Our Planning Blog

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


A rustic wedding with lots of beautiful details and a gorgeous Charlie Brear dress.

Jenny and Paddy's Grove Barn Wedding - Featured on Rock My Wedding

A rustic wedding with lots of beautiful details and a gorgeous Charlie Brear dress.

Aug 17 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Julie and Grant

Julie and Grant - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Julie and Grant

Aug 14 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Ellie and Tom

Ellie and Tom - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Ellie and Tom

Aug 13 2017


Jetting off ahead of your destination wedding should be a time of overwhelming excitement and joy. Arriving at the other end to discover your dream dress has become a crumpled heap of satin, or even lost luggage, will kill your travel buzz in no time at all.

The Dos and Don'ts of Travelling With Your Destination Wedding Dress

Jetting off ahead of your destination wedding should be a time of overwhelming excitement and joy. Arriving at the other end to discover your dream dress has become a crumpled heap of satin, or even lost luggage, will kill your travel buzz in no time at all.

Jul 06 2017


Sending Happy First Anniversary wishes all the way to Los Angeles today to our clients Sam and Cat

Benessamy Weddings: Sam and Cat - Happy First Anniversary!

Sending Happy First Anniversary wishes all the way to Los Angeles today to our clients Sam and Cat

Jun 27 2017


A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Fergus and Lydia.

Benessamy Weddings: Marquee Wedding - Fergus and Lydia - Happy First Anniversary!

A very Happy First Anniversary to our clients Fergus and Lydia.

Jun 04 2017


Saying 'I do' in a dreamy overseas location is incredibly romantic, but there's a lot more involved in planning a destination wedding than simply booking flights and choosing a nice hotel.

5 Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

Saying 'I do' in a dreamy overseas location is incredibly romantic, but there's a lot more involved in planning a destination wedding than simply booking flights and choosing a nice hotel.

May 23 2017


I'm delighted to share with you this beautiful marquee summer wedding with a gorgeous Kulu Tsurdiu dress and a Middle Eastern mezze extravaganza!

Benessamy Weddings: Natasha and Dean's Garden Marquee Wedding

I'm delighted to share with you this beautiful marquee summer wedding with a gorgeous Kulu Tsurdiu dress and a Middle Eastern mezze extravaganza!

Mar 28 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


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