ESC Weddings @ 45 Millbank

ESC Weddings is delighted to announce the launch of a range of brand new Wedding Packages at the exquisite Wedding venue 45 Millbank in Westminster, London.

Located just steps from Tate Britain with sweeping views across the River Thames; 45 Millbank is a beautiful and historic event location, blending Edwardian classic with Chelsea’s eclectic modern twist. The restored Edwardian interior provides visitors with a stunning and memorable Grade II listed backdrop for events in the heart of iconic Westminster.

Outside 45 Millbank

As one of their preferred suppliers, the team at ESC Weddings has been working in close partnership with the venue to design and create a selection of packages to outline the various levels of support available to couples who have chosen this Edwardian venue for their special day. The team at ESC Weddings believe that every Wedding should epitomise a couple’s character, cultural background, value, heritage and passions; and our role is to deliver a Wedding day bespoke to a couples individual needs.

Eleanor Bradfield, Wedding Planner (left) and Clare Wickens, Director (right)

 

Whether it’s a traditional ‘Classic’ Wedding you dream of, or a smaller ‘Intimate’ gathering to celebrate with a select few of your closest friends and family, our hand-crafted packages range from simple, elegant affairs to luxurious celebrations and all the trimmings which include:

·         The Classic Package

·         The Grace Package

·         The Majestic Package

·         The Quintessential Package

·         The Intimate Package

45 Millbank's Banquetting Hall set-up for a beautiful Ceremony

Clare Wickens, Director of ESC Weddings says “In our experience, many couples are under the impression that once they have chosen the venue, most of the hard work is done and are then suddenly overwhelmed with all the ‘nitty gritty’ details that need finalising before their big day.

With all the information available online, it can be hard to know who to approach and who you can rely on to support you in the run up to your Wedding. The suppliers we have used to put together the packages at 45 Millbank come from our own personal ‘Black Book’ of tried and tested industry professionals who we know will not only deliver fantastic results, but will carefully listen to what you want on your special day.

We are delighted to be working in close partnership with 45 Millbank and are looking forward to creating many special memories for couples who are lucky enough to have the beautiful venue host their Wedding Day.”

The Ornamental Garden at 45 Millbank is an idyllic location for a drinks reception on your special day

Licensed for both civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, 45 Millbank offers one of the most unforgettable wedding locations in town. Boasting three prestigious function rooms, a grand staircase, a charming secluded Garden and a beautiful courtyard entrance paved with York stone an authentic Henry Moore sculpture; 45 Millbank is one of London’s most charming event venues and the perfect setting for a romantic and stylish Wedding Day.

Henry Moore Courtyard at 45 Millbank

For more information about the Wedding Packages at 45 Millbank, or for information about ESC Weddings, please contact Eleanor Bradfield on 01252 795507 or alternatively, please contact Eleanor via email on eleanor@esc-weddings.co.uk .

Visit our websites:

www.esc-event.co.uk/weddings               www.45millbank.com

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April Showers

In 2012 the UK saw the wettest summer since records began, and almost four months into 2013 we have already seen the coldest Easter for more than 50 years; so with outdoor Weddings becoming increasingly more popular amongst us ever optimistic Brits, we thought now might be an appropriate time to start planning for when the heavens decide your perfect day isn’t going to be quite so perfect.

photo courtesy of www.bridalblogspot.com

If you haven’t already, choose a venue that has an outdoor area and an indoor space nearby. This will automatically reduce your stress levels in the run up to the big day, most venues who host outdoor weddings will be used to having to jump ship at the last minute and will know exactly what to do.

photo courtesy of www.bijouweddingvenues.co.uk

The hardest part about implementing weather contingency plans is…DECIDING TO DO IT. Trust us, the longer you leave it to make the decision, the more stressed both you and guests will become. An hour before the ceremony, make a decision and stick to it!

 photo courtesy of www.itsyourpartyevents.blogspot.com

If you haven’t hired a wedding planner, make sure you have assigned a bridesmaid, family member or friend to have the job of informing everybody about the new location, including the guests! It’s a good idea to have signs drawn up ahead of the day showing guests where to go if the plans have changed, these can be popped up in a matter of seconds and will eliminate about one hundred phone calls being made. Social media is another good way of getting the message out quickly, and cheaply.

If you have opted for a venue that doesn’t have a nearby indoor space and are going for a marquee option, hire another smaller marquee which you can set up with sofas and a bar area which can be used as overflow for guests who want to ‘mosey around’ rather than stay on the dance floor. And don’t worry, it won’t go to waste….plenty of your guests will be grateful for somewhere to go and ‘rest their eyes’ towards the latter part of the evening, or maybe even earlier for senior members of the family.

photo courtesy of www.westcountrymarquees.co.uk

A fun way of making light of the situation is to hire in umbrellas in your theme colour, or in lots of different colours. This will not only make the photos a little less drab but will also make sure your special day still looks pretty and like it was part of the big plan.

photo courtesy of www.thebigweddingsite.com

Fans of tea lights need not worry, battery operated tea lights give exactly the same effect and you don’t need to worry about them blowing out or, even worse, burning something. If you can, stretch your budget to incorporate some lighting production costs as this will go a long way to brightening up any grey skies.

Heaters are a must. Whether it is thirty or thirteen degrees, this is the UK and, unfortunately, by 8pm your guests will inevitably be shivering, especially the smokers amongst the group. Scatter them around both inside and outside the marquee and it will help avoid draining out a particular area of the party.

Of course you will not need any of these plans as it IS NOT going to rain on your day, but just in case, we hope these little hints helped. Good luck!