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Do Ambush Weddings demonstrate there is no need for extensive event planning? 25 Feb 2014 This blog was posted by Emma Greenfield on Tuesday 25th Feburary 2014. Last Spring in Greenpoint New York, partygoers stopped by a pizza joint to say farewell to their good friend’s Shannon Belisario and Khuong Phan’s as the regular couple celebrated their long term departure from New York with a ‘going away’ party. Wearing casual... Read More about Do Ambush Weddings demonstrate there is no need for extensive event planning?
Madame Tussauds host first ever pop up restaurant ‘Loved Up’ 17 Feb 2014 On Friday 14th February, Merlin Events opened the doors to Madame Tussauds for it’s first ever pop up restaurant in partnership with Payne and Gunter. On Arrival, guests mingled with the famous stars of Hollywood in our reception room ‘Party’ as they sipped Rose Petal Martini’s and ate delicious canapés including Devils on Horseback. Guests... Read More about Madame Tussauds host first ever pop up restaurant ‘Loved Up’
Top 10 Reasons to PARTY with Merlin Events London in 2014 08 Feb 2014 You want a party venue that is fun and unique, to wow the crowd and give them something to talk about? Look no further, we decided to compile our top 10 reasons as to why you should party with us Merlin Events at our top London venues: Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and the London Dungeon!... Read More about Top 10 Reasons to PARTY with Merlin Events London in 2014
Merlin Events Launches Pop Up Restaurant At Madame Tussauds London 29 Jan 2014 #MTLOVEDUP @Madame Tussauds Angelina, Brad, Posh and Becks, Prince William and Princess Katherine ,what do they all have in common?  Apart from all having from what appear great relationships they are some of our most loved figures here at Madame Tussauds. We wanted to celebrate this on 14th February and create a London Loved up pop up in... Read More about Merlin Events Launches Pop Up Restaurant At Madame Tussauds London
Our 5 top tips on how to party Gatsby style at Madame Tussauds London 27 Jan 2014 The Great Gatsby, a perfect film that the events industry can bring to life! After a recent Gatsby style party event at Madame Tussauds London we have summed up our top 5 tips to throw a party even Jay Gatsby would be proud of!  1. Add something special to your champagne saucer! We may not... Read More about Our 5 top tips on how to party Gatsby style at Madame Tussauds London
What do event agents really think of event venues? 08 Jan 2014 In Q4 of 2013, Merlin Events decided to ask event agents a few key questions on what they thought of our venues. Some of the answers are relevant to the entire event venue industry and so we thought we would share them with you, our Blog followers. 250 agent respondents answered the questionnaire and here are... Read More about What do event agents really think of event venues?
Some quick home suppers for events professionals during this busy season! 19 Dec 2013 Written by the lovely Lucy Mears from Payne and Gunter on Tuesday 17th December 2013 A day in the life of an event professional at Christmas can be compared with that of a marathon runner; Hours and hours on your feet, tackling unexpected obstacles and pushing through moments of sheer exhaustion to reach the finish line... Read More about Some quick home suppers for events professionals during this busy season!
Our top 10 tips for a great pop up event! 10 Oct 2013  Pop up events are everywhere and they have been for a few years now, further to our blog ‘better late than never’, we have now hosted our first ever pop up event ‘SEA LIFE After Dark’ targeted at the young professional Londoner who wants a unique experience that is quite literally here today and gone... Read More about Our top 10 tips for a great pop up event!
Fear is a funny thing at the London Dungeon! 05 Sep 2013  With the London Dungeon’s recent move to Southbank, the show has become a brand new, scarily fun experience that incorporates audience participation and tongue in cheek humour to create a memorable show that draws on London’s dark fictional and historical past.We interviewed Richard Quincey Head of Performance and Show Development at the London Dungeon to see what really goes on in our most cryptic venue and to find out how they ensure guests receive an immersive and enjoyable experience! Read More about Fear is a funny thing at the London Dungeon!
The Chill Out Awards Event! 03 Sep 2013 An Awards Tale by Carolyn Mason, Senior Event Manager at Merlin Events LondonOnce upon a time in a place called ‘Pre-recession London’ companies would go all out on big Awards Dinner Dances. The champagne flowed in a never ending bubbly stream and guests all knew they needed to knuckle down for the long night ahead; 3 courses of the finest cuisine from top London caterers would be served while the nominees desperately tried to stay slightly compos mentis in preparation for the awards presentation. Coffee and Petit fours served and guests desperately downing cups of caffeine to sober up a bit!   Read More about The Chill Out Awards Event!