The Planning Lounge

12/01/2025

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How elegant is this setup?

Beautifully styled by .

✨Gold Cutlery
✨Beaded Glass Chargers
✨Open Up Glasses
✨Salto Hi balls

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07/01/2025

Throwback to this celestial themed wedding for V & J at 🌙✨

Loved all of the personal details with this one, from the stunning ceremony half moon floral arch, to the stationery & place settings, right down to the crescent moon drawer handles on the telephone table, which was beautifully restored prior by the couple to perfectly present their audio guestbook!

Thank you so much this lovely review, super appreciated, and such a pleasure to help bring your creative vision to life! >>

‘Caroline is a wedding god send! I felt like finally someone could see my vision and my wedding ideas exactly as I could and it was just priceless. As a self confessed control freak handing over control of my wedding plans was always going to difficult, but as soon as I spoke to Caroline every worry slipped away and she had my total trust. What she created on the day was nothing short of breathtaking, she made all my dreams into a reality and then some. I could not fault one little thing even if I tried, Caroline was the best decision we could of made for our big day. Thank you a thousand times over xoxo’

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05/01/2025

This stunning snack station incorporating both sweet and savoury treats was a fabulous addition to R & J’s wedding evening celebrations at , and a huge hit with their guests!

The presentation was spot on against the carefully thought-out backdrop, including a doughnut wall, risers, wooden boards, glass sweet jars & wicker crisp baskets to add interest and an extra dimension to the styling - also the perfