Win a Zankyou Wedding Decoration Box from Cheerz

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The Wedding Community has teamed up with Cheerz to offer you the chance to win a Zankyou wedding decoration box with up to 100 printed pictures, worth £35.

Cheerz has joined forces with Zankyou to create an innovative Wedding Decoration Box. Surpassing the traditional wedding photo album, the box contains everything you need to personalise your wedding with photo decorations.

This wedding decoration box is a cute way of displaying fabulous pictures around your wedding venue. They could be pictures of you throughout your journey together so far, pictures of you on holiday together, or even pictures of you growing up. Whatever you choose, use the decoration box to string them around your wedding venue for your guests see, or you could use some of them as your table numbers or names. The options are endless.

Just order up to 100 photos to print via the Cheerz website, and the pictures will be delivered in the wedding decoration box. The box comes with little decorations, string, loads of little wooden pegs, love magnets, a pretty notebook, silver pen and coloured washi tape to customise everything. There is also a DIY tutorial to inspire you.

Choose cute little square pictures with or without a boarder (different colour choices), or traditional Polaroid style with an area for you to write on under the picture.

Ideas for Using the Wedding Decoration Box

1. Decorate your wedding with your favourite memories. Guests can then retrace your love story and key moments.

2. Build a creative centrepiece using photos of some of your memories (school, university or work). A fun and playful way to decorate the table and get the conversation flowing.

3. Make a seating plan using photos of your guests. DIY tip: Use the little space below the Polaroid to leave a personalised message for your guests.

4. Create an original guest book. Print photos chosen by each of your family and friends to liven up their message in the wedding guest book (using the masking tape and the silver pen).

5. A personalised gift from your guests. Thanks to the wedding box, you can receive 100 photos of your wedding in Polaroid format to relive every moment of your special day. You can also create DIY decorations to display each little moment in your home.

Find out more on the Cheerz website.

How to Enter

For your chance to win a Zankyou Wedding Decoration Box from Cheerz, simply answer the following question…

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Competition Start and End Dates

This competition starts on 4th August and closes at 12 noon on 1st September 2017.

Terms and Conditions

1. This competition is open to UK residents over the age of 18
2. By entering the competition you are accepting these terms and conditions
3. The prize is one Zankyou wedding decoration box with up to 100 printed pictures. The prize includes postage to a UK address
4. Competition closes at 12noon on 1st September 2017
5. The Wedding Community will choose one winner at random from the eligible entries and notify them via the email address they used to enter
6. If the winner fails to reply to the notification email within five days The Wedding Community will select a new winner from the eligible entries
7. The winner must claim their prize by 30th September 2017,
8. The Wedding Community will email the winner a code to use at the checkout
9. Only one entry allowed per person
10. There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-negotiable
11. Information provided will only be used by The Wedding Community, Zankyou and Cheera
12. The Wedding Community may contact you in the future via the email address provided with news and offers. All emails will include an opt-out option
13. The Wedding Community’s decision is final
14. Competition sponsored by Cheerz

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Picture of the Day – SJPhotographers

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Getting to Know – Love Cat D Weddings and Events

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Company Name: Love Cat D Weddings and Events

Interview with: Catrina Duthie

Location / Coverage: Based near Glasgow, covering all of Scotland and beyond

What does Love Cat D Weddings and Events do?

Love Cat D Weddings and Events helps couples who want to get married or elope in Scotland plan a personal and unique celebration which reflects them as a couple. I ensure they have the wedding they always wanted but without the stress or hassle of having to plan it by themselves.

How did Love Cat D Weddings and Events start and how long has the business been going?

The seed to become a wedding planner was planted by my then boyfriend, now husband back in 2012. I wanted to look at forging a career for myself doing something which played to all my strengths and creativity. Upon doing plenty of research and training (along with planning my own wedding in between) wedding planning ticked all my boxes.

I completed an online course which confirmed this was something I wanted to do as a career, however life had its own plans for me and I wasn’t able to pursue my dream at that time. Fast forward to 2015 and planning my own wedding, this reignited my passion to become a wedding planner. I undertook training with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners and launched Love Cat D Weddings and Events in August 2016.

Why are you called Love Cat D Weddings and Events?

I spend a lot of time spelling out my name in day to day life – usually it ends up noted as Katrina (or Catriona) Duffy! So I knew including my full name wasn’t the best option for my business, plus my friends and family all call me Cat anyway.

I decided to think about how else I could incorporate it into my business name but in a playful way. The idea sprang from when I sign off to those I care about in an email, card or (old-school alert) by letter, I say… ‘Love, Cat’, and that’s where the inspiration came from.

