Wedding Reception in a Gorgeous Marquee... Lots of Ideas in Pictures plus Spotlight on Chelsea Hire Marquees

To celebrate our attendance of the MK (Milton Keynes) Marquee Wedding Fair on the 23rd of September 2012, we have decided to feature Marquee wedding receptions in this week's post. The Wedding Fair has been organised by Silver Linings and Chelsea Hire and would feature exhibitions by 20 exclusive wedding suppliers to delight and inform you for your big day; Estilo Moda, being one of them. Click Here to find more details about the wedding fair.

Marquees can be erected in any location where there is adequate space and the possibilities for decorating them are endless.  I have been to many marquee weddings where the atmosphere felt very classy and luxurious but of course like anything else in life, some effort has to be put into achieving this as unlike in a castle where the venue is impressive already, your marquee decor could either make or break the entire setting of your wedding reception.

I have learnt so much about wedding marquees by researching the amazing work of Chelsea Hire Marquees.  They really do go the distance to help you achieve the look that you are after and they demonstrate the versatility of using a Marquee for your wedding by providing endless decor options to suit your theme; be it a daytime or night time reception.

A picture speaks a thousand words and so I will leave you with some pictures I have borrowed from their website:

Do meet us at the wedding fair and get 10% off your total order plus see a sneak preview of a few pieces from our pilot wedding dress collection.

Client Testimonial and Lots of Real Wedding Pictures... Be Inspired

We just received wedding pictures from our darling Aine, whose wedding dress we created in a 50s style.  The first time Aine walked into our Milton Keynes based studio with her lovely sister, I thought 'what a wonderful lady'.  We hit it off immediately. We agreed to use a pale ivory, soft duchess satin fabric for Aine's beautiful bespoke off shoulder, ruched bodice and full skirted wedding dress and she looked amazing; if we do say so ourselves.  This is what Aine had to say:

"The dress was beautiful – exactly what I'd hoped for – and I got so many compliments on the day. I felt absolutely gorgeous in it. The style worked perfectly with the other bridesmaids' dresses and our 1950s/60s era hairstyles. We all felt very 'Mad Men'! And the day itself was wonderful – the kind of day you'd like to sneak back for an hour or two and relive! So much fun, and worth all the stresses. Thanks again for all your help and for giving me the dress I was dreaming of. I know for sure that I wouldn't have been able to find it in an average bridal shop, and certainly not in my budget!"

Enjoy pictures of her wedding dress and be inspired not only by her dress but also by other pictures of her perfectly executed 50s style wedding.  Let us know what you think.

Wedding Fair Exhibition

Estilo Moda will be exhibiting gorgeous wedding dresses at the MK Marquee Wedding Fair on the 23rd of September 2012.  Book your appointment on the day and get 10% off your wedding dress. Also, be the first to see stunning pieces from our new innovative and pioneering wedding dress collection!

Red Carpet Inspiration Wedding Dress Sketches

I have been suffering from a terrible case of bloggers block this week.  Not least of all because this has been such a busy week for my team with all the hard work that has gone into the new collection which I must say I am incredibly excited about and cannot wait to reveal.

In spite of this dreaded bloggers syndrome that I have been suffering from, I am committed to turning something out each week; come rain or sunshine (well mostly rain for us in the UK!) and so I have borrowed a very popular article from my personal blog which I am certain all you brides out there would love.

Access this article 'My Red Carpet Inspiration Wedding Dress Sketches' by Clicking Here

I would love to know what you think about the sketches and do tell me what you would do with the amazing red carpet dresses for your wedding.

Many blessings,

Lisa

This blog entry comes free to you courtesy of Estilo Moda Bridal and Occasional Wear. Estilo Moda are designers of stunning bridal wear to suit your budget and taste. Other designers create a dress which you can decide is your dream dress. We create your exact dream dress and you decide every single detail and we achieve perfection every time. We are based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. www.estilomoda.co.uk 

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Hilarious and Low Cost Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Every time a bride comes in for a wedding dress design consultation at our Milton Keynes studio, I ask what she would like her guests to say about her wedding. The word 'fun' always comes up.  Brides tell me all the time that they want their guests to go away from their weddings feeling that they have had an absolutely fantastic time.

So why, in many cases, is the wedding entertainment not thought about until very close to the day and sometimes not at all?  Now I can tell you that this is a huge mistake because I have been to certain weddings where I have thought to myself 'I have probably had more fun sitting in the waiting area at my dentists than I am having right now'.

Besides the usual excitement of the walk down the aisle, tearful exchange of vows, throwing rice, couples entrance to reception and endless toasts; before the drunken gyrating on the dance floor begins, many a wedding has failed to keep guests entertained on what may be a full day's outing for them.

While I think it may be a bit desperate to go to criminal lengths like the bride in our 'Wedding Budget Nightmares' article did, we have some really funny and budget savvy ideas that may set you on your way to creating a day full of belly laughs for your guests.

Comedian

Everyone has a friend or cousin who leaves everyone in stitches with every word that comes out of his or her mouth? Why don't you ask this person to offer a short comedy sketch that is wedding related and tasteful to loosen guests up and get them chatting amongst themselves. To make it more original, get this person to work the floor having chats with pockets of guests and cracking them up with his jokes and little anecdotes.

Crazy Dancer

Everyone loves to watch other people having a fantastic time on the dance floor and more often than not, it gets us in the mood to have fun as well. Consider hiring someone who looks and dresses like a regular guest but breaks into the weirdest and most exciting dance moves every now and again and even pulls guests onto the dance floor to join him or her.  Go further by asking him or her to make up slips and falls periodically in the most awkward positions ever and that should get guests laughing their heads off.

