11/09/2026
When you’re investing significantly in your wedding, knowing where to spend matters just as much as how much you spend.
Show me your Pinterest board and I’ll get excited about the ideas with you, but I’ll also tell you what it will take to bring them to life. A beautiful image doesn’t show you the production, people, materials, design and hours of work behind it — and that’s where experience matters.
After 17 years in this industry, I’ve learnt what is worth spending money on and what really isn’t. Every client is different, so my job is to understand what matters to you and make sure your investment goes where it will have the greatest impact. And if you’re planning a wedding in the UK from overseas, knowing what things should cost can be even harder.
Sometimes that means a brilliant independent creative, sometimes it means one of the best in the world. There’s almost always a cheaper option, but cheaper can change the service, the finish and the experience. Equally, spending more doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting more.
So I won’t just tell you yes because it’s what you want to hear. I’ll be upfront about where to spend, where I wouldn’t, and where I’d never compromise.
Ultimately, it’s about knowing where the difference is worth paying for.
Event Planner: Melanie Helen - Luxury Event Planner
Floral Visionary: Amie Bone | Visionary Floral Designer
Photographer: S A N S H I N E | San Shawe (1, 2 & 4) & Scott Clark (3)
Event Venue:
Marquee: Joseph Benjamin
Caterer: AP&Co.
Production:
Entertainment: ÉLAN ARTISTS
Bar: The Drunken Jockeys
Stationery: The Print Smith
Cake: H A L L O F C A K E S 1
Furniture & Tableware: Options Greathire