Sunday 8th January, 2012 3:17 pm
Hello and Happy New Year to everyone!
The last few months have flown by and we can't believe it's already been over 2 months since the Charity Ball, at which the Win a Wedding raffle was drawn for us by the Mayor of Bath (see pic below). We thought we really should let everyone know how much was raised, now that all the accounting side of things has finally been sorted and all money received. The grand total raised from both the Win a Wedding raffle and the Ball was £3,928.30 - we're very proud to have been able to hand that over to The Forever Friends Appeal recently, where the money will be put towards new equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of the fabulous suppliers who donated their time/services/products to the Charity Wedding and Ball. We hope that people will bear these fantastic companies in mind in the future! We'd also like to thank all of those who bought raffle tickets and those who came along to the Ball. We had a fantastic night :0)
Our lucky winners are Katie Mclean and Andrew Hurrell (pictured below with Kerry from Snapdragon and daughter Freya, who was the inspiration for fundraising for the NICU), from Bristol. We're all really looking forward to their wedding in June!
Tuesday 18th October, 2011 8:58 pm
For anyone who is wondering what they can do for a fantastic night out in Bath this Saturday - 22nd October - look no further!! The Autumn Charity Ball is taking place at Bailbrook House in Bath, fundraising for the Forever Friends Appeal at Bath's RUH. Money is specifically going towards new equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature and sick babies.
For one day only - Wed 19th Oct - we are selling tickets at the amazingly low price of £30 each. It's the last day that tickets will be available to buy at all, as Thursday we will be confirming final numbers to our suppliers, so make sure you don't miss out!
For your £30 ticket you will get:
Where else in Bath could you get all that on a Saturday night for just £30?? We hope you will agree that it's a fantastic offer and join us. To buy tickets at this price please call us on 07900 219939 or email us.
For full details of the evening, including dinner menu, wine choices and entertainment please click here.
Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in joining us and help us raise some money for a great cause too :0)
Sunday 26th June, 2011 7:26 pm
Raffle tickets for the Charity Wedding are now on sale at a number of different locations in the area. See the Raffle page Where to Buy Tickets section for full details. More locations will be added shortly.
Of course we would still love for you to join us at the Open Evening on Thursday 21st July, whether you have already bought a ticket by then or not. All couples who register with us on the night will be entered into a free prize draw to win a night's Bed & Breakfast at Bailbrook House.
Thursday 23rd June, 2011 12:45 pm
I have just updated the photos on Facebook for the Charity Wedding - I've added in some pics from Austin Reed who are providing the men's hirewear for the wedding and also of Tregenna Castle Hotel who are providing the honeymoon.
I hope you will enjoy the latest additions to the album. If you haven't already done so, please "like" us on Facebook to make sure you get any future updates directly.
Saturday 11th June, 2011 12:46 pm
For anyone who has not yet spotted the recent updates on the Charity Wedding page, we are thrilled to be able to tell you that the first prize is now worth over £20,000! We think this is pretty amazing and would like to say a big thank you to all those who are involved for helping us to offer such a fantastic prize.
The eagle eyed among you may have spotted that there is now also a honeymoon on offer as part of the prize. What a wonderful way to top off a fabulous wedding! Read more about the wedding and honeymoon on our raffle page.
Raffle tickets are currently with the printers, so we hope to be able to have them on sale in the next few weeks. Watch this space for details of when and where.
Thursday 26th May, 2011 8:19 pm
Just been busy uploading a fab selection of photos on Facebook to show you some more about the Charity Wedding. We thought some more photos of the venue and the various suppliers involved will show what a fantastic prize this is. There's a link to the Snapdragon Weddings facebook page on our home page. Please "like" us while you're there to stay up to date with the latest news!
Info on when raffle tickets will go on sale and where you can buy them coming soon...
Monday 16th May, 2011 12:47 pm
As you may have spotted, we have now launched our Charity Wedding, giving you the chance to win a fabulous wedding worth over £19,000 and also to raise money for a fantastic cause at the same time.
Full details of the prize are now live and information will follow shortly regarding when and where you can get your hands on tickets. For an easy way to stay up to date with information, please "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, as any updates will be posted on both. Links to both are on our homepage.
Sunday 8th May, 2011 6:38 pm
Snapdragon Weddings will shortly be announcing details of some very exciting news indeed! We have been busy little bees organising a wedding with a difference - one designed to raise money for charity.
A fabulous wedding worth in excess of £19,000 is going to be the first prize in a raffle. Now there's a prize really worth getting your hands on! Full details will be available on the website very soon, so you can find out all about the prize and how to get your hands on tickets.
Make sure you check back soon for more information....
Friday 22nd April, 2011 9:05 am
Just had to share a quick piece of exciting news - yesterday Snapdragon Weddings was quoted in an article which appeared in the Daily Express!
