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A Luxury Lake District Marquee Wedding Overlooking Skiddaw
Wedding at a Glance Client: Mackenzie & SteveLocation: Irton House, Lake DistrictGuests: 60Season: August 2026Marquee: SailclothSetting:...
A Weekend Wedding at Swinton Estate, North Yorkshire
There is a lot to like about a May wedding in North Yorkshire. The countryside is properly green, the gardens are starting to fill out and,...
Intentionally Intimate: Lauren & Kit’s Wedding Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales
Guest count has never been the measure of a wedding's significance. Lauren and Kit's celebration at Yorebridge House was a reminder that some of the...
An English Estate Wedding: Christy & Rob’s Weekend Celebration
Planning a wedding in the UK from the USA? For many US couples planning a wedding in the UK, the appeal lies in creating something far more...
Key Considerations for Planning an At-Home Wedding
Expert Advice From a Marquee Wedding Planner Planning an at-home wedding is one of the most rewarding ways to celebrate. It allows complete creative...
A Vibrant Destination Wedding in Valbonne: Planning Charlotte & Phill’s South of France Celebration.
Some wedding weekends carry a feeling that is almost impossible to put into words, an atmosphere so warm and effortless that it defines everything a...
The Grantley Hall Wedding Weekend Experience
A Grantley Hall wedding offers a weekend where stately grandeur meets contemporary elegance. Nestled in the Yorkshire countryside, the estate...
Inside the Mind of a Party Planner: Five Immersive Party Ideas
Step inside the mind of a party planner and explore five immersive, show-stopping event ideas. From glamorous casino nights to enchanted garden...
The Myth of Luxury Wedding Planning
Redefining luxury as something rooted in emotion and experience rather than extravagance. We often talk about luxury as if it’s something we can...
Inside Birdsall House: A North Yorkshire Wedding Planner’s Experience of Yorkshire Charm
Heritage, Heart, and Hospitality in the North Yorkshire Countryside As a North Yorkshire wedding planner, I’m always on the lookout for venues that...
Heathy Lea Weddings: A Dream Wedding Venue Nestled on the Chatsworth Estate with Jessica Sharpe Weddings
Chatsworth Wedding Planner There’s something truly magical about Heathy Lea, a beautiful wedding venue set within the breathtaking Chatsworth Estate...
A Luxury Weekend Wedding Celebration at Capesthorne Hall
Cheshire Wedding Planner As a Cheshire wedding planner, I’ve been lucky enough to work at some of the most breathtaking venues in the region, but...
The Best Places in the UK for US Couples to Get Married
For US couples looking for a destination wedding filled with history, romance, and breathtaking scenery, the UK offers an unparalleled experience....
Planning the Perfect Multi-Day Wedding: What to Consider for a Seamless Celebration
Your wedding is more than just a single day, it’s an experience, a celebration, and for many couples, an opportunity to create lasting memories with...
Isobel & Charles’ Marquee Wedding at Home
Planning a marquee wedding at home offers a unique blend of intimacy, personalisation, and style. There is however, an awful lot more to consider...
Create the perfect Marquee Floorplan with Wills Marquees & Jessica Sharpe Weddings
Connor Cast Photography Each Wills marquee is designed and handcrafted in a bespoke workshop in North Yorkshire. Wills Marquees are a premium,...
The Ultimate Guide to Marquee Weddings: Choosing the Perfect Style of Marquee for Your Wedding or Event
Marquee weddings offer an unmatched versatility and can be transformed to reflect any style, season, or theme. As a UK-based luxury wedding planner...
10 Charming Cheshire Wedding Venues: Gems of the North
Cheshire offers the perfect blend of English countryside quaintness and proximity to the northwest’s major cities, making it a popular county to get...
Lauren & Simon’s Marquee Wedding at Holker Hall in the Lake District
Weddings in the Lake District will always hold a special place in my heart. There aren’t many places in the UK which host the unique combination of...
York City Wedding For Philadelphia-Based R&M
York is one of the UK’s most quintessentially historic cities, rich with culture and character and full of English charm that visitors from around...
Sarah & Tina’s West Yorkshire Wedding
A bouquet bursting with sunflowers, a relaxed tipi set up in the grounds of a Grade 2 listed Elizabethan manor house, and a musical undercurrent...
Multi-Day Weddings: The Art of the Wedding Weekend
The popularity of multi day weddings is on the rise and I am all for it, working more and more with couples who want to extend their celebrations....
Beth & Dom’s Wedding at Brosterfield Farm, Derbyshire.
The wonderful Beth and Dom celebrated their marquee wedding at the charming Brosterfield Farm. Situated just outside the pretty village of Foolow in...
Chloe & Matt’s Wedding at Silverholme Manor
The Lake District is arguably one of the most enthralling areas of the UK with scenery for everyone, from its famous bodies of water and dramatic...
Five top tips for stress-free bridal preparations. Told by a UK Wedding Planner.
Image by Jono Symonds Photography Five Top Tips for Stress-Free Bridal Preparations. Your wedding day is a time for serenity and joy, and with these...
Wedding Venue Spotlight: Capesthorne Hall Weddings, Cheshire.
Wedding Venue Spotlight: Capesthorne Hall Weddings There is always something charming about getting married in a historical building, giving you and...
How to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial, relationships in the wedding industry in 2024 and beyond.
So I wanted to name this 'why cold calling doesn't work' but I also didn't want to be completely unapproachable I went for the more eloquent title...
