10 Reasons To Choose a UK ‘Staycation’ Wedding Over a Destination Wedding in Europe
Whilst I very much appreciate the allure of a destination wedding (I even had one myself), I also think there are endless lovely things about a staycation wedding in the UK that make it well worth keeping in contention. At the end of the day, it’s about having the wedding that’s right for you. If you are torn between whether to get married in the
How To Not Let Rain Ruin Your Wedding Day – A Wedding at Kin House
In the midst of one of the dreamiest, sunniest, most summery summer seasons I can ever remember, Mollie and Max’s wedding at Kin House fell on one of the only wet Saturdays of the season. They never needed to ask how to not let rain ruin their wedding day however, because despite the downpours this was one of the most feel-good weddings I’ve worked on
What a Luxury Wedding Planner Does Behind the Scenes: A Real Wedding Day Story
The Hour Before: How We Saved E&O's Most Precious Ceremony Moment An hour before E&O's ceremony, unbeknown to them, one of the most deeply sentimental and important details of their wedding suddenly broke. Read on to discover why having an experienced wedding planner, with a cool head, a strong team and a clear, aligned understanding of your priorities can make all the difference when the unexpected
How To Make a Wedding at The Savoy, London Feel Unique
For couples planning a London wedding, a luxury London hotel venue like The Savoy appeals because of its illustrious reputation and second-to-none service. If you’re looking for a wedding that feels quintessentially city chic, but also wondering whether you can truly make a hotel ballroom celebration feel unique, join me as I go back to D&M’s Savoy wedding and prove that it can most definitely
Can You Use AI To Plan Your Wedding?
AI is creeping into all areas of our lives, so it was only a matter of time before couples started wondering whether they could use it to plan their weddings. While I accept that it has its uses, I’m a firm believer that AI absolutely can’t replace a wedding planner, and these 6 reasons are just the tip of the celebratory iceberg. 6 reasons you can’t
The Perfect Itinerary for your Wedding in Taormina, Sicily
Destination weddings in Sicily are endlessly special, and having spent lots of time there with my couples I’m in a great spot to offer inspiration for your very own perfect wedding itinerary in Taormina. I’m sharing the best wedding venues in the area, which time of year to choose, and exactly which venues you should host your events at, with a budget guide and the
How We Planned a Wedding in Just 9 days
It may sound like the title of an early 2000s rom-com, but planning a wedding in just 9 days on the weekend before Christmas was certainly a career highlight for us. When I got the email on December 8th asking whether it was possible to plan the wedding for the 19th, I was immediately excited at the prospect. After a little rejig of some Christmas
The Average Cost of a Luxury Wedding: What Ella Hartig Couples Actually Spend
The actual cost of a luxury wedding is a topic that the wedding industry as a whole tends to either avoid because it’s too sensitive a topic, or drastically disagree on - depending on where you look, you’ll find figures from £60k to £1m+ quoted for luxury weddings. How on earth, then, are you supposed to know what to expect? I too skirted around talking about
Short Notice Wedding Planning: What’s Possible in 3 Months to 9 Days
If you’re planning a short notice wedding, your Google searches for ‘average time to plan a wedding’ probably morphed into ‘can you plan a wedding in 3 months’, and you probably ended up here because you’re wondering what’s actually possible with a tight time frame and an ambitious vision. Let me start by putting your minds at ease - I’ve planned beautiful, luxurious, complex weddings
5 Vibe Checks for Choosing a Wedding Planner
Deciding to book a wedding planner is going to give you a huge advantage between now and your celebration itself, shaping the experience you’ll have and removing many of the less-fun parts of the process. When you choose a wedding planner, you’re not just choosing someone to book suppliers and manage your budget - you’re choosing someone whose job it is to create an entire,
E&H’s Traditional English Wedding With Statement Patterned Wedding Tables
Emily and Huw’s beautifully British wedding was a quintessential example of how traditional and modern sometimes combine to make the best celebrations. I would describe the whole day as feel-good, wholesome fun, with the most incredible, statement wedding tables pulled straight out of Emily’s Pinterest board - texture, pattern, colour and detail were everywhere. If you’re envisioning a traditional English wedding with a fashion-forward, on-trend
A Wedding Weekend in Bath – Historic Venues, A Floral Wonderland & An Alien Invasion?
