Wedding & Event Planning Guides
Practical advice from Nelle on planning weddings and events in London and the Home Counties: what to book, when, and what it typically costs.
Wedding planning · 4 min read
Full, Partial or On-the-Day Wedding Planning: Which Do You Need?
Three levels of help, three very different amounts of involvement. What each one includes, who it suits, and what London couples typically pay.
Wedding planning · 4 min read
A 12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist
What to do and when, from the first budget conversation to the week of the wedding, with notes for London and Home Counties venues.
Wedding planning · 4 min read
Wedding Planner vs Venue Coordinator: What's the Difference?
Your venue says it includes a coordinator. Do you still need a planner? Here's what each role actually covers, and where the gaps usually are.
Cultural weddings · 4 min read
How to Plan a Multi-Day Indian Wedding
Mehndi, sangeet, ceremony and reception: several events, often several venues and hundreds of guests. How to plan them as one celebration, not four separate projects.
Venues · 3 min read
How to Find a Wedding Venue That Allows Outside Caterers
Fallen for a caterer before you've found the venue? How venue catering rules work, which fees to check, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Venues · 4 min read
The Marquee and Home Wedding Checklist
A wedding at home or in a marquee means building a venue from scratch. Everything a venue would normally provide, from power to parking, and when to book it.
Corporate events · 4 min read
Corporate Event Planning Checklist, with a Run of Show Template
Launches, client dinners, conferences and awards nights all follow the same backbone. What to do, in what order, and the one document that holds the day together.
Private parties · 3 min read
How to Plan a Surprise Party (Without Giving It Away)
A milestone birthday, an anniversary or a homecoming: how to plan it, keep it quiet and get the moment right.
Wedding planning · 3 min read
How to Choose a Wedding Planner
You'll work with your planner for months and trust them with the biggest day of your life. What to look for, what to ask, and the warning signs.
Wedding planning · 3 min read
Wedding Day Timeline Template
How long each part of the day really takes, a sample timeline for a 2pm ceremony, and the moments that most often run late.
Cultural weddings · 3 min read
How to Plan a Mehndi or Sangeet
Often the most fun night of the wedding, and often the least planned. How to plan the space, the artists, the music, the food and the timings.
Private parties · 3 min read
How to Plan an Engagement Party
Who traditionally hosts, who to invite, and how to plan a celebration that feels special without becoming a second wedding.
Corporate events · 3 min read
How to Plan a Company Christmas Party
December venues go early and the details add up quickly. When to book, what to plan, and how to make the night work for everyone on the team.
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