WEDDING BLOG

Insights and Inspiration from a UK Wedding Planner: Expert Tips for your wedding planning

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How to plan pre and post events for your wedding weekend.

Over the past years there has been a significant rise in 3 day weddings. This involves and pre wedding party or dinner, the wedding day itself and then a post wedding brunch. These events have grown in popularity due to more couples having destination weddings and wanting to make their wedding more of a holiday for their guests. Its also evolved from the American tradition of the rehearsal dinner. As these events are becoming more and more popular its only right that I do a blog post on how to plan the best pre and post wedding events for your guests.

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Wedding Glossary

Whilst planning your wedding you may come across some words or phrases that you are not 100% sure on what they mean. Below is a list of abbreviations, words and phrases that I have found are the most uncommon with couples planning their wedding. I hope this helps some of you!

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit

An emergency kit is a must have for any bride on their wedding day. Its an important tool that can help both you and your guests continue to have a great day if anything happens to go wrong! As a wedding planner I bring my trusty emergency kit case along with me to every wedding and event! It's saved me many times and is often referred to as a Mary Poppins bag as I have pretty much anything you could ever need or want for any situation!

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What to expect on your first venue viewing.

Having previously worked at wedding venues I have lots of experience in venue viewings and what happens at these meetings. A venue viewing is something that every couple getting married will need to do at the start of their wedding planning

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Top tips to remember when planning a winter wedding or party.

Planning a winter event may not seem any different to an event at any other time of the year originally, but once you really start to plan and think about the details you realise there are a few more things to think about when planning your winter wedding or party. In this blog post I break down my top tips on what you will need to remember for winter events.

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How to Create a Luxury Party That Feels Effortless and Elevated.

Luxury is often misunderstood as simply spending a lot of money or having grand, extravagant parties. But in reality, true luxury is all about intention, experience, and the thoughtful curation of every element from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, an intimate anniversary, or a private celebration with close friends, what sets a luxury event apart is the seamless blend of elegance, comfort, and personality.

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How To Plan the Perfect Milestone Birthday Party.

Milestone birthdays, whether it’s a 30th, 40th, 50th, or beyond are moments worth celebrating in style. These events mark significant chapters in life, and the party should feel just as special, reflecting the personality and tastes of the guest of honour while creating unforgettable memories for everyone involved.

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What is Bespoke Planning?

The bespoke planning service is a tailored service that is built around you and your wedding planning needs. Its 100% tailored to what you need help with and allows us to work together to make sure that your wedding day is perfectly planned from start to finish. Below is a breakdown of my bespoke service and how it can work for you and your wedding planning.

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How to plan your wedding budget.

Working out how much you have to spend on your wedding is often one of the hardest tasks for couples and it come right at the start of your planning! It is important to work out your budget before booking any suppliers or viewing any venues! Below are some of my top tips to help you plan your wedding budget as easily and pain free as possible!

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10 things to do on the morning of your wedding.

The wedding morning is an exciting, busy, nerve wracking and emotional time. In order to make sure everything goes to plan and is relaxing as possible for you follow these 10 tips on what you should do on your wedding morning.

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54 must have photos of your wedding day.

Your wedding day is going to be packed full of special moments that you dont want to miss, so making a list of must have photos for your photographer is a great way to make sure you dont miss out on any of those special moments, even if you weren't there to see them happen in the moment. In this post I have included 54 photos ideas that you should consider when creating your photo list.

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Top tips on planning a marquee wedding or party.

Marquee wedding and parties are becoming more and more popular due to the fact that clients are able to host their events at the own homes and have more freedom to have their wedding or party their way without typical venue rules. However planning a marquee event is a lot more work as you need to start from scratch!

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How to get and stay organised for your wedding day.

Planning your wedding will be one of if not the biggest event you will ever plan, its also the most special day of your life and you want it to be absolutely perfect. That’s a lot of pressure! So you want to make sure you are as organised you can be from the outset and throughout your wedding planning. In this post today I’ll give you some of my top tips on how to get and stay organised throughout your wedding planning journey.

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Ideas for your intimate wedding.

I’ve put together some of my favourite tips on how to make your intimate wedding perfect. From venue, decor and food, these tips can inspire new ideas and provide you with some my top tips on how to host your perfect small wedding.

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Why you should work with a wedding planner.

I cant tell you how many times I have been told that "hiring a wedding planner is only for the rich and famous, its not for everyday people like me". I strongly disagree. A wedding planner is for anyone planning a wedding, yes there is a cost to go along with it (and yes its obviously cheaper to plan yourself) but the majority of planners have a range of services so that they can offer to a variety of couples and budgets.

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Don't make these common wedding planning mistakes!

When planning your wedding the excitement is real! You can get easily distracted by all the big beautiful images on Instagram and Pinterest and get carried away with your planning. With so many amazing suppliers, venues and inspiration out there its easily to want it all and have everything! In this post I'm going to highlight some of the most common wedding planning mistakes that couples find when planning their own weddings.

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5 Things you need to consider when looking for your dream wedding venue.

A luxury wedding is not just an event—it is a meticulously curated experience that reflects sophistication, exclusivity, and impeccable attention to detail. For couples who seek a wedding that exudes elegance and prestige, every element must be flawlessly executed, from the venue selection to the finest details of décor, entertainment, and hospitality.

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You're Engaged! Now What? The First 5 Things You Need to do Next...

Congratulations! This is one of the most exciting times in your life and you’ll want to soak up every minute of it! But now you have the ring, what’s next? Venue viewings, dress shopping, finding the perfect date? Stop! Take it all in and really enjoy your engagement, below are 5 tips on what you should do now your engaged!

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