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A Note from Emma at Coco…

by Emma Hla
How many sleeps until the festivities…?

Whilst Coco is now officially taking a little break until early New Year, I did want to write a quick note of thanksĀ to all of the beautiful folks who have supported me in this new adventure of mine – Coco Wedding Venues.

The last 12 months have been a whirlwind!

This time last year I was newly-engaged and had just left London life to embark on a month long travelling adventure with my Groom-to-be…

Full on wedding planning ensued once we had returned home, and on a hot summers day in August I made my vows to the most amazing man and became his wife…

Coco Wedding Venue Founder - Emma Hla and husband, Mark Hla.

Image by Horseshoe Photography.

After a glorious honeymoon, I threw myself into starting my own Wedding Business, focusing on the one part of the wedding journey I found disappointing and frustrating – The Wedding Venue Search.

I started Coco just a few months ago with my ideas scribbled onto a bit of paper…

Now I am the owner of a very pretty Wedding Venue Directory that I’m ridiculously proud of… All thanks to my dashing and clever husband, the techie behind Coco, and my fabulous designer, who has translated my ideas for the website so beautifully.

When creating a Wedding Venue search tool for like-minded Brides and Grooms-to-be it was important that I upheld all that was important to me and my brand ethos for Coco;

Coco Wedding Venues - Brand Ethos.

The words listed above capture the spirit of Coco Wedding Venues and all that we look for in our venues, suppliers and collaborations.

I believe we’ve managed to capture this and more…

Thank you to the stunning Venues that have come on board to create the Coco Collection – The Class of 2013!

You are all pretty darn fabulous.

I’m excited to see what 2014 will bring for our little brand.

So to all who have helped, discovered and supported this new venture…

Coco Wedding Venues - Merry Christmas for the Blog - Image by Ann Katherin Koch.

Feature Image and Image above by Ann-Katherin Koch, Styling by Grace & Gable.

Lots of festive love…

Tags: Christmas, Coco Collection, Emma at Coco, Horseshoe Photography, The Coco Story, Wedding Venues
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Emma Hla
Emma is the founder & curator of these award-winning pages. Passionate about venues, interiors and a good Whiskey Sour. You'll also find Emma working as a Creative Director consulting for wedding venues around the UK.
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