Wednesday 7 December 2011

Sneak Peak - Daily Mail Christmas Styling Feature

We were delighted to be invited to contribute to Charlotte Kemp's article in the Daily Mail article "All I Want For Christmas."

Charlotte asked us to come along and transform her farmhouse table into a show stopping festive feast of pretty.

We dressed the table with everything from sumptuous linens and stylish centrepieces to pretty chair dressings and table crackers.

We shall post a full report on our table design along with our own tips on how you can make the most of your Christmas table.

Read the feature in full in today's Femail section of the Daily Mail (Dec 7 2011) or see the article on their website Daily Mail - All I want for Christmas feature .

For further details of our event design and styling services, please see our website Classic Events


Classic Events Christmas Table Dressing

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Autumn 2011 Wedding Fairs & Shows



Wedding fair season is well and truly upon us.

If you have the time pop down and see us at one of the following wedding fairs.

Sunday 9th October 2011
10:30am - 3:30pm
Salomons
David Salomons Estate
Broomhill Road
Southborough
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 0TG

Free Admission

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Sunday 23rd October 2011
10:30am - 4:00pm
The Kent Showground
Detling,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME14 3JF

Free Admission

Ramada Tunbridge Wells Wedding Fair & Other News

Mercure Tunbridge Wells


The Wedding Showcase at the Ramada Tunbridge Wells was a great success.

We had around 50 couples attend and 18 exhibitors from the Tunbridge Wells area, more details of some of those later!

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On 30th September 2011 Jupiter Hotels Ltd aquired 24 hotels from Jarvis Hotels Ltd and will run the hotels under the Mercure hotel brand

Further information can be found at the Jupiter website

Photograph courtersey of  Weddings by Ryan

Thursday 4 August 2011

Summer Country Inspiration

As the weather heats up and we enjoy all that is wonderful about the British summer, I thought I would share with you some of my favourite summer wedding images that we have worked on over the past year or so.

It's a little bit country, a little bit vintage, but a whole lot of pretty.


Hanging wire hearts dressed with flowers decorate church entrance


Pretty church wedding decoration

Vintage styled suitcase used for table plan


Clusters of sweet peas in glass bottles

The Gazebo at Rowhill Grange dressed for a garden ceremony

The Rose Garden at Eastwell Manor set up for a garden ceremony

Happy Days VW Camper van wedding transport

Thursday 14 July 2011

Autumn 2011 Wedding Showcase Ramada Tunbridge Wells, Kent


We are delighted to be joining the Ramada Jarvis, Tunbridge Wells for their wedding showcase.
Meet lots of interesting suppliers and take a look around this great wedding venue and spa hotel.

Sunday 25th September 2011
11:00am - 4:00pm
Ramada Jarvis Tunbridge Wells
Tonbridge Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4QL.

Free Admission & Free Car Parking

Tuesday 5 July 2011

Summer Country Weddings with Lavender

Pots of Kentish Lavender dress a wedding marquee for an English country wedding 
The fields of the Kent Downs turn a beautiful shade of purple this time of year as the lavender fields burst into bloom.

Fresh or dried lavender make economical decorations for country and vintage themed weddings.

To celebrate this fragrant time of year some images where we have recently used lavender and lavender colours.

Enjoy!
Spriggs of lavender decorate a napkin



Chair covers with sashes in soft lavender tones
 
Bunches of dried lavender make pretty guest favours and look stunning place along side lace napkins and vinatge china


Potted lavender makes economical take home wedding decorations

Candelabras dressed with pink and purple flowers epitomise English elegance

Lavender place name cookies add to the colour scheme


Co-ordinating menu cards


Napkin ribbons in deep purple bring colour to the table


Pretty as a picture, a sprigg of English lavender



Saturday 30 April 2011

Kent Wedding Fairs

Done watching the Royal wedding?

Time to get on with the serious business of planning your own wedding?

Then why not pop along and see us at the following wedding fairs this May:

Sunday 1st May 2011
10:30am - 4:00pm
The Kent Showground
Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
Free Admission

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Sunday 8th May 2011
10:30am - 3:30am
The Hilton, Maidstone
Bearsted Road, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5AA
Free Admission





Friday 29 April 2011

Easter Treats

A few pictures of our delicous Eater dessert table to tempt your taste buds.


Pretty cupcakes by Estella

Easter Cake Pops by Pop Bakery

A Selection of deserts macaroons and cookies

Easter eggs for the grown ups

To boys go on an egg hunt

Serious business

Definately satisfying

Can just reach out for the last one!
Cupcakes by Estella Cupcakes

Macaroons and Petit fours by Laduree

Cake pops by Pop Bakery

Daisy cookies by Peggy Porschen

Easter eggs from John Lewis

Monday 7 March 2011

Ramada Jarvis Tunbridge Wells

We were delighted to pitch up at the Ramada Jarvis at Tunbridge Wells last week for their spring wedding fair.