How to be a gracious wedding guest. Told by a professional wedding planner…
Image by Paul & Nanda How to be a gracious wedding guest. As told by a professional wedding planner... Being invited to a wedding as a guest is...
Wills Marquees – The Truth About Sailcloths.
Image By Ben Johnson It’s no secret that marquee weddings are some of my favourites to plan, mainly because they offer such a blank space for an...
Roshan & Rachel’s Multicultural Fusion Wedding at Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire.
Roshan & Rachel's wedding planning journey. When I first met Roshan & Rachel in 2021 they had a few ideas of the kind of celebration they...
Venue Spotlight: Cornwell Manor, Luxury Wedding Venue in The Cotswolds
Image By: Wild Weddings Planning a wedding at Cornwell Manor is so much more than a celebration; it’s an experience, a whole journey. It’s a...
Sally & James’ Party at Heathy Lea, Baslow, Derbyshire.
The Coolest f*****g bar my guests have ever seen... The coolest f*****g bar my guests have ever seen... this was the brief I was given when tasked...
Where Do You Plan Weddings? Jessica Sharpe Weddings Sheffield & UK Wedding Planner.
Jessica Sharpe Weddings HQ base is beautifully central for the UK. My studio office is based in the heart of industrial Kelham Island in Sheffield....
Wedding Venue Spotlight: Casterton Grange, Lake District.
The Casterton Grange Estate, designed by iconic 19th Century architect Ewan Christian boasts a history steeped in the English tradition. In recent...
The Seven Best Wedding Venues in Derbyshire for Your Marquee Wedding
Marquee weddings are some of my absolute favourites, however, marquee wedding venues aren't always super easy to spot so here's my pick of the best...
9 Incredible Countryside Wedding Venues Near London
Wanting to get married in or around London doesn’t mean you have to go for a city or industrial vibe at your wedding. There are some incredible...
From Los Angeles to Derbyshire: Alix & Monique’s UK Destination Wedding at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.
Chatsworth House wedding, Derbyshire
Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Marquee Wedding at Home.
Planning a marquee wedding at home? It’s going to be the most exciting house party you ever throw! One of the great things about using private land...
UK Destination Wedding at Tissington Hall, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire is one of my favourite locations to plan a wedding within. Derbyshire and The Peak District are truly areas of outstanding beauty, there...
Wedding Venue Spotlight: Silverholme Manor within the Graythwaite Estate, Lake District.
The Graythwaite Estate is family-run and spans some 5,000 acres of land, nestled in the beautiful English Lake District. It is home to the...
How to Plan a Destination Wedding in the UK as a Non Resident
UK Destination Wedding Couple – UK Wedding Planner
2023 Wedding Trend’s I Love (and one’s I love a bit less)
UK Wedding Planning Trends 2023 Ok: I am late to the party as we reach the end of January 2023 but I want to document the 2023 wedding trends I am...
Hiring a Professional UK Wedding Planner in 2023 | What Does it Cost?
"The cost of hiring a wedding planner in the UK, far surpasses any 'hourly rate'. When you hire a wedding planner you are hiring their expertise and...
From San Francisco to York: Tanvi & Animish’s York Wedding
Originally from San Francisco, USA - Tanvi & Animish (originally from Yorkshire) wanted a wedding celebration that was no less spectacular than...
8 Pieces of Advice to Help You Begin Your Wedding Planning.
Wedding Planning Advice from an Award-Winning UK Wedding Planner. If you are here because you’ve just got engaged and are looking for solid advice...
7 Lake District Wedding Venues to Extend the Celebration.
Storrs Hall - Skylark Aerial Photography Lake District Wedding Venues. The Lake District is a part of the country that speaks to me as a wedding...
Celebrating The Wins: Jessica Sharpe Wedding & Events, Winner of Wedding Planner of the Year (2023) Yorkshire & The North East.
I am absolutely over the moon to announce I was awarded best wedding planner 2023 for Yorkshire & The North East. I'm an Award Winning Wedding...
The Biggest Wastes of Budget in Wedding Planning: From a UK Wedding Planner.
I'll just say it how it is... When I'm working with a client it's my mission to produce for them, not only the most incredible experience but...
Top 10 Locations For A Derbyshire Countryside Hen Do
Derbyshire Hen Locations; Having a staycation hen do has never been more relevant and accessible. Escaping to the countryside with your girlfriends...
My Favourite Bridal Boutiques In Yorkshire
If you're looking for a dress, and more specifically a wedding dress, I would bet my bottom dollar that you've been envisioning this moment for many...
Marquee Wedding Derbyshire: Estelle & Joe – Behind The Scenes On Their Planning
From first meeting Joe & Estelle, I knew they were made for each other and would have the most incredible celebration. Their warmth and love for...
Ideas For Your Next Themed Party
Honing in on a theme for your next celebration, is a brilliant way to ensure you offer your guests a party to remember. I can help you get started...
How to Choose A Wedding Venue
Congratulations, you’re engaged! This is such an exciting time and journey and SO important to get the right suppliers to join you. These people...
Guide to Planning A Marquee Wedding In The UK
Marquees are brilliant. I absolutely love them, they are versatile, durable and elegant structures and with heaps of scope within to make them truly...





















































