I-DO-ECO
Dear Mr N
My fiancé and I are really into being environmentally friendly, how do I make my wedding day as green as possible?
Andrea, Essex
Firstly hold your ceremony and reception in the same place, cuts down on travelling. Source local and organic food. Hire suppliers that are local to your venue thus cutting out travelling emissions. Naturally choose seasonal flowers that are grown in the UK. Hold your honeymoon within the UK, there are some romantic stays available in the likes of Scotland. Or if you fancy getting outside of the UK, travel first class with Eurostar to Paris or another destination in France. After the wedding, get a fitter to alter your wedding gown into an evening cocktail dress which can be worn again and again, as well as having your wedding shoes dyed to a more wearable colour.
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Mr N: Solving your wedding day dilemmas
LEGALLY OUTSIDE
Dear Mr N
I’ve always dreamt of getting married outdoors in a Garden but I’ve just found out I can’t actually get legally married outside in England. What do I do?
Liz, London
UK marriage law requires that civil ceremonies must take place in a Registry office or a licensed venue approved under the Marriage Act. It’s a total bore when you look at other countries such as the US where you can get married legally anywhere you want! If an outdoor ceremony is something you definitely want there are ways around it. In the past we have privately held a civil ceremony within a licensed room, whether that’s at a hotel, registry office or other venue. This can be very intimate with only your closest family and friends, on either the morning of your wedding day or even the day before. You would then conduct a “blessing” either by a registrar or a religious minister of your choice, on your wedding day, anywhere you liked. This would be the wedding ceremony that all your guests would be invited to. It’s actually more fun as you can totally personalise the ceremony your way, have any form of reading, songs etc. Totally make it your own. Your guests will be none the wiser, you still say “I do”, exchange rings and so forth. A good 50% of the weddings I’ve planned have been blessings. One of my favourite blessing ceremonies’ was a few years back where the groom was Jewish and the bride Danish. We had a Rabbi conduct the blessing, along with a minister from the Danish Church in London. It was very personal to them both along with being great fun. In fact I think the Rabbi and Minister had more fun than anyone! Now on top of all of this don’t forget to have an indoor backup plan… in case of wet weather!
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Dear Mr N
I’ve always dreamt of getting married outdoors in a Garden but I’ve just found out I can’t actually get legally married outside in England. What do I do?
Liz, London
UK marriage law requires that civil ceremonies must take place in a Registry office or a licensed venue approved under the Marriage Act. It’s a total bore when you look at other countries such as the US where you can get married legally anywhere you want! If an outdoor ceremony is something you definitely want there are ways around it. In the past we have privately held a civil ceremony within a licensed room, whether that’s at a hotel, registry office or other venue. This can be very intimate with only your closest family and friends, on either the morning of your wedding day or even the day before. You would then conduct a “blessing” either by a registrar or a religious minister of your choice, on your wedding day, anywhere you liked. This would be the wedding ceremony that all your guests would be invited to. It’s actually more fun as you can totally personalise the ceremony your way, have any form of reading, songs etc. Totally make it your own. Your guests will be none the wiser, you still say “I do”, exchange rings and so forth. A good 50% of the weddings I’ve planned have been blessings. One of my favourite blessing ceremonies’ was a few years back where the groom was Jewish and the bride Danish. We had a Rabbi conduct the blessing, along with a minister from the Danish Church in London. It was very personal to them both along with being great fun. In fact I think the Rabbi and Minister had more fun than anyone! Now on top of all of this don’t forget to have an indoor backup plan… in case of wet weather!
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Monday, 16 August 2010
Thursday, 12 August 2010
MARK MEETS: Ariane Goldman, founder of TwoBirds Bridesmaid
So excited was Mark about Ariane’s arrival in London he threw her a party to celebrate! The concept is simple. One dress. Fifteen different ways to wear it. In eighteen fabulous colours. Mark quizzes Ariane on all things wedding…
Darling Ariane, twobirds is a genius idea, how did it come about…
I was inspired by the desperation of wanting my closest girlfriends to look and feel beautiful on my wedding day; with out spending a fortune on a dress they would never wear again!
Weddings should perfectly represent a couple’s personal style, what words best describes your style…
Elegant-cool.
Who would you say is an iconic bride, whose maids you would love to have wearing twobirds dresses…
I would love to have Sienna Miller's bridesmaids wearing twobirds. With her taste, each girl could wear and accessorize the twobirds dresses differently to reflect their unique chic style.
Can you have too many Bridesmaids…
YES! Make sure the girls standing next to you reflect your closest and dearest and not anyone you've ever met!
What do you love about working within the wedding industry…
The spirit of the occasion. This is the most exciting day of a bride's life thus far and being part of it is quite compelling.
What do you loathe about working within the wedding industry…
Alterations! That's why twobirds dresses require NONE!
What motivates you the most…
The smiles on my bride's faces.
What can’t you live without…
My husband Max.
Who do you respect and admire within the wedding industry…
Wedding planners! I don't know how they do it, planning all the components and managing all the problems that can arise!
Who is your biggest rival…
Myself.
Favourite flower…
Peony.
Favourite cake flavour…
Red velvet.
Favourite cocktail…
Vodka Gibson martini.