Springtime in Old Blighty, vintage style table decoration
We are the hotel's recommended supplier for venue decor and the fair is an excellent opportunity to meet brides at the venue and discuss their wedding day plans.

We decorated two tables and the lovely Sue from Botanical Florist in Sevenoaks provided the flowers:

Table 1, Springtime in Old Blighty.
White tailored chair covers with navy taffeta sashes.
Cream vintage style candelabra draped in pearls.
Globe vase of spring flowers teamed with wooden union flags.
Vintage China - teacups & saucers
Old Blighty paper chains used as napkin ribbons and also around the tea lights.
Place settings decorated with lavender and red apple favours.
Old fashioned cola and lemonade bottles and chocolate Easter chicks & bunnies complete the look

Globe vase of spring flowers and old fashioned cola bottle
Pearls draped over candelabra add some vintage decadence.
Union flags ideal for a Royal Wedding themed party

Old Blighty paper chains make cheap napkin ties with a hint of vintage fun
Lavender bunches and cotton red apples add interest to the table

Table 2, Claret,
White chair covers with claret sash and diamante buckles.
Claret table runner, centrepiece of red amaryllis
Mirror plate with diamante tea light holders and scattered crystals.
Napkins decorated with claret ribbon alternating with spotted claret ribbon and luggage tag and mini wooden heart place cards.

Claret and spotted ribbons tied to the napkins with place cards made from old fashioned luggage tags and mini wooden hearts
Diamante buckles add glamour to organza chair sashes
Red Amaryllis create a stunning centrepiece.
Diamante tea light holders and scatter crystals on a mirror plate add some sparkle

Big thank you to Sue at Botanical Florist for her lovely flowers and to Lizi, Tracey & Kieron at the Ramada Jarvis for their hospitality on the day.

Contact:
Classic Events for event planning and venue decor
Botanical Florist for wedding flowers
Ramada Jarvis Tunbridge Wells for information on booking your wedding or event there

Friday 4 March 2011

Wedding Fair 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED

Classic Events would love the pleasure of your company at the

Wedding Showcase
at
116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED
 on 
Saturday March 19th 2011
11am - 5pm
Free Admission

See website for further details:




Wednesday 23 February 2011

Wedding Fair Ramada Jarvis, Tunbridge Wells

We would love the pleasure of your company at the Ramada Jarvis, Tunbridge Wells wedding fair
Meet lots of interesting suppliers and take a look around this great wedding venue and spa hotel.
The Penshurst Suite at the Ramada Jarvis, Tunbridge Wells
Swags, Drapes & Lighting by Classic Events
Sunday 27th February 2011
11:00am - 4:00pm
Ramada Jarvis Tunbridge Wells
Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QL.
Free Admission & Free Car Parking
See website for futher details

Planning Weddings Leaves Little Time To Post

Little more than a year I go I posted a message stating that I could not believe it was nearly the middle of February and I had not blogged.
Well in 2011 I have surpassed myself by being two weeks later with my first post of theyear!
I have to say 2010 turned out to be much busier than I had anticipated.
I am pleased that my lack of blogging is and was due to being busy and although update blog is always on the 'to do' list, it always ends up at the bottom of the shuffle.


I would love to comit to a weekly post, but I fear it may go the same way as the commitment to a new year diet did on Valentine's Day. So I will tentatively commit to a monthly post and anything in between is a bonus!

 
To post about the last six months would probably take the next six months, so I shall paraphrase in pictures.
We are lucky enough to work at all sorts of exciting and interesting venues; castles, stately homes, marquees and village halls have all had the Classic Events treatment this year.
Here are some venues where we worked in 2010: 

BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
  
Cooling Castle Barns, Rochester

Rowhill Grange, Wilmington, Kent
 
Dorton House, Sevenoaks, Kent

Eastwell Manor, Kent



Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, Leatherhead, Surrey
  
The Oak Barn, Studham, Bedfordshire

Acacia Hall Marquee,  Dartford, Kent

The Marriott, Bexleyheath, Kent
 
The Hilton, Dartford Crossing, Kent
The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
 
The Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham

The Preston Cross Hotel, Great Bookham, Surrey
The Corn Exchange, Rochester

The Landsdowne Club, Mayfair, London
Venues: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, Cooling Castle Barns, Rochester, Rowhill Grange, Wilmington, Kent, Dorton House, Sevenoaks, Eastwell Manor, Ashford, Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, Leatherhead, Surrey, The Oak Barn, Studham, Bedfordshire, Acacia Hall, The Marriott Bexleyheath & Maidstone, The Hilton, Dartford Crossing, Kent, The Spa Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells, High Rocks, Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, The Preston Cross Hotel, Great Bookham, Surrey, The Corn Exchange, Rochester, The Landsdowne Club, Mayfair, London