Our Planning Blog

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


East Midlands Regional Winner

Benessamy Wins Best Wedding Planner Award

East Midlands Regional Winner

Nov 23 2014


Regional Finalists in the TWIA 2015

Yay! - We're through to the Next Stage of The Wedding Industry Awards

Regional Finalists in the TWIA 2015

Nov 03 2014


At Benessamy we love to help businesses showcase their talents, products and services.

Benessamy Event Planning: Sami Tipi Open Weekend

At Benessamy we love to help businesses showcase their talents, products and services.

Jun 25 2014


Beautiful Intricate and Luxurious Designs

Elizabeth Stuart Enchantment of the Seasons Fall 2014 Collection

Beautiful Intricate and Luxurious Designs

Jun 12 2014


I recently had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with Nottingham photographer Christopher Terry.

Out and About in Fabulous Nottingham

I recently had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with Nottingham photographer Christopher Terry.

Nov 29 2013


I'm often asked about the origins of the name Benessamy and the reasons for choosing the name.

What's in a Name?

I'm often asked about the origins of the name Benessamy and the reasons for choosing the name.

Jun 05 2013


The bridal industry was out in force at this year's prestigious bridal trade show White Gallery London 2013.

White Gallery London 2013 : Elegance, Opulence and Style

The bridal industry was out in force at this year's prestigious bridal trade show White Gallery London 2013.

May 29 2013


I recently had the pleasure of attending the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners annual Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar.

Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar 2012

I recently had the pleasure of attending the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners annual Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar.

Mar 28 2012


I love this time of year. The start of the academic year reminds me of the excitement I always felt as a child with moving into a new class, getting new uniform, meeting new people, etc.  A time for new beginnings and new starts.

What's so special about September for Benessamy?

I love this time of year. The start of the academic year reminds me of the excitement I always felt as a child with moving into a new class, getting new uniform, meeting new people, etc. A time for new beginnings and new starts.

Sep 23 2011