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How to plan an environmentally conscious wedding in under 6 months

How to plan an environmentally conscious wedding in under 6 months

Many couples are now choosing to speed up their wedding planning and fast forward to their big day. But how do you plan a sustainable wedding that is both memorable and kind to the planet in just a few months? READ MORE

Sustainable Floristry | An interview with… Fabulous Flowers

Sustainable Floristry | An interview with… Fabulous Flowers

Back in October I popped over to see Matthew and the team at Fabulous Flowers to talk about about how we can promote and demystify sustainable floristry, find out why they started and how they won a silt gilt medal at Chelsea. READ MORE

The Origins of Furoshiki – Quality Fabric Gift Wrapping

The Origins of Furoshiki – Quality Fabric Gift Wrapping

During a recent search for sustainable wedding gifts, I came across the most beautiful gift wrapping I'd ever seen. I asked Cathy from Zusetsu to tell us more about her, the company and of course the beauty that is furoshiki. READ MORE

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Restoring veils to their former glory

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Restoring veils to their former glory

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…. 3 important ways that we can make a sustainable fashion choice. But can you really wear a wedding veil that has been recycled? READ MORE

What is the Sustainable Wedding Alliance?

What is the Sustainable Wedding Alliance?

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance is a network of environmentally conscious businesses passionate about creating a sustainable wedding industry. READ MORE

Spotlight On… Chalk Barn

Spotlight On… Chalk Barn

Chalk Barn (previously known as Casterley Barn) is set amongst 5,000 acre organically farmed estate in Wiltshire. It's an eco-luxe barn with sustainability at it's heart. READ MORE

With the current restrictions, should we elope?

With the current restrictions, should we elope?

I've been asked by many couples this week about elopement and if it's something they should be considering if they wish to keep their wedding date.  The short answer is yes, and heres why... READ MORE

An Interview with… Jessica Turner Designs

An Interview with… Jessica Turner Designs

An interview with Jess of Jessica Turner Designs about her love for art, textiles and slow fashion, as well as designing bespoke and wedding dress collections, with top tips for ethical, sustainable brides. READ MORE

Proud to be… professional member of the UKAWP

Proud to be… professional member of the UKAWP

The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, is the leading industry body for the UK wedding industry. A trusted resource for accessing the best wedding planners and suppliers for your wedding in UK. READ MORE

What is a sustainable wedding planner?

What is a sustainable wedding planner?

It's exciting to say that couples, like you, have become more aware of their impact on the environment and want to extend their conscious lifestyle choices to their wedding day. But what is a sustainable wedding planner and what do they do? READ MORE

Guest Blog: Eco-friendly bridal hair and makeup

Guest Blog: Eco-friendly bridal hair and makeup

We asked Nicola Whitfield, a cruelty free hair and makeup artist based in Yorkshire, what you should look out for when choosing sustainable, eco-friendly beauty and skincare products. Check out her top tips and sustainable swaps. READ MORE

Top 5 tips for sustainable live events

Top 5 tips for sustainable live events

Events can be particularly wasteful, but can also be great places for collaboration and innovation, with opportunities for positive environmental impacts. If you're planning an event, follow our 5 simple steps to make your event sustainable. READ MORE

What is the best season to get married in?

What is the best season to get married in?

It's the most sustainable way to plan a wedding and we pride ourselves on working in harmony with the seasons, advising our couples on colour palettes, decor and even textures that work well within their chosen season. READ MORE

Guest Blog: Eco Friendly Wedding Gift Ideas

Guest Blog: Eco Friendly Wedding Gift Ideas

In today's blog, Maya from Sustainer Container, explores sustainable gift ideas, giving you inspiration for what to get an environmentally conscious couple. Check out Maya's top three eco friendly wedding gift ideas. READ MORE

Wedding planner or on-site venue coordinator?

Wedding planner or on-site venue coordinator?

It's something that we're often asked by couples: What is the difference between an independent wedding planner and a venue coordinator? There are quite a few, but the most important is that a planner works for you. READ MORE

Plan a more sustainable, eco-friendly wedding

Plan a more sustainable, eco-friendly wedding

Two-fifths of couples now consider sustainability when planning their wedding day. But what does having an eco-friendly wedding actually mean in practical terms and where do you start? We've got some great tips. READ MORE

Wedding Day Traditions in 2020: Invitations

Wedding Day Traditions in 2020: Invitations

Wedding invitations are traditionally posted to guests just six weeks prior to your wedding day. Find out more about this tradition, as well as example wording, what else to include and how you can make your invites sustainable. READ MORE

