Wedding Planner Tips
Cost of a marquee wedding or party
If you are organising a marquee wedding or party at home you might be curious how much this will cost. Having a wedding budget is vital, but there are no sample budgets for your marquee wedding. So just where do you start? I’ve organised hundreds of weddings and parties since 2002 and trained 600+ wedding planners. The majority of…
Read MoreJust Engaged? What next?
For some of you it has been an amazing Christmas filled with wedding proposals. If this is you I have no doubt you are eager to start planning your wedding. But hold fire, you wont get this time back again so it’s so important to take some time out to enjoy it. Take this time…
Read MoreHow does a wedding planner help with marquees?
I feel privileged to have organised over 100 weddings / parties since I launched my business in 2002. The majority of these events have been marquees in my clients gardens, many of these can be seen on our blog or indeed our gallery. My knowledge is such that I am also a judge for the…
Read MoreGetting organised for your upcoming wedding
If you are getting married within the next 6-8 weeks then this blog post is for you. As a wedding planner the lead up is so busy with last minute organisation that I’m invariably incredibly busy. I often think how this time must be for couples organising their own wedding, dealing with last minute planning as well…
Read MoreHow To Create Your Wedding Budget
Recently I presented at the National Wedding Show in London, my topic was wedding budgets. When there I asked the audience how many of them have a wedding budget set and I was astonished to see only 2 couples had one confirmed. Open Communication No one enjoys talking about money, but you need to set the…
Read MoreHow To Get Married in the UK
It’s not hard to see the appeal of getting married in the UK, no matter what your wedding style – glamorous London hotels, rustic countryside barns, historic castles and drama coastal venues. We’ve got it all. But if you’re planning a UK wedding from abroad, it can definitely be a little more than overwhelming when…
Read MoreTips for a winter wedding
As we head into Autumn there may be some of you preparing the final details for your winter weddings, or perhaps you’re planning a 2017 winter wedding? There’s something about winter that screams romance. Cuddling in front of roaring fires and twinkly lights. You can see one of my previous winter weddings here. Your Decor…
Read MoreChoosing your wedding date | How to decide on a wedding date
One of the first decisions you’ll make as a newly engaged couple is deciding when you wish to marry. Choosing the perfect date can feel tricky at times, so here are our key tips to help you decide. Weather: If you live in the UK you’ll know our weather is unpredictable. Whatever month you decide…
Read MoreWedding Music Tips from the Experts
I think it’s fair to say that music plays a really important role in your wedding. It sets the tone for the day, cues up emotions and gets people in the right mood for celebrating – you have to get it right! Looking at how many musical choices you have to make throughout your day…
Read MoreDon’t sweat the small stuff!
Say it with me! “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” One more time, “don’t sweat the small stuff!” It’s a great nugget of advice – but truth be told it’s much easier said than done. When you embark on your wedding planning journey, the reality of how much needs to be coordinated quickly sets in. Family,…
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