Everyone says your wedding day goes by in a flash, which is why wedding weekends are becoming increasingly popular. It seems long gone are the days of your ‘big day’ being just one day! A wedding weekend is not just about adding extra celebrations on either side. It’s a multi-day, carefully curated experience for your guests. They are filled with exciting and memorable moments beyond just the ceremony and wedding breakfast. It provides an opportunity to prolong the celebrations, benefitting the guests as much as the couple!  In this post: What is a weekend wedding? Why wedding weekends a ..read more

Brand activation might be something you’re not familiar with or considering for your company, but not quite sure where to start. I thought I would pop together a quick guide on Brand Activation—what it is, why it’s important, and how it can benefit your brand. In this post: What is Brand Activation? Who Can Benefit From Brand Activation? Types of Brand Activation Experiential Marketing Sampling or Gifting Campaigns In-store & On-Site Activations Social Media Engagement Why is Brand Activation Important? What ‘Really’ is Brand Activation? To put it simply, brand activation is a market ..read more

I read an article recently that said, “change the location, change the conversation,” and I think this perfectly reflects what a corporate retreat is all about. In this article, I’ve collated my top 5 locations where you can host your next unique corporate retreat, ensuring an experience that is both luxurious and inspiring.  In this Post: What is a Corporate Retreat? Top 5 Luxury and Unique Locations for Corporate Retreats Boreland, Scotland Thyme, Cotswolds Castle India, Cornwall 42 Acres, Somerset London What is a Corporate Retreat? Corporate retreats are such worthwhile investme ..read more

Stepping out of the usual office setting into a unique event space can transform a regular corporate gathering into an extraordinary experience. In London, the possibilities are endless—no need to settle for dull, uninspired spaces when you can choose venues brimming with character and style. At ByChenai Experience, we understand the power of a great venue to disrupt the everyday office monotony and ignite creativity and connection among teams, and as event planners, we have a whole host of unique corporate event venues up our sleeves to offer a location that suits your needs. That’s why we’ve ..read more

Gone are the days when corporate away days meant a day in a stuffy hotel conference room, endless presentations, flip charts, and a buffet lunch – not the most exciting prospect! Nowadays, companies are stepping up their game, investing more to create away days that deliver the best results for both the business and their employees.  In this post, we explore what a corporate away day is, why they are important, and key considerations for planning a successful away day. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to create an effective and memorable day for your workforce ..read more

People often think planning an event is easy and glamorous – just a matter of choosing food, deciding on activities, booking entertainment and working out a colour scheme. But once you dive in, you quickly realise how time-consuming and complicated it can be. Planning corporate events involves more than just booking a venue and selecting a menu. It’s about creating an impactful experience that aligns with your business goals and resonates with your audience. For busy marketing teams, HR departments, and executives, the complexity and effort required can be overwhelming. Another common misconce ..read more

Wedding planning need not be an insurmountable task , full of stressful moments and endless task lists. If you have now joined the ‘I’m getting married ‘ club, congratulations! I’ve put together 10 very useful tips to help you get started with planning your wedding, practical steps you can take e to ensure a smooth planning journey 1. TAKE TIME TO ENJOY YOUR ENGAGEMENT It’s easy to rush into making ALL the plans but I highly recommend taking a pause to call your friends and family, share the good news as many times as you wish and just truly enjoy the moment and well wishes. 2. Discuss your pr ..read more

Yes, you read that right. Despite the unclear directives, ever changing guidelines, reduction in numbers, postponements, cancellations. You can still be excited about planning your wedding and you should be . I want to start by acknowledging how tough these past months have been for you. I have felt this too with my clients, I have lost weddings through cancellation which has been devastating on both sides. However I have continued to lead with optimism, despite having days when it feels like this is never ending and  we won’t see large gatherings again. No matter where you are on your w ..read more

Now that you have more of an understanding of what professional wedding planners do and how they can help you, it’s key to get an understanding of how much they cost so you can factor this into your wedding planning. PRICING STRUCTURES It’s important to preface this piece by saying that wedding planners costs are reflective of more than just the time (an average 200-300 hours) it takes to plan a wedding. They are reflective of our experience, the logistics we need to manage, ability to identify opportunities to maximise our client’s budgets, they cover our business costs, the team we will have ..read more

A New Year brings with it New enquiries! The most commonly asked question from prospective clients is mainly about what I actually do. Here are 12 key ways a wedding planner can help you. This piece has been widely shared and can be seen on Rock My Wedding blog too! WEDDING PLANNERS WILL SAVE YOU TIME The perception of a wedding planner being an extravagance reserved for fictional characters in Rom Coms is fading away as couples realise the value that we bring.Wedding Planning is a huge time investment, between 200-300 hours in fact and it can be stressful if project planning and management is ..read more