Fettle & Favour

07/03/2024

A lot has changed over recent years with regards to how we interact, communicate, and share our life experiences, and a lot of this is due to technological advances.

We are seeing more and more people using QR code-based technology for guests to upload, store and share their photographs.

We have all loved the traditional guest book and the joy that it brings in the afterglow of your big day, be that a wedding, a big birthday, anniversary, any milestone celebration. Sitting and reading through everyone’s kind sentiments, stories about how you met, or words of encouragement for a happy marriage. 📖 🖊️

So how do you update the guest book? Real life audio that’s how! 🔈

Your guests speak their messages into an old-fashioned telephone, and these are saved as an audio file. So, in the afterglow of your event, you can listen to all your friends and family wishing you well.

Upload it to the cloud, save it as your favourite playlist and listen to it wherever you go. Personalised words of affirmation in your pocket. We love it.

Don’t forget … Some of your guests may only do this after some liquid courage so be prepared for the weird, wonderful and at times, non sensical! 💃 🍸

06/03/2024

We've been looking at trends for 2024 so wanted to pop on and share what's hot for this years summer season.

Focusing on florals 🌸 🌺 🌹

Personally we have loved the elegance and simplicity of the green and white floral combination. However 2024 is shaping up to be more about bold colours and statement blooms.

Peach perfection is in for the more subtle colour scheme with popular blooms this year being ranunculus, dahlias, garden roses and of course peonies, my personal favourite.

But 2024 is all about popping pinks, furious fuscia, pinging purples, we are set for a colourful wedding season. We are even seeing both bright and burnt oranges returning to the tables. Get set with your centre pieces and inject joy with the boldest colours.

Posey arrangements are still very on trend for 2024. From a small mixture of flowers to one single stem making a statement, keep those glass jars to hand for a wonderful widespread display.

06/03/2024

Perfect weather for a pie 🥧 so it’s great that it’s pie week!

It's pie week! 🥧 🥧 🥧

Did you know that Stephanie has a café in Watlington? And it is here that all of her beautiful food is created for Stephanie Emma Catering.

As it's pie week we wanted to give a shout out to Pielicious Ltd who bake all of the gorgeous pies stocked and enjoyed at The Industry Café.
If you fancy popping in to try a Pielicious Ltd masterpiece you will find her at Unit 6, Lys Mill, Watlington OX49 5EP.

19/02/2024

It is an absolute privilege to have worked with these two wonderful humans for such a long time now ❤️

Have you ever wondered about the faces behind Stephanie Emma Catering?

Well here they are, albeit hiding as usual!

From left to right Pat, Cheryl and Stephanie.

Pat is a fully qualified fabulous chef and also mother to these two ladies, which I think makes her ultimately responsible for pretty much everything 😜

Cheryl is often found keeping Steph’s cogs turning in the background, in the office but also out on site. She also manages events, organised marquees, flowers, entertainment, and so much more.

Stephanie, is simply the talent behind every morsel of delicious food the leaves her kitchen. Cooked and presented to perfection.

15/01/2024

What a 3 months we’ve had with Darkstar Events UK Glow Marwell
It takes years of planning, months of installing and weeks of testing to put on a light trail. And didn’t we do well.
Working outside from October - January on public events brings challenges you can’t control. It’s cold, it’s wet (very wet!), it’s windy and if you’re really lucky all 3 at the same time.
Finally, it’s a wrap and we can all hibernate for a little while.
Time for sleep 💤

10/12/2023

Creating part of the winter wonderland set last night on behalf of Darkstar Events UK

30/11/2023

It's been a quiet time on social media from us, but we can now reveal what we have been working on courtesy of the wonderful Darkstar Events UK
If you are looking for a great day out with animals and an amazing light trail, look up Glow Marwell
And if you need more convincing more than just our say so, have a read of the review below.

Last week we were invited to the opening of Glow Marwell, Marwell Zoo’s magical Christmas light experience. Although we have visited Marwell Zoo countless times we have never visited at Christmas so we had no idea what to expect. We...Read More

11/11/2023

Today is the day!!