Cate and Will (no, not those ones, but Ella Hartig royalty nonetheless) hosted their weekend wedding in Bath, a real treat for both their English and American guests. Bath is Will’s hometown, and they wanted a celebration there to show that there is so much more to the UK than just London - and I have to say we really delivered. Their weekend started with
Where do you start planning a wedding? 6 steps to set you on your way
Where do you even start planning a wedding? If you’ve recently got engaged, it can feel like there’s a long road ahead to get from where you are now to newlyweds heading off on a honeymoon. Wedding planning is best approached step by step, with dedicated time in your week to spend energy on it - otherwise it quickly becomes a full-time job (which, for
Why I DON’T Recommend Planning Your Wedding Between Christmas and New Year
Festive weddings really do seem like the perfect way to bring even more joy to a special time of year, don’t they? If you’re thinking of getting married in December, don’t skip this read - whilst I absolutely love a winter wedding, there are several reasons I don’t recommend planning your wedding between Christmas and New Year. Before you think me grinchy, hear me out. A
The 13 Coolest Wedding Venues in London
London is absolutely overflowing with wedding venues for every style and size of celebration, and if you’re looking for something a bit unique, quirky or unusual you’re really spoilt for choice. This list of my top 13 coolest wedding venues in London features hidden gems, alternatives to well-known spots, and places you might never have even considered. Keep an open mind, start taking some notes,
How To Choose Your Wedding Photographer: Planner’s Guide
Your wedding photographer is probably the supplier you’ll spend the most time with on your wedding day itself, second to your planner. When it comes to how to choose your wedding photographer, the reason it feels like a big, important decision is because it is. This is my planner’s guide to help you pick the perfect person to pap you on your big day in
5 Reasons To Book Your Wedding Planner Before Your Venue
The number 1 mistake couples make early in their wedding planning journey? Booking their venue BEFORE their planner. I don’t think I’m being dramatic when I say choosing your wedding venue is maybe the most important part of wedding planning. The physical location of your celebrations can (dare I say should) influence almost every other decision you make after that, since it helps dictate the vibe
A Central London Wedding with Multicultural Vibes for M&N
Maria and Neil’s central London wedding was the perfect example of how a celebration can be multiculturally influenced, multi-site hosted, and bring multiple different vibes throughout the day - just what is needed when couples want to reflect different elements of their lives and personalities at their wedding. As we reminisce on their sunny summer wedding day, you’ll see that choosing London as your base
An Autumn Wedding in Scotland: Seasonal Style Inspiration
Imagine spending a weekend with 60 of your favourite people in a Scottish castle, with the perfect crisp, autumnal scenery right outside your window…yes please! If this also sounds like your idea of a great time, you’re going to love S&A’s wedding weekend. There was a big focus on guest experience, and you’ll see they put lots of thought into maximising the fun for everyone
Summer Pastel Wedding Perfection: A&A at Four Seasons Hampshire
Pastels have made a comeback in a big way in the wedding world, and I for one love it. Alex and Alyssa’s summer pastel wedding at Four Seasons Hampshire was the most gorgeous softly coloured, finely detailed day that celebrated everything that made them them and made the most of their venue. Expect alternative ceremony ideas, a bespoke couples’ crest, and storytelling florals - all
Somerley House Wedding: Classic Bridgerton Meets Vibrant Multicultural
Cici and Hugo’s gorgeous Somerley House wedding still replays frequently in my head, and once you immerse yourself in their British grandeur-meets Scandi-meets-Kenyan-heritage vibe, you’ll understand why. It was important to choose a weekend wedding venue since most of their guests were coming from abroad to celebrate with them, and Somerley’s elegant English style was the perfect setting for all the multicultural influences we were
The 8 Best UK Weekend Wedding Venues
