Don’t go away on honeymoon straight after your reception. Spend a relaxed day with a select few. #UKWedLunch
This week’s #toptips are taken from ‘Wedding Day advice from real brides and grooms‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘TV & film weddings’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 21, December, 2016 | #UKWedLunch, traditions
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 21st December 2016
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 was the original meaning of the word ‘bride’? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 2: Which is said to be the unluckiest day to get married on? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 3: Tiered cakes emerged from a game where couples tried to do what over an ever-higher cake without knocking it over? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 4: If the younger of 2 sisters marries first, what must the older one do at the wedding or risk not finding a partner? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 5: In Denmark, what would couples dress up as to confuse evil spirits? #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 6: What do Czechs throw at newlyweds instead of rice? #UKWedLunch
Hope you’ve had fun! Here are the answers: A1= cook, A2= Saturday, A3= kiss, A4= dance barefoot, A5= each other, A6= peas #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
Look forward to seeing you again in 2017 from Wednesday 4th Jan 1-2pm for more wedding planning chat #UKWedLunch
All the very best for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #UKWedLunch
Having a break from wedding planning chat next week, but there will be a round up of top posts from 2016. Feel free to tweet yours to #UKWedLunch on Wed 1-2pm
by Hanami Dream | 14, December, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 14th December 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘2017 wedding trends’ #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 1: What do you think of the @pantone #coloroftheyear for 2017? https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/pantone-announce-the-color-of-the-year-2017/ #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 2: Which films and tv progs do you think will influence 2017 wedding trends? Like Beauty & the Beast #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 3: Which celebrity weddings do you think will influence 2017 wedding trends? Like Pippa Middleton #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 4: What fashion trends do you think will influence 2017 weddings? Like capes, embellished necklines & tailored separates #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 5: What catering trends do you think will influence 2017 weddings? Like donut walls & cakes with image projections #UKWedLunch
QUESTION 6: Which momentous occasion do you think will influence 2017 wedding trends? Like 1970s themes with the 40th anniversary of Elvis’s death #UKWedLunch
See more wedding trends and predictions on Hanami Dream blog https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/category/trends/#UKWedLunch
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As well as general wedding planning chat, there will be a ‘Wedding traditions quiz’ next week #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 7, December, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 7th December 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘guest book ideas’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Get your guests to contribute and colour in a giant poster mural @fancyfeatures #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Ask people to sign decorative, keep sake items for your home such as quilt, globe or Christmas baubles #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Have a recipe book where everyone contributes a favourite recipe to be printed in a book @recipegiftbook #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Get guests to put their best wishes on to labels to hang from a wish tree @treeofhearts #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Frame an illustration of your venue which guests can sign @illustratedinvites #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Have hand written messages on various hearts placed around a cut out framed tree @papertreedesign #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘Alternative wedding guest book ideas‘ #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘2017 wedding trends’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 7, December, 2016 | #UKWedLunch, testimonials
“We’re having a great time chatting to all of you!”
My Tomorrow – December 2016
by Hanami Dream | 7, December, 2016 | #UKWedLunch, testimonials
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by Hanami Dream | 30, November, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 30th November 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘thank you gifts’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Gifts for guests can be great mementos of the day showing your appreciation & matching your theme or colour scheme #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Sugared almonds are traditional (give an odd number) they represent Health, Wealth, Happiness, Long Life & Fertility #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Couples are choosing unique, personalised, dated & themed gifts to eat, meet, keep or have as a treat #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Give gifts to thank the wedding party for their support – these can be really personalised to the individual #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: You might want to buy your new spouse a 0 anniversary gift to celebrate your wedding day #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Whether you give favours or not, don’t forget to thank all your guests for their presence and their presents #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘Thank you gifts at weddings‘ #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘guest book alternatives’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 23, November, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 23rd November 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘dietary requirements’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Ask your guests as early as you can – include a section on your RSVP cards #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Customise your menu so that anyone can enjoy the main aspect of the meal #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Consider: Vegetarian, Vegan, Non dairy, Gluten free, Kosher, Halal, Hindu, Diabetic, Nut free, Child friendly #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Establish elements of the menu – confirm with guests & show them specific ingredient lists from the chef #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: How you serve food can have an impact on offering alternatives (sit down vs buffet) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Don’t forget about all meals and beverages that are going to be consumed during the day including your wedding cake #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘Catering for special dietary requirements‘ #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘thank you gifts’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 16, November, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 16th November 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘wedding vows’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Vows are promises rather than laws nowadays #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: You can choose to use traditional vows including ‘obey’ and ‘worship’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Consider alternatives of ‘to love and to honour’ or ‘love and cherish’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: In humanist or non-religious ceremonies you can personalise & write your own vows #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Make sure the vows you say are values & commitments you are willing to stand by #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Capture the twinkle in your eye as well as the sincerity in your heart #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘To love and to cherish’ with thanks to Humanist Ceremonies #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘dietary requirements’ #UKWedLunch
