Bouquet on the door - a take on the traditional Christmas wreath?
Table setting - vivid colours really brighten up a traditional table
Bridal umbrella - I think I'd quite like one of these for everyday use, it's brilliant!
Monday 14 June 2010
Roses are red, violets are blue...
I found a beautiful florist based in Cornwall, 'Wedding Flowers in Cornwall' which is run by Anna Sawle. Based in Truro, Anna focuses completely on wedding flowers, making the standard of her work second to none in the county. This are a few of the more innovative designs and concepts that she offers. I think they are blooming lovely!
Megaride Snap
Sunday 13 June 2010
Megaride
Hello all =)
Well the Plymouth Megaride was fan-bloody-tastic! Great turn out again this year, perhaps not as many bikes as last year but still very impressive.
The great thing about the rideout is not zooming about at 100mph (although you do of course get riders occasionally nipping past), it's more the terrific atmosphere that is generated by the thousands of bikers and all the supporters that come to watch.
This was my third time at the event and it always amazes how supportive and excited the crowds are. It's the one day of the year when there are more bikes on the road than cars, personally I think this should always be the way but we can't have everything.
Due to the horrifically early start this morning, I was mostly still asleep when we left and therefore forgot my camera. However, there were several photographers dotted about throughout the event so when I find some photos, I'll let you see them on here =)
I have an informal interview next month hopefully with my Newquay wedding planner, rather excited about it now! Although after the Megaride today, I think I shall set up a burger van instead of becoming a wedding planner, seems logical; sell cheapy nasty burgers for £5 a go, a few times a year and make a bomb! We even saw one chap with a portable BBQ in the back of his van! Now, there's an entrepreneur in the making.
And it's officially only 4 sleeps until Laaaandan!
Good times all round :)
Saturday 12 June 2010
I'll take the venison...
Being in the hospitality industry, I quite often come across irritating people. So I thought I'd share a few of my favourites with you.
Last week, I was working in my parents restaurant on a Saturday evening. An elderly looking couple strolled in and I immediately showed them to a table and attempted to give them a menu. I am presuming they were from either Australia or New Zealand, going on their accents.
When I say 'attempted' to give them a menu, I really mean it. The old chap just put down his menu, unopened, on the table and then asked me if we served venison, which we do. He says, 'I'll take that' without even looking what it comes with. As a matter of fact, it comes with a port & thyme sauce, not that he cared/noticed.
I then attempted to ask the lady what she would like. And so commenced the interrogation... "Where are your mussels from?" "How big are the mussels?" "What do the mussels come with?" "Where is your lobster from?" "Is it fresh or frozen?" "What does it come with?"...... and so on and so forth. She was even shown some of the mussels to check how big they were! She eventually ordered the lobster which is accompanied by a lemon & tarragon butter.
I was then asked what wines do we serve, so I showed them the wine list, which they had from the beginning but looking at that would have been far too easy obviously. Apparently, all of our wine is overpriced. Which is news to us. If anything, we should be charging more! But in NZ or AUS it's obviously a lot cheaper and probably much better.
They didn't turn out to be too bad in the end, I suppose. But I would recommend to anybody eating at a restaurant, if you read the food and wine menu before ordering, it tends to make things go a lot quicker. It means your waitress, who quite frankly has more important things to be doing, doesn't have to stand at your table for ten minutes whilst you enquire about the origin and cooking method of every item on the menu and complain about how expensive wine is. Drink tap water, simple.
I regret volunteering to serve them really. Horrible people.
Last week, I was working in my parents restaurant on a Saturday evening. An elderly looking couple strolled in and I immediately showed them to a table and attempted to give them a menu. I am presuming they were from either Australia or New Zealand, going on their accents.
When I say 'attempted' to give them a menu, I really mean it. The old chap just put down his menu, unopened, on the table and then asked me if we served venison, which we do. He says, 'I'll take that' without even looking what it comes with. As a matter of fact, it comes with a port & thyme sauce, not that he cared/noticed.
I then attempted to ask the lady what she would like. And so commenced the interrogation... "Where are your mussels from?" "How big are the mussels?" "What do the mussels come with?" "Where is your lobster from?" "Is it fresh or frozen?" "What does it come with?"...... and so on and so forth. She was even shown some of the mussels to check how big they were! She eventually ordered the lobster which is accompanied by a lemon & tarragon butter.
I was then asked what wines do we serve, so I showed them the wine list, which they had from the beginning but looking at that would have been far too easy obviously. Apparently, all of our wine is overpriced. Which is news to us. If anything, we should be charging more! But in NZ or AUS it's obviously a lot cheaper and probably much better.
They didn't turn out to be too bad in the end, I suppose. But I would recommend to anybody eating at a restaurant, if you read the food and wine menu before ordering, it tends to make things go a lot quicker. It means your waitress, who quite frankly has more important things to be doing, doesn't have to stand at your table for ten minutes whilst you enquire about the origin and cooking method of every item on the menu and complain about how expensive wine is. Drink tap water, simple.
I regret volunteering to serve them really. Horrible people.
Friday 11 June 2010
Today in my world
Hello Blogspot World, hope all is well.
Today, I have been mostly cleaning my motorcycle and cooking tomato and basil soup.
I have decided to take a less specialised approach to my blog. Although there will of course still be wedding related posts on most days, I think I shall also use this as a place to vent about life, the universe and everything in between. You never know, it might attract more followers (wink, wink, nudge, nudge!).
So yes, back to the matter in hand, tomato and basil soup. Rather than being charged extortionate prices in the supermarket for soup, me and Karl have taken it upon ourselves to start cooking soup at home instead. I may even post a photo of the finished product if it turns out okay. It's a complete experiment and we aren't following a recipe, but hey, my Dad is a chef so really it should turn out marvellously!
Like I mentioned, I have also spent a tiring afternoon cleaning my motorbike which was a disgrace. This reason behind the clean was The Plymouth Megaride, taking place this Sunday; 8000 bikes will congregate on the Hoe in Plymouth to celebrate being bikers and have a generally nice afternoon together. I'm bringing Karl along this year on the back of a friend's bike.
Finally, in today's news, I found this lovely story that I thought I'd share with you all, take a read.
See you later Bloggers xx
Thursday 10 June 2010
Theme - Lilac with a dash of Cobalt
I've decided to take inspiration from one of major trends in the wedding industry this season, Colbalt Blue. I've entwined it with the gentle shade of lilac to create a dreamy theme with a flair of interest. I must say, I do quite like it!
Any thoughts?
Click on the image for a larger view of my theme =)
Photos sourced from -
Wedding cake - http://www.bigweddingcakecompany.co.uk
Flowers - http://www.brides.com
Blue satin - http://www.libertysilk.biz
Lilac table cloth - http://www.soraiseyourglasses.com
Bridesmaid dress - http://global.theknot.com
Wedding dress - Gown by Ian Stuart http://www.weddingmagazine.co.uk
Today's Blog
Hello to my three followers, and anyone else who might be reading!
I've had a lazy day, as we all do sometimes. Spent the majority of it trawling Blogspot for blogs related to the hospitality and wedding industry and I must say, I found some pretty impressive ones.
This is fantastic blog maintained by Kelly McWilliams. Some of the weddings on here are beautiful and perfectly executed.
This blog seems to focus on more alternative wedding ideas and gifts. I love it.
This man is a genius. And I can relate to him on so many levels. Worth a read to anyone in the industry. I will be showing it my university tutor!
I find some of the concepts on here truly inspiring!
On another note, I am off to the Taste of London festival next Thursday! Completely unrelated to wedding planning I know but I think it's going to be a fantastic trip. We are constantly encouraged to visit industry events and network so this should prove to be an ideal opportunity. I'll be adding a review of the event when I get back =)
I have also potentially been offered some work experience in the wedding game! A newly established wedding company has asked me to help out for the day during a wedding planned for September in Newquay, Cornwall. I think this will be interesting and really beneficial in developing my knowledge of this sector. Exciting things ahead!
Thanks all =)
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