If you’re planning a wedding that spans a full weekend, I’d like to start by saying what a great idea that is. Your wedding is a rare opportunity to gather everyone you love most in the world and have them celebrating you and your love story. Multiday weddings provide such a fab opportunity to maximise that time celebrating with your favourite people so if you're
The Best London Hotels to Get Married In
As far as city weddings go, London must surely host some of the best. Among its 2000+ wedding venues are some of the world’s most iconic hotels, and if you (like me) appreciate understated luxury, fine food and wine and exceptional service, you might want to choose one of them for your wedding. This is my list of the 5 best London hotels to get
Colourful Fusion Wedding at Wilderness Reserve
S&B’s colourful fusion wedding at Wilderness Reserve was a complete extravaganza of fun across four days - it was also the perfect example of how we can ‘theme’ a wedding in a way that’s chic, not cheesy. We had axe throwing, cocktail ice lollies and a Bermuda-Australia-London mashup full of colour and beautiful details - so, let’s get lost in the wilderness together for a
Romantic Weekend Wedding at Avington Park
Ahh, gorgeous Avington Park - in my opinion, one of the best wedding venues for a weekend buyout in the vicinity of London. A&W’s celebrations are having their moment here on the blog today, and you’re going to want to stick around if you love dreamy garden ceremony florals, the coolest way to enter a drinks reception (maybe ever) and a good old English pub
The 5 Best Destination Wedding Venues in Sicily
The charming island of Sicily is a long-time favourite destination of mine, so planning weddings there is an absolute joy. It combines a huge list of potential wedding venues (hundreds, in fact) with the intimate, old world vibe you can only find in the Med, and whether you’re looking for volcanic vistas, historic ruins (of the Greek or Roman variety) or some of the most
Heckfield Place Wedding: Classic Cosy Romance
Hampshire’s Heckfield Place paints an imposing, almost regal self portrait on the approach, but any expectations of ostentation or stuffiness quickly dissolve the second you set foot in this restored Georgian family home. There is an atmosphere of humbleness on the working farm estate, but with total class - it’s the chicest farmhouse you’ll find anywhere within an hour of London, describing itself as ‘tamed
How To Throw a Winter Wedding in London
There’s something about the city of London that really lends itself to a gorgeous winter wedding, and while looking back through C&F’s cosy city celebrations I realised something: all the best December weddings have a few things in common. I want to share my best pieces of advice on how to throw a winter wedding in London, helping you embrace the season and create that
Whimsical Garden Wedding at Four Seasons Hampshire
Hampshire’s Four Seasons hotel makes for the perfect luxurious little wedding getaway, taking you away from London’s city pace in as little as an hour. As a wedding venue it has it all; quintessential countryside views, a gorgeous walled garden and exquisite interiors, so it’s no surprise S&F chose it for their spring celebrations. This wedding is Wonderland, elevated. Step into a world of elegant
The 7 Best Orangery Wedding Venues Near London
There’s something so special about an orangery wedding, with natural light in abundance and the delicate balance of aristocratic vibes with contemporary styling opportunities. Some of the UK’s best glasshouse wedding venues can be found within two hours of London, blending the convenience of city proximity with the allure of feeling totally removed from society. These are the 7 best orangery wedding venues near London,
A Stylish Wedding at St Giles, Dorset
St. Giles House - a manor house in the quaint village of Wimbourne St Giles, complete with internationally renowned stud farm and the air of being oh-so classically British…with just a few epic surprises tucked up its sleeve. A&D’s wedding at St Giles, Dorset was a masterclass in taking a classic and making it totally, decadently your own, so I’m going to celebrate it all
Three Top Tips for Planning Your Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor Weddings are really quite special. There is something so unique about saying ‘I do’ out in the elements. Getting married surrounded by the worlds natural beauty is exceptional, whether that’s on the beach, a lakeside, in the snow-capped mountains or surrounded by rolling countryside, we love an outside wedding! Here are our 3 top tips for planning a wedding alfresco! 1. Legalities – Check if