Sustainable Wedding Supplier Showcase | Part 2

Sustainable Wedding Supplier Showcase | Part 2

Planning an eco friendly wedding can be simpler than you think! Especially when there are so many wonderful, ethical, sustainable suppliers in the UK. Check out some of our favourites. READ MORE

How to choose a reading for your wedding ceremony

How to choose a reading for your wedding ceremony

No matter what the style of ceremony, readings are a great way of personalising your wedding. There really is an endless array of readings to choose from, but where do you start? READ MORE

An Interview with… Love HeartWood

An Interview with… Love HeartWood

When talking to Liz from Love HeartWood about her product design process I found it so interesting I asked her if I could interview her, about her love for wood turning, the business and her products.  READ MORE

Preloved marketplace for creative brides

Preloved marketplace for creative brides

We asked Rebecca Aspin, Founder of Sell My Wedding, to reflect on how her business has been affected post lockdown and whether she thinks there will be a trend towards more people considering buying preloved. READ MORE

Fun, unusual table name ideas

Fun, unusual table name ideas

Table names are a great way to show a little bit of your couple style and personality. Whether you choose table names to reflect your wedding theme, or opt for something a bit more fun or unusual, hopefully these ideas will inspire.  READ MORE

An Interview With… Flowers by Kirsty

An Interview With… Flowers by Kirsty

I met the lovely ladies of Flowers by Kirsty a few years again when researching South Oxfordshire florists for a client and we instantly clicked. We interviewed them to find out more about them, floral wedding trends and their top tips for couples. READ MORE

Sustainable Wedding Supplier Showcase | Part 1

Sustainable Wedding Supplier Showcase | Part 1

Planning an eco friendly wedding can be simpler than you think! Especially when there are so many wonderful, mindful, sustainable suppliers in the UK. Check out some of our favourites. READ MORE

An interview with… Oxford Fine Dining

An interview with… Oxford Fine Dining

It's been a few years since I started working with Oxford Fine Dining, and in that time I've had the opportunity to see first hand how their fantastic team exceed their clients expectations, time and time again. READ MORE

An interview with… Ear Candy Oxford

An interview with… Ear Candy Oxford

Music is such a key part of your wedding day. For the evening reception, most couples choose to have either a live band or DJ.  We spoke to Ear Candy Oxford about the band and their tips for couples planning their wedding. READ MORE

Spotlight On… Bodleian Library

Spotlight On… Bodleian Library

I've been working at historic venues across Oxfordshire for many years. One of my favourite venues is the Bodleian Library, in the centre Oxford. I spoke to the Weddings & Event Team at the Bodleian to find out more. READ MORE

What to think about when hiring a mobile bar

What to think about when hiring a mobile bar

A mobile bar can add a personalised touch to your wedding, offering hand picked drinks and cocktails to your guests. We asked Giles and Jodie from Sip ‘n’ Swig for their top tips. READ MORE

How important is your working environment?

How important is your working environment?

I've been working from home for many years, but recently have needed to redefine and redesign my working space and learnt a lot along the way! Event Manager 1st, Interior Designer 2nd! READ MORE

Planning an intimate, micro or elopement wedding?

Planning an intimate, micro or elopement wedding?

Another feature on the UKAWP blog this week, including a quote from us about planning a small wedding ceremony with your closest family with a more traditional celebration at a later date.  READ MORE

At the moment we’re listening to… wedding podcasts

At the moment we’re listening to… wedding podcasts

Wedding planning can be stressful at times and wedding podcasts, hosted by industry experts, offer friendly, light-hearted advice on a range of subjects. Perfect for couples at any stage of planning. READ MORE

Team Building and Social Distancing – can it work?

Team Building and Social Distancing – can it work?

Is it possible to stay together as a team with the current social distancing requirements? We asked Teams Unpuzzled, about how they are continuing to host team building events online. READ MORE

Featured… UKAWP as Professional Planner

Featured… UKAWP as Professional Planner

We're really proud to be featured this week on the UKAWP blog as a Professional Planner. Pop over to their website to read the full article all about me and my journey as a wedding planner. READ MORE

Why choose a sustainable wedding band?

Why choose a sustainable wedding band?

