Monthly Archives: August 2010

What would you do with out friends and their honesty?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

For those of you who know me, I don’t do photographs and certainly not posing, as I am possibly the most un-photogenic person going unless, you catch me off guard and that is why in my job as a Wedding … Continue reading →

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‘Wow Chair Cover and Bows’ certainly do put the ‘wow’ into the visual …

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

Chair covers add a cost per head to the wedding but one think they do is finish off the overall look as I am sure you will agree at this recent wedding at The Conservatory, Royal Hospital, Chelsea. So, I … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget you’re left and right on you’re wedding day or was it a joke from the ushers?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

I didn’t notice this on my client’s wedding day until I saw the photographs which made me chuckle. I am not sure of the significance of putting the L and R on the shoes but it sure made for a … Continue reading →

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‘Ice Chairs’ are the cool accessory for any marquee celebration

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

  Let’s face it some of the banqueting chairs on the circuit have much to be desired and are just boring and that is why clients request chair covers. However, last year I was introduced to these ‘Ice Chairs’ by … Continue reading →

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett … a great read when convalescing

Posted on August 24, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

After having a sudden wake up with an unexpected emergency operation recently which meant no driving and resting something as those who know me aren’t really easy for me, especially when I am still in the height of wedding season. … Continue reading →

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Revd Giles Fraser the Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s on BBC Radio Four, ‘Thought of the Day’ on Wednesday 5th August commented ‘Modern Weddings have lost their way … The Ceremony is now all about ‘me’ and being a princess for a day’ Do you believe that the media of today have caused weddings to escalate in cost?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

I can’t disagree or agree with Revd Giles Fraser as I would put myself out of a job as a wedding planner, however I believe that in some cases the religious part of the wedding in a church is not … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio Berkshire’s Andrew Peach on the Breakfast Show on Friday 6th August …Weddings are escalating in cost and getting out of hand.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

As one of the residential Wedding Planner in Henley on Thames for BBC Radio Berkshire, following the comments by Revd Giles Fraser on ‘Thought of the Day’ on BBC Radio Four on Wednesday 5th August I was called upon by Andrew … Continue reading →

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SJD Events Limited sponsors Melvyn Bragg at Henley Literary Festival on Saturday 2nd October.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

Once again I am involved in Henley Literary Festival as I have found it most beneficial to my business with raising awareness and more importantly putting something back into the local community. Last year, saw me sponsor Ben Foggle and James … Continue reading →

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P.A.T. Portable Appliance Test something you need them for venues, but do you understand why?

Posted on August 4, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

PAT certificates are now springing up all over the place when you book a venue as they request all equipment coming on site to have one, but why, is what I was recently asked by a client’s band? Well, I … Continue reading →

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Renewing your vows was the discussion point with Anne Diamond on BBC Berkshire last week.

Posted on August 4, 2010 by sjdeventsltd

Last week amongst my computer turmoil and weddings I was asked to come onto Anne Diamond’s show and share my experience as a Wedding Planner for couples choosing to renew their vows. Renewing your vows is something you will see … Continue reading →

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