This was a common response when I asked brides in a wedding group on Facebook what they were most worried about on their wedding day. OH! While I’m here, I should mention that I have a “Stress-Free Wedding” book for you – FOR FREE! You can grab it by clicking here What I expected was …
Unless you’re one of those super organised people that can’t do her weekly shop without a clipboard and Bluetooth enabled headset mic, you may find yourself in the position of being stuck to buy the perfect wedding gift. “Let me get this straight. Not only do I have to get up early – ON A …
I get it. You’re anxious. You want your corporate event to go well. You NEED it to go well. After all, it’s YOUR neck on the line. The entertainment you book could be the deciding factor in determining whether you’re raved about at the water cooler the day after or the receiver of hushed voices …
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You know the whole “Game of Thrones – Starbucks” thing? That’s what a mistake on your wedding day is like. Does it seem massive, urgent and important right at this moment? Yes. Will that be the only thing people talk about when they have seen the whole thing? Dear Lord, I hope not. A coffee …
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“My nephew knows a few tricks. He’s been watching “The YouTube”. Why should I pay YOU to entertain my guests?” – An email I get. Quite a lot. (OK, so I may have edited it to sound more passive-aggressive.) Two things happened this weekend to make me think about this question – the first was …
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Why Event Suppliers Are Like Politicians It’s election day … WAIT! Don’t leave! I promise this won’t get political (PIRATE PARTY FOREVER! – OK, so it did get a bit political) but, as I find myself struggling for topics to write about, I suddenly realised the similarity between voting and booking suppliers for events. Bear …
“IF YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY, CREATE CONTENT”… “I AM CREATING F***ING CONTENT!” Here’s the problem with just churning out content – everyone else is getting the same message AND DOING THE EXACT SAME THING! “CONTENT IS KING!” Yes, but it’s also EVERYWHERE! Let’s face it, you can’t change aisles in the supermarket without stepping …
If you’re going to compare your event to a car, you’d think it obvious to compare it to one of the more flashy models, such as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or a Porsche*. There’s a problem with this though. Flashy looks good, but it’s all show. Cool and different sounds appealing, but sometimes you just want …
First, the good news: if you’re worried about your guests being bored, you’re in luck. There are many, many people who can solve that problem for you: Magicians. Comedians. Caricaturists. Musicians. Jugglers. Silhouette artists. Mind readers. Ceilidh acts. Kid storytime with Danny Dyer. Angle grinders. Sideshow acts. Strippers. Harpists. Formula 1 with Stevie Wonder. Mexican …
Note: It’s not often I begin posts with the words, “I should tell you that I’m not a Doctor…”, but, with this one, I should. I’m not a Doctor. I’m a magician and a comedian. This means that, when I’m talking, there’s a good chance that I’m either lying or joking. So I repeat: I’M …
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