In support of our sponsors, the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP), I'm going to be profiling some of their members in the coming week. We very much advocate the role of the wedding planner and event stylist here at Love My Dress and the UKAWP are committed to helping brides enjoy the wedding planning process by connecting them with wedding planners and event stylists who can either help you plan your full day or simply provide some on the day co-ordination.
If you're not to sure about the role of the wedding planner and event stylist, please read this feature which aims to demystify the role and illustrate how you can benefit from hiring a wedding planner and/or event stylist.
Today I'd like to introduce you to three ladies, Dominique Douglas of Stylish Events, Nina Bushell of Fine Style Events and Caroline Gould of Endless Love.
Stylish Events by Dominique Douglas
Location/area covered: Canary
Wharf, London – but covering weddings everywhere
Website – www.stylishevents.com
Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/pages/Stylish-Events/163763553742369
Twitter – @ddStylishEvents
Telephone – 07780 702060 + 020 70931199
Email – [email protected]
Description of services: I offer three main packages to suit each budget and individual requirements –
– Full Wedding Service (anything and everything)
– Getting Started (working with clients for about 3 or 4 months)
– On the Day (the final 6 weeks before the wedding day)
After a long career in legal marketing I decided that I wanted to do something that I really loved. Events were always my favourite part of the job, so it seemed fairly logical to move into wedding planning. It has been 11 years since I made that decision and I have never regretted it. Working with people to design the happiest day of their lives is a lovely way to spend your life. My favourite part of all is seeing the Bride’s face when she first sees everything set out on the day and it all looks exactly how she imagined it. It’s a real honour to be trusted by your clients.
Fee guide: For the Full Wedding Service it’s
around 10% of the budget and there is a minimum fee of £4,000. The other two
services are flexible and range from £500 to £1,500 depending on how much
assistance is needed from me.
What you get for your money: For the Full Wedding Service clients get
anything and everything, for unlimited hours, that is needed to design and plan
their wedding day.
Image Credits: Adrian Neal, The Studio Without Walls Styling by Stylish Events
Fine Style Weddings & Events by Nina Bushell
Location/area covered: Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and South London
Website – www.finestyleevents.co.uk
Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Style-Weddings-Events/271383119644818
Twitter – @finestylewed
Telephone – 01483 740033 // 07980 280554
Email – [email protected]
Blog – finestyleevents.wordpress.com
Description of services: Bespoke and package wedding planning services for couples in the
South-East of England. We offer full wedding planning and bespoke
services, through to On-The-Day wedding coordination, venue finding and
supplier sourcing services.
I started Fine Style Weddings & Events after a successful 10 year career in the
corporate events world. With a diverse portfolio in all types of events,
together with a lifelong desire to plan weddings, I can offer couples
an experienced and professional service that is highly personal and
totally unique to them.
Fee guide: Bespoke and full planning services – from 15% of budget: package services from £350. Flat fees can also be arranged.
What you get for your money: A professional and highly personal service
tailored to couples individual needs. A dedicated planning service from
the initial consultation through to the wedding day, with continuous
support and advice on tap. A great part of my role is not only in
providing budgetary, administration and planning support, but to also be
a source of advice, etiquette advice and a friendly ear in what can be a
stressful time for brides and grooms.
Image Credit: Eton Photography
Caroline Gould // Endless Love
Company Name: Endless Love by Caroline Gould
Location/area covered: Suffolk and East Anglia
Website – www.endless-love.co.uk
Facebook Page – facebook.com/endlessloveweddingplanners
Twitter – @elweddings
Telephone – 01473 681201 // 07906 705191
Email – [email protected]
Blog – carolinegouldweddings.blogspot.co.uk
Description of services: I
am based in Suffolk and worked as a hotel wedding planner before moving
into various management positions, leading teams across the country. I
launched as an independent wedding planner in 2009 to enable me to use
my passion for romance and event management to create bespoke weddings.
What
do you love most about working with couples to plan their wedding day:
I love seeing a bride and groom, and their guests smiling all day.
Knowing I have had something to do with that is the best feeling ever.
Creating memories is a great privilege and I feel honoured that people
want me to be a part of that.
Fee guide: Full planning starts from £4,000 and a bespoke quotation is created for every client
What
you get for your money: As your wedding planner I am committed to the
success of your wedding day. I will source the finest suppliers that are
perfect for you and have high quality trusted partners that I regularly
work with.
Much love,
Annabel
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
