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 …
How Do You Re-Engage Staff with Live Christmas Events
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 …
Liz Taylor’s PA Reveals All on National Bosses Day
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 …
Manchester PA Network 10th Birthday Party
TLC has joined the Manchester PA Network as an exclusive event partner, and for our first event…..we helped the executive team to plan the Manchester PA Network 10th birthday party! A brilliant night hosted at Hotel Football where meeting up, having fun and first class entertainment took centre stage. THE PARTY Here’s a glimpse into the night: THE PA NETWORK …
Bring Bright Skies Thinking to Your Wedding Day
Optimism. Hope. New beginnings. That’s the inspiration behind Bright Skies, the Dulux Colour of the Year for 2022. And never before has a fresh start felt more welcome. It’s full steam ahead with wedding planning for all the brides and grooms who’ve waited patiently to plan their big day. And what better way to start things off, than to bring …
UK’s Best Outdoor Dining Venues
Step outside. Warm summer weather and the added benefits of being outdoors in the fresh air, mean that Al Fresco dining spaces are attracting people from far and wide. Any venue worth its salt has invested in primping, preening and upgrading roof gardens or dining terraces. Great news for diners who are spoilt for choice when it comes to the …
Destination Guide to Los Angeles
As the UK Government has announced that double-vaxxed travellers will no longer have to self-isolate on their return from an ‘Amber list’ country, our attention turns to both holidays and business travel. Yes, we’re allowing ourselves to daydream at TLC HQ! In our destination guide to Los Angeles, we’re drawing on our international event management experience. But also remembering what …
The Importance of Supplier Relationships in Events Management
Over the past thirty years TLC has built up an incredible network of suppliers across the UK and internationally. From florists and event dressers to audio-visual crews, caterers, performing artists, musicians and mixologists. We have an unrivalled bank of trusted, uber-talented event professionals to call upon. And in the last year they, like us, have had to take a back …
Top 1920s Inspired Cocktails
Illicit speakeasies, the strongest home brewed alcohol, and parties to rival no other era. In the second of our series on planning 1920s parties and 1920s theme weddings, we feature the top 1920s inspired cocktails. We delve into the underground world of speakeasies and flappers. Simple. Stylish. Strong. Drinks from this era had a few things in common. They were …
Britain’s Best 1920s Wedding Venues
THE era of glitz, glamour and unfettered hedonism. The 1920s may have been a century ago, but the decade offers a unique and distinctive style that make it a fabulous wedding or party design. No wonder then, that TLC has seen a huge increase in couples adopting the twenties’ theme for their big day this year. And where do you …