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This post is all about wet-weather wedding plans. I know we don’t want to think about it, but it could rain, we are based in the UK after all! To help you prepare, see my 7 top tips below to be as ready as you can. But I'm always hoping they are not needed: 1. Have a Plan B First and foremost, if any part of your wedding day is outside, always have a plan B. This could be a space within the venue for a quick turnaround. For example, moving chairs may be required depending on

A photographer is key to your wedding and will capture the moments that will make up your forever memories, so it's super important to...

This post is a quick refresh of my top tips for when planning your wedding. If you are newly engaged and want to know how to start planning your wedding now, then check out my ' where to start with wedding planning ' blog. If not then, this is a great overview of things to keep in mind as you go along. 1. Start a Wedding Budget The most important tip is to make sure you create a wedding budget from day one and keep track of your spending. If you choose to use a wedding plann

No couple wants their guests to feel like they are just hanging around on your wedding day, but you also don’t want to rush through events either. This post is to help you work out your perfect wedding day timings based on a typical UK wedding. Of course this will depend on your venue, but it’ll give you a starting point. Your Wedding Timeline Breakdown In terms of start times, usually a UK wedding begins anytime between 1 – 3pm. Another way to decide your ceremony time is t

A winter wedding is such a magical occasion but as a wedding planner, I know the colder season brings lots of unpredictable factors you should prepare for if you are getting married in winter. For this post, I will be sharing some practical tips for planning your Winter Wedding. From venues and timings, to winter wedding dresses and shoes, I will be looking at 5 main areas you should consider: 1. Prepare for the weather and colder temperatures This is quite an obvious start b

If you’re based in LA, Dubai, Sydney or Singapore, anywhere in the world actually, and you are looking to get married in the UK but not sure how, then I am your girl! I love working with couples all over the world and I will be your UK-based wedding planner; your eyes and ears on the ground ensuring you are getting the best suppliers and that logistically, everything will run smoothly. I can also plan the welcome parties, family dinners and brunches, focussing on making your

You might call it a bridal survival kit or emergency kit, either way, it's a bag of items you have ‘just in case’, but hopefully won’t need! Whenever I plan a wedding, I bring a Mary Poppins case of bits with me. But to help you out, I’ve narrowed down the 7 essential items for your own DIY wedding emergency kit: 1. Personal Care Items – Okay, so these ones are a little obvious but include items such as deodorant, perfume, hair brush, sanitary products and of course, tiss

‘Tis the season to be married! What I love most about this time of year is the array of Christmas wedding themes you can choose between. To help you find your festive favourite, I’ve picked out 4 popular Christmas wedding theme ideas and included stylish ways you can wrap your stationery, colour theme, decorations and flowers to match. 1. A Traditional Christmas Wedding For that familiar warm, nostalgic feeling, the classic colourings and patterns of Christmas are a wond

If you are currently planning your wedding , you may have come across the term ‘Celebrant’ in your research but not sure who they are,...

If your venue has a wedding coordinator, do you need a wedding planner? What is the difference between a venue-wedding planner and an independent planner? This blog post highlights some of the differences in the two roles. Depending on the complexity of your wedding and how much help you need during the planning process you may need both. I work with some fabulous venues and my role is to work side by side the venue with your best interests at heart, in order to give you the