Welcome to Captivating Events - My Wedding DreamsBook your caterer. Book a mobile bar if required. Design & Order your wedding stationery. Think about place names and thank you cards

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Welcome to Captivating Events

Captivating Events, the best local Wedding Exhibitions from an established full time professional specialist events company based in the South of England.

Our company is assisted behind the scenes by a dedicated team of event organisers, consultants, and support staff.

By helping with an administrative task, solving a practical problem, or simply giving creative input, every member of our team understands that brides won’t accept second best on their wedding day and neither will Captivating Events.

From your first contact with us through to the end of the wedding show, we focus on professionalism, passion, and dedication that are firmly rooted into personal service values that businesses and brides rightly demand and respect.

Wedding Fairs to match Brides and Grooms to the best local wedding venues and professional wedding suppliers. Our Wedding Shows are your one stop shop for your wedding. We do Wedding Exhibitions, that’s all, but nobody does them better.

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Venues & Decor

A wedding has a lot of expectations to live up to so finding the right venue is crucial to delivering your dream day.

But where do a bride and groom start? Below are some key questions for you to consider when putting together a shortlist of wedding venues.

Do you want the ceremony and the reception in the same place? Can the venue cater for the number of guests you require? Have you considered where you will spend your first night as a married couple?

The venues listed here are both professional and experienced. They will be happy to help with any of your queries.

Choosing the right decorations for your wedding venue can often be a real challenge. But with a little thought and imagination you can transform your venue from nice to breathtaking.

You may be spending a lot of time in your venue especially if you are having the reception and the ceremony in one place, so it’s really important to get the theme right. Similarly if you are getting married in a church the theme should flow right throughout your big day.

Many wedding themes are influenced by the time of year, with the decorations reflecting the season. Weddings may also reflect an interest of the bridal couple or be based around one colour.

Undoubtedly one of the most important parts to the planning of any wedding. The venue & decor sets the tone for the day.


The Countdown12 - 11 MONTHS TO GO

Set the date.

Settle on a budget.

Arrange a wedding planner.

Book your venue/ceremony.

Draw up your guest list.

Book a marquee if required.

Book your photographer and your videographer.

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Research the style of photography that best suits

you.

Arrange to meet with a range of photographers before

booking.

Start trying dresses, made to measure or bespoke gowns

can take far longer to design and make.

Consider using a Toastmaster.

Don’t forget your bridal accessories.


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Hair & Makeup trials.

Book your caterer.

Book a mobile bar if required.

Design & Order your wedding stationery. Think about place names and thank you cards.

Booking and planning your entertainment for the whole wedding day should be done well in advance. Consider acts, magicians, DJs, entertainers and much more.


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Catering

Your wedding guests will remember lots of things about your big day – the wedding dress, the speeches, your venue – but what matters most to many of them is the food!

If you are using external caterers then get a few quotes in writing and see if you can sample their dishes. Whether your evening reception is inside a licenced venue or outdoors in a marquee or unique location, thinking about how best to serve your guests with liquid refreshment is a must; Many couples opt for mobile bar solutions when needed, offering alot of different options for the reception.

Cutting the cake is one of the highlights of your wedding reception and a key photo opportunity. So considerations need to be given to what type of wedding cake to have: a traditional tiered cake or a trend setting deconstructed cake extravaganza. The style is only controlled by your imagination.

Food glorious food! It’s the talking point of many a wedding memory. Make sure yours is up to scratch.




Speak to the professionals to acheive your flawless

wedding hair and makeup.

Order your wedding jewellery.

Don’t forget to arrange the dry cleaning of your dress for

after the big day.

Order your cake. Work with your cake maker to design

the perfect centrepiece.

Start planning your honeymoon. If you intention is to go abroad, now is the time

to start looking.

Arrange a photo booth, video booth or magic mirror booth

for the evening reception. This is a great way to

entertain your guests.

Arrange your gift list.

Grooms & Groomsman outfits.

Bridesmaids / Mother of the bride outifts.

Book first dance lessons.

Keep your guests amused with specialist childcare

providers.


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Budget Planner

Below you will find our handy budget planner. Use this planner to jot down quotes, and budget requirements for your special day. A handy keepsake to keep track of all your planning for the special day.


Budget Planner Notes

Make use of the space below to jot down any notes, telephone numbers and useful info you might need later when booking a service for your special day.


