Seamless events with an elevated guest experience across the UK and in the Caribbean
Joyful celebrations delivered beyond expectation
Welcome!
I’m Val Mattinson, Director and Head Planner at Benessamy, a multi-award-winning wedding and party planning company. Founded in 2011, we create seamless events with an elevated guest experience for clients across the UK and in the Caribbean.
We are honoured to be a trusted UK Wedding Industry Award recipient, continuously commissioned by our clients to plan, design and deliver incredible celebrations.
We plan events with the highest level of creativity, logistical precision, dedication and care. For us, providing a luxury service means doing what others won’t and ultimately delivering beyond our client’s vision.
Listening is our secret sauce, especially when you’re planning a multi day celebration experience. We’re here every step of the way to support you and provide a highly personalised experience.
Whether you dream of exchanging vows in a beautiful historic building or five star venue, beneath the canopy of a luxurious marquee or on the soft, sandy shores of a stunning Caribbean island, we can’t wait to assist and support you every step of the way.
Find out a little more...
Wedding and Party Planning Services
We love to plan joyful, funfilled weddings and incredible parties anywhere in the UK, especially at venues in and around London and the South East, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, and The Cotswolds. At Benessamy, we also specialise in overseas weddings in the Caribbean, benefiting from strong connections in St Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, and Antigua & Barbuda.
Attentive, Considered Wedding Planning for Couples Who Want to Feel Completely Looked After
Award-Winning Wedding Planning for Sun-Seeking Couples Dreaming of a Heartfelt Celebration in the Caribbean
Organising luxurious weddings throughout the Caribbean and around the world, our overseas wedding planning service ensures getting married abroad is an exciting, stress-free adventure.
Parties
We’re passionate about planning exciting, personalised events and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries, award ceremonies and charity balls – any excuse for a party!
Book an Introductory Call
The Benessamy experience begins with an Introductory Call. It’s an ideal opportunity for us to meet via video call and discuss your wedding or event requirements.
Following the call we will prepare a bespoke proposal explaining exactly how we can help.
LATEST NEWS...
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Speeches
Speeches are a cherished wedding tradition and usually a key element of any wedding reception. They allow the couple and members of the wedding party to express their love, appreciation and gratitude for each other and everyone else in attendance. They also play an important role in setting the tone of a wedding reception, often adding a touch of emotion and a hint of fun.
Jun 11, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding MCs
A wedding MC, or Master of Ceremonies, is responsible for hosting and guiding guests through your reception. Above all, their job is to keep things running smoothly. As they’re often the first person guests hear from after being seated, a wedding MC also plays an important role in creating the overall mood of your reception.
May 28, 2025
A Tropical Garden Birthday Party - The Ivy City Garden London
A party vibe which was ‘relaxed but not low key in a beige way!'
May 01, 2025