Our Planning Blog

Join our Director and Head Wedding Planner Val Mattinson for news, event and wedding planning advice, design and styling inspiration.


Introducing our new branding and website PLUS a very special offer!

A Fresh New Look for Benessamy Wedding and Event Planning

Introducing our new branding and website PLUS a very special offer!

Mar 13 2017


Need help with planning your UK wedding from abroad? Here's what Chris and Maebellyne had to say about our Full Planning service for their English destination wedding.

Peace of Mind for Your UK Destination Wedding

Need help with planning your UK wedding from abroad? Here's what Chris and Maebellyne had to say about our Full Planning service for their English destination wedding.

Feb 22 2017


Highly curated bridalwear for the fashion conscious bride

Supplier Spotlight: Frances Day Bridal

Highly curated bridalwear for the fashion conscious bride

Feb 08 2017


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