Guest Post: Eco Wood Rings tell us why people are moving away from traditional wedding jewellery, to a more eco conscious, sustainable and personal choice. READ MORE

An interview with… Oxford Sitters (Wedding Creche)

An interview with… Oxford Sitters (Wedding Creche)

As a parent, and a wedding planner, I know that keeping the youngest guests entertained during a wedding day can be a difficult concept to navigate. What do you do? READ MORE

An interview with… Skylark Flower Company

An interview with… Skylark Flower Company

An interview with... The Skylark Flower Company is a seasonal flower farm and eco-floristry business that embraces the beauty and seasonality of British grown flowers.  READ MORE

An interview with… Bluebell Naming Ceremonies

An interview with… Bluebell Naming Ceremonies

We're working with Bluebell Naming Ceremonies, offering beautiful family celebrations in Oxfordshire. We asked Anne about being a celebrant and how she can help with celebrant led ceremonies. READ MORE

Spotlight on… Sheepdrove Organic Farm

Spotlight on… Sheepdrove Organic Farm

It's true to say that I have been a little bit in love with Sheepdrove for many years.  Set amongst four square miles and with no neighbours for three, they offer enormous scope, with unrivalled exclusivity. READ MORE

Association of British Wedding Businesses (ABWB)

Association of British Wedding Businesses (ABWB)

The association has been set up as an industry body that supports professionals across the UK wedding community. We're proud to be founding members and that our industry now has a voice. READ MORE

An interview with… The Pretty Cake Company

An interview with… The Pretty Cake Company

An interview with the lovely Samatha from The Pretty Cake Company. We asked her what the wedding cake trends are, what advice she has for couples looking for a cake maker and the most popular flavour. READ MORE

What to look for in your wedding venue

What to look for in your wedding venue

For newly engaged couples a wedding venue is the usually the first item on the to-do list, but many couples find it difficult knowing where to start. The venue will determine many aspects of your day. READ MORE

5 advantages to hiring an event manager

5 advantages to hiring an event manager

We all know that corporate events are an important element in the marketing mix, bringing huge benefits to a business, increasing sales, generating new leads and turning prospects into clients. READ MORE

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Morag & Piers

“A ‘best in class’ wedding planner. It was tremendous to have the support of Michelle throughout the three months before my marriage, to pull together a big London wedding. Michelle did a fabulous job co-ordinating and marshalling the many and diverse elements, into a wonderful, seamless and successful day. Her constant attention and joyful spirit allowed me to enjoy the run up, as well as the day itself. I don’t know how I would have done it without you”

Morag & Piers 

Hannah & Nick

“Michelle helped lead us through every step of wedding planning from start to finish. Her experience made the whole process so simple! On the day Michelle went above and beyond to ensure the day was perfect. I couldn’t recommend her wonderful work more. She took the majority of the stress away from the planning process and kept us calm and on track throughout. Thank you!

Hannah & Nick

Tasha & Josh

“I reached out to Michelle for on the day wedding co-ordination services after speaking with a few other co-coordinators and I decided to move forward with Michelle due to her friendly and professional nature. She was perfect from day one of planning, making sure she understood exactly what I wanted and how I wanted the day to run. Due to her wealth of experience, she was able to provide recommendations on several suppliers and provide great tips to ensure we would have the perfect day.  On the actual day of the event, I could not thank Michelle enough for her patience and efforts. I learnt after the event there were a couple of problems, which she resolved without having to inform or trouble me during the day. I honestly could not have had a smoother wedding, thank you so much Michelle!”

Tasha & Josh

Marlie & Glen

“From the very first contact with Michelle she was friendly, helpful and informative. Nothing was too much trouble and she made some really useful suggestions as to how to make our day run as we wanted it to. We can’t thank her enough for all of her help in making our day the most wonderful experience. The venue was decorated perfectly and everything ran smoothly. Michelle went above and beyond.”

Marlie & Glen

Lynn, Venturefest Oxford

“For 20 years, Venturefest Oxford has been providing the platform for entrepreneurs to connect with investors and other support services. Michelle has been our Event Manager for eight of those 20 years and under her stewardship it has become the leading event of its kind in Oxfordshire and The Thames Valley. Her vision, expertise, wide network of contacts and her considerable attention to detail have produced an annual event attracting over 1,000 people. No problem is too small or too large, no budget is too small or too large! The Board at Venturefest Oxford has nothing but praise for Michelle’s role in the success of our event and unreservedly urge you to work with her!”

Lynn, Venturefest Oxford

David, Corporate Event

“Michelle, you bring enthusiasm and professionalism in equal measure while being very patient with our slow responses. Your attention to detail is outstanding which provides real confidence that nothing will be done to embarrass our reputation. Above all its fun working with you and the team. So many thanks”.

David, Corporate Event

Elspeth

“Thank you both so much for a really wonderful day on Saturday. I just wanted to send an email just to let you know (in case the squeals of delight and excitement on the day weren’t enough!) how much we LOVED it all, every moment”.

Elspeth