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Something Fishy on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Join our Facebook Group!

Technophobes beware, Little Fish have finally taken the bait and joined the twenty first century by creating a Little Fish Facebook group. The group, which is via invitation only, is for clients past and present to have a space to discuss everything to do with their Big Day.

So whether you have just got engaged and have no idea where to start hunting for the designer dress of your dreams, or you've celebrated your second wedding anniversary and want to relive the highs and the lows; this is the site for you. And of course, there's room to upload your wedding pics so everyone can see how fabulous your wedding was!

To join, please search for 'Little Fish Events' and we will accept you as a member. To join facebook, visit the site at http://www.facebook.com/ to register.

See you there soon!

Little Fish Hook Top Award

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:32:00 +0000

We're Wedding Planner of the Year!

Little Fish Events, are thrilled to have been awarded ‘Wedding Planner of the Year’ for the second year running at the Yorkshire Brides Annual Industry Awards. The Awards, now in their third year, were launched to recognise and reward the bridal industry talent in and beyond the region. Yorkshire Brides is the North’s biggest and most prestigious designer wedding show, and this year they invited wedding suppliers to think about the cost of the big day on the environment with a challenge for eco-friendly entries. The top tier winners were announced at a Black Tie dinner and Little Fish were thrilled to receive recognition for their hard work and talent. A team of independent judges voted for the winners who collected their awards by celebrity stylist Bradley Taylor.

Winning entries included a couture bridal gown made with 100% natural silk; a tiara fashioned out of CDs; wedding stationery featuring planting seeds; and a storyboard detailing conflict free diamonds, eco hotels and email invites.

Commenting on the event, Yorkshire Brides show director Cathy McConaghy said: “We continue to receive top class entries year on year, making the job of judging even more difficult. It is great for wedding suppliers to gain the recognition they deserve and be given this prestigious accolade.”

“We decided to give our Awards an eco-friendly theme this year in direct response to demand by readers of the Yorkshire Brides magazine and wedding show visitors for more ethical products and services. We always look to raise the bar with the Awards and this year’s winners met the brief to create wedding products using locally sourcing, organic and locally grown produce and/or recyclable materials.”

Hannah Skinner, Company Director for Little Fish Events said “Completing this year’s entry was really challenging. Many suppliers are now offering eco options and green products, but pulling everything together into a creative unique storyboard was difficult. I am not sure quite how many hours I spent researching and designing!"

Hannah’s storyboard included all the major elements of a wedding day, from a stunning gown designed using organic kind silk, Jewellery from recycled gold using conflict free diamonds, an organic wedding breakfast menu using locally sourced fresh ingredients and a honeymoon based in a luxury eco-lodge right here in the UK.

“I decided upon a herb garden theme to tie everything together” Commented Hannah. “Instead of the usual cut flower centre pieces, I designed large urns overflowing with basil, mint, dill and rosemary. Wedding favours were miniature pots of herbs planted in recycled cans that the guests could take a way and transfer into their gardens. I even managed to find gorgeous pink glass dragonflies that added a quirky edge to the whole wedding style. They are fair trade and made in Cape Town by a project dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of local people.

“I am over the moon that all the hard work has paid off and I’m now really interested in offering more eco and green choices to my brides. It’s amazing what ethical options are out there if you just take the time to look beneath the service. Weddings can be chic, stylish and responsible.”

Little Fish Events are delighted to announce that are a direct result of the awards, they will be designing a full range of stationery using 100% recycled card, paper and envelopes by the end of the summer. They will also be developing a Green Policy to reduce their waste, recycle and reuse where possible. This year they have planted two trees at the National Forest in the East Midlands to help offset their carbon footprint and look forward to doing the same in 2009.

Little Fish Events also picked up the runner up prize for Customer Service Award for a small or new business, which was voted for by the public.

Hannah has been running Little Fish Events since 2004 and assists busy brides and grooms all over the UK to make their wedding day memorable for all the right reasons. For more details on the services they offer, please visit the main website.

Sarah and Gary Still Buzzing!

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:57:00 +0000

Honey Makes a Sweet Theme

Sarah Gibson and Gary Marsden along with their beautiful little boy Sam, were married on July 12th at St Pauls Church, Stalybridge with their reception at the Heygreen Hotel in Marsden. And Little Fish Events were there to help them every step of the way.

Sarah and Gary hired Hannah at Little Fish to complete for them a full storyboard of the day, developing a theme to tie everything together and designing lots of little finishing touches to wow their guests. They also had a venue plan and took advantage of the On The Day Management Service so they could relax and enjoy the wedding. Little Fish also created all of their wedding stationery and favours.

We settled on the idea of using pears as place settings, as the hotel had a gorgeous English Country feel about it, and with the lemon tones in the dining room, we needed to keep the wedding colours muted. Before long, bumbles bees had entered the scene, and were to be found nuzzling into the flowers, hovering over confetti boxes and decorating tiny jars of honey with mini drizzlers, which were presented as favours to the ladies.

Sarah looks absolutely stunning in an Ian Stuart dress, which left Gary speechless... for the first time since we met him! The day ran like clockwork, with each wedding scene flowing into the next. The guests had a ball and the bride and groom didn't stop smiling all day. We really enjoyed making their day just a little bit special.

