What is your most memorable wedding?
Of course it would be my own (I would be in trouble if it wasn't!). The day was completely wonderful, and I was able to be on the other side of my wedding planner. Many other weddings are memorable for me including those who had creative ideas, unique entertainment, colour schemes or guest lists and all were such special days.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Friendly, honest, approachable, fair, understanding
What about your business are you most proud of?
The business is a complete passion project and I think it's quite a brave jump to make.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
You can never be too organised! If you have found a supplier or a product that you want for your big day, book it in, why wait!?
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Photos are a really simple yet effective touch. They can be in frames, on windowsills, bar areas etc and can tell such a story of loved ones, childhood memories and much loved pets.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Following an initial enquiry, we ask our couples to complete a Wedding Information Form, to gather an understanding of what you're looking for and where you are in your planning process so far. We then review these answers and will recommend one of our packages and provide a personalised quote. Once everyone is happy to go ahead we then have an initial planning meeting usually at our HQ, but can also be done via video call, and we take it from there based on your wants and needs.
How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?
Planning, Planning, Planning. We spend lots of time getting to know our couples on the months and sometimes years leading up to your big day, so we share your vision. We are then the swan on the day, acting behind the scenes ensuring suppliers, guests, timings etc are all as they should be. And, there are often hiccups, but we are there to ensure they are dealt with, and quite often leaving you none the wiser!
What do you love most about your job?
You can often have too many opinions all with a different emotional tie. Whether it's a close family member, your best friend or long lost Aunt Ethel who has suddenly piped up after not seeing you since a Christmas do 6 years ago.... All these opinions may be valid, but it's often hard to filter through them to ensure you choose what you want for your big day. So, don't lose focus, take time to process these opinions and make your decisions as a couple (even if your other half replies with 'yes dear, you choose what you like, dear..!)
What is your favourite moment at a wedding?
Too many to choose....
The dress reveal, the aisle walk, the food.....!
But more often that not, the moments when a couple get those few seconds with each other and their look of love for one-another (*Squirm* I know...!)