Treasure Hunt

If you're having a big venue, stage a short treasure hunt and at the end of the hunt, the winner should find a complete non-prize like a really smelly pair of boots or a pair of giant size knickers.  Don't forget to give the winner an actual present after the guests have had a really good laugh at this poor unfortunate person's expense.

Sketch Artist 

Employ a sketch artist; who instead of sketching your guests, creates a sketch of someone else entirely and when the guests complain that this is not them, this person should state that 'they are totally committed to their art and they have only sketched what they can see'.  For example, get them to sketch your size 20 Aunt Edna as 'Wonder Woman' and watch her blush like no man's business.  Don't forget to tell the photographer to capture these amazing moments.

Wedding Trivia

Have something akin to a pub quiz where guests are asked wedding trivia questions and the best table wins.  Find 20 wedding trivia questions in our article '20 Popular Wedding Customs and Traditions Explained' and make sure to use the funnier ones.

Crucial Questions You Must Ask Your Wedding Venue – Spotlight on Horwood House (Wedding Venue in Milton Keynes)

Horwood House (Wedding Venue, Milton Keynes)

Every time a bride visits our bridal boutique in Milton Keynes, the first question we ask before we even start the wedding dress design consultation is ‘where is your venue’.  It goes without saying that your wedding venue could potentially be the single most important part of your wedding planning process.  The wedding venue sets the tone and theme for the whole event even down to what you and your bridesmaids would wear or how many guests you would be able to invite.

Therefore, it is imperative that you choose your venue carefully as many a bride has found herself very dissatisfied with her entire wedding because she chose a venue that did not reflect her desires for her big day.

The following list of questions and tips will help you tremendously during your wedding venue search. We recommend that you print them out and use them as a guide while you’re talking with a wedding venue contact or reviewing a brochure. We also recommend that you think of a few questions that are more specific to your requirements and add them to this list. 

- What dates are available in the month I’m considering?

- How many people can this wedding venue accommodate?

- What is the rental fee and what is included in that price?

- How much is the deposit, when is it due, and is it refundable? Do you offer a payment plan?

- Are you licensed to conduct wedding ceremonies? How much will you charge for the wedding ceremony?

- Is there a bride’s changing area?

- What’s the cancellation policy?

- How long will I have use of the wedding venue space(s) I reserve? Is there an overtime fee if I stay longer? 

- Can I redecorate your venue to suit my purposes? Are there any guidelines/restrictions?

- Do you have an in-house wedding caterer and do I have to use your caterer or can I bring my own caterer?

- Do you provide tables, chairs, plates, silverware and glassware or will I have to get them myself

- How much do you charge for food per person and what is the service charge?

- Do you offer food tasting sessions and is it complimentary or do you charge extra for this

- Can I bring in my own wedding cake maker?

- Can I bring my own drinks and is there a limit on the quantity I am allowed to bring in?

- Are you licensed to provide alcohol? If so, what is the average bar tab for the number of people attending my event?

- Are there restrictions on what kind of music I can play, or a time by which the music must end? 

- Can the wedding venue accommodate a DJ or live band? Make sure there is enough room for your DJ or band to set up and for dancing.

- Do you provide any free or paid-for parking and if not, where do guests park?

- Are cabs easily accessible from the wedding venue?

- How many restrooms are there? There should be at least 10 rest rooms per 100 people.

- Do you offer complimentary or paid-for on-site wedding coordination? What services are included?

- Do you provide security?

- Do you have liability insurance?

- Do you provide overnight accommodations and if so, how much do you charge?

- If you do not provide accommodation, what are the nearest hotels to the venue?

- Do you have signage or other aids to direct guests to my event?

- Can I take pictures of the venue?  This is especially important for your décor planning and comparing one venue with others you have viewed.

Milton Keynes Wedding Venue Spotlight

HORWOOD HOUSE

Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0PH

01296 722100

Email: horwoodsaleslead@principal-hayley.com

Website: www.principal-hayley.com/horwoodhouse

Horwood House

Set in 38 acres of beautiful countryside, Horwood House provides a stunning setting for your wedding day. The beautiful suites can hold up to 200 guests for your civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception.

For every couple, Horwood House offers:

• Red carpet on arrival
• A dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
• Toast Master service
• White table linen
• Use of a cake stand and knife
• Complimentary Executive Bedroom for the Bride and Groom
• Guaranteed room rates for your guests
• Complimentary menu tasting for the Bride and Groom

Horwood House offers various packages to suit your budget and specific requirements. Please take a look at the link showing a video of a real wedding which took place at Horwood House. http://vimeo.com/user8378800/horwoodhous...

Meet Estilo Moda at the Heart Milton Keynes and Horwood House Wedding Fayre on the 12th of October 2012 where we will be displaying some stunning wedding dresses from our new Indulge Wedding Dress Collection. 

We are offering an exclusive 10% off all pieces from our new Indulge Wedding Dress collection for any brides who book a design consultation appointment with us at the wedding fayre. 

For more details about the Heart and Horwood House Wedding Fayre please visit http://www.heart.co.uk/miltonkeynes/events/hearts-wedding-fair/

To find out more about the new Indulge Wedding Dress Collection by Estilo Moda, please see the details below:

Website:  www.estilomoda.co.uk

Email: info@estilomoda.co.uk

Phone: 01908690900, 07534041173