{"id":24254,"date":"2012-04-04T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2012-04-04T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=24254"},"modified":"2024-05-15T08:25:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T07:25:34","slug":"dorchester-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/dorchester-london\/","title":{"rendered":"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">5 Star Weddings wanted to find out more from one of The UK\u2019s top wedding venues, The Dorchester. Julia Chapman, Social Events Sales Manager, gives us a sneak peek at what it is like to be an event organizer at this top establishment on Park Lane, London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: Can you tell me about the most elaborate wedding you have organized at The Dorchester Hotel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman:\u00a0At The Dorchester, we have seen everything from transforming a recently renovated Ballroom Suite into a Grecian palace covered in marble to carpeting The Ballroom in turf and plants to make guests feel as if they were outdoors. Each of our weddings is exceptional and memorable in its way, whether it is with a grand gesture or our thoughts behind every detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24264\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-Entrance1.jpg\" alt=\"Ballroom Entrance At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24264\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-Entrance1.jpg\" alt=\"Ballroom Entrance At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24264\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ballroom Entrance At The Dorchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: What is working in such an iconic wedding venue like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman:\u00a0With 80 years of experience, The Dorchester has hosted some of the most glamorous weddings ever. \u00a0Each wedding becomes another thread in The Dorchester\u2019s history, and it is an honour for me to be a part of this tradition daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: Have you had any unusual requests from brides?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: As we help plan bespoke weddings for a variety of tastes and preferences, I wouldn\u2019t consider any of our requests unusual. At The Dorchester, we do our best to anticipate the desires and needs of our brides and grooms in order to provide them with the best personally tailored experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24266\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-table-detail-21.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24266\" style=\"width:784px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-table-detail-21.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24266\" style=\"width:784px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luxury Wedding At The Dorchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: What does The Dorchester Hotel provide that other hotels on Park Lane do not?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: \u00a0We provide the highest level of personalised service to each of our couples to ensure they have the wedding of their dreams. We can also provide a la carte banqueting for 500 people within our Ballroom, and we are the first in London to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: How far in advance should the bride and groom book your venue? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that couples confirm their wedding at least nine months in advance to ensure we are available on their ideal date.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24267\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Ballroom At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24267\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Ballroom-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Ballroom At The Dorchester\" class=\"wp-image-24267\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ballroom At The Dorchester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: What\u2019s best about being a wedding planner?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: \u00a0I\u00a0love participating in such a special celebration for so many different types of people during the happiest time in their lives. With the service and flexibility provided at The Dorchester, I know that I can make couples\u2019 dream weddings come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: Can you share with us any celebrity couples who have had weddings at your venue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: I\u2019m afraid not. At The Dorchester, we have hosted weddings for a variety of couples from all walks of life. They come to us because they are sure that we will always provide the utmost discretion to them and their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24268\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano \" class=\"wp-image-24268\" style=\"width:732px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano \" class=\"wp-image-24268\" style=\"width:732px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The model is wearing Caroline Castigliano and was photographed by Clive Arrowsmith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: What makes The Dorchester Hotel the perfect wedding venue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: Located in the heart of Mayfair and on Park Lane, The Dorchester is the ideal venue for almost any guest. Additionally, The Dorchester offers everything you need under one roof, from seamless event planning to a la carte banqueting and stunning floral arrangements from the Florist at The Dorchester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Star Weddings: What is included in a wedding package at your venue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: We include room hire, a champagne and canap\u00e9s reception, a three-course menu including water and a half bottle of wine per person, table decorations, and beautiful (complimentary?) accommodation for the bride and groom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24269\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/5-Model-wearing-Caroline-Ca.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano\" class=\"wp-image-24269\" style=\"width:782px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/5-Model-wearing-Caroline-Ca.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano\" class=\"wp-image-24269\" style=\"width:782px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Model is wearing Caroline Castigliano and was photographed by Clive Arrowsmith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>5 Star Weddings: What, in your opinion, makes a 5 Star Wedding?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Julia Chapman: My favourite weddings are the ones that truly show the personality of the bride and groom. Thanks to the high level of organisation and service delivered at The Dorchester, our weddings are a pleasure for guests to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-24270\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/6-Model-wearing-Caroline-Ca.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano\" class=\"wp-image-24270\" style=\"width:784px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"We Get A Sneak Peak From The Dorchester\u2019s Social Events Manager\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/6-Model-wearing-Caroline-Ca.jpg\" alt=\"Caroline Castigliano\" class=\"wp-image-24270\" style=\"width:784px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The model is wearing Caroline Castigliano and was photographed by Clive Arrowsmith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copyright 2012 5 Star Weddings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Star Weddings wanted to find out more from one of The UK\u2019s top wedding venues, The Dorchester. Julia Chapman, Social Events Sales Manager, gives us a sneak peek at what it is like to be an event organizer at this top establishment on Park Lane, London. 5 Star Weddings: Can you tell me about the most elaborate wedding you have organized at The Dorchester Hotel? 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