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Your choice of wedding venue is a big decision! It is often a large part of your budget and can influence other elements of your wedding day, such as décor, catering or accommodation. But choosing your venue is also one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding – how often do you get a private tour around some of the UK’s most stunning locations? Whether you want a traditional or modern wedding venue, a quirky location or a wedding destination that has it all, I’ve

As wedding planner with a passion for creating magical outdoor weddings, I'm excited to share with you my top tips for planning your dream marquee wedding. This is an exciting yet challenging adventure, and I am here to guide you through every step. As you create your wedding venue from scratch, there are several factors to consider to ensure your big day is nothing short of amazing. See my tips below on planning your Marquee Wedding: 1. The Ultimate Location Finding the idea

This beautiful styled shoot provides all the gorgeous spring summer Manor house wedding inspiration you will need. I am very excited that...

If you've just got engaged, congratulations! But now where do you start with your wedding budget and what do you include? This post is a guide about all the things you need to budget for. I can't tell you what your budget is or exactly how much things cost (as there are multiple supplier options from cost-effective to super luxury) But let's get started on what you need to Budget for: 1. Your Wedding Venue An obvious start but your wedding venue costs (and church fees, if ap

Wedding traditions are gestures which have been passed down from couple to couple throughout the years and can become truly heartfelt moments on your big day. But the problem with old traditions is exactly that, they are old. These days, couples are happier adding their own spin on their wedding day, and why shouldn’t they? I love it when a couple suggests a twist in the order of the day; it creates something unique for them and their guests. More importantly, they won’t look

A wedding weekend is a popular choice for those getting married in places like Italy or Spain, so why do we not jump onto this wedding trend here in the UK too? You may be planning a destination wedding in the UK, but even if you're not, I love the idea of making the most of the whole weekend and enjoying having all your friends and family around for longer. With that in mind, here are my tips and advice on how to get the wedding weekender right. Choosing the Best Events for

For this post, I am chatting about all things wedding day signage. As a wedding planner , I see wedding signage as super important. Yes, it can be an added expense, but for me, it plays a vital role in your wedding day. Here are some questions you probably have when it comes to wedding day signs and my thoughts. Before we start, what is wedding signage? Wedding signage refers to decorative information and signs dotted around your wedding venue, ceremony or reception. They oft

London not only provides amazing architecture, pretty parks and handy transport links to reach almost anywhere in the capital, it also has a rich and beautiful history. Have you ever wondered how amazing it would be for your wedding day to be a part of that story with an iconic, and historical, London wedding venue? To help you narrow down some options, I’ve pulled together my favourite city wedding venues for you to discover. 1. The V&A Museum If you are a fan of extraordina

For couples planning a spring or summer wedding, there’s always a chance your day turns into a scorcher. To be fair, in the UK, we are...

When planning your wedding there is always the 'should or shouldn't we invite kids' debate. Firstly, if you want a child-free wedding, then that is okay, you do you! If you are inviting kids then you may need to think about keeping them entertained; it is a long day (and in all honestly, not much fun for the little ones!). Here are my top suggestions for keeping children entertained and most of these ideas you would be looking at from aged 3 to 12 years old. Activity Packs