A Medieval Themed Event At Stirling Castle
What made this event even more special was that it was, to our knowledge, the first time an event such as this had been staged at Stirling Castle during the day when it is open to the public.
Featured Events
Gordon Ramsay’s Summer Ball
This year, the event was brought forward from it’s usual date in October to July. The official title for the event this year was ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Summer Ball’. Working with some top quality chefs including Jacqueline O’Donnell of the amazing Sisters Restaurants in Glasgow and Clare Smyth, Head Chef at Gordon Ramsay’s 3 Michelin star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay the theme from the décor to the food had to involve summer.
Featured Weddings
Gillian & Damian’s Marquee Wedding Reception At Home
Gillian was extremely bold with her design choices and the results looked stunning.
Nicola & Vito’s Winter Wedding At Turnberry
Nicola & Vito’s whole wedding was based around having a great time and so incorporated lots of entertainment and of course, stunning design…
Featured Parties
Transforming Stirling Castle’s Great Hall Into A Cool Nightclub
The great hall at Stirling Castle is transformed into a contemporary nightclub to celebrate a 40th birthday
An Unforgettable Joint 50th Birthday Party in a Marquee
Our clients, Anne and Alan gave us a simple brief. They wanted to create an unforgettable, informal, yet elegant party for their joint fiftieth birthday celebration.
Event Planning Articles
Event Design Trends – The Colour Of Events
So, what does 2013 have in store for the world of event design? According to the colour experts at Pantone, emerald green is their colour of 2013. Other cleverly named shades such as African Violet, Monaco Blue and Poppy Red plus around 10 other colours are what will influence fashion and interior design for Spring [...]
How To Be Creative With A Limited Event Design Budget
The secret to creating a great looking event with a low spend is to allocate an event design budget and use that budget as creatively as possible. You can still create a great looking event that is visually stimulating, however you need to think outside the box.
Table Styling Advice
Wedding Centrepiece Candelabras You Can Decorate With Flowers
A perennial conundrum for brides is whether to incorporate a floral table centre or dramatic candelabra. But what if you want both?
Vera Wang Says So – Red Is In This Year!
Vera Wang recently launched her Spring 2012 Bridal Collection and every single piece in the collection was red! That’s right folks, all red with not a single speck of white or ivory anywhere to be seen!
Wedding Planning Articles
Wedding Centrepiece Candelabras You Can Decorate With Flowers
A perennial conundrum for brides is whether to incorporate a floral table centre or dramatic candelabra. But what if you want both?
Luxurious Wedding Linens (Part 1- Patterned Linens)
When researching linen rental companies from whom you can hire luxurious wedding linens, many wedding couples are often disappointed.
Other Recent Posts
How To Start Planning Your Wedding
So he popped the question and you said ‘YES’! You’re wedding journey has officially begun. But what does that actually mean?
If It’s A Big Event, We’ve Got You Covered
It’s fair to say that 2012 has got off to a bit of a bang for 88 Events so far. In the last two weeks alone, we’ve supplied chair covers and tablecloths fo two mammoth events.
Creative Lighting To Enhance Your Wedding Reception
If you want to create a truly stunning wedding reception then you’ll need to pay close attention to how you light the space. If you can get this element of your wedding reception design right, you’re practically guaranteed to wow your guests as soon as they enter the room.
How To Choose The Right Wedding Photographer
For many brides and grooms, choosing the right wedding photographer is one of the most important aspects in the wedding planning process. After all, these memories captured in photograohic form must be able to stand the test of time.
5 Ways To Freshen Up An Annual Event
Planning an annual event can become tedious, especially if the previous years efforts have started to become routine or predictable. Here’s 5 ways to inject some new life into your annual event…
What To Do If You Don’t Want Wedding Chair Covers
When it comes to table dressing for their wedding, all brides are faced with a choice: Do you cover the chairs with chair covers are not?
3 Big Wedding Design Trends For 2012
As the year draws to a close, we’re already looking forward, busy working away on wedding design proposals for 2012. At 88 Events, we’re always looking to the future but using the past to inspire us.
Don’t Let Santa Sue This Christmas – Is Your Work Party Covered?
Holiday celebrations for the work team can be a great way to unwind and enjoy the company of your staff after a long year. But, what happens if things get a little out of hand and someone ends up hurt?
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