Farnham based event-management company Esc Events are continuing to go from strength to strength even in the downturn of the economic climate. This month sees the much anticipated launch of the new arm to the company; Esc Weddings.
Having organised high-profile parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and functions within the private and corporate sectors for over a decade as well as providing event support to numerous prestigious weddings throughout the UK, Esc events have introduced Esc weddings to offer full event management exclusively to the bridal market. The demand for wedding planners is increasing as a necessity to the busy women of today’s professional society and the service is no longer seen as a luxury only for the rich and famous.
Esc Weddings will be able to offer help on as many aspects of organising a wedding as the bride & groom require. Using their wealth of knowledge and resources they will pull together required suppliers including the venue, marquees, flowers, transport, entertainment, catering and all aspects of the design and theming. For those couples who decide to take on this mammoth task themselves, Esc Weddings can offer a reassuring ‘on the day’ service to give the couple piece of mind so they are able to relax and enjoy their wedding while Esc Weddings takes on the task of running the day.
The Esc Weddings team consist of wedding planner Sian Gray who has had a 10 year career in events and weddings as well as being trained by The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners. Sian brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to Esc Weddings. Having project managed many logistically challenging events Sian has the organisational skills needed to juggle all aspects of even the most demanding wedding.
Esc Director Clare Wickens has worked in the events industry for 14 years. Clare’s expertise is her creative and stylish flair. Teamed with her eye for perfection, Clare’s wedding designs are imaginative and unique to each bride she works with.
Managing Director, John Wickens is very excited about the new venture and has every faith in his knowledgeable and creative team
Thursday 25 February 2010
Tuesday 23 February 2010
Modern Wedding Etiquette
Gone are the days of stiff and formal receiving lines, fixed top table seating and wedding gifts being displayed the day before the wedding for all guests to view. These days we have more of an ‘anything goes’ attitude to our weddings and as long as it works for you and keeps your guests happy, then…why not??
There are however still plenty of guidelines to refer to when organising a wedding for the bride who wants to ‘get it just right’, a few of which are highlighted below.
• Invites – Make sure guest names are spelt correctly. When you do not know the guest’s partner’s name, a quick phone call to find out will rectify this and ensure no offence is caused – the last thing you want to do when sending out your beautiful invites.
• Personal wedding websites are now very popular to communicate all details to your guests and can be updated as and when new information is available. However this should not be the only way of communicating wedding info to the guests as it can ostracise the elderly and luddite (internet –shy) guests.
• These days many couples have set up home before they marry and do not have the need or room for gifts. It is now considered acceptable to ask for money though you must explain where this will be going i.e. honeymoon or home improvements and word it politely.
• Receiving lines are in decline and can be considered old fashioned. However guests will still want the chance to speak to the happy couple and it can be hard to get a chance during the busy day. Between courses is a popular time for the couple to circulate, maybe table by table, though nervous brides may shy away from this and prefer to stick to the receiving line.
• Favours are no longer necessary and are loosing face. They can be waste of money and time as many guests often leave them behind and there is no etiquette for these being on the tables.
There are however still plenty of guidelines to refer to when organising a wedding for the bride who wants to ‘get it just right’, a few of which are highlighted below.
• Invites – Make sure guest names are spelt correctly. When you do not know the guest’s partner’s name, a quick phone call to find out will rectify this and ensure no offence is caused – the last thing you want to do when sending out your beautiful invites.
• Personal wedding websites are now very popular to communicate all details to your guests and can be updated as and when new information is available. However this should not be the only way of communicating wedding info to the guests as it can ostracise the elderly and luddite (internet –shy) guests.
• These days many couples have set up home before they marry and do not have the need or room for gifts. It is now considered acceptable to ask for money though you must explain where this will be going i.e. honeymoon or home improvements and word it politely.
• Receiving lines are in decline and can be considered old fashioned. However guests will still want the chance to speak to the happy couple and it can be hard to get a chance during the busy day. Between courses is a popular time for the couple to circulate, maybe table by table, though nervous brides may shy away from this and prefer to stick to the receiving line.
• Favours are no longer necessary and are loosing face. They can be waste of money and time as many guests often leave them behind and there is no etiquette for these being on the tables.
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