by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | testimonials
“Nicola’s consistent use of images featuring mums throughout her board lends a wonderful cohesive feel—it feels like all of these images could have come from one wedding. (Sometimes, mood boards can feel disjointed because images are pulled from so many different sources. This one didn’t have that issue at all.)
The even balance of colors feels professional. Greens, whites, and blacks are all placed well throughout the board—there’s no “too much” of any one color in any one spot.
This board’s imagery helps to convey a number of different aspects of a wedding. We love that Nicola included everything from cake design to typography inspiration. Overall, her board communicates a wedding that is fun, modern, and organic.
Christina Farrow, Aisle Planner – October 2016
http://community.aisleplanner.com/pantone-mood-board-competition/
by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | news
Very proud to have won the greenery mood board in the recent UKAWEP SS17 Pantone® competition.
Aisle Planner, picked the winners for each colour and shared their thoughts on their blog –
http://community.aisleplanner.com/pantone-mood-board-competition/
Many thanks to Aisle Planner for their kind words:
“Nicola’s consistent use of images featuring mums throughout her board lends a wonderful cohesive feel—it feels like all of these images could have come from one wedding. (Sometimes, mood boards can feel disjointed because images are pulled from so many different sources. This one didn’t have that issue at all.)
The even balance of colors feels professional. Greens, whites, and blacks are all placed well throughout the board—there’s no “too much” of any one color in any one spot.
This board’s imagery helps to convey a number of different aspects of a wedding. We love that Nicola included everything from cake design to typography inspiration. Overall, her board communicates a wedding that is fun, modern, and organic.”
by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | news
Really proud to have won the UK Academy of Wedding and Event Planning’s greenery SS17 Pantone® mood board competition judged by Aisle Planner this year.
http://www.weddingacademylive.com/2016/10/24/announcing-pantone-design-competition-winners/
Image Credits (clockwise):
Bouquet via Intimate Weddings
Tablescape and Cake via Blooms By The Box
Tie & Buttonhole: Photographer Jaime Y Photography via Wedding Loft
Drinks: via Classic Bride
Shoes via Marriage.com
Bouquet: Photographer Will Hartl via Brides Magazine
Stationery: Photographer Jenny GG Photography via Modernly Wed
by Hanami Dream | 1, November, 2016 | testimonials
“Cogges began working with Hanami Dream earlier this year on its first wedding open day, promoting both Cogges as a venue and recommended local suppliers.
Nicola offered helpful and friendly advice, with invaluable support to help plan the day. She has a wonderful eye for those details that make a wedding day truly unique, and an ability to bring a little bit of magic into any bride’s big day.
It was a great pleasure to work with Nicola and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hanami Dream to anyone who wants practical help and inspiration along their wedding journey.”
Kim, Cogges Manor Farm – October 2016
by Hanami Dream | 27, October, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 26th October 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘tips for booking a wedding band’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Check that your band is fits in your venue. Ask your band leader the dimensions of their performance space #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: To roughly work out how much to spend on a wedding band take the number of musicians and multiply it by £250 #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Confirm with the band how long and how many sets are included for the price #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Check the technical requirements of the band can be met by the venue inc number of power sockets required #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Save money by choosing a band that offers a DJ package as well #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Use a booking agent which will have bands for every budget and genre #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘5 essential tips for booking your wedding band‘ with thanks to Matchbox Music #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘wedding flowers’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 26, October, 2016 | gallery
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by Hanami Dream | 19, October, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 19th October 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘tips for a minimalist wedding’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Make sure any existing elements of venue or furniture are hidden to ensure nothing will distract the eye #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Keep decor, florals and styling to a few key pieces and remember that less is more #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Stick to one colour for maximum impact with white making an amazing statement #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Ask guests to wear a certain colour to create a theme and the use of minimal colours throughout #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Create reflection – use metallic decor, silverware or mirrors to bounce natural light around the space #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Use Perspex tables and chairs with no fussy table cloths or chair cover #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘Top ten tips for a minimalist wedding with the wow factor’ #UKWedLunch
See more inspiration at https://www.pinterest.com/HanamiDream/white-minimalist
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Next week’s theme is ‘tips for booking a wedding band’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 12, October, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 12th October 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘to absent friends’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Read telegrams from those who can’t make it and raise a toast to absent friends #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Set up framed photos on a table, hang photo charms on your bouquet, from shoes or placed in a locket #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Wear heirlooms – wedding bands tied round an ankle or wrist, melt down wedding bands to make your own #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Use material from a piece of their clothing, handkerchiefs or ties, or monograms of initials stitched in your dress #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Use their favourite flower, or have a single flower in a vase, or put your bouquet on their grave afterwards #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Let balloons, Chinese lanterns or butterflies float off in to the sky #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘To absent friends’ #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘tips for a minimalist wedding‘ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 5, October, 2016 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 5th October 2016
As well as general wedding planning chat, there’s some #toptips as well. This week’s theme is ‘wedding stationery’ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: What, when & to whom you send invite (+what it looks like) is 1st experience your guests have of your wedding #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Coordinate stationery with theme of your wedding, all stationery as a whole plus everything you do online and offline #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Order all your paper stationery at the same time to save on costs #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Budget for envelopes & stamps – the more people you invite the more postage you’ll spend #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Consider sending invites in waves to decide whether you could ‘bump up’ any evening guests to be all day guests #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: specify who you are inviting to which parts of the day. Plus is there dress code, children, plus ones etc #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips taken from Hanami Dream blog ‘You’re cordially invited…a guide to wedding stationery and how to invite your guests‘ #UKWedLunch
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Next week’s theme is ‘to absent friends’ #UKWedLunch
by Hanami Dream | 5, October, 2016 | news, testimonials
Over the moon to be chosen as Student of the Month with the UK Academy of Wedding & Event Planners.
https://www.weddingplanningacademy.co.uk/student-of-the-month/nicola-jackson/
The course has (and continues) to open my eyes up to a whole world of weddings beyond just wedding planning.
Thanks to my tutor’s support and invaluable guidance, along with the interaction and networking with fellow students (new and upcoming entrants to the industry bursting with fresh ideas) as well as an impressive alumni, tutors and advisory board full of experience and expertise.