Good luck for the future Sarah, Gary and Sam. It has been a pleasure. Hannah and the Little Fish Team.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Spencer

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Helen and Lawrence tie the knot

We were thrilled to be involved in the wedding of Helen and Lawrence at the Bridge Hotel, Presbury Village, Cheshire on Saturday July 5th. The couple, who both looked radiant on their big day took advantage of our Venue Styling Package, wedding stationery, favours, and On The Day Management Package to ensure everything ran like clockwork. We were really pleased with the look of the room which utilised stunning black table cloths with English Country Garden floral arrangements in huge martini glasses. An abundance of candles, lanterns and greenery completed the modern look, which had a quirky vintage twist.

Guests were led through the civil ceremony with orders of the day, before viewing the bay tree table plan and taking their seats. The meaning of every ones name was printed on their napkin wrap place cards and we combined the table names with stunning menus. Guests played Best Man Bingo during William's hilarious speech, and enjoyed old fashioned lollipops as the groom did his speech. Tiny jars filled with dolly mixtures adorned the pillows of those staying at the hotel bidding them to sleep tight.

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Helen and Lawrence, they were full of creative ideas and just needed help to pull everything together into a cohesive plan and have an extra pair of hands on the day itself.

All the very best for a very happy future together, Hannah and the Little Fish Team.

A Beautiful Wedding Website...FREE

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:09:00 +0000

A little thank you to our loyal customers

At little Fish Events we want to offer our clients the best possible service at the best possible price, so when we saw a way to take our beautiful stationery designs and incorporate them onto the web, we jumped at it! And what's more, for the rest of 2008, we are offering you the opportunity to claim your FREE wedding website, courtesy of Little Fish Events.

All you need to do, is secure an order for our fabulous stationery or favours to the value of £495 or more for a FREE mini site to host all your important wedding details, directions, gift list information and your story. For those brides taking advantage of our superb styling and planning packages, spend over £2,500 to receive your fully interactive website including a dedicated URL, photo gallery, online guest book, RSVP service and much more.

Sarah and Gary, who are tying the knot on July 12th this year, are using Little Fish's services for all their invites, favours and stationery as well as enjoying a full Venue Styling Service and On The Day Management. They were thrilled to receive their free wedding website, which you can view by clicking here.

For further on our wedding website offer please visit http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/weddingwebsites/

Fishing For Compliments

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:27:00 +0000

Yorkshire Brides Industry Awards

We are very aware that brides wear holes in their shoes and have earned their stripes for the time and effort they put into the search for those truly magical ingredients that make up a memorable wedding day. And while doing this, they've got to know suppliers from gown designers to wedding planners, caterers, stationery designers, jewellers, florists, photographers and hundreds more.

Now they're inviting YOU to cast your vote in the Yorkshire Brides Wedding Industry Awards 2008.

This year Little Fish Events is entering the awards categories for 'Finishing Touches & Wedding Planner of the Year' and also 'Stationery Designer of the year'. If you think that the service we have provided for you deserves recognition, then we would thoroughly appreciate your vote.

To tell them who's providing service par excellence, please click on the link and complete the on-line form http://www.yorkshirebrides.co.uk/awards_voting.php

With thanks for your support,
Hannah and the Little Fish Team.

Ebay Shop Launched!

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:16:00 +0000

Another Way to Fish for Products...

We are thrilled to announce that our ebay shop is now open! To celebrate the launch, we are offereing a full refund of your sample purchase, when you place an order of £75 or more before June 30th 2008. Offer applies to one sample per customer and excludes the cost of P&P.

All the best with your wedding plans!

To visit the ebay shop, please visit http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Handmade-Wedding-Invites-Favours

To see our full range of designs please visit http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/brochure.html

To see our full range of products please visit http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/stationery.html

As Featured On...

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:57:00 +0000

Heart 106 fm

As part of the build up to Sarah & Tim's Wedding Day on Saturday May 24th, Heart FM interviewed Hannah at Little Fish Events to get her professional opinion on the financial implications of a planning your Big Day. Don't forget to tune into Heart 106 on May 20th. Here are our money saving tips to beat the credit crunch!

number one; better late than never
With a late afternoon wedding, you only have to cater for your guests once. And with food and beverage expenses making up around 20% of your wedding budget, it’s a great place to trim the costs.

number two; shopaholics
Yes you’ve fallen in love with your dream dress in a gorgeous boutique, but it doesn’t mean they are selling at the best price. Get three quotes, search the internet and if necessary, practice your bartering skills. Regardless of what the assistant says, the dress will still be there next week.

number three; excel in excel
Open a spreadsheet, plan your budget and then stick to it. By being honest with each other about the type of wedding you want, and the amount you have to spend with mean less stress and less arguments later on. Factor in a contingency of 10% so if you have a budget of £8,000 then plan to spend £7,250 and leave £750 for emergencies.

number four; invest in a thermos
Saying you are going to cut back on everything you enjoy doing in order to splash out on an Ian Stuart dress may seem realistic when you are planning your budget, but let’s face it, it’s not going to happen. Plan to cut out one treat, put the money in a jar each day and see the saving grow over the months. If you forego a coffee on the way to work every other morning, you will have a piggy bank worth a pair of Jimmy Choos by the end of the year. And a themos is just so now!

number five; up close and personal
At the end of the day, remember what’s happening. You are getting married. It’s not all about a wedding, its about you and your partner saying ‘I do’ in front of your loved ones. So the flower ribbon is two shades lighter then the bridesmaids dresses. Does it really matter? Just relax and enjoy the day.

