If you’re searching for a wedding or event venue with historic appeal, period features and character in abundance, then you shouldn’t have to look far in the UK. Spanning stately homes, medieval castles, Tudor manors, Edwardian villas, ancient landmarks and even those a little more left field like notable music venues from bygone eras. For heritage venues we are spoilt …
National Cognac Day on 4th June encourages people to have a laid-back day and enjoy one of the finest spirits available – cognac! While gin and whiskey have had their moments recently, cognac has always endured, and more recently it has thrown off it’s ‘smoking room’ image and stepped into the spotlight. TLC’s top cognac cocktails guide is your expert …
Music is at the heart of any event. Setting the tone and establishing atmosphere. And if the tone you’re reaching for is smooth, sophistication then you can’t beat jazz as your soundtrack of choice. There’s nothing our CEO Liz Taylor loves more than some smooth jazz playing softly in the background as guests arrive, followed by some big band classics …
Fans have been counting down the days to when everyone’s favourite, raunchy period drama is back on screens. The highly anticipated second series of Bridgerton is now underway. For those planning their big day, the Bridgerton wedding trend is quickly following suit. Movies and TV series have long inspired wedding and party trends. And this series is no exception. A …
As Irish families and indeed the rest of the world celebrated St Patrick’s Day this month, we’re throwing the spotlight on a unique Irish city, with our destination guide to Dublin. An historic and multicultural city in which to stage events and celebrations. This year, with a return to almost normality, Dublin once again hosted the annual Paddy’s Day celebrations, …
The 22nd of February marks a special day for mixologists; both professional and amateur! It’s Margarita Day (#NationalMargaritaDay). Celebrating one of our favourite cocktails – a simple yet sophisticated classic – the margarita. Not to be mistaken with the Margherita (the pizza version) we’re talking the fun-fuelling, tequila sour cocktail that’s made with just five ingredients. Here we take a …
Understanding the latest trends in wedding colours, styles, music, and the like, is the hallmark of an excellent wedding planner. At TLC, we not only understand the key trends – we set them! And for us, a sound prediction for influences on wedding design is the Pantone Colour of the Year. For which the trend forecasters this year have chosen …
No matter how spectacular the entertainment, how delicious the food or how dazzling your décor, putting together the perfect event always starts with the same thing. The venue. As event planners we get to see venues all over the world. Large and small. Traditional and contemporary. Quirky, unique, stylish. Impressive and, well, not so. Choosing the right venue will make …
Christmas is coming. You may well be in the throws of organising the annual Christmas party, just as we are with many of our clients. Usually, it is the highlight of the year, and still is for many businesses. However, some organisations are finding that half of the workforce are eager to go, and the other half doesn’t seem quite …
Among the many awareness days, National Bosses Day has to be the one that, well, bosses it! A homage to all the employers, managers, entrepreneurs and head honchos that simply do a fabulous job. And keep us in our challenging jobs. National Bosses Day was established to demonstrate appreciation and recognition for all those great bosses out there and the …