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Book your transportation

Order your cake. Work with your cake maker to design

the perfect centrepiece.

Hair / Make-up trials.

Bridesmaids / Mother of the bride outifts.


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Dress to Impress!

He’s got to stand out as the man of the day, but he’s also got to look like himself and comfortable on what is a massive day for him, too. Here are some tips to make sure you are in tip top shape for the big day.

Those donning a wedding suit support the sentiment of commitment. Take the sense of committing a step further and purchase, rather than hire, your wedding suit. It will cost more but there’s no comparison between a suit tailored to you and one you’re hiring for the day. When it comes to your wedding suit, go all out and buy the suit.

You want to look like you’re marrying the partner of your dreams, not charming the pants off a boardroom of investors. Consider a traditional, black suit. A three-piece makes a nice impression Don’t be frugal regarding the investment!

Buying a wedding suit is not a time to try and save on money – you need a one-of-a-kind suit to marry the person you’ll be with for the rest of your life. Take the next step and invest in a tailor. A great fit is the reason to buy rather than rent the suit, so it’s important for it to look like it was made for you.

Find a tailor and make the added investment in securing a perfect fit. An expensive and ill-fitting suit pales in comparison to a suit of less quality that fits well. The fabric dictates the form, and flimsy, cheap fabric appears as such on a man’s frame.

It’s not just about the bride. The groom and his groomsmen can also make a bold statement on the day...




Book your florist.

Design your bouquet.

Book venue decorations.

Favours & sweet treats always add an element of

fun.

Complement your dress with bespoke accessories.


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Confirm your numbers with your chosen venue.

Confirm your breakfast & buffet menu.

Now is the time to book your memorable special touches.

Arrange guest accommodation.

Utilise the expertise of Name Switch below.


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The Final Countdown CHECKLISTAll the planning is done, and the big day is just around the corner. Use the checklist below to make sure you haven’t missed a thing.

Make sure that your fiancé has organised the rings, his wedding clothes and accessories, the first night hotel and honeymoon.

Have you thought about making name changing easier? Contact NameSwitch.co.uk

Order foreign currency.

Check your wedding clothes and try on the whole outfit, including headdress, shoes, underwear and jewellery, there is still time for last minute alterations.


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Hold a ceremony rehearsal.

Check if traffic delays are expected on the day en-route to your place of marriage.

Make sure your outfit is complete, including any alterations.

Have a final hair/make-up trial.

Remind your fiancé to write his speech and the best man to write his.


WEDDING DRESS / ACCESSORIES

PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER

CAR HIRE / TRANSPORT

VENUE / CEREMONY / TOASTMASTER

CATERING

BRIDESMAIDS / BEST MAN / USHERS

JEWELLERY

MAKE-UP

STATIONERY

INVITES SENT

FLOWERS

MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT

ACCESSORIES

SPECIAL TOUCHES

GIFT LIST

TABLE PLAN / SEATING PLAN

HEN & STAG PARTIES

VENUE DECORATION

HONEYMOON

ACCOMMODATION

WEDDING CAKE

CRÈCHE


Your First Call - Supplier Directory

SOPHIE GRACE BRIDALTel: 01189 771715

[email protected]

MAYLINGS PHOTOGRAPHY Tel: 07921 362839

[email protected]

BRIDALWEAR PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDDING VIDSTel: 07859 931485

[email protected]

LUCKY DIP DISCOTel: 07940 570548

www.luckydipdisco.com

VIDEOGRAPHY MOBILE DISCO

BECKIES BRIDAL HAIRTel: 07879 840105

www.beckiesbridalhair.co.uk

TANIA CLAIRE Tel: 07923 535131

www.taniaclaire.com

HAIR SPECIALIST MAKEUP SPECIALIST

ALWAYS CHAUFFEURTel: 07974 572969 | 01189 111055

[email protected]

NAME SWITCH

www.nameswitch.co.uk

TRANSPORT NAME CHANGE

JOHN [email protected]

www.johnlewisgiftlist.com

THOMAS COOKTel: 01733 224825

thomascook.com/holidays/weddings

GIFT LIST HONEYMOONS

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Documents

Welcome to Captivating Events - My Wedding DreamsBook your caterer. Book a mobile bar if required. Design & Order your wedding stationery. Think about place names and thank you cards