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There’s no doubt that the recent Coronavirus pandemic has hit the wedding industry pretty hard. What’s more, the financial and psychological impact this has had on a lot of couples has been devastating. While new guidance was introduced by the government on June...

Planning your wedding is going to be both time consuming and extremely difficult (unless you have a planner on board). There are plenty of things you should be aware of when organising your special day and though I can’t list them all on a blog post, I can certainly...

The idea of having a destination wedding is not only super exciting but also super scary. While it's easy to flick through images on Pinterest or Instagram, the real issue begins when you have to actually start the planning process yourself. It can be quite daunting...

I NEVER coordinate a wedding without my bridal emergency kit. It’s my go-to place for a lot of the emergencies that crop up on the day. Whether it’s a broken shoe, missing button or dirty clothing, I try and carry as much as I can in that handy little bag of mine to...

I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many brides and grooms over the years and the number one worry for most couples ahead of the big day seems to be timekeeping. Organised couples will know that sticking to the right time means everything. If you get delayed for...

There’s no denying that wedding budgets are increasing year upon year and so it’s easy to see why couples feel stressed about their big day. When you’re spending so much money, it’s a given that you want everything to be perfect. Time and time again I get couples...

As a wedding planner my job is to take care of every tiny aspect of your wedding day. Sure, I oversee floor-plans, timings and supplier documentation, but things don’t stop there. I also advise brides and grooms on things like ceremony participation, music playlists,...

There are many finer details that make up your wedding day, which are often all too easy to forget. This is why so many couples are opting to go down the route of hiring a wedding planner. They understand that having complete peace of mind both during the wedding...

I love some good old-fashioned romance and so with Valentine’s day just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some proposal ideas with you all. February 14th is actually tipped to be one of the most popular days in the holiday calendar for...

Whether you’ve recently got engaged or have been planning your wedding for the past four months or more, my list of wedding planning mistakes is something most couples will be able to relate to at some point in their wedding planning journey. While I'm always happy to...

A new year means new wedding trends. Now you may have seen some of these make a tiny appearance in 2017, but trust me when I say they are set to take over in 2018. Like with any other industry, the wedding industry continues to change and evolve year upon year and if...

Take it from a company that plans multiple weddings a year; wedding plan is FUN! For many, it’s a chance to bond as a couple, as a family or even as friends. For others, it’s a chance to really get creative and make their once in a lifetime dream wedding a reality....

Over the years you will most definitely have fought, argued, cried and laughed together. No matter how much your brother may have wound you up just for pleasure, there’s no doubt he will be the one struggling the most to fight back those tears on your wedding day. So,...

If you’re getting married soon then you’ll probably be flying high on cloud nine. Knowing you’re going to be spending the rest of your life with the one you love is one of the best feelings ever! But, it’s also a slightly emotional time as life will no longer be the...