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How to plan a handcrafted wedding
The wedding market is changing, brides and grooms want more creative control over their big day. Find out more about handcrafted weddings right here, and discover that there is more to doing-it-yourself than simply saving money. It's about having the wedding you always dreamed of.
Expert Guide to Stress Free Event Planning
Organising an event can be a stressful undertaking – whether it’s a wedding, birthday, a corporate event or you just want to throw a party it can feel like there is so much to organise. To help you plan your event we’ve created a guide that should help you on your way.
How to tell if the wine is bad: a good glass will not save a bad wine
Wine connoisseurs can spend hours debating how a wine from neighbouring vineyards differ in quality and taste, but what is not always discussed is what kind of glass the wine should be served in. Allens Hire explains the tell tale signs of a bad wine, but also a good wine glass.
Getting Ready for Easter
The long Easter weekend is set to be an extravaganza of events in London. To help you plan your Bank holiday Allens Hire have picked their top unmissable events in London.
How to plan events with the wow factor
When hosting an event you want your guests to remember your party for all the right reasons. Allens Hire has many years of experience in the world of event organising and they have some top tips to share with you.
Last Minute Ideas for your Valentine’s Event
Valentine’s Day 2016 is just around the corner and the catering industry is once again preparing for some beautiful and romantically themed events to be taking place.
Riedel Glassware taste test wins Allens seal of approval
Riedel, makers of world renowned wine glassware with over 260 years in the industry, recently visited the team at Allens HQ with a wine tasting challenge to prove how much difference their specially designed glasses can actually make.
Be Inspired by the Colours of 2016
Pantone recently announced its colours of the year for 2016 as Rose Quartz 13-1520 and Serenity 15-3919. For the first time ever, the blending of two shades has been identified as the Pantone colour of the year.
New Year, New Reasons to Celebrate!
The New Year is now well underway, but there are still plenty of occasions to celebrate at the start of 2016.
Cocktail trends: our 3 predictions for 2016
With 2016 fast approaching and the ever-changing cocktail trends in the UK showing new developments in what is popular, here we have collated a list of the most common as well as new and upcoming cocktails. Although it is still a favourite for many, the classic Mojito is no longer the most prevalent cocktail in the UK.