After months of planning for Chiltern Centre 20th Anniversary Ball tonight we party!

But not before the fundraising for this wonderful facility has taken place.

You don’t have to be part of tonight’s festivities to bid on the auction, you can do it now using this link!

There’s even a link to simply make a donation.

If you can give anything, even just £1 your money will be spent on making young adults lives fuller, brighter and more independent.

Feel good this weekend!!

The Chiltern Centre empowers young people with disabilities to have fun, make friends, learn, grow and develop whilst providing their families with he break they need to recharge and rest. In celebration of 20 years of life changing support and care for young people with disabilities, the Chiltern C...

30/10/2023

5 years ago today we were making magic happen inside Natural History Museum, London to welcome the whale. What a night!

With and the wonderful SFL team 🎥 🍿

01/09/2023

The weather is trying to convince us that summer has departed but here at fettle&FAVOUR we are looking forward to an Indian summer so if you’re looking for Pimms, Ice Cream, BBQ, Marquees, flowers and furniture do get in touch.

Your party, your way!

23/08/2023

Prolonged warm weather in the UK means one thing ..... FULL BBQ MODE ACTIVATED!

If like me though you don't like the process, the heat, the smoke, the actual cooking part, get in touch. I know the right people to make your BBQ party a breeze!
And not a single singed sausage in sight.

03/07/2023

** Community Fundraising Post **

If, like me, you are local to Henley-on-Thames, then you will almost certainly have heard of Chiltern Centre, and if you like my personal page you will know that I have done a little fundraising for them in the past.

This year is their 20th Anniversary, and we are organising a party! Well, more of a ball actually, but party we will. It is the usual formal dinner with lots of fun and games along the way.

However, we have introduced drinks tickets for this one, whereby you can come and enjoy a welcome drink and some nibbles, the auctions, and a wonderful band The Loops at the stunning Badgemore Park. All of this for only £30 per person from 8.30pm till late.

If you are curious about The Chiltern Centre and the amazing care that they provide to our young adults with disabilities, how to support them, or simply just looking for something fun to do, this is for you.

And the good news you are supporting by simply attending as all proceeds will be going to directly to the centre.

Come and join us in your finest dress and know that you are something really worthwhile at the same time!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechilterncentre/948176

24/06/2023

What a week!!
Thank you for having me Stephanie Emma Catering ❤️

06/06/2023

We can’t always share what we’re doing. It’s not always glamorous either!!!! But we can tell you where 👸🏻 🐎 🤣

01/06/2023

Such a privilege to work with the Darkstar team on this very special occasion.
The hatter was mad, the hare was marching and Alice was truly in wonderland.
Thank you for having me!

See something you like? Get in touch with us via our page.

24/05/2023

Memories from 5 years ago, running outdoor cinema in Oxford for Summer Screens.

This was a small but stunning venue in the old prison exercise yard behind the Malmaison Hotel.

Even on a grey day, it was a fabulous experience 🎥 🍿

04/05/2023

Finally, after more than 25 years prepping, planning, creating, organising, setting, loading, running, managing, featuring, finding, all manner of events and event related material for other companies, I'm doing it for myself. It's been a long time coming, but I am so excited to start this and get back to truly doing what I love and do best.

Today, right now, just felt like the right time to announce this to all of my friends even though it has been in the making for a few months now. Why? We are partying our way through early May with a bonus bank holiday. So I am hoping to catch everyone in the party mood!

As a new business, you need all the exposure you can get. If any of you have one minute to like and share, or invite your friends to like the page, I would be so grateful.

In general every time you like and share a small business page it is like a little thumbs up of encouragement. So let's encourage the pants out of this and everyone's business pages, and give everyone a little bank holiday lift!

Don't forget to visit my new website too.

With over twenty years of event experience, we know how to make your event one to remember. From the decorations to the performers, we help you build your event from the ground up.