Are you looking for a wedding planner in Derbyshire? Look no further. A wedding isn’t simply an occasion to celebrate your love and future life together, it’s an expression of your personal style and it’s also a day to treat the ones you love to an occasion and experience they won’t forget. There is no right or wrong way to get married, the important thing is that you have your loved ones around you, that it’s what you want it to be and that it’s fabulous. That could mean a stately affair in a grand country mansion; a low key picture perfect gathering in a woodland hideaway or a sun soaked beach ceremony with the waves lapping at your feet. However you choose to get married, we’re experienced in tailoring your wedding day to suit your individuality and to make it everything you’ve dreamed of and more.

Our wedding planning services are comprehensive and platinum level support comes as standard. We only work on a limited number of weddings at a time, meaning we can dedicate more time to creating the day of your dreams. We’ll conceptualise with you and help to inspire your ideal wedding, source the suppliers needed to make it a reality, accompany you to meetings with suppliers, negotiate on your behalf, ensure terms and contracts are present and correct, manage your budget and be your central point of contact for all wedding planning matters - fielding supplier questions and queries quickly and efficiently. Most of all we’ll be there to share the fun and excitement, it’s why we do what we do!

LOVE ISN’T PERFECT, BUT YOUR WEDDING CAN BE.

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OUR PACKAGES

  • End to end support and guidance with your big day, for the ultimate stress-free experience. Enjoy assistance with everything - from deciding on the style and theme of your big day, to budget management, supplier sourcing, and accompanied meetings for venue viewings, tastings and fittings. We are the point of contact for your wedding and liaise with all suppliers on your behalf. Everything is taken care of, right up to set-up and co-ordination of the day itself. The icing on the cake!

    Fees are 10% of the total budget, minimum fee of £4000 applies.

  • Need help with finding a few suppliers or applying the finishing touches? You can hire us partway through your planning to take as much or as little of the work from you as you need. This can also include on the day co-ordination if required.

    The fee is dependent on the scope of work and will be quoted after initial consultation.

  • Many couples love organising their own wedding, but need a helping hand on the day to make sure every detail is perfectly executed and to keep things running to schedule. We will familiarise ourselves with your suppliers and introduce ourselves beforehand; act on your behalf on the day itself; deal with any issues; work alongside your venue; assist with room turnarounds and can assist and direct your guests which is especially helpful for large weddings.

    The fee is dependent on the scale of the wedding and is quoted after an initial consultation.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Are you a couple based in the UK thinking about to tying the knot somewhere else in the UK, or even abroad? Recent research suggests that nearly 25% of UK couples choose a destination wedding. Our wedding planning services are adaptable and portable - we can plan your wedding in almost any global destination (assuming legalities can be arranged) as well as travel with you to co-ordinate. We’ll research and advise on the paperwork requirements and feasility of your desired location/s, liaise with local venues and suppliers and put into place a picture perfect wedding day that will give you and your guests memories that will truly last a lifetime.

Perhaps you know where you want to get married, perhaps you need a little inspiration? We’ve curated a few ideas for you…

OUR FAVOURITE WEDDING DESTINATIONS

  • Italy

    A destination wedding in Italy is one like no other. A country of unparalleled rustic charm; sun soaked piazzas; stunning renaissance and baroque architecture; and unmatched cuisine - not to mention miles of breathtaking coastlines… what’s not to love? Take your pick of any of its globally renowned cities; choose a little known palazzo tucked away in a rustic, rural province or sun yourself on a cliff top hotel terrace. There’s a high chance of warm sunshine year round in regions like Calabria, Puglia and Sicily. Decisions, decisions…

    Find out more about Italy

  • Northern Ireland

    Steeped in culture and boasting a superbly rugged Atlantic coastline, not to mention an impressive number of luxury five star hotels and world class golf resorts within its compact and diverse landcape, Northern Ireland is just full of gorgeous surprises. A perfect option for those looking for a destination feel without the jet lag or sizable air travel expense, let the warm charm and generosity of the Irish seduce you and your wedding party and take in vibrant Belfast, Emerald green hills and even some Game of Thrones fandom.

    Find out more about Northern Ireland

  • Las Vegas

    So much more than just Elvis chapels and neon lights, Sin City is a destination of excess and nothing demonstrates that more than its plethora of awe inspiring and sprawling hotels that are home to some of the best entertainment and most creative gastonomy to be found anywhere in the world. Class it up in an achingly cool resort with everything you could need to feel utterly spoiled, or get down and dirty on the strip over cocktails and casinos. Your choice. Whatever you decide to do, one thing’s for sure - you’ll have fun doing it!

    Find out more about Las Vegas

  • Scotland

    Few people visit Scotland and depart without having fallen head over heels in love with its beauty. It’s easy to see why - you’ll be taking in the majestic vastness of its Alpine landscapes; the gothic beauty and culture of cities like Edinburgh as Glasgow and a wild and dramatic coast that really connects you with nature. Lovers of fine single malt whisky will delight in the endless trail of distilleries and there’s a castle or loch around every corner, providing some of the most incredible wedding photo opportunities imaginable.

    Find out more about Scotland

FAQs to help you in finding the perfect

wedding planning partner:

  • HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEDDING PLANNER?

