Our Planning Blog

Join our Founder and CEO Val Mattinson for news, event and wedding planning advice, design and styling inspiration.


One of the many exciting aspects of planning your dream wedding is the honeymoon and if you have your sights set on somewhere warm and sunny (and who could blame you!), have you thought about what you'll need to pack?

How to Pack Like a Pro for Your Honeymoon in The Caribbean

One of the many exciting aspects of planning your dream wedding is the honeymoon and if you have your sights set on somewhere warm and sunny (and who could blame you!), have you thought about what you'll need to pack?

Jan 24 2017


Karen booked our full party planning service for her husband Michael's 50th birthday. Here's what she had to say about his 1966 World Cup themed party.

Michael's 1966 World Cup Themed 50th Birthday Party - Testimonial

Karen booked our full party planning service for her husband Michael's 50th birthday. Here's what she had to say about his 1966 World Cup themed party.

Jan 16 2017


Tickets are now on sale for the first of our wedding planning workshops for 2017.

Expert Help to Get Your Wedding Plans Off to a Great Start

Tickets are now on sale for the first of our wedding planning workshops for 2017.

Dec 20 2016


Would you like to learn new techniques to help you with your make up?

Is Your Make up Routine in Need of a Refresh?

Would you like to learn new techniques to help you with your make up?

Dec 12 2016


A fabulous wedding planning resource for couples, planners and suppliers.

The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners

A fabulous wedding planning resource for couples, planners and suppliers.

Dec 12 2016


We're part of a new mini advice series over on the fabulous Love My Dress!

Wedding Advice From Experts: The Week and Day Before Your Wedding

We're part of a new mini advice series over on the fabulous Love My Dress!

Dec 04 2016


One of our most frequently asked questions!

Which Side Does The Groom Stand On?

One of our most frequently asked questions!

Nov 30 2016


Best Wedding Planner in the East Midlands for the 3rd year running!

The Wedding Industry Awards 2017 - Our Awards Hat Trick

Best Wedding Planner in the East Midlands for the 3rd year running!

Nov 18 2016


Our Venue Consultancy Service

Help With Marketing Your Venue

Our Venue Consultancy Service

Nov 14 2016


We're through to the Regional Finals!

The Wedding Industry Awards 2017

We're through to the Regional Finals!

Nov 10 2016