Top Tips Tag

Anyone who follows my social media will know I’m obsessed with animals. From my beautiful pup, Bella, through to safaris being my favourite holidays, I just adore animals. So, when my couples tell me they’d like to incorporate their pets at their wedding I couldn’t be happier.Before you plan to have your pet or any animal at your wedding there are a few things to consider. VENUE RULES More and more venues are becoming flexible on their rules with regards to animals. If having your pets at your wedding is important to you ask the venue coordinator at the very first meeting before you commit it. Also check if they have any rules about areas they can/can’t go and any restrictions on which parts of the day they’re allowed to attend. PETS AT YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY Some of my couples want to ensure a quiet, bark-free ceremony where all attention is on them. These...

During 2020 and 2021, Government regulations have forced couples to decide whether to postpone their weddings or go ahead with more intimate micro weddings. Many of those who decided to go ahead and have their legal ceremonies are now considering having sequel weddings. Of course, this concept is nothing new. I’ve planned sequel weddings for couples who: Originally eloped or had destination weddings Had limited time-scales due to visa requirements or a close family member in ill-health Had restricted finances at the time of the original wedding Wanted multiple ceremonies/celebrations for the different faiths within their families Covid has now bought a surge in couples wanting sequel weddings after their original weddings were subjected to restrictions. Below are some suggestions you might want to consider, but if you read nothing else, read the first tip! RULE FREE SEQUEL WEDDINGS The beauty of sequel weddings are there are no rules, you have freedom to do it...

In a time of restrictions due to Covid many couples are choosing to go ahead with a more intimate, micro wedding. Their priority is to get legally married and feel like they can start the next stages of their lives. A more intimate guest list gives you a wonderful chance to really focus on creating a personal and unforgettable experience for both you and your guests. Here are a few tips to get you started, but do get in touch to discuss how we could create your dream wedding. CHOOSING YOUR MICRO WEDDING VENUE Choose a venue that can scale up and down to allow for changes in regulation in regards to guest numbers. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a huge ballroom with only 15 people! This is where exclusive use country houses and hotels come into their own as they usually have smaller intimate event space...

I love getting dressed up in a glamorous dress and going to a formal event, likewise I adore when my clients choose black tie as the brief for their party or event. Although many people think it purely refers to the expected dress code it’s much more comprehensive than this. From your invitations alone, guests will instantly assume it’s going to be a more formal affair. Here are my top tips for how to organise your black tie party or event. The Basics of Planning Be really clear about your priorities and set a budget accordingly. Considering these aspects before jumping straight into venue finding will pay dividends and ensure you’re able to stay focused on the bigger picture. Choosing Your Party Venue When choosing your venue consider how the decor and ambience will work for a black tie event. With a generous budget transforming a venue is always a possibility, but with more...

Some of my couples, or their parents, are lucky enough to own properties with large gardens where they can host their weddings. Often this provides a beautiful and meaningful location, but they can be much more challenging to arrange. To help you on your way, I’ve outlined a few tips for planning your garden wedding. 26% of UK couples now hire a wedding planner, but this number sky rockets amongst those planning a marquee or dry hire venue wedding as the logistics involved can be much more complex. If you consider the average wedding takes 250 hours to plan, imagine how many more hours will be spent arranging all the extra elements that a garden wedding involves. I hope this blog helps outline some of the most important aspects. Cost Don’t expect a wedding at home to be cheaper than at a venue, this just isn't true. After all, not only do you...

Pinterest, it’s an incredible tool for wedding planning, great inspiration and a source of dreamy fantasy images.  Many of my couples will come with a Pinterest board in place, or at some point one will often materialise. For a wedding planner, or a bride, at first glance, Pinterest seems great! However, it’s just one tool in your wedding planning tool box. In today’s blog post I outline some of its pros and cons. Essentially, it all comes down to understanding the difference between replication v inspiration and using it accordingly. Use Your Pinterest board as Inspiration to Create a Wedding Personal to You Your wedding day is an amazing opportunity to have a day that reflects you and share your loves with your friends and family. This will always trump producing a cookie cutter wedding that is purely based on the latest wedding trend. Trends are great for inspiration but don’t incorporate...

“You're engaged? Congratulations! When's the wedding?” I bet this is the first question everyone has asked you. But when it comes to selecting your wedding date there is a lot to be considered. Your instinct may say to choose your anniversary or another important date, but here's some tips on what else to consider when choosing your wedding date. Weather and the seasons Perhaps the first thing you should consider is which season you want to get married in. Do you prefer spring flowers, the summer sun, autumn leaves, or the potential for snow at a winter wedding? The time of year sets the tone, theme, and often the décor of your wedding. Do you see yourselves outdoors in a garden or indoors in a cosy, candle-lit venue? Weather is a huge factor if you would like your wedding to feature either an outdoor ceremony or reception. Statistically speaking, May is the driest...