This is a question that is asked a lot from couples when they have someone who works at the venue as a coordinator who is there to help with their wedding. Confusingly a lot of venues will portray to their couples that they will carry out the same service as an independent wedding planner but too often this isn’t the case. Having previously worked as a venue coordinator I can confidently say these two roles are very different but can work very complimentary of each other.

When deciding that you need to enlist the help of a wedding planner to bring your dream wedding to life, you would usually have a consultation before booking to get to know each other better and talk all things wedding. All planners have their own way of conducting consultations but below is a step by step of what would happen in a consultation with me. From initial enquiry to sending your contract, this is what to expect in your first consultation with One Oake.

I am so proud to share that I have been named UK Wedding Planner 2026 at the prestigious UK Wedding & Honeymoon Awards. The ceremony took place on 5th February 2026 at the iconic The Dorchester, one of London’s most celebrated luxury venues and an unforgettable setting to honour the very best in the UK wedding industry. To be recognised on a national level as UK Wedding Planner of the Year 2026 is an incredible milestone for my business and a moment I will always remember.

On the Day Coordination is a service that allows you to plan your perfect wedding, and then pass everything over to a wedding planner who can give their professional guidance and look over your plans to then run the day for you. Its vastly becoming one my more popular services for those couples that realise they need some help tying up the loose end’s months before the big day.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

In today’s blog we speak to Hatton Garden jewellers (Diamonds Hatton Garden) on how to choose the most important item of jewellery.

We all know how unpredictable the British weather can be, I have worked on weddings on August bank holiday weekends and its rained and sunny all day weddings in November, you just cant predict it, it has a mind of it own! That's why its always good to know what your options are early on and how to cope with rain if it does happen to arrive at your wedding day uninvited.

In this weeks blog I'm sharing all my top tips on alcohol for your wedding. When , how much and what you should supply to your guests through out your wedding day to make sure everyone is happy and catered for. You don’t want an empty bar by the time you reach the reception! This blog will be especially helpful for anyone having a marquee wedding or in a dry hire venue.

Working with a wedding planner can save you time, stress and worry but how do we do this? In this weeks post I’m breaking down the duties of a wedding planner and what we are there to do, and help you with throughout your wedding planning journey. From start to finish a wedding planner is right by your side making sure you have an enjoyable planning experience and the most amazing wedding day.

Hiring a wedding planner is a thought that will go through most couples minds when they start to plan their special day. Although I get it, you want to plan your wedding yourself and think that by having a wedding planner work with you, you wont be able to be involved as much and oversee the plans right? Nope, So wrong!