What is your most memorable wedding?
The Wedding of R&A in November 2022 - The day was full of wide smiles, laughter and so much love. There was great food and drink on offer and some serious dance moves were on display in the evening reception! We even spotted the grooms grandmother smashing a tequila shot!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
timeless, classic, sophisticated, meaningful and fun
What about your business are you most proud of?
Along Came Polly is extremely personable - we're cautious of the fact that most of our clients are diving into the world of wedding for the first time and therefore want them to enjoy the experience and gain friendships along the way!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take your time and enjoy the journey!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
cocktail napkins printed with the couples handwritten love notes from when they first started dating!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
We like to arrange a 1:1 meeting as soon as a couple enquire so that they can decide if we're a perfect match. From this, if they're happy to work with us we'll discuss which package best suits their needs and tailor their journey around them.
What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?
We've been asked about having alpacas at a venue - we LOVED the idea!
How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?
We think it's important to ensure the happy couple have lots of moments alone throughout the day to reflect and enjoy the sight of the friends and family celebrating them! We want our couples to take their time and soak up every moment of their special day.
What do you love most about your job?
Build some private time into your timeline where you're not expected to be doing anything so that you can properly catch up on the day so far and take it all in.
What is your favourite moment at a wedding?
Nothing beats the energy just before that special aisle moment!