by Hanami Dream | 15, March, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 15th March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we look at anniversaries – whether it’s your 0th, 10th, 25th, 30th or 40th #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Anniversary gifts increase in value to reflect the time the couple have invested in their marriage and each other #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Buy your new spouse an 0th anniversary present to celebrate your wedding day such as cuff links, jewellery or a photo album #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3a: Have an anniversary dance at a wedding instead of throwing the bouquet… #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3b: … All couples come on dance floor. One by one, couples are asked to sit down during the song based on the length of their time together… #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3c: …The last couple on the dance floor will be the longest-married couple and they receive the bouquet #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: There are traditional and modern anniversary themes plus flowers and gemstones per wedding anniversary year #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Happy Wedding Anniversary!‘ Good luck making plans for a new anniversary! #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding themes’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 8, March, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 8th March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we look at colour trends in 2017 #UKWedLunch
Are you getting married in 2017? What is the colour scheme for your wedding? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Consider the season of your wedding when picking a colour theme to match flowers and trends #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Spring and summer colour trends tend to be brighter, lighter and often pastel shades – see 2017 trends here https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/top-10-spring-2017-colours-from-pantone/#UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Autumn and winter colour trends tend to be cooler, richer and darker shades – see 2017 trends here https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/top-10-fall-2017-colours-from-pantone/ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Consider the colour of the year in your colour scheme – it’s greenery in 2017 https://www.hanamidream.co.uk/pantone-announce-the-color-of-the-year-2017/ #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Think about what your colour scheme needs to work with: venue, attendants, accessories, stationery. Use neutrals too. #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from www.hanamidream.co.uk/category/trends/ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding anniversaries‘ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 1, March, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 1st March 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we look at honeymoons – where, when & how #UKWedLunch
Have you booked your honeymoon yet? If so, tell us where you are going/have been on honeymoon? And what month do you travel? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Factor in any immunisations and visas you may need for your honeymoon plus what will the weather be like #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Tell everyone it’s your honeymoon when booking – you never know what treats may get thrown in if people know:) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: decide to travel in your maiden name or married name – make sure your passport and tickets have the same name on them #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: combine your honeymoon with a destination wedding to save money #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: don’t go away straight after the wedding – have a day to relax #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Honeymooning over the summer‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘colour trends in 2017’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 22, February, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 22nd February 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we look at wedding favours – alternatives to traditional sugared almonds #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: edible favours like chocolate bars with personalised wrappers, retro sweets, lovehearts, lollipops, cake pops #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: ice breaker wedding favours like games to play with other guests, cameras to snap candid shots, colouring books #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: wedding favours to wear like flip flops, sun glasses, umbrellas, moustaches & temporary tattoos #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: wedding favours to grow like packets of seeds, dried herbs, succulents, potted plants #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: wedding favours to drink like alcohol miniatures, loose leaf tea, shot glass #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: decorative wedding favours like scented candles, soap, fridge magnets #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Top local wedding favour suppliers in the Cotswolds‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘honeymoons‘ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 15, February, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 15th February 2017
Anyone get engaged yesterday? Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s day. Please share your proposal stories with Hanami Dream #UKWedLunch
Tweet wedding planning questions to #UKWedLunch & share a pic of your wedding dress for today’s theme -wedding dresses through the years
Wedding dresses are an example of fashion trends of their day (material, styles, length & colours). Which era is your fav? #UKWedLunch
1940s: War time shortages led to non-rationed net curtain or parachute silk, full skirted dresses. Or skirt suits. Big bouquets #UKWedLunch
1950s: Rising hemlines & shorter veils. Sweetheart necklines, under lace, full skirted, small waisted, tea length dresses. #UKWedLunch
1960s: High waisted, empire line or A line mini dresses plus pill box hats with veils. #UKWedLunch
1970s: Hippy style, long sleeved, high necked, longer length dresses. Or trouser suits with big floppy hats. #UKWedLunch
1980s: Fairy tale, voluminous, princess gowns with puff sleeves and long trains worn with floral crowns. #UKWedLunch
This week’s top tips are taken from ‘Wedding Time Capsule‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding favours’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 8, February, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 8th February 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week we’re feeling romantic – so share your proposal story for Vday inspiration #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 1: Say it with chocolates – put the ring inside a kinda egg! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 2: Keep then guessing – good things come to those who wait! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 3: Spell it out – in vegetable seeds and watch the message grow! #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 4: Whisk them away for a romantic weekend – just be careful with the ring in airport security #UKWedLunch
PROPOSAL IDEA 5: Say it with flowers – pick their favourites and make it personal #UKWedLunch
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s day next week. Please do share your proposal stories with Hanami Dream #UKWedLunch
This week’s proposal stories are taken from ‘Real life proposal stories‘ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding dresses through the years’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 5, February, 2017 | #UKWedLunch, testimonials
“Congratulations Hanami Dream & Good Luck in 2017 finals of UK Blog Awards and West Oxfordshire Business Awards
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by Hanami Dream | 1, February, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 1st February 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘wedding cakes’. With thanks to The Pretty Cake Company #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: The price of a cake is primarily dependent on three things: size, flavour and decoration #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Tell cake designer your guest numbers (& if you’ll keep top fruitcake tier) to work out what size tiers are required #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Think about using polystyrene dummies to add extra tiers but help reduce the cost #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Simple sponges tend to be cheapest – make a simple flavour more exciting by making the filling more interesting #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Book 9-12 months in advance- incorporate themes like colours, flowers, fabric, stationery etc #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Think about how and where you want the cake displayed (out of direct sunlight or heat or cluttered background) plus how you’re going to cut it #UKWedLunch
This week’s #toptips are taken from ‘Have your (wedding) cake and eat it!‘ With thanks to The Pretty Cake Company #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘Real life proposal stories’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 25, January, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 25th January 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘Changing your name’ – if, how, what, where and when! #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Decide if one or both will change surname when married. Who’s surname to take? Double barrel? Mesh? Brand new? #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Legally you can use any name but to use new name on documents you need marriage certificate or deed poll to prove it #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Can change passport before wedding (but can wait until it expires) – just remember name on tickets must match name on passport #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Must change name on driving licence asap to avoid a fine – its free #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Update your details on electoral roll so you can still vote #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Should be free to update your details with banks, utility companies, employers, doctors, dentist, sports clubs, loyalty cards etc #UKWedLunch
This week’s #toptips are taken from ‘All change – checklist when changing your name’ #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘wedding cakes’ #UKWedLunch
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by Hanami Dream | 18, January, 2017 | #UKWedLunch
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 18th January 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, this week’s theme is ‘finding the right stationery for your budget’ – what things affect pricing? Thanks to Paper Tree Design #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Differences in service, technique and embellishments are what makes your stationery either basic or premium #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Level of service will effect pricing: the more bespoke and more time spent making it will make it expensive #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Weight (thickness), texture and finish of card will affect how much it costs, as well as how it’s printed #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: For every finish (especially ones done by hand) you add cost: hot foil, spot vanish, embossing, paper cut, trims (ribbon, twins, crystals etc) #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: DIY or stationery in kit form will save on price – get wedding party to help make them together #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Buy in bulk – think about all your stationery in one go from the outset rather than separate pieces at different times #UKWedLunch
This week’s #toptips are taken from ‘first impressions count‘ with thanks to Paper Tree Design #UKWedLunch
Take a look at more wedding stationery #toptips
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week’s theme will be on ‘Changing your name’ #UKWedLunch
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