Just before Christmas I was approached by Elodie, the marketing executive of a new London wedding venue, to assist with an upcoming photo shoot for their wedding brochure and website. 58 Princes Gate is owned and managed by Imperial College London, and is a beautiful Edwardian building that is tucked away in the heart of South Kensington. It already successfully hosts corporate meetings, seminars and private dinners, but this year is looking to open its doors to brides and grooms who are looking for an exclusive and intimate central London venue.
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Helen Carter Weddings provides bespoke wedding planning throughout London and the South East. We have a wide range of services available, from full wedding co-ordination to venue or supplier sourcing and wedding day management. We’re passionate about creating distinctive and stylish events, and are dedicated to ensuring our clients enjoy a unique, personal and stress-free wedding day.
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About Our Blog
We love everything to do with weddings, and we’ve created our blog to share advice, ideas and inspiration. We try our very best to credit everything we show both here and on our design boards page. However, if you see something that hasn’t been properly referenced and you know who it belongs to, or you see something that is yours and you would rather it didn’t appear here, please contact us.
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Photo Shoot at 58 Princes Gate
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Spotlight On…Nonsuch Mansion
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Posted in Spotlight On..., Venues
I recently visited Nonsuch Mansion in Surrey, just 25 minutes from central London, and could not resist sharing it with you. There aren’t many venues that I completely fall in love with, but this is definitely one of them and I can’t wait for the opportunity to plan a wedding here.
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Hidden City Gem
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Posted in Venues
Just over a week ago I headed into London for the UKAWP networking event, where 50 wedding planners (there are more of us than you think!) got together to catch up with old friends, meet new faces, share stories, swap advice and generally have a good old chat about weddings!
The venue for this event was the stunning 30 Pavilion Road, a truly beautiful character hotel tucked away in the heart of Knightsbridge. If you’re looking for a central London wedding venue with heaps of character and history, as well as a very personal feel, then this could very well be the place for you.
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Wedding Planning Advice – Finding Your Venue (Part 2)
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Posted in Planning Advice, Venues
Last month we looked at how to start researching prospective wedding venues, and the main things to look for on an initial viewing (see the full post here). Today we’re going to look in more detail at the questions you may want to ask of a prospective venue, as well as how to understand venue charges and avoid any unexpected extra fees.
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Pure Indulgence
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Posted in Venues
My husband and I have just had a lovely couple of days away as a wedding anniversary treat at the beautiful Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa in Surrey. Now whilst I was there to relax and enjoy myself, my wedding brain just couldn’t resist taking in all the details, and what a stunning setting for a wedding it would be.
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Wedding Planning Advice – Finding Your Venue (Part 1)
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Posted in Planning Advice, Venues
Once you have decided on a date, drawn up a planning schedule and set your wedding budget, you’re ready to start organising your big day. The first thing on your list is to find a venue – this is a very important decision, so it’s worth taking plenty of time to make sure you find the perfect location. As part of our Planning Advice series, we examine the important questions to ask when considering wedding venues.
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London Luxury
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Posted in Venues
Yesterday I attended the annual UKAWP members meeting, held at the uber-luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge. A gorgeous hotel with opulent decor and an enviable setting overlooking Hyde Park, this is the perfect setting for a wedding with style.
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Country Wedding Elegance
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Posted in Venues
On Saturday evening I attended a wedding reception at Cooling Castle Barn and as usual my ‘wedding brain’ was in overdrive! The whole event was very stylish, and I was particularly taken with the venue, which literally did take my breath away. Set in the middle of the Kent countryside just north of Rochester, Cooling Castle Barn is made up of three barns with exclusive use for the entire wedding day as standard. (more…)
