I love Strictly Come Dancing all the glitz and glamour. The fabulous costumes and the professional dancers are amazing. The show gets better every year and a “Brucie Bonus” I get to see Ian Waite and Vincent Simone every week!

The show has become very popular appealing to all ages and gender. My husband and I sit down together every Saturday to watch. This got me thinking do the professional dancers perform at events such as weddings or are they available to give lessons in preparation for that first dance.

The great news is that many of the professional dancers are available and welcome doing social events. Tuition is harder for them to commit to do to their busy schedules.

Personally I would love a private performance by Ian and my Husband wouldn’t mind seeing Ola, but there are some other wonderful dancers to choose from should you be wanting to add some glamour to your evening reception or wanting some dance lessons.

Karen Hardy Studios offers 3 Wedding Packages.
The Bronze Package is £90 for a 1 hour session.
The Silver Package is £229 for a 3 hour session which includes a short routine.
The Gold Package is £349 for a 5 hour session which includes a choreographed routine exclusively tailored to you.
For more details visit Karen Hardy Studios

Anton and Erin offer a spectacular cabaret captivating you and your guests with a selection of ballroom dances. They truly are the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of the new millennium. The show lasts between 20 to 40 minutes. For more information visit Anton and Erin’s Website

James and Ola Jordan will perform the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive or Paso Doble. For more information visit James and Ola’s Website

Ian Waite is available for dancing and performing. For more details visit Ian’s Website

Alternatively Truly Fabulous Events is brought to you by Ian and Camilla where they will dazzle you with their performances. Visit Their Website

Vincent and Flavia put together a variety of routines to suit bringing you and your guests to the dance floor. For more details visit Vincent and Flavia’s Website

A cabaret provided by Darren and Lilia including Latin American dances such as Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. The show lasts approximately 30 minutes. For more information visit Darren and Lilia’s Website

For a great night out check out the Strictly Come Dancing tour 2010.
Show starts on the 15th January through to the 21st February 2010. Dates for Birmingham are from the 21st January to 24th January 2010 at Birmingham NEC.

Vote Natalie and Vincent!!!

Obviously we love a good wedding. It’s even better when it involves a close member of your family. On September the 12th my cousin got married. The wedding was perfect and miraculously it was a glorious summers day, but was it so miraculous! ECW Weddings believes in the power of 12/9 or the weekend of 12/9.

Last year my Sister in Law got married on Friday September 12th. Weeks before the wedding roads were closed in Birmingham due to heavy flooding. 12/9 arrives and it’s a beautiful summers day.

Some people will say it’s a coincidence we have more proof. 35 years ago my Mum and Dad got married that very weekend I wasn’t there but I’ve seen the photographs, another wonderful day.

ECW Weddings are better than the weather forecast, I’ve looked into my crystal ball. If your getting married next year the date to have is 11th September (please note should you have flash floods or it snows we are not responsible!!)

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Zoe and Dan on their recent wedding and wish them every happiness for a long and happy life together.

Whilst reading through the July/August edition of Brides Magazine we found this, it might be of use!

Guest lists have a tendency to get out of control. There are so many people you want to invite or think you ought to invite that when you check your numbers you have a guest list of 300!

The problem is most people come from such large families or have lot of friends that you feel pressured into inviting them. Great Aunt Muriel that you’ve seen once but if you don’t invite her such and such will moan. Then there is the children debate, do you or don’t you invite?

We know from experience what a difficult decision narrowing down your guest list can be. We always recommend you draw up an “A” and “B” list. “A” for all the essential family and friends and “B” for all the other guests you’d like to invite. Failing that eeny meeny miny mo!

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