Nothing sets an event apart like a venue that’s outside the norm. Hotel board rooms, barns, and purpose-built conference centres have their plus points, but when planning your wedding or a corporate event, why not think outside of the usual four walls? Select a venue that’s full of charm, charisma, and character. Ensure your guests will remember their experience for …
Destination Guide to Mallorca
Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, the enchanting island of Mallorca is best known for its sun-drenched beaches, sandy coves, and laid-back Balearic way of life. A go-to holiday destination for Brits, thanks to the short travel time and welcoming locals. Perhaps less well-known is that Mallorca is also a coveted destination for hosting fabulous events. From intimate …
Spring Event Catering Ideas
Need inspiration? As experienced corporate event planners, wedding organisers and private party planners, we know that taking your catering to the next level is not always easy. So, our menu of food and drink pairings with our spring event catering ideas are here to help, and are ideal for any type of party this springtime. It’s officially springtime (20th March) …
Celebrities Gathered for Celebrity International Women’s Day Lunch
What an event this was! A host of celebrity names and 220 of Manchester’s finest gathered at the Lowry Hotel, Salford, Greater Manchester to take part in a sell-out panel debate on the issues and challenges raised by the 2024 International Women’s Day campaign. Our CEO Liz Taylor brought together a unique panel of female celebrities to discuss and challenge …
Meet the TLC Team – Laura Callaghan, Senior Events Producer
Being a successful corporate event management company and leading wedding planners in Manchester, Cheshire and London comes down to one vital thing: our team. They are what makes our company so special and it’s for this reason that we want you to get to know them better. In a series of meet the TLC team blogs we’ll be grilling our …
Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas
Entertainment. Entertainment. Entertainment. A corporate Christmas party is certainly an excellent opportunity to celebrate the festive season, whilst fostering camaraderie and thanking colleagues. But we can’t stress how much entertainment plays a crucial role in setting the tone, raising the tempo and creating that elusive WOW factor that ensures your Christmas party is talked about all year! That’s why our …
Dulux Colour of the Year for 2024 in Event Design
If you’re a regular reader of our blog then you’ll know that way back in January we predicted that pink would be THE colour for weddings in 2023. A calculated predictions with Barbie being the blockbuster of the year and pink being a superbly versatile colour palette for any party, corporate celebration, or wedding. What nobody foresaw was that pink …
Four Afternoon Tea Event Ideas
Afternoon tea is a proven formula, enduringly popular for a whole host of reasons. Whether traditional and quintessentially English, with a continental twist, or upscaled with elegance, the format remains a firm favourite for all kinds of celebrations. As experienced private party planner and corporate event organisers, TLC has arranged many celebrations with afternoon tea at their centre. It’s a …
How to Keep Events Cool in a Heatwave
The UK, like much of the world, is now seeing average temperatures rise year on year. And whilst we welcome some warm sunshine, it has an increasing impact on event planning. In the last couple of years, for example, the summer temperatures have even led to many services being shut down and talk of planned events being postponed. If you’re …
Ways To Use Prosecco at Your Party
At TLC we’re firm believers that a bit of fizz makes the party. It doesn’t have to be alcoholic of course. But there’s something about the pop of a prosecco cork that brings the occasion and just says ‘it’s time to celebrate’. The most obvious and enjoyable of ways to use prosecco at your party is of course to drink …