Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

A question I get asked all the time, why do I need one, aren't they expensive? aren't they a luxury?
I would have to say no to both of those. The cost of hring a planner to work with you can be offset against some of the savings she or he will make for you by negotiating on your behalf, not only that but planners can often give you a few tips about how to cut costs that you may not have thought about.

They are certainly not a luxury and now more and more popular here in the UK. Think about it, you have hired a venue and you have spent months working with the venue's coordinator on your big day. The venue coordinator works for the venue, not you and whilst they know their venue very well, they don't know you. This is where your wedding planner comes in. He or she will have gotten to know you and what you want on your wedding day.

You also don't need to hire a wedding planner in Essex for the full planning, you may just need a little help as the wedding gets near, or you might just want someone to make sure your day runs as you have planned it. At EC Wedding Design, wedding planner in Hertfordshire, no two weddings are ever the same and each bride is individual. You have absolutley nothing to loose by contacting us for a FREE no obligation quote to see if we can help you.

Louise and Denny's Wedding

At the end of July I had the pleasure in organising the Essex wedding of Louise and Denny. The ceremony was to be held at Bentley St Paul's church and the reception at the grooms mum's house in Stapleford Abbotts.

Here are just a couple of pictures of the day. More to come with full details of their special day.

Lighting

I had the pleasure of assisting with a wedding at The Dorcester Hotel in the Orchid Room earlier this month. The couple has chosen a white theme with hints of pink and the following pictures show you what lighting can do in your venue. Even if your venue is very plain, clever lighting can make all the difference.

Blake Hall

I have some favourite venue's across London and the South East and I thought I'd share one with you, Blake Hall near Ongar in Essex. If you are looking for a barn style venue then look no further that this little gem.

I very well laid out barn with the bar and dance floor all in the same room and the gorgeous outside terrace area for drinks. They are licensed for civil ceremonies and weatehr permitting have renovated the saddlery to hold wedding ceremonies.

Plenty of photo opportunites exist around the barn and in the beautiful gardens at Blake Hall but the reason why this venue is so fabulous is the staff. They couldn't be nicer and more helpful, nothing is too much trouble for the team at Blake Hall. Every wedding is completely bespoke and unique, which is exactly how it should be.

Flowers in Church

If you are getting married in church or even if you are having a civil ceremony, what sort of flowers are you going to have? I have met many brides that choose not to decorate the church mainly because of cost. However if you have a got a good florist she will move your flowers from the church to your reception venue afterwards. That way not only do you save some money but you also get to look at the beautiful flowers they have made for you all day.

I recently helped a fellow wedding planner with a large wedding she had coordinated and the florist did just that. I have to say she moved pretty quick to get them out of the church and to the bride's parent's house where the wedding was being held but they looked absolutely stunning.

 Flowers by Jade's Flowers www.jadesflowers.co.uk
wedding planner Essex www.just-bespoke.com