Melanie Helen is the Founder and Director of Cranberry Blue Events – a luxury wedding and event planning company that operates at the very top end of the industry, staging special occasions in prestigious venues such as the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Rosewood London, Claridges Hotel and The Lanesborough. Here we meet Melanie to discuss […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: An Italian wedding sounds like a dream – and there are so many romantic locations within the one country… there’s the glamour of Rome, the grandeur of Venezia, the uplifting and nostalgic vibe of the Amalfi Coast plus the relaxed, romantic charm of Tuscany. Which would you choose? Rome-based destination wedding […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: Over the course of my life and career, I’ve socialised and liaised with some of the most powerful and influential figures in global film, music, politics, public relations, media, hospitality, fashion, aviation, property, interiors and events… and they all have something in common – a generosity of spirit and a certain […] Read more…
Colin Cowie, the Zambian-born event planner, designer, and lifestyle guru, moved from South Africa to the USA in the 1980’s to pursue a career in event planning, and quickly became known for his creativity, attention to detail, and ability to create unforgettable experiences for his clients. Over the years since, Colin has planned a wide […] Read more…
Catering is one of the most crucial components of any event and with discerning international guests who are aware of current trends and often attend a different event every other night of the week, it’s important to keep menus fresh, novel, interesting and delicious. Alexander & Björck is a luxury catering and events company based […] Read more…
Ashleigh Li, founder of Pink Palms Events, named her company after a time living in Los Angeles and being inspired by the hazy pink sunsets every evening; now based in London, she heads up a modern event planning and design studio with a busy team – made up of five incredible women – which delivers weddings, […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: Party entertainment sets the theme for any major event and TOTEM GLOBAL are one of the best international providers of DJs, singers and musicians – in my opinion, their individual performers are exceptional and the gospel choir is fantastic. The company also provides a full event and design facility and has […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: Whenever you enter an event and the host has invested in live music, you can be pretty sure you’re going to have a good night… the band, or soloist, can read the room, adjust the tempo accordingly and go on to create a relaxed vibe, a romantic ambience or turn it […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER: For almost twenty years, Tim Swannie – the co-founder of leading property search company HOME HUNTS, has lived and operated from various idyllic locations on the French Riviera – first Mougins, then Valbonne and now Grasse, the international capital of perfume. Here we discuss how he helps his prestige clients find the […] Read more…
At any wedding I’ve organised, I love the moments when the father of the bride and also the groom see the bride for the first time in her gown – I always feel very privileged to be in the room for this special moment and have been known to shed a tear…” Jo Woolfe, Zev […] Read more…
Despite our name, we’re anything but plain… we’re a team of experts in the industry, and we’re proud to share our skills and knowledge to educate others in how to stand out from the crowd. We also really love what we do and we do it all with our unique ‘Plain Jane’ passion and personality…” […] Read more…
Music is my first love and always will be with me in everything that I do; music is at the core of who I am – it’s in my heart and in my soul!” Sarah Balfour, Orchid Events Sarah Balfour is obsessed with detail and the creativity of her company Orchid Events knows no bounds […] Read more…
UPTOWN EVENTS is a London based event company that specialises in all types of private, corporate and hybrid events; with over twenty years experience in the industry, services extend to a range of events staged across the UK, Europe and worldwide. The company also specialises in brand activations, working closely with recognised public relations businesses […] Read more…
Jules Berry is passionate about both property development and interior design, and throughout her adult life she’s always had a project on the go. In 2011, she made the decision to invest in a run-down 17th century country inn near Bath and completely redesigned and restored it; over the next decade, it became a very successful […] Read more…
INTRO BY NICKY SUMMER: “London based artist Michal (pronounced Michelle) Kedourie first came to my attention when I spotted one of her lifestyle illustrations on social media and was struck by how similar it looked to a snapshot I’d had taken at the same place, in the same spot, at the same time of year […] Read more…
I had a client who hosted a diamond-encrusted themed event at the Victoria & Albert Museum; that was fabulously over-the-top and simply jaw-dropping…” Domino Purchas, Domino Purchas Cakes Domino Purchas is the Hampshire based owner of Domino Purchas Cakes and has created cakes for events all over the UK, with a focus on London and […] Read more…