What services can Love Cat D Weddings and Events offer to couples planning their wedding?

• Full Wedding Planning: Assisting couples with arranging every aspect of their wedding from start to finish.
• Final Few Weeks: Working with couples who have done the majority of their wedding planning, but in the final three months before the big day need assistance in tying up loose ends and securing any last-minute suppliers.
• Wedding Day Management: For couples who have planned their wedding fully but want to hand over the running of their day to a professional.
• Bespoke Service: From consultation to help couples get their wedding planning journey kick-started, or perhaps RSVP management, this service is flexible to support couples how they need.

What packages do you offer?

We don’t offer standard packages as we appreciate each couples’ wedding is unique. We tailor our services to the needs of the couple accordingly.

Why should couples choose to use you to help them plan their big day?

One of the nicest compliments I’ve received since starting my wedding planning business was from a wedding photographer, who I got in touch with to collaborate on a styled shoot. On her blog she wrote… “You can’t help but like Cat from the minute you meet her. she is amazingly friendly and within five minutes you’ll feel like you’ve known her for years.”

This is why couples should choose me as their wedding planner. I want to get to know you – who you are, what you like, what you LOVE and what floats your boat. Through creating a relationship based on mutual trust I work closely with my couples to deliver the best wedding they could have wished for.

Which part of helping to plan a wedding do you enjoy the most and why?

I know it’s not everyone’s favourite part, but the organiser in me loves putting together the wedding day timeline/schedule. I love seeing all the effort and hard work coming together in preparation for the day itself. It’s very satisfying.

Do you have a specific style of wedding that you like to help create?

I like to help my clients put a unique stamp on their day to make it significant to them. It doesn’t need to be something big, just an element of the day which doesn’t stick with tradition and is a reflection of them as a couple and what their marriage means to them. Personal and unique every time.

What are the best and worst things about being a wedding planner?

Best thing – being there to witness something as special as two people coming together and committing to each other for the rest of their lives. I always have a few tears during the ceremony of my couples and feel honoured to be part of their special day.

Worst thing – the never-ending quest to find the perfect shoe for working the day of a wedding! I’m sure a lot of planners can relate to this one. In an ideal world, you want something which is stylish, functional and comfortable, even after being on your feet for at least 12 hours. I’ve yet to find shoes which can manage all this, all day, so suggestions are welcome!

What is your most memorable experience of planning one of your clients’ weddings?

Having to carry a vintage ice cream cart (basically a freezer on two bicycle wheels) up a flight of stairs for a couple’s evening reception. It took me, the supplier and his son, along with four staff from the venue to get it up the stairs – it was like the scene in Friends when moving the sofa. It took all our effort not to laugh as we manoeuvred it in to position saying ‘pivot!’.

Not the most conventional experience to share perhaps, but it really demonstrated to me the effort people in the wedding industry will go to to ensure their couples have the best day possible. The couple were none the wiser this had to happen as the lift was out of order.

What’s your top tip for planning the perfect wedding?

Set your budget at the start of your planning and be clear on the areas most important to you as a couple. Are you into your music? If so you may want to splash out more to get the best band possible. Or perhaps you love eating out and the food you plan to serve at your wedding is a key priority. This means you can then manage your spending accordingly right from the get-go.

Random question… Who is your idol?

Madonna. I’ve been a fan from the age of seven when my 14-year-old cousin introduced me to her, much to my mums’ concern! She is a fierce, passionate and creative woman who doesn’t shy away from calling society out for its uncomfortable truths, and I admire her for it. She’s an inspiration to not allow others to dictate who you can or can’t be and what you should or shouldn’t do. That is a powerful message.

Where can people find out more about Love Cat D Weddings and Events?

• Website: www.lovecatd.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/lovecatdweddings
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovecatdweddings
• Twitter: @lovecatdwedding
• The Wedding Community: www.theweddingcommunity.com/13999/Suppliers/Love-Cat-D-Weddings-and-Events

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Picture of the Day – Chris Kemp Photography

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Blog: chriskempphotography.wordpress.com

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Picture of the Day – James Andrew Photography

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Vote for Your Favourite July 2017 Picture of the Day

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It’s now time to start vote for your favourite Picture of the Day from July 2017. Please choose your favourite picture from all the July 2017 Pictures of the Day below, and vote using the poll at the bottom of this post. Only one vote is allowed per person (voting is monitored – any duplicate votes will be void) and voting will close at 12pm on Tuesday 8th August 2017. We’ll announce the winner on Wednesday 9th August 2017.

Please make sure you use the poll to cast your vote. Any votes cast using the comments will not be counted, but feel free to comment as well as vote.

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