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Wedding Journal
Wedding Inspiration and Advice

What is a first look and do you want one?
So what is a “first look”? Traditionally the first time a couple see each other on their wedding day is at the ceremony but it’s becoming more popular to have a “first look” before that moment. This originally American tradition is spreading swiftly. Many couples want...
What is a first look and do you want one?
So what is a “first look”? Traditionally the first time a couple see each other on their wedding day is at the ceremony but it’s becoming more popular to have a “first look” before that moment. This originally American tradition is spreading swiftly. Many couples want...

London wedding planned in one month.
The average wedding takes around 12 – 18 months to plan. But when Heather and Steve approached me, we had just one month to bring their big day to life. Throw in a worldwide pandemic and a tonne of restrictions into the mix and it was a planning experience that we’ll...

What does a wedding planner actually do?
Do you feel like you have reached the tipping point in your wedding planning process? Understandable, juggling every planning task is quite the challenge! This means it might be high time to call for reinforcements. Of course, this is where I come into the picture. As...

Top Rustic Luxe Weekend Wedding Venues
I promised you a post all about outdoorsy, rustic weekend wedding venues – and here it is. A follow on from my ‘Top Country House Weekend Wedding Venues Cotswolds’, today I’m sharing the less...

Elegant London Wedding at The Ritz
In my experience, no two weddings are ever completely the same, and no two couples have the exact same needs when it comes to wedding planning. That’s why I offer bespoke services to all my clients....

Always loves: creative escort cards
Following my blog post on creative table plans, this week we're tackling escort cards. Escort cards are an excellent way to show your personality and style throughout your wedding and are a great...
Bodleian Library Oxford wedding
If you’re planning a wedding at Bodleian Library in Oxford, you’ll love this wedding for inspiration! Sarah and Nick got married at the Divinity School at Bodleian Library, which is one of the most striking buildings in Oxford. It was the most beautiful wedding and...

Bodleian Library Oxford wedding
If you’re planning a wedding at Bodleian Library in Oxford, you’ll love this wedding for inspiration! Sarah and Nick got married at the Divinity School at Bodleian Library, which is one of the most striking buildings in Oxford. It was the most beautiful wedding and...

Always Loves: Creative Table Plans
One of my favourite aspects of wedding day décor is the stationery element as I think it’s an area where you can really infuse your personality and set the style of your day. Creative table plans are an excellent way to show your own personal flare in the smaller...

How other industries influence wedding trends
Another year, another round of wedding trends, but I’m not just looking at any typical kind of wedding trend, I will...

Autumn Wedding With A Modern Twist
From the moment Helen + Rory got in touch, I knew this was going to be a wedding of dreams (for myself just as much as...
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