    There are a range of wedding suppliers of every type and most would undoubtedly do an amazing job for you! But when making the decision of who to work with, particularly when it comes to one you’ll be working so closely with, it’s really important to choose someone who you really click with. We’re big believers in that feeling of something being right. And it’s a lot like deciding who to marry - when you know, you know! But in all cases, ask as many questions as you need to and check the T&Cs before proceeding!

  • WILL I LOSE CONTROL OF MY WEDDING?

    Absolutely not! We are insistent on your wedding being a reflection of you and this is non-negotiable. We will never push you into using suppliers you don’t like, go against anything in your plan without consulting you (even for good reason!) or try to make style decisions on your behalf, unless you’ve asked us to. Needless to say your budget will also be managed carefully ensuring no over-spend unless you have explicitly requested this. We take great pride in making each wedding unique to the couple getting married.

  • WHY IS THERE A MINIMUM FEE FOR FULL PLANNING?

    Full, end to end wedding planning services are priced at 10% of your total budget, with a minimum fee of £4000. This is to ensure that the many painstaking hours that go into making your day absolutely perfect are fairly remunerated. It’s a common misconception that smaller weddings are less work. They require the same amount of suppliers and time in dealing with them. It’s true that on the day co-ordination can be a little easier for smaller weddings and that’s why our standalone on the day co-ordination fees work differently and are quoted in accordance with the scale and type of wedding.

  • HOW MANY MEETINGS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGES?

    In all of our wedding planning packages we include at the very minimum an initial consultation, accompanied venue viewings, wedding rehearsal attendance and a final meeting prior to the big day. Meetings in between will be arranged as and when necessary but these may on occasion be remote. We are not always available at short notice due to other event commitments but emergencies will be dealt with according to the level of urgency and we are always just a phonecall or email away!

  • DO YOU TAKE A COMMISSION FROM SUPPLIERS?

    No, we never work on commissions - we are totally unbiased and objective in our recommendations, preferring where possible, to work with suppliers that we know we can trust. Occasionally we are offered discounts from regular suppliers and if you choose to use these suppliers, the discounts are passed on to you.

  • WILL I GET A CHOICE OF SUPPLIERS?

    Yes! For some services it will be necessary to present options, particularly if there is a difference in price or what they’re able to provide (venues for example). However for some services, if we feel we have sourced the perfect supplier for something very specific we’ll start there and you can decide whether or not you’re happy to use them. Bear in mind that we’ll have a good idea of which suppliers will be best for your wedding, based on our experience. But you are welcome to turn down any recommendations if you’re not comfortable for any reason and we’ll source an alternative.

  • WE'RE GETTING MARRIED OUTSIDE OF THE EAST MIDLANDS, CAN WE TAKE YOU WITH US?

    Of course! Travel to wedding destinations outside of the East Midlands (whether for scoping, meetings or the wedding itself) will incur additional travel and accommodation expenses, but you can absolutely take us with you! Please make this clear at the point of booking so we can diarise accordingly as extra time will be needed to facilitate your planning and co-ordination. We can also agree expenses and arrangements for travel early in the planning process.

  • I AM HAVING A CULTURAL, ETHNIC OR ALTERNATIVE STYLE WEDDING. CAN YOU STILL HELP?

    We’ve organised weddings of all shapes, sizes and types, covering multiple religions, secular and civil ceremonies and those with revered cultural and time honoured traditions and this is what makes our job so exciting! We love the uniqueness of people’s weddings and the vibrancy that weddings of different cultures and ethnicities brings. We’ll take the time to understand your background, cultural traditions and how these will impact and shape the wedding itself and we will embrace them as if they were our own, making sure your big day is truly a reflection of your beliefs and identity.

  • DO YOU ORGANISE SAME SEX WEDDINGS?

    We work on ALL weddings and recognise that love is not defined by identity or sexuality. We would be delighted to work with you in organising your same sex wedding. Our approach is to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment for all couples to be able to enjoy the lead up to their special day. We can work with you to tailor your ceremony in any way you wish. Working with us may also help to remove some of the awkwardness of sourcing LGBTQ+ friendly suppliers and if you are worried about explaining yourself when making enquiries, we can do this on your behalf, leaving you to get immersed in the enjoyable parts of planning your wedding.

  • QUESTION NOT COVERED?

    Ask us! We’ll happily answer any initial queries prior to you requesting a consultation.

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  • Hannah & Paul

    FULL PLANNING

    “Everyone commented on how wonderful the day was. We'd not only wholeheartedly recommend Chrissie, but would suggest she's an absolute necessity if you really want to relax and enjoy the preparation and, more importantly, your big day."

  • MARCELINE & CHRIS

    PART PLANNING & CO-ORDINATION

    “Chrissie was super – she definitely went the ‘extra mile’ in providing an excellent service. Without her our day would have been a lot more stressful. We would thoroughly recommend her services. Thanks Chrissie for all your help!"

  • AMY & JIM

    FULL PLANNING

    “From our very first meeting, Chrissie was professional, organised and genuinely excited about making our wedding perfect. We didn’t have to worry about a thing and could just enjoy the moment. I can’t recommend Chrissie highly enough!”

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