Our furry friends are not just pets anymore; they’re part of the family. So, come your big day it’s only natural you’d want their presence as you say “I do.” Not only that, you might not have a pet but just loveee animals. Koala in the pews? No problem. Llamas photo...
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Tips for the Groom
Most blogs and/or wedding information out there tends to be slightly more aimed towards the Bride so this week I thought I would focus our blog on the Grooms! 1. Writing the all important speech The best bit of advice we can give here is to write it, then...
10 Top Wedding Tips
We've had a busy couple of weeks here at Elan Events so the thought behind today's blog is to be short and sweet whilst still giving you some all important nuggets of information. Have you ever wondered what a wedding planner's top 10 tips would be......
The Final Things to Do Before your Big Day!
My focus this week has shifted slightly to thinking about that ritual that all brides tend to do before their special day, so I thought it would make a great blog to help those out who haven't thought about those final few weeks / days / hours before they get wed! So...
Baby Shower Madness
This week's blog we are talking all about baby showers as last weekend, I attended not one but two celebrations. We planned, executed and delivered the one on Sunday, so I thought I could chat through them both seeing as they were very separate occasions...
Top 7 Benefits Of Hosting a Corporate Event
Even the sound of ‘corporate events’ sounds stuffy so it’s easy to see why many companies don’t bother. Yet, more and more often, we’re seeing that these kind of events are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They can prove to be a crucial opportunity...
How To Organise An Event
In my days as an in-house coordinator the biggest thing I used to hear was “I didn’t realise how much effort went into organising a party” so we thought this week’s blog could help to inform those of you who are thinking about planning a party on just how much...
Top 5 Venues in Retford and The Surrounding Area
This weeks blog is all based on my top 5 venues in Retford and the immediate surrounding area... no bribes, no persuasions just my honest truth. Number 1 - Hazel Gap Barn This stunning venue which is in the Cripps group is about 20 minutes away from Retford. This...
The New Royal Baby
We are over the moon for Meghan and Harry on the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Even from the few images that have hit the news today we can already tell that he is going to be an absolute heartbreaker! The super exciting news of the new arrival has got...
Wedding Traditions
So this week I've got a couple of wedding appointments for 2020 and it has made me have a think as to where some of the traditions have come from and what they truly mean! In one of my previous roles as an in-house wedding / event coordinator, I spent a lot of my time...