We would like to wish Sarah and Tim, winners of 'The Perfect Wedding' all the very best for a happy and healthy future together. Enjoy your special day.

For more information on Heart 106's fabulous competition please visit
http://www.heart106.com/the-perfect-wedding-3245

This Month's Top Tip

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:16:00 +0000

From Fashion Fever

A live band is a great way to inject energy and atmosphere into your wedding reception and with a little planning you can ensure they perform at their best. In this Month's Top Tip, musician and performer Mick Howcroft from the fabulous 'Fashion Fever' shares his sectret for a successful event.

number one; don't skimp on the DJ
All performers need a break, so booking a DJ as well as a band is fundamental for an entertaining evening! The DJ can warm up the audience before the band perform, play in the interval and finish off the evening after the band have finished - so the music's non stop. Ensure the DJ & band communicate beforehand so they don't repeat songs.

number two; all change
Make sure you have organised somewhere for the band to change. Asking them to share the space in the washrooms with your guests is no fun for anyone! Give the job of welcoming the band and showing them where everything is to a friend or family member, so you're free to enjoy your wedding.

number three; fed and watered
you may have chosen your dream band from all over the country, so be sensitive that they may need some refreshments after a long journey. Ask your caterer to provide a platter of sandwiches and plenty of drinks so they're on top form for the evening ahead, it'll be thoroughly appreciated!

For more information and to listen to a demo tape please visit
http://www.fashion-fever.co.uk/

As Featured In...

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:24:00 +0000

Wedding Ideas Magazine

We are thrilled that Wedding Ideas have featured four of our products in their Flower Special April edition. The monthly mag is a must for brides wanting inspiration for their special day and is packed with features, real-life brides and great new products on the market.

Please click on the links below for more details on the featured products:

Hand Cut Shaped Place Names

http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/labels.html

Double Sided Place Names

http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/Place%20Names.html

Pocket Invitations

http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/Pocket%20Invites.html

Shhhh - Speech Lollipops

http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/Littlefishevents/Speeches.html

To go to the Wedding Ideas magazine online please visit

http://www.weddingideasmagazine.co.uk/

New Stationery Design

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:43:00 +0000

Summer Wedding? This is Perfect

Lazy Sunday

This delicate invitation has a seductive, laid back feel. Even the flowers are relaxed as the tiny dragonflies hover around, sparkling in the afternoon sun. Please click here to see the design in full.

Guidance price - more stationery items available

Save the Date - £1.45
Paper Invitation - £2.90
Chocolate Invite - £4.25
Order of Service - £3.90
Table Plan - £40.00
Place Name - £1.25
Menu - £3.40
Guest Book/Album - £25.00
Thank You Card - £2.40

For more bespoke wedding stationery please visit

http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/

This Month's Top Tip

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:49:00 +0000

From Darren Cresswell Photography

With over ten years photography experience in the sectors of weddings, fashion, interiors and editorial, Darren Cresswell is a fabulous choice for any bride and groom looking for exquisite shots. Here, in our first Expert Advice, he gives us his three top tips on getting the snaps you want.

number one; be selective
If you like the quirky, whimsical and candid shots that you have seen in your photographers portfolio, then give them the freedom and the time to have the best possible chance of replicating the style for you. Don’t drown them with a group shot list as long as their arm – and then be disappointed that you only have a few reportage style shots in your album! Relax and enjoy it.

number two; ask a favour
Give the wish list of photographs to someone you trust, so they can keep it with them on the day. Choose someone with bags of confidence, who knows most of the family and who has a loud voice! It means your photographer/s can get on with taking great candid photos while someone ensures the right people are lined up for the next shot. It makes the whole process run much more smoothly.

number three: Trust them
Your photographer will have been to many, many weddings and so trust them when they suggest certain angles or poses. Try not to feel self conscious and just have great fun with it – the end result will be worth every giggle.

For more information and to view his portfolio, please visit
http://www.darrencresswellphotography.co.uk/

New Stationery Design

noreply@blogger.com (Hannah) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Getting Married Abroad? This is Gorgeous!

Enchanted Reef

This wedding invitation has it all, a beautiful printed reef with a gorgeous little fish and a tag to make the cover truly personal to you. A really inventive card. Please click here to see the design in full.

Guidance price - more stationery items available

Save the date - £1.45
Paper invitation - £2.90
Chocolate Invite - £4.25
Order of service - £3.90
Table Plan - £40.00
Place Name - £1.25
Menu - £3.40
Guest Book/Album - £25.00
Thank you card - £2.40

for more bespoke wedding stationery please visit
http://www.littlefishevents.co.uk/