Heartfelt Celebrations for People Who Want to Feel Completely Looked After
Award-Winning Wedding & Party Planning Throughout the UK & Overseas Weddings in the Caribbean
Welcome!
I’m Val Mattinson, Director and Chief Planner at Benessamy, a multi-award-winning wedding and party planning company. Founded in 2011, we plan luxurious, personalised, heartfelt weddings and events throughout the UK and overseas in the Caribbean.
At Benessamy, providing a luxury service means going above and beyond to exceed your expectations in every way. I want you to feel special and I believe going the extra mile is what truly sets us apart.
Whether you dream of exchanging vows in a beautiful historic building, beneath the canopy of a luxurious marquee or on the soft, sandy shores of a stunning Caribbean island, I can’t wait to assist and support you every step of the way.
Wedding and Party Planning Services
We love planning beautiful weddings and fun-filled parties anywhere in the UK, especially at venues in and around Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, 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
Known for our efficiency, organisation and attention to detail, our comprehensive wedding planning service is ideal if you want to begin your marriage with a sophisticated, heartfelt celebration.
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 and Events
We’re passionate about planning exciting, bespoke events and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, award ceremonies and charity balls – any excuse for a party!
Wedding Venue Consultancy
Drawing on years of experience within the weddings and private events industry, we help new and existing venues refine their vision and reach their full potential.
Book a Complimentary Consultation
The Benessamy experience begins with a complimentary consultation. It’s an ideal opportunity for us to meet via video call and discuss the finer details of your wedding or event.
Our services are completely bespoke and priced according to the scale and size of the occasion. Once we understand the support you need, we’ll prepare a detailed proposal, outlining what we’ve discussed and explaining exactly how we can help.
Latest News...
Wedding Planning Inspiration Sessions - A Little help When You Need it Most
Often working with newly engaged couples in the early stages of their wedding planning journey, we provide an attentive, personal service from the moment you get in touch. While you can rely on us to take care of every detail, if you need help to kickstart your plans or you’re further along on your wedding planning journey and need a little advice on a specific issue, our Planning Inspiration Session is the perfect solution.
Mar 22, 2021
Curveballs and Crises - What to Do When Wedding Plans Change
If you were due to get married in 2020, I probably don’t need to tell you how stressful a last-minute change of plans can be. You’ve weathered one of the biggest crises the wedding industry has ever experienced and likely dealt with numerous curveballs. However, a global pandemic isn’t the only thing that can throw things off course when you’re planning a wedding. Life happens, and even the most organised couples sometimes encounter bumps in the road.
Jan 14, 2021
6 Reasons to Love Small, Intimate Weddings {Plus Advice, Inspiration and Ideas}
I’m writing this post in the midst of the UK’s second lockdown. COVID-19 has certainly kept us on our toes this year. As I type, wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations are not permitted to take place in the UK. Once lockdown is lifted and weddings can go ahead, the restrictions on numbers will remain in place. Whatever happens in the next few weeks and months, it seems small, intimate weddings will be the norm for the foreseeable future.
Nov 28, 2020