Our Planning Blog

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You’re not down with this whole ‘year long engagement’ thing - you want to get married now! Is it even possible to get a wedding planned in less than 3 months? Or even 30 days?

How to Plan a Last Minute Wedding

You’re not down with this whole ‘year long engagement’ thing - you want to get married now! Is it even possible to get a wedding planned in less than 3 months? Or even 30 days?

Aug 03 2016


You’ve got the Pinterest board started, the vision locked down - your wedding is completely planned and perfect in your head. Now it’s time to pull together your wedding planning dream team to make it all a reality.

How to Hire Your Wedding Dream Team

You’ve got the Pinterest board started, the vision locked down - your wedding is completely planned and perfect in your head. Now it’s time to pull together your wedding planning dream team to make it all a reality.

Jul 05 2016


It’s not something every couple may think about but it’s an important one - keeping your wedding pros fed and watered on the day is a small detail that could make a real difference.

Feeding Your Wedding Suppliers: How, when and why?

It’s not something every couple may think about but it’s an important one - keeping your wedding pros fed and watered on the day is a small detail that could make a real difference.

Jun 07 2016


A very Happy 1st Anniversary to our clients Chris and Maebellyne

Benessamy Weddings: Norwood Park Wedding - Chris and Maebellyne - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy 1st Anniversary to our clients Chris and Maebellyne

Jun 06 2016


It’s happening, it’s nearly here! You’ve spent months, maybe even years, getting your plans together for your big day and now you’re in the home stretch, the final few weeks.

Crunch Time Checklist: What to do in the final weeks before your big day

It’s happening, it’s nearly here! You’ve spent months, maybe even years, getting your plans together for your big day and now you’re in the home stretch, the final few weeks.

May 31 2016


Every bride wants to look flawless on their wedding day. Whether its natural boho or smokey eyed glam, your skin is one of your biggest assets.

Get Your Skin Wedding Day Ready

Every bride wants to look flawless on their wedding day. Whether its natural boho or smokey eyed glam, your skin is one of your biggest assets.

May 16 2016


Very excited to share this beautiful new collection with you!

Grace and Sensuality - The Elizabeth Stuart 2016 Collection

Very excited to share this beautiful new collection with you!

May 12 2016


A very Happy 1st Anniversary to our clients Alex and Rachel.

Alex and Rachel - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy 1st Anniversary to our clients Alex and Rachel.

May 02 2016


Last year I worked with an incredible venue and supplier team to organise a black tie charity event for a charity wihich is very close to my heart.

Benessamy Events: Charity Dinner - Cocktails and All That Jazz

Last year I worked with an incredible venue and supplier team to organise a black tie charity event for a charity wihich is very close to my heart.

Mar 25 2016


Our latest client testimonial

Natasha and Dean

Our latest client testimonial

Feb 27 2016