Full Planning, Bespoke or Wedding Day Management: Which Do You Need?

One of the loveliest things about planning weddings is that no two couples need the same kind of help. Some arrive with nothing but a date and a feeling. Others have a venue booked, a florist chosen and a spreadsheet they're quietly proud of. That's why I offer three levels of support, and why choosing between them is rarely as hard as it first seems

Full Wedding Planning: when you want me alongside you from the start

This is my signature service. I guide you through every stage, from sourcing the venue and bringing together your supplier team to managing the logistics and detail, and I'm there on the day itself.

It tends to suit you if:

  • You can picture the atmosphere you want but don't have the time to manage everything that comes with creating it

  • You'd like one experienced person guiding the decisions and overseeing the detail from start to finish

  • You're planning something complex: a marquee wedding, a multi-day celebration or a private estate

The experience: access to my trusted supplier network, regular communication and your own planning portal, plus my team managing suppliers and logistics on the day. Full planning is priced at 12% to 15% of your overall budget, with a minimum fee of £8,000.

Bespoke Wedding Planning: when you've started, and want an expert eye

This flexible service is for couples already involved in their planning who'd value guidance where they need it most. It might be finding the right suppliers, reviewing your plans for gaps, or navigating a particular stage.

It tends to suit you if:

  • You've made a good start but would like a professional to refine the details

  • You enjoy being involved in the decisions but want reassurance that nothing has been missed

  • You know where you'd like to take the wedding but need help with particular elements

The experience: support tailored to your needs, with my team overseeing the plans, suppliers and logistics on the day. Investment typically starts from around £5,000.

Wedding Day Management: when you've planned it all, and want to hand over the reins

You've done the planning, and now you'd like someone experienced to take over. I coordinate your suppliers, manage the timeline and oversee the plans you've put in place, so the day runs as you intended.

It tends to suit you if:

  • You've planned your wedding yourselves and want to be fully present with the people you love

  • You'd like discreet, calm coordination keeping everything to time

  • You'd rather not have a parent, a bridesmaid or a best man chasing the caterer on your wedding morning

The experience: I step in during the final stretch and manage everything on the day. Prices start from £2,250 and it can be booked six months before your wedding.

A quick way to decide

  • "I don't know where to begin." Full Planning.

  • "I know what I want, I just don't have time." Full Planning.

  • "I've made a start, but I'd like a second opinion." Bespoke.

  • "I've got a venue and suppliers, I'm just unsure about a few areas." Bespoke.

  • "It's all planned, I just want to enjoy the day." Day Management.

A note on the wedding day itself

Whichever service you choose, you won't be managing your suppliers on the day. That's a promise I'm very happy to make, because it's what lets you actually enjoy it. If you'd like to know more about what happens behind the scenes, you can read my post on what actually happens behind the scenes on your wedding day.

Frequently asked questions

Can I upgrade from one service to another? Often, yes. Many couples begin with Bespoke support and decide they'd like me to take on more as their planning develops. Talk to me and we'll work it out.

How early should I book Wedding Day Management? It can be booked six months before your date.

I'm not sure which service I need. That's what the complimentary consultation is for. Get in touch and we'll talk through where you are and what would help most.

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