Seamless events with an elevated guest experience across the UK and in the Caribbean
Joyful celebrations delivered beyond expectation
Welcome!
I’m Val Mattinson, Founder and CEO 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 exquisite 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 an intentional and 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.
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Wedding and Party Planning Services
We love planning funfilled and stylish weddings and parties anywhere in the UK, especially at venues in and around London and the South East, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, 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, personalised 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.
Following the consultation we will prepare a detailed presentation explaining exactly how we can help.
Latest News...
How to Plan a Wedding Weekend
A wedding weekend or multi-day celebration is your chance to extend one of the happiest days of your life and spend even more time celebrating. Although anyone can host a wedding weekend, they’re particularly popular among people getting married overseas. If you and your guests are travelling a significant distance, it makes sense to maximise your trip by planning various events and gatherings for the duration of your stay.
Nov 16, 2023
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.
Sep 15, 2023
How to Engage the Senses and Create an Incredible Guest Experience
In simple terms, an experiential event is one that seeks to immerse guests in an experience. It’s not an event you simply attend and observe. By engaging all the senses, it can be experienced on several levels, creating more impact and making it more memorable for everyone involved.
Aug 16, 2023