Thanks to the support of all of the amazing clients whose parties I have planned, the couples whose weddings I have co-ordinated, the suppliers whose products and services perpetually surpass my expectations and the never ending support of my wonderful family and friends, this month I am thrilled to be celebrating the completion of my first year in business.  And what a year it has been.

Many happy returns… 

As I blow out the candle on the cake, I would like to share a little insight into what turning one means to me, and reveal a wish for the future.

I have learned more in my first year of business than I could possibly have imagined.  Being the owner of a Company all sounds ever so exciting and (sometimes) being your own boss does feel a bit like you are the Queen of your own castle, but the single most important thing I have learned so far is that there is always something new to learn, constant adjustments to make, new ideas to explore, new information to absorb and of course, new and inspiring people to meet.

So far, I have been incredibly fortunate to have met and worked with some amazing suppliers whose integrity, strong work ethics and unquestioning commitment to delivering excellent standards of customer service I admire, greatly.  Through these relationships we have created some exciting collaborations, partnerships and projects which I am incredibly proud to be a part of, and friendships  which I hope will last a lifetime.  I am sure you all know who you are but I am doubtful that you fully understand and appreciate how enormously grateful I am for your support.

My wish for the future…

I believe that success in anything comes from learning what works (and most importantly what doesn’t!), constantly readjusting and never standing still.  Indeed, there are some exciting developments coming.

I am thrilled to announce that during September 2012, I will launch a beautiful brand new range of Wedding Planning services.

An utterly gorgeous new website is coming very soon.  I can’t wait to unveil it to you. My wish in the meantime is that you might pop over and take a peep at my Facebook page where you can expect to find heaps of inspiration, Wedding Planning know-how and ideas from Helen Davies – The Wedding Concierge.

Meanwhile, Bash will continue to evolve and with some exciting plans in the pipeline to expand the team, we will continue to offer a range of high quality, bespoke party planning solutions to suit all manner of celebrations.

Indeed, one of the next important jobs to do is plan a fabulous launch party to celebrate the launch of The Wedding Concierge, full details of which will be announced soon.

I hope to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support. It means the world to me.

Best Wishes,

If this weekend’s stunning displays of pomp and pageantry have made you feel so proud to be British that you’re inspired to plan a party….or you’ve been bitten by a bug of nostalgia and are simply considering inviting friends to a civilised afternoon tea, we’re sure you’ll love this delightful range of vintage crockery.

‘All The Tea & China’ is a vintage crockery hire company based in Leeds, providing adorable vintage crockery, available to hire throughout Yorkshire.

Choose from an eclectic collection of quirky and unique pieces, from tea cups and saucers, plates, platters, tea and coffee pots to cake stands in a variety of shapes and sizes.

If you are looking to add some style and charm to any event, this beautiful range of pre-loved china is perfect for Wedding receptions, Christenings, Birthday parties and Anniversaries.  Be creative! Why not greet your guests with a quirky ‘Cuptail’?

Perhaps you’re planning a night at the Proms this summer, or a decadent day out at one of Yorkshire’s finest stately homes and visitor attractions? Why not pep up a posh picnic with these perfect pots?

For more information, please simply contact me on 07561 107888 or send an e-mail to helen@your-bash.co.uk 

Enjoy!

We’re delighted to be helping Amy and Oliver, who are planning to tie the knot on Monday 31 December 2012 and will celebrate their marriage in a Teepee!

Our friends at Papakata, previously featured here on the Bash Blog will supply the utterly gorgeous tents, creating the ultimate party space.

It was at a recent Papakata Open Weekend at Escrick Park, near York where we took the opportunity to meet up with the happy couple and discuss their plans.

Here’s what Amy had to say….

“Our wedding day will start with a church ceremony at Thorp Arch Church.  Having lived in Thorp Arch since I was four years old, the church feels like a very special place.  Following the ceremony, we are heading into Thorp Arch Village where we will celebrate our marriage with family and friends in a Papakata Teepee.  We wanted to create a very laid back atmosphere for our reception and Papakata’s Teepees are perfect. 

I had always envisaged a Winter wedding somewhere close to the Church and initially looked at marquees.  But we weren’t sure whether they would be warm enough.  Then someone suggested that we should look at hiring a teepee, so I did some Googling and discovered Papakata.  Papakata’s teepees feel really warm, snug and cosy.  We were also very impressed with their flexibility.  With lots of different lay outs to choose from we were able to create a perfect, tailor made venue.

As we had so many things to pull together (florist, band, DJ, caterer, photographer etc), we decided to appoint a Wedding Planner to help.  Ultimately, I want to be able to enjoy the day and relax and I’m confident that I’ll be able to do so, knowing that everything is safely in Helen’s capable hands.”

This is not a sponsored post.

Images © Photography Zero Eight 

Oh February, where did you go?  

I often find myself wishing there were more hours in a day, and even with the leap year bonus of an extra 24 hours to fill with fabulousness in February, there were still nowhere near enough!

What a month it was…

• We’ve continued our quest to find the BEST suppliers.  In doing so, we’ve visited some stunning venues and been introduced to yet more brilliant people – you know who you are!
• We’ve polished off plans for two fabulous fund raising balls
• We’ve continued to delight Brides by delivering an ‘invaluable’ service – read Rebecca and Mark’s glowing testimonial here 
• And we’ve popped up in a regular guest slot, sharing Wedding Planning SOS with Brides Up North and were featured in the latest edition of Beyond Magazine  Continue reading →