Why a Wedding Planner??

When I tell people that I’m a wedding planner you would probably be surprised and amused to hear that the majority of individuals automatically compare me to Jennifer Lopez in the hit film ‘The Wedding Planner’. Not because I’m a stunning Latino (I wish), but because the character Lopez plays optimises the stereotypical image that most have about wedding planners. The earpiece, the suit, the persona, the professionalism and the pure determination to make every wedding the perfect occasion for the bride and groom involved.

Even through this economic down turn, the wedding industry is surprisingly still thriving.
As long as there is love in the world there will always be weddings, regardless of the recent worldwide recession. Despite the financial restrictions, every couple still wants their dream wedding. Therefore where ever money can be saved it will be. Sadly that means for co-ordinators such as myself the expense most commonly avoided is the service of a wedding planner. This type of service has always been seen as a ‘luxury’ reserved for the rich and famous but you may be surprised to hear that recently wedding planners are being seen as one of the main components of the planning process.

For the brides that are working with a smaller budget, services can be offered just at the event for the day to arrange and execute every aspect of the wedding day. For those brides that are looking for a service that is slightly more personal, bespoke and completely dedicated to them, there is also an option to choose a full co-ordination package. This means that the couple will have their own co-ordinator from the beginning of the planning process, all the way through to their wedding day to help make sure that their vision is successfully made a reality.

Whichever arrangement works best for you, employing a wedding planner can actually be a lot more cost effective than you may think. Being well established in the business means that a wedding planner knows the best vendors and will have good working relationships with all the professionals. This in turn means that the couple can be reassured that not only are they getting the best services, but they are also getting the best in the business at the best price. With many couples, being very conscious about where they allocate their budget, most have realised that for all the advantages described above, the wedding co-ordination ends up paying for itself.



Give it some thought.For more information about our services please contact us. Please visit www.dulcedesigns.co.uk email us at info@dulcedesigns.co.uk or call us on 0778 955 0899

Bijal & Rikin - August 2010

This August bank holiday saw the wedding of Bijal & Rikin. The wedding was a week long extavaganza starting with the religious ceremonies and registry, followed by a week packed full and exciting parties and other events, ending with an amazing Hindu Ceremony  and reception. I met Bijal over a year ago at one of the many wedding fayres that Dulce has attended and it was a couple of weeks after her engagement she asked Dulce to help her with the co-ordination of her wedding. With some amazing visions from the bride herself, we managed to create a spectacular event each time, whether it was the Sargam or the Reception.

The Sunday morning of the civil registry was a beautifully sunny one. Married at the stunning Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, Bijal looked a vision in her white wedding gown. After the civil marriage and photos, which were taken by Maz Mashru, guests were invited to the Bride's home where there was a reception lunch prepared by Indigo Catering.  With a Purple and lilac theme the photos just don't seem to do the marquee justice.

The guests were treated to a champagne reception and a four course Italian menu prepared by the skilled chefs at Indigo catering.

The next event was the Mehfil followed by the Mendhi night, once again at the brides home. The bride and family had chosen a 60's and 70's Bollywood themed evening with a twist.

With a much needed break on Friday, Saturday was the Hindu wedding cermony and Reception party held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham. Bijal's vision for her mandap design was clean, elegant and open so all the focus could be centred on the wedding ceremony.

With the Hindu wedding complete the party could now begin and with a 3 hour turn around time for the venue the heat was on to get everything prepared for the Reception in the evening. The theme was pink and sweet. There were alot of things to keep the guests entertained, with a sweet bar and truffle table, jazz band and a photobooth. The evening was a magical time where family and friends could enjoy the food prepared by Madhu's and music by A Cool Ensemble and Blitz Entertainment.

Dulce Designs wishes Bijal & Rikin all the best in their married life together-May it be filled with love and happiness. We were honoured that you choose Dulce to be your wedding planners.

For more information about our services and other events we have done please visit http://www.dulcedesigns.co.uk/

Dulce Designs opens new Bridal Boutique in Leicester

On August 6th 2010 Dulce Designs-Weddings & Events opened its very first Bridal Boutique on Francis street, Leicester. Based in the heart of the chic Stoneygate Shops area, the Boutique boasts the best in Wedding planning, Decor, Stationery, Cakes and much much more. We are one of the first boutiques of its kind in the U.K to supply all the services you need to plan an unforgettable wedding day. Dulce Designs was first started in November 2007 and has gone from strength to strength since then. We pride ourselves to be one of the most individual and contemporary wedding planners in the U.K and the Bridal Boutique is one way in which we can showcase the latest trends and our most unique designs.

On Opening night...

The Shop Interior...

Wedding ideas and accessories...

The Boutique is also looking forward to receiving its very own designer wedding dresses at the beginning of October, with an in house designer as well as well-known South African wedding dress designs Chereen Anderson. Watch this space for more news!