Essential item for a bridesmaid on a wedding day…
Champagne!
Finally what can we expect from TwoBirds in the future…
Rosettes, collaborations, adornments, but ALL on dresses that flatter us as women and celebrate our different tastes and body types!
View the twobirds dresses in full at http://www.twobirdsbridesmaid.co.uk/
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Mr N: Solving your wedding day dilemmas
NO ROOM TO DANCE
Dear Mr N
I have 150 guests at my wedding, yet have fallen in love with a reception venue that only holds space for a 150 people seated dinner and NO room for a dance floor. How do I create my dancing area?
Jane, Liverpool
With just the one space to work with, I would suggest cutting the cake outside on a terrace or in another room that can accommodate all your guests for a short stand up reception. You could even go as far as to serve mini desserts on trays rather than have your dessert course at the table. Have espresso martinis served along with tea and coffee as well. Would make for a great talking point. A fireworks display could be another alternative if you’d rather serve the dessert course at the table. Imagine just as you cut into the cake BANG the fireworks sparkle behind you. Whilst all this is going on back in your main dining room, staff have rearranged the space into a glitzy night club. Stage, dance floor and glitter balls. I’d also bring in lounge furniture and to give it a real informal party atmosphere. Your guests would instantly be wowed when they walk back into the room.
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Dear Mr N
I have 150 guests at my wedding, yet have fallen in love with a reception venue that only holds space for a 150 people seated dinner and NO room for a dance floor. How do I create my dancing area?
Jane, Liverpool
With just the one space to work with, I would suggest cutting the cake outside on a terrace or in another room that can accommodate all your guests for a short stand up reception. You could even go as far as to serve mini desserts on trays rather than have your dessert course at the table. Have espresso martinis served along with tea and coffee as well. Would make for a great talking point. A fireworks display could be another alternative if you’d rather serve the dessert course at the table. Imagine just as you cut into the cake BANG the fireworks sparkle behind you. Whilst all this is going on back in your main dining room, staff have rearranged the space into a glitzy night club. Stage, dance floor and glitter balls. I’d also bring in lounge furniture and to give it a real informal party atmosphere. Your guests would instantly be wowed when they walk back into the room.
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Monday, 9 August 2010
NIEMIERKO TV: Sky News chats with Mark on celebrity weddings
On Saturday Mark featured on Sky News discussing the trend of celebrity weddings being less ostentatious.
Mark Niemierko - Sky News from Niemierko on Vimeo.
Wedding planner Mark Niemierko joins Sky News to discuss the trends of celebrity weddings.
Mark Niemierko - Sky News from Niemierko on Vimeo.
Wedding planner Mark Niemierko joins Sky News to discuss the trends of celebrity weddings.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
NIEMIERKO TV: Mark discusses Chelsea Clinton's wedding on BBC Breakfast
On Saturday Mark joined BBC Breakfast for two segments to talk about the marriage of Chelsea Clinton to Marc Mezvinsky. Here’s both clips.
Clip 1
Mark Niemierko - BBC Breakfast - Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky - Clip 1 from Niemierko on Vimeo.
Clip 2
Mark Niemierko - BBC Breakfast - Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky - Clip 2 from Niemierko on Vimeo.
Mr N: Solving your wedding day dilemmas
PUB-TASTIC
Dear Mr N
I have just booked the reception venue for our wedding, a traditional English pub in our local village. Although I love it for its personal and casual environment I am desperately trying to find ways to make it look special. How do I wow my guests when they walk in so they don’t consider it the same as when we go there every Friday evening?
Sharon, Wiltshire
The key is to work with the space. English pubs usually have quite traditional décor in an informal setting. Have your menus written on either chalk boards or vintage mirrors. Your table centres should be light coloured flowers to brighten the space. Use a mixture of varying different sized low vases, each with an abundance of the same flower, yet different in each vase. You could even use a variety of clear jars and jugs for the vases. And bring in a million tea lights. Have them EVERYWHERE. Have fun with your food and beverage as well. With your drinks reception perhaps offer pints of beer for the gents and champagne for the ladies. And have fun with your canapés, miniature Yorkshire puddings, bangers and mash, fish and chips. Think best of British!
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Dear Mr N
I have just booked the reception venue for our wedding, a traditional English pub in our local village. Although I love it for its personal and casual environment I am desperately trying to find ways to make it look special. How do I wow my guests when they walk in so they don’t consider it the same as when we go there every Friday evening?
Sharon, Wiltshire
The key is to work with the space. English pubs usually have quite traditional décor in an informal setting. Have your menus written on either chalk boards or vintage mirrors. Your table centres should be light coloured flowers to brighten the space. Use a mixture of varying different sized low vases, each with an abundance of the same flower, yet different in each vase. You could even use a variety of clear jars and jugs for the vases. And bring in a million tea lights. Have them EVERYWHERE. Have fun with your food and beverage as well. With your drinks reception perhaps offer pints of beer for the gents and champagne for the ladies. And have fun with your canapés, miniature Yorkshire puddings, bangers and mash, fish and chips. Think best of British!
Send your wedding problems to Mr N: mr.n@niemierko.com
Monday, 2 August 2010
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