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Thursday, July 14th, 2011
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A Bride's Perspective
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HCW News
I have some exciting news to share with you today – we have a new addition to the
Helen Carter Weddings
family! My little wedding planning empire is expanding, and I’m very pleased and proud to introduce you to my new assistant, Sarah Nendick.
Sarah is actually a recent bride of mine, and I’m absolutely thrilled to now have her as part of my team. I feel I should point out that I don’t make a habit of hiring my clients (!), but over the last 18 months Sarah and I have formed a rather special bond, and as an old-married I’m really looking forward to having a bride’s perspective and insight on various aspects of
wedding planning
.
Over the coming weeks Sarah is going to be posting regularly on the blog, and will be sharing some of her wedding finds, DIY projects and creative ideas. Today, however, I’ve asked Sarah a few questions by means of an introduction, so you can find out a bit more about her, her wedding and her plans for being a part of the HCW team. Over to you Sarah!
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
Posted in
HCW News
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Venues
Anyone that knows me will tell you one of my favourite pastimes is, in the words of
Nicey and Wifey
, to have a “nice cup of tea and a sit down”! This is how I start every working day after taking Mr HCW to the train station and walking the dog, how I accompany my spreadsheet and list making, and how I wind down at the end of the day, usually snuggled up in bed with a cookie or two on the side. If you add in clotted cream scones alongside you’ve pretty much got my idea of heaven!
So after much diary checking and at least three re-schedules, I was very happy last week to finally be making my way into
London
for afternoon tea with my very good friend and fellow wedding planner Andri, for an afternoon of wedding chat, gossip, brainstorming and plenty of giggling – bliss!
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Friday, June 10th, 2011
Posted in
HCW News
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Mad About...
With the summer almost upon us, wedding planners around the country are gearing up for a busy wedding season, and for me this time of year is all about finalising details and creating schedules, lists and spreadsheets. However, we still need a bit of light relief from time to time from all this logistical planning, so a couple of weeks ago around 15 of us planners got together to combine work with pleasure for a fun evening of hat making with the lovely
Katherine Elizabeth
.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Posted in
HCW News
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Wedding News
I’m truly delighted to be involved in a very special bridal event taking place in London this weekend. After weeks of dedicated planning and organisation by members of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (
UKAWP
),
The Wedding Sanctuary
is being held this Sunday, 20
th
March, at Somerset House.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Posted in
HCW News
I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog for the last week or so, but there is a good reason – I’m in America! If any of you follow me on
, you’ll probably already know that I’ve been looking forward to this trip for the last couple of weeks, and my excitement hasn’t subsided now that I’m actually here.
I’ve never been to the States before, so when Mr HCW came home one night and said he’d be working in Chicago for a week and did I want to go (erm, hello?!), I literally jumped at the chance. So after an 8-hour flight from Heathrow on Saturday, here I am slap bang in the middle of downtown Chicago, and I thought I’d share with you some of the things I’ve been up to over the last few days.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Posted in
HCW News
Hello, I’m back after a lovely relaxing Christmas break and would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year. I hope you had a wonderful festive season and are now looking forward as much as I am to what 2011 has in store.
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Time to Catch Up!
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Posted in
HCW News
It’s been a little while since my last post, so I thought I’d check in to let you know I am still alive and haven’t forgotten you! I can’t believe it’s nearly April already – spring has finally sprung down here in
Essex
, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the warm sunshine and daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops that have suddenly burst into bloom.
With wedding season fast approaching it’s been super busy over the last few weeks and we’ve been heads down hard at work planning this summer’s weddings. I’m privileged to be working with some wonderful couples and fabulous designs, so I can’t wait to see everything come together on the day. Purple seems to be a particularly popular colour this year, so watch this space for some real-life design boards and more wedding inspiration!
Photo Credit
:
Flickr
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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HCW News
I’m very excited today to announce that we are currently running a competition with
An Essex Wedding Magazine
to win a
Final Weeks
wedding planning service, with a runner-up prize of a
Wedding Day Management
package.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Posted in
HCW News
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Venues
Just before Christmas I was approached by Elodie, the marketing executive of a new London wedding venue, to assist with an upcoming photo shoot for their wedding brochure and website.
58 Princes Gate
is owned and managed by Imperial College London, and is a beautiful Edwardian building that is tucked away in the heart of South Kensington. It already successfully hosts corporate meetings, seminars and private dinners, but this year is looking to open its doors to brides and grooms who are looking for an exclusive and intimate
central
London
venue.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Posted in
HCW News
Today I’m excited to announce that here at
Helen Carter Weddings
we’re offering the chance to
win 1 of 5 DIY Wedding Planning Packages
worth £75 each in conjunction with
Wedding Magazine
.
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
Posted in
HCW News
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a very happy and relaxing Christmas, and are fully refreshed ready for 2010. We have lots of exciting things lined up this year at
Helen Carter Weddings
, and I’m looking forward to bringing you more design and wedding planning inspiration along with some additional treats and surprises.
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Posted in
HCW News
Helen Carter Weddings
will be closed for Christmas from 12 noon on Christmas Eve until 4
th
January 2010. Before I shut up shop I want to take the opportunity to thank you for your company over the last few months. The blog was a new venture for 2009, so I hope you have found it interesting, informative and inspiring.
I wish you a very Happy Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year – see you in 2010!
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