The Finishing Touches

16/07/2022

Still loving these vibrant blue and red flowers that we had for the Jubilee teapot centrepieces. Such fun!

06/06/2022

What a brilliant day we had yesterday for a private Jubilee party in Canterbury!

The weather stayed dry, the guests were fantastic and the stretched tent looked fabulous.

We loved putting this party together for our clients, as it was such a fun theme 🇬🇧

Here's a run down of what we provided:

🍾 Reception drinks on arrival
📸 Photo booth with selfie pod (hired with Picture Blast and props from Props4Parties)
🥪 Superb 'Posh Picnic' provided by MK Catering in Dover
🎸 Amazing party band Lofty Harris
🏏 Vintage games supplied by Finickity Fayre in Maidstone
🍹 All inclusive pre-paid bar
⛺️ Stunning stretched tent supplied by Under The Canvas
🎉 All designed, co-ordinated and themed by us at The Finishing Touches 🥳

If you have a special occasion coming up, please do get in touch, as we'd love to help you celebrate it!

01/06/2022

It's such a beautiful sunny afternoon today!

Let's keep our fingers crossed that it'll last throughout the whole weekend!

18/05/2022

It's been absolutely fantastic getting back into events after such a long time since COVID19 hit, and we are thrilled to see the number of events that are happening in Kent for the Queen's Jubilee weekend! It's going to be SO much fun.

Whether you're a fan of the royals or not, make sure you enjoy some of the events near you over the bank holiday weekend and support local businesses!

Thursday 2nd June - Sunday 5th June 2022.

20/08/2018

Another Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration for more lovely clients near Canterbury this weekend. This time we went for a splash of colour. The trapeze marquee looked fabulous!

17/07/2018

Huge congratulations to our clients on their Golden Wedding Anniversary last weekend!
It was pretty hot in the marquee (especially up the ladder!) but great fun had by all. Oh and the Mariachi band were fantastic!
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22/01/2018

Our Bavarian Christmas Market themed party for the Port of Dover was a huge success! These photos, courtesy of Victoria Hendrick, show off the fantastic job that Zinc catering have done, once again.

23/11/2017

They have arrived! Our Christmas Nutcracker soldiers look fantastic, we are so pleased. Bring on the Christmas party season 🎄 So what do we call them....?

07/11/2017

Help Ellie Beer get more signatures

Although we cover the whole of Kent with our events, we have a lot of clients in the Canterbury area, so we are supporting Canterbury City Council's proposal to improve Orange Street and The Friars area near to the Marlowe Theatre. Please sign the petition of support today; it takes 20 seconds to do! Thank you.

https://www.change.org/p/canterbury-city-council-support-proposed-plans-for-orange-street-the-friars-canterbury/nftexp/ex19/control/782944333?recruiter=782944333&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_page.share_redirect-control&utm_term=share_petition&utm_content=ex19%3Acontrol

91 signatures are still needed! Canterbury City Council, Support proposed plans for Orange Street & The Friars, Canterbury

03/11/2017

Wow, what a masterpiece! We love Iced Gems, they are so talented and they’re a local Kent business too. Check out their page!

14/06/2017

Just in time for Summer!

To celebrate Kent Cocktail Week & the wonderful summer weather, Teatros Bar is launching a fantastic midweek offer. However, as we are in Kent Cocktail Week, this offer will extend this week to and including Friday, so come down and enjoy these great offers.!

30/04/2017

Looking to celebrate a birthday, hen night, team building event or just want something fun and different to do? Look no further than Teatros Bar Cocktail Masterclasses! Learn to shake it like a pro!

30/04/2017

Teatros Bar

That extra day off work tomorrow means one thing.... cocktails!

IN TRUE BANK HOLIDAY SPIRIT, WE'LL BE OPEN TONIGHT.!!!

16/04/2017

This is what it's all about!

