#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 26th April 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today will be about networking & sharing recommendation #UKWedLunch
Next week will be talking about first dances #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 19th April 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we celebrating achievements – personal/professional and big/small #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: It’s important to celebrate personal milestones – what are you proud of achieving this week? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Celebrating milestones gives a boost of encouragement & a sense of fulfilment #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: It provides recognition & recognises time & effort that has been put towards something #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Share your big/small wins – a milestone in your wedding planning, a great testimonial, a product launch #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: What’s your next big milestone or thing you’re working towards? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Take the time to give yourself some recognition and a little pat on the back #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from Celebrating achievements #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be about networking & sharing recommendations #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 5th April 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we look at modern alternatives to wedding traditions – which will you break #UKWedLunch
DRESS IN WHITE: Will your dress be white/ivory or will you break with tradition? #UKWedLunch
MATCHING BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Will your bridesmaids have matching dresses or will you mismatch styles or colours? #UKWedLunch
UNLUCKY TO SEE BRIDE BEFORE THE WEDDING: Will you opt to capture a ‘first look’ shot instead of following this tradition? #UKWedLunch
THROWING THE BOUQUET: Will you throw your flowers or give them to longest married guests after anniversary dance? #UKWedLunch
TOP TABLE: Will you sit your parents, best man and chief bridesmaid at the front or have your own table to yourself? #UKWedLunch
WEDDING GIFTS: Will you ask for things for the home or experiences or honeymoon vouchers? #UKWedLunch
Email info@www.hanamidream.co.uk for more suggestions for modern alternatives to wedding traditions by #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be a wedding traditions quiz #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 29th March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we look at where are you on your wedding planning journey #UKWedLunch
JUST ENGAGED: Set the budget, date & guest list so you can pick a venue and planner #UKWedLunch
11-12 MONTHS TO GO: Book photographer, florist and caterer, pick your attendants, get insurance & think about decor #UKWedLunch
8-10 MONTHS TO GO: Book officiant and band, register for gifts, book honeymoon, buy dress & pick stationery #UKWedLunch
6-7 MONTHS TO GO: Pick cake, buy bridesmaids dresses, send save the date, trial hair and make up & taste menu #UKWedLunch
3-5 MONTHS TO GO: Book transport, hire suits, pick accessories, buy rings, order favours and decide on decor #UKWedLunch
1-2 MONTHS TO GO: Send invitations, finalise menu, write vows, confirm numbers, create seating plan & complete schedule #UKWedLunch
If you’d like a complete wedding planning timeline then please email info@www.hanamidream.co.uk for your copy #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week we will be looking at ‘modern alternatives to wedding traditions‘ #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 22nd March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we look at wedding themes – what styles & cultural trends influencing your big day #UKWedLunch
THEME 1: Beauty & the Beast – the tale may be as old as time but you’ll always be our guest #UKWedLunch
THEME 2: Wind in the Willows – an outdoors adventure along the beautiful riverside #windinthewillows #UKWedLunch
THEME 3: Festival – laid back, boho festival vibe in tipis adorned with ribbons & dream catchers #UKWedLunch
THEME 4: Wizard of Oz – follow the yellow brick road with sunflowers & rainbow colours #wizardofoz #UKWedLunch
THEME 5: Nautical – sophisticated striped navy and subtle use of rope, hessian and anchor icons #UKWedLunch
THEME 6: Alice in Wonderland – follow the white rabbit with red roses, hearts, tea cups and clocks #UKWedLunch
This week’s wedding themes are a selection of curations from Pinterest – which was your favourite? #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week we will be looking at ‘where are you on your wedding planning journey‘#UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 15th March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we look at anniversaries – whether it’s your 0th, 10th, 25th, 30th or 40th #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Anniversary gifts increase in value to reflect the time the couple have invested in their marriage and each other #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Buy your new spouse an 0th anniversary present to celebrate your wedding day such as cuff links, jewellery or a photo album #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3a: Have an anniversary dance at a wedding instead of throwing the bouquet… #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3b: … All couples come on dance floor. One by one, couples are asked to sit down during the song based on the length of their time together… #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3c: …The last couple on the dance floor will be the longest-married couple and they receive the bouquet #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: There are traditional and modern anniversary themes plus flowers and gemstones per wedding anniversary year #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Happy Wedding Anniversary!‘ Good luck making plans for a new anniversary! #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding themes’ #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 1st March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we look at honeymoons – where, when & how #UKWedLunch
Have you booked your honeymoon yet? If so, tell us where you are going/have been on honeymoon? And what month do you travel? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Factor in any immunisations and visas you may need for your honeymoon plus what will the weather be like #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Tell everyone it’s your honeymoon when booking – you never know what treats may get thrown in if people know:) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: decide to travel in your maiden name or married name – make sure your passport and tickets have the same name on them #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: combine your honeymoon with a destination wedding to save money #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: don’t go away straight after the wedding – have a day to relax #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Honeymooning over the summer‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘colour trends in 2017’ #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 15th February 2017
Anyone get engaged yesterday? Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s day. Please share your proposal stories with Hanami Dream #UKWedLunch
Tweet wedding planning questions to #UKWedLunch & share a pic of your wedding dress for today’s theme -wedding dresses through the years
Wedding dresses are an example of fashion trends of their day (material, styles, length & colours). Which era is your fav? #UKWedLunch
1940s: War time shortages led to non-rationed net curtain or parachute silk, full skirted dresses. Or skirt suits. Big bouquets #UKWedLunch
1950s: Rising hemlines & shorter veils. Sweetheart necklines, under lace, full skirted, small waisted, tea length dresses. #UKWedLunch
1960s: High waisted, empire line or A line mini dresses plus pill box hats with veils. #UKWedLunch
1970s: Hippy style, long sleeved, high necked, longer length dresses. Or trouser suits with big floppy hats. #UKWedLunch
1980s: Fairy tale, voluminous, princess gowns with puff sleeves and long trains worn with floral crowns. #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Wedding Time Capsule‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding favours’ #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 8th February 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we’re feeling romantic – so share your proposal story for Vday 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
PROPOSAL IDEA 5: Say it with flowers – pick their favourites and make it personal #UKWedLunch
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s day next week. Please do share your proposal stories with Hanami Dream #UKWedLunch
This week’s proposal stories are taken from ‘Real life proposal stories‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding dresses through the years’ #UKWedLunch
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