Seating People Who Do Not Speak

Tips on how to handle family dynamics.
June 14, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I’ve spent eighteen years watching people try to solve family tension with expensive floral arrangements and “sentimental” seating charts, as ...

Building a Table Plan That Survives Late Changes

Learning how table plans are made.
June 6, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a bride spend three hours agonising over the calligraphy on her place cards, only to have the ...

Cake Size, Cutting Time and What Happens to the Rest

Learning how wedding cakes are planned.
June 1, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I’ve spent the better part of two decades watching people obsess over whether the fondant should be matte or pearlescent, ...

Doing the Corkage Arithmetic Honestly

Understanding how corkage works in restaurants.
May 22, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a couple spend six months obsessing over the exact shade of sage for their napkins, only to ...

Open Bar, Tab or Cash: What Each Costs

Learning how wedding bars work and costs.
May 15, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I watched a couple last Saturday spend three grand on a bespoke botanical gin station, complete with dried hibiscus and ...

Collecting Dietary Information That Reaches the Kitchen

How dietary requirements are handled in kitchens.
May 8, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I once watched a wedding breakfast descend into absolute chaos because the couple thought “handling allergies” just meant telling the ...

Plated, Family Style or Buffet

See how service styles compare visually.
May 2, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I was standing in the wings of a wedding reception last June, watching a bride’s face go from pure joy ...

Feeding a Hundred People at the Same Time

Learning how wedding catering is planned.
April 29, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I spent last Saturday watching a bride weep because her sea bass was lukewarm, while her guests were still stuck ...

Wedding Video and the Audio Problem

Understanding how videography works at weddings.
April 16, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I was standing by the service entrance last Saturday, checking the clock against our 12:00 AM licence end, when I ...

Choosing a Photographer on Full Galleries

Tips on how to choose a photographer.
April 9, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags
I spent three hours last Saturday watching a photographer try to stage a “candid” sunset shot while the catering team ...