Val Mattinson
Val Mattinson
Director and Head Planner

Our Planning Journal

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

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Our Planning Journal
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Everything You Need to Know About Wedding MCs Everything You Need to Know About Wedding MCs Everything You Need to Know About Wedding MCs
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding MCs

A wedding MC, or Master of Ceremonies, is responsible for hosting and guiding…
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A Tropical Garden Birthday Party - The Ivy City Garden London A Tropical Garden Birthday Party - The Ivy City Garden London A Tropical Garden Birthday Party - The Ivy City Garden London
A Tropical Garden Birthday Party - The Ivy City Garden London

A party vibe which was ‘relaxed but not low key in a beige way!'
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3 Alternatives to the Traditional Top Table 3 Alternatives to the Traditional Top Table 3 Alternatives to the Traditional Top Table
3 Alternatives to the Traditional Top Table

When you’re planning your wedding breakfast, deciding who sits where can be…
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Corporate Retreats – How to Unite and Inspire Your Team Corporate Retreats – How to Unite and Inspire Your Team Corporate Retreats – How to Unite and Inspire Your Team
Corporate Retreats – How to Unite and Inspire Your Team

Corporate retreats are a great way to boost morale and show appreciation for…
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Everything You Need to Know About Exclusive Use Wedding Venues Everything You Need to Know About Exclusive Use Wedding Venues Everything You Need to Know About Exclusive Use Wedding Venues
Everything You Need to Know About Exclusive Use Wedding Venues

If you’ve started searching for your dream wedding venue, you’ve probably come…
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Wedding Traditions – Ditch or Keep? Wedding Traditions – Ditch or Keep? Wedding Traditions – Ditch or Keep?
Wedding Traditions – Ditch or Keep?

Weddings are steeped in ritual, customs and tradition.
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A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Serving Food at Your Wedding A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Serving Food at Your Wedding A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Serving Food at Your Wedding
A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Serving Food at Your Wedding

Food, glorious food! Feasting and dining together is a central part of any wedding…
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Beyond the Beach – Unexpected Caribbean Wedding Ideas Beyond the Beach – Unexpected Caribbean Wedding Ideas Beyond the Beach – Unexpected Caribbean Wedding Ideas
Beyond the Beach – Unexpected Caribbean Wedding Ideas

Exchanging vows on the shore is wonderful, but what if a gentle sea breeze and…
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