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Summer is almost over – why not plan an Autumn event!

August 16, 2016

So it’s the tail-end of summer and the weather has been a bit of a mixed bag. That said, here at Inside Outside we’ve helped create some summer parties that have been fantastic no matter whether the sun has shone bright or not. Of course, this summer has also been notable for other things ...

August 2, 2016

There is something quintessentially English about afternoon tea. Typically eaten between 4pm and 6pm, afternoon tea dates back to the 1840s when, during a visit to the Duke of Rutland at Belvoir Castle, the Duchess of Bedford – who was perhaps feeling a little peckish before her evening meal – ...

July 26, 2016

Hold your Christmas party in a marquee, it’s not the most obvious thought to have, perhaps. After all, December is generally cold, quite possibly wet, it could be blowing a gale, there may even be snow on the ground. It’s really just much more sensible to hire a venue – one with walls, floors, ...

Inside Outside at Henley Royal Regatta

July 20, 2016

Henley Royal Regatta – major date in the sporting calendar, world-famous event, ubiquitously English. First held in 1839, the regatta has been held annually apart from during the two World Wars. And from being first held on one single afternoon, the regatta now runs for five days, attracting ...

July 6, 2016

Ever wondered just how much work is involved to ensure an event runs smoothly? Naturally, we know how long it takes to erect a marquee but even we are surprised by how hectic things can be for other suppliers. As we head into the summer season (at least, that’s what we think it’s meant to […]

May 18, 2016

So the days are getting longer, the sun is making a more regular appearance and we’re probably all looking forward to warm summer days and balmy evenings, barbecues and al fresco dining. And what about drinks? It’s the time of year when Prosecco sales tend to rocket and jugs are dusted off to ...

April 26, 2016

If there is one new trend we have fallen in love with this year, it’s the American style wedding. Combining a rustic, intimate atmosphere with a little glitz and glamour, American-inspired decoration can make for one extremely stylish wedding. The great news is that these looks can be ...

April 13, 2016

Busbridge Lakes is a beautiful Grade 2A heritage garden just outside Godalming and a mere stone’s throw from the A3. With a house that is attributed to Lutyens and 40 acres of landscaped grounds, including many magnificent specimen trees, Busbridge Lakes is today home to a plethora of water ...

February 23, 2016

The biggest fashion event in the UK calendar which sets trends, breaks rules and influences colour, shapes and prints for the next season, not only in fashion but as a precedent for forecasting trends across the board from event décor to wedding dresses. We look at the stand out trends that we ...

February 9, 2016

Music often goes hand in hand with love –the song for a first wedding dance, to the one that reminds you of that special someone and with Valentines Day upon us we spoke to Bill Cuthbert from one of our recommended suppliers Sunrise Management about the instruments that inspire, set the best ...