16/04/2017

We loved being a part of last night's Japanese themed wedding reception in Welling. Huge congratulations to the beautiful Lauren and lovely Chris! 🇯🇵

04/04/2017

*EVENT STAFF REQUIRED*
Saturday 15th April 2017 ~ Event Assistant required all day (from 08:00am - approx. 11:00pm)
An exciting opportunity to assist our Event Manager in the smooth running of a wedding garden party.

Must be professional, polite, have excellent customer service skills, plenty of common sense and be over the age of 18.

Hourly rate depending on age and experience
DA16 postcode (can travel with Event Manager if local to Dover/Canterbury/Folkestone area.)

Please email [email protected] if you're interested.

14/03/2017

Sawkinge Barn Event Venue

Planning that special summer party? Sawkinge barn is available for just two more hire days this summer. Birthday party, anniversary or wedding reception. Beautiful rustic farm close to Canterbury where you can design and organise your own event. Pm for more details.

03/03/2017

We're so excited about co-ordinating a Japanese themed wedding party in April!
This one is going to be wonderfully colourful and we can't wait!

09/02/2017

How are those plans for your big birthday or anniversary this year going?

Do you have a special event that you wish to celebrate but don't know where to start?

Our experienced and qualified Event Planners at The Finishing Touches can give you the inspiration you're looking for to turn your special occasion from a date on the calendar into a night to remember!

We'd love to help, so why not email us with your event enquiry at [email protected]

Private House & Garden Parties ~ Corporate Events ~ Venue finding services ~ Party Designs & Themes ~ Venue Styling ~ Full Event Management ~ Entertainment and Catering Packages ~ Marquee Events

31/01/2017

Just a few spaces left for Valentine's Day at Teatros; Canterbury's newest Cocktail & Champagne Bar!
Have you booked your romantic 3 course meal yet? Cocktails are included, so don't miss out!

26/01/2017

Swing Singer Kent, Michael Buble Tribute, Wedding Singer Kent

We had the pleasure of meeting with the very talented Jason Allen yesterday; Kent's number 1 Michael Buble tribute act. Check out his website here!
http://www.jasonallensway.com

Swing Singer Kent, Wedding Singer Kent. The South Easts No1 Male Vocalist. The Great American Songbook, Michael Buble Tribute Kent . Corporate Event

23/12/2016

We absolutely love what we do here at The Finishing Touches and have once again met some fabulous and amazing people this year.
Wishing all of our clients, colleagues and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and exciting 2017.

13/12/2016

Not only is Teatros a great venue space for private and corporate parties in the heart of Canterbury, it now has a tasty menu to complete the package. Looks fabulous guys, can't wait to try it!

After many requests and the sourcing of great, quality produce, Teatros is happy to announce the launch of it's platter and light bites menu. Not only this, but to celebrate and to make these sumptuous, tasty platters more widely available, we're changing and expanding our opening hours from tomorrow to midday throughout the week.! So, if you're feeling like a glass of wine with an Antipasti platter, we have a special offer running, which is sure to hit the spot.

10/12/2016

The party is well under way now, they're a great crowd!

10/12/2016

Round two for us at the Port of Dover tonight. We're all ready to go and it's looking pretty Christmassy now. Let's get the party started!

09/12/2016

First of our Christmas parties done and dusted and a huge success! Thank you Port of Dover for having us back for our fourth year running with you. Bring on Christmas party number 2 tomorrow night!

10/10/2016

Ah, that magical Christmas preparation time! Will they all make it to the events...?!

12/09/2016

Our friends at Teatros Bar in Canterbury are now open! Pop in and say 'hi' to Eddie and the team and enjoy a refreshing cocktail or perfectly chilled glass of wine after a hot day at work. This venue space is fantastic for corporate functions and private parties, so go and check it out! (Pictures don't do it justice, sorry!)

09/09/2016

We're thinking of going with red drapes this year for one of our Christmas events with a traditional Christmas theme... What do you think?