The article is called The Way We Wed and looks at changes in weddings in the three decades between the weddings of Charles and Diana in 1981 and William and Kate in 2011.
For those who missed it, it's also online - http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/241965/The-way-we-wed
Wednesday 13th April, 2011 7:17 pm
To kick off my new blog space, I am planning a series of articles on Top Tips, with the first one focusing on how to choose your wedding photographer.
Searching for a photographer
Good photographers get booked up well in advance, so finding your photographer should be one of the first things on your to do list, when you have your venue booked.
For the stress free route to finding a photographer who is reliable, within your budget and available on your wedding date, you could consider a Supplier Sourcing Service. A standard search costs just £50, yet you can save well in excess of this with the discounts/added extras offered to Snapdragon clients by our preferred suppliers!
Some photographers offer specific wedding packages at set prices, whereas others will charge for a specific number of hours coverage on the day and you can add in any extras such as coverage of your preparations/speeches. Work out which approach suits you best.
Budget considerations
One thing I feel is important to remember when choosing your wedding photographer, is that your photographs will be your lasting reminder of the day. Although you need to work within your budget, I would always advise going for the best you can afford, as the memories they will leave you with can be priceless.
For those of you on a tight budget, you might want to consider going for a DVD only option and getting a disc of images that you can print and add to an album yourself.
Whichever way the price is built up, just make sure you are clear on exactly what is included and any extras you would have to pay for separately, such as additional hours coverage on the day and travel costs.
Meeting photographers
Having done your initial research, try to meet a few photographers. You should ask to see some complete albums of their work, rather than just a selection of their best images from a number of different weddings.
Make sure you are happy with the style of photography and have confidence that the photographer will work with you to produce exactly what you want, whether that’s more traditional posed shots, informal reportage style photography or a mixture of both styles.
The meetings should also help you to decide who you feel most relaxed with. It is important to have a photographer that you get on well with and feel relaxed around, as you will feel more at ease on the day and this will show in your photos.
When you have booked...
If you are not keen on being photographed, consider a pre wedding photo shoot. This can help to relax you in front of the camera and with your photographer.
Make sure your photographer has a list of any specific posed shots that you want taken on the day, so that nothing gets forgotten.
It can also be really helpful to ask a few of your attendants to help to collect people for any required group shots. They are more likely to know your wedding guests than your photographer is, so it can help make it a much smoother and less obtrusive process than your photographer having to announce a list of who is needed for the next shot every few minutes.
Try to meet up with your photographer at your venue in the run up to your wedding, to ensure he/she is familiar with the venue and the various locations which work well for photographs there.
If you are having your ceremony and reception at the same location, you may like to talk to your photographer about heading off either within the grounds or somewhere nearby for some shots of just the two of you together. This can have the double advantage of some great photos and also gives you some time on your own together which you may not otherwise have.
Finally, make sure you have back up plans in case of rain. Umbrellas and wellies can make for some great photos and your venue is bound to have some fabulous locations indoors should the need arise. Should it rain on the day (which apparently is a symbol of good luck, you’ll be pleased to hear!), then your back up plans are already in place, meaning you avoid any last minute stress.
This has ended up being somewhat longer than originally planned but I hope you have found it useful! Please feel free to get in touch via our contact form with any suggestions for areas you would like to see some tips on in future blog posts.
It wouldn’t be right to talk about photography without including some fabulous pics for you, so here is a selection of amazing photos from some of our preferred photographers to finish with. Enjoy!
Photo credits:
http://andersonphotography.co.uk
http://celiamanningsphotography.co.uk
http://www.helencawtephotography.com
Saturday 5th March, 2011 4:40 pm
It's now just three weeks till we are exhibiting at The Wedding and Fine Events Show, a two day event on Sat 26th and Sun 27th March. The show is being held at the Bath and West Showground, where a wide variety of exhibitors will be on hand to give you inspiration for your big day. It's a great way to get ideas as well as meeting service providers face to face.
Highlights of the show include: designer bridal shows; food and wine tastings; entertaining ideas; free wedding magazines; and even the opportunity to buy discounted wedding dresses.
There's just over a week left to take advantage of the 2 for 1 promotional offer on tickets, so make sure you don't miss out!
We will be in the Main Suite on both days and would love to see you there and hear all about your wedding plans.
Thursday 3rd March, 2011 9:20 pm
Hello and welcome to the new Snapdragon Weddings blog!
The first ever blog post seems like a great place to share some good news with you - we have just been accepted as Associate Members of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP). We are really excited to have been accepted, as the UKAWP is all about promoting professionalism within wedding planning.
All members have completed an approved training course and also agree to abide by the Code of Ethics. Choosing a planner through the UKAWP is a great way for brides to know that they are reputable and have been vetted.
Please check back again for the latest news of what we're up to and what's inspiring us in the wonderful world of weddings!