Exceptional Response to the launch of " Recessionista Weddings "

Image - Janine & Ian Timlin North East Wedding Planners clients 2010

North East Wedding Planners launches 
Recessionista Weddings.

A North east wedding planning business launched a recession busting service.. The new service will help brides afford their big day during challenging economic times.

North East Wedding Planners (NEWP) based in Durham, has created Recessionista Weddings to help brides save money.

“Things have changed in the last year or so, we are finding no matter what the size of the budget – whether it is on a shoe string or thousands of pounds, it‘s all been drastically reduced,” said NEWP creator Donna Redfearn.

“There is a perception problem with wedding planners. Many people believe it is an expensive luxury – it is not.

“NEWP saves brides a minimum of 10 percent and now with Recessionista Weddings we truly believe we can save up to 25 percent this will make a real impact on people trying to plan the perfect day without compromise”

It is facts that during the last twelve months brides have felt the impact of the financial downturn This has not altered their perception of “the special day” however NEWP says itunderstands brides only want perfection and has created partnerships with wedding industry specialists to adapt to the current economic situation by developing Recessionista Weddings.

,Donna and her husband Mark run another business The Classic Collection which provides classic British cars for weddings.

Melanie Burn used NEWP to help her plan her wedding and said, “I enjoyed the planning and run up to my wedding, knowing NEWP were taking care of all the suppliers and monitoring the budget.” Melanie Burn (Bride)

To view Melanie's day see http://www.northeastweddingplanner.co.uk/loved.html second featured wedding click to watch the film.

For more information contact 0191 388 2387 or see www.newp.co.uk

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"Should children attend a wedding".....

Following my participation on the BBC debate this Wednesday “Should children attend weddings”. I have received many facebook comments and emails with varying points of view. So if you are just sipping your coffee, browsing the Internet, thinking you'd look for some easy reading, then you've fallen on the controversial NEWP BLOG.  Where a fever-pitch debate is still raging in thousands of homes around the region: should children attend weddings? You might or might not be surprised to hear that many people believe children and weddings do not mix, however others believe no wedding is complete without the traditional flower girls walking down the aisle.

So is it a case of each to their own, or do you believe children are part of the family and should be included. Which part of the fence do you reside?

Weddings are a beautiful celebration of the start of a new family.  Children are a natural part of any family but should they automatically be included on a wedding invitation. During the BBC debate one father stated he “would not accept any invitation to a wedding if he could not take his children”, however is there more to consider than the bride and groom preferring to have an adult only occasion.  How many couples fear that very special moment when they exchange vows, a time for quiet and instead a small child starts bawling ruining the special ambience. Is it really selfish for a couple to want to avoid this scenario…

On the other side who doesn't smile when the flower girl and ring bearer walk down the aisle?  A small child happily swinging a floral posy enthralled at everyone focusing attention on them, well that’s until either the petals are dismantled or the posy is used as a misile… but no matter what, children provide fabulous photo opportunities that will be captured forever.

 So can a compromise be reached, magic words such as crèche, tea party and bouncy castle come to mind. After 20 years in the wedding and events industry Donna Redfearn has seen it all, parents who prefer to enjoy their day and allow their darling to cause havoc by running around tables screaming to in stark contrast parents who come prepared with colouring books, pens, games and snacks just in-case the menu is not quite to the child’s taste. 

Looking back at the many weddings NEWP has planned over the years, some of our bride and grooms already have their own small children. Donna and the NEWP team have worked with the couples to ensure all the children attending the day are catered for in their own right. From the funky children’s fruit cocktails for welcome drinks, fully CRB checked crèche facility to provide full or partial care to mini guests. A children fancy dress tea party with healthy options included as well as the must have jelly and ice-cream for dessert. To keep the childrens attention the NEWP have designed themed children’s areas with fairies and knights, disney and even a bird of prey night flight display with an hour of handling specific to small children.

 
So “Should children attend weddings” is this more about personal preference than a right or wrong answer…. North East Wedding Planners would love to hear your thoughts on the subject….

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North East Wedding Planners launch Recessionista Weddings at the UK Wedding Show - .

Well what a successful start to the UK Wedding Show at the Metro Arena today. The team (Andrea, Suzanne and I) along with Lesley from Stem Ginger have spoken to some very creative couples planning their wedding in 2011 and even some weddings in 2014...

 It is so refreshing to talk to couples who would like something a little different. Our stand highlighted the bang on trend "Vintage Chic" based on the very popular Cath Kidston colour theme with a little breakfast at tiffany's for an alternative twist. The feedback from you has been amazing with a few brides even screaming with delight at our display...

The past twenty four hours have been fantastic for us with the Newcastle Evening Chronicle featuring North East Wedding Planners for their commitment to the wedding industry and the new package “Recessionista Weddings" which aims to save clients up to 25% off their total wedding budget….. in this the financial climate we all need to save money wherever possible and a wedding is no exception.

 

  I just thought I would post a few pictures of our stand for those who could not attend the show and also as many of you requested the photos to be posted on the NEWP blog. Hope you like them.

Remember to check out our vintage showcase by
The Timeless Table @ www.thetimelesstable.co.uk

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If you would like any further information on North East Wedding Planners services or would like to arrange a complimentary consultation contact 0191 3882387 or email info@newp.co.uk