Chair Covers - Which ones are right for you?

There are a whole plethora of chair covers available these days so how do you choose the right ones for you?

Sugared & Spiced Venue Dressers have put together a short guide on the main types and styles of chair covers on the market as well as a few things you should take into consideration when choosing the right chair cover for you.

From getting the right chair cover for the right chair though to budget considerations, why not pop on over and take a peek for yourselves?

Happy Planning ♥

Table Plans

Nicky of Sugared & Spiced Venue Dressing demonstrates different ways in which to guide your guests to their tables.

Table plans can be made out of just about anything these days. The traditional table plan is still very much in existence but there are so many other ways to display your table plan and really the only boundary is your imagination.

These table plan cards are by Cards by Sophie and feature pretty pearl hearts. The theme is Hollwyood Greats.


Vintage and Shabby Chic is still very much en vogue this year in the wedding world and so there are props galore out there that you can use as a table plan.


Here we have used a shabby chic style bird cage which would work beautifully in a marquee or a venue where you are able to hang it.

The next example adds a touch of boudoir glamour to the proceedings in the form of a large ornate mirror!

I feel a word of warning is required here - you would have to ensure the mirror was properly secured!


Another point to note is to be mindful of that fact that some of your guests may well be wearing short skirts or dresses so try not to put your table plan cards too low down! It could make for an unfortunate situation which could so easily be caught on camera! Oh the shame!

For more information on the services that Sugared & Spiced can offer visit www.sugaredandspiced.co.uk.

Make your Marquee Standout with Marquee Art

Wow! That's exactly what I said when I received some literature from MarqueeArt a company who have designed huge canvases that can be attached to marquee walls to make a marquee look totally different to how you would expect it to look.

These marquee canvas walls are available to buy or to hire and the company offers a bespoke service as well as a having 'off the shelf' designs.

The standard panels measure 1.5m wide by 2.2m high though they can be made to whatever dimension you require.

The company suggests you go with them in blocks of 3 and the prices start from £150 per panel to hire a stock panel £350 per panel to buy.

For more information visit www.marqueeart.co.uk

Be inspired at Christmas time!

We are very firm believers in getting inspiration for your big day from many different sources from Fashion to interior design. What we really really love about this time of year is that all the sparkly interesting decorative bits come out and are everywhere!

Yes we know it is only October - but all of the November magazine issues are now out and contain a whole host of Christmas decorations.

So our advice to all our lovely Mrs2Be's is to not only reach for the bridal magazines at this time of year (Wedding Ideas being our favourite!), but also reach for those lovely bumpscious Christmassy house magazines!

Just flicking through the pages fills us here with a warm fuzzy venue dressing feeling! From rich sumptuous purples, golds and teals to the more funky pinks, lime greens and electric blues.

You will even find things that would not be out of place on your wedding tables whatever time of year you are getting married. For example these bauble style numbered place card holders from Cox and Cox

Happy planning ♥

Latest Venue Decoration Trends

Vary Your Centre Pieces

You can very easily add interest to the overall look of your wedding reception venue by varying your centre pieces. This can be done by varying the colours of your displays - but stick with the same hues or by varying the height and design of the display (I would then stick with the same colours). It gives you a less uniformed look but retains the co-ordination and design.

Coloured Table Linen

Sometimes we are a little afraid of colour but there are ways of injecting colour into your venue to suit the bold and the less so! If you are bold and it suits your personalities why not go the whole hog and use coloured table linen. There are an array of colours available and you can go for the matt look of poly cotton or something with a bit of a shine.

If that is just a step too far, then you may want to consider using coloured table runners. You can use one table runner across each table, either all the same colour or alternate your tables using 2 colours. Or use 2 x table runners per table, one of each colour. This really can look wonderful.

Coloured Glassware

Coloured glassware looks stunning - though not necessarily a budget option there are companies out there who hire out coloured wine glasses if your venue is unable to accommodate this request. Generally speaking venues cater for the masses so they usually can only provide clear glass but it is worth asking them though they will undoubtedly charge extra for the service.

Candy Bars

These are popping up all over now. Just make sure you keep an eye on any little ones because you can bet your last pound that if you can't find them, they will be at the candy bar! Some couples are even putting the candy bar on the tables themselves as part of the table decoration. Take this example here by Red Floral Architecture - could you stop yourself from nibbling? I couldn't!

Crystals

Crystals are becoming more and more popular - they give a feeling of luxury and opulence and reflect the light so beautifully and with subtlety. I am a huge personal fan of crystals and candlight - put the two together and I am in heaven!

Personally I think crystals are set to become even bigger and more prominent at all ends of the wedding market - watch this space.

And that's it from me for now - if you can think of anything you would like to add - why not comment - I'd love to hear them!

Happy Planning!

Nicky ♥

Exciting News from Mrs2Be

Wow - it's Friday again already! Good luck and best wishes for all of our lovely Mrs2Be's who are getting married tomorrow!

Now for some exciting news from Mrs2Be and that is the launch of Mrs2Be Hire! Mrs2Be Hire is here to help you with those little details that you want to decorate your wedding venue. Many brides like the idea of having reams and reams of wedding bunting or lanterns adorning their garden, marquee or wedding venue, but don't necessarily want to have to store it or indeed use it again after the big day.

The solution is - Mrs2Be Hire - we can hire you those reams and reams of wedding bunting then you can simply hand it back to us at the end of the event!

A selection of items we have available are include vintage crockery, pretty country baskets, candelabras & lanterns.

Whatever decorative items you need simply contact us. We are busy catalogueing those items we already have in stock but there are many more on order so if there is something specific you need for your special day, please contact me.

This service is only available in our local area at the moment so if you are getting married in North Wales, North Shropshire or Cheshire, drop me a line.

If you are a venue dresser or a wedding planner, again, we'd love to hear from you so why not drop me a line and we will be delighted to help.

For an idea of the sort of items we have on offer, go to Mrs2Be Hire - though bear in mind, this is only a selection of items we have to offer!

Happy planning

Nicky ♥

Mrs2Be Supplier of the Month July 2009

The Mrs2Be Supplier of the Month for 2009 is Covers and Bows of Ellesmere Port. Read all about how they can work their magic on your wedding venue!

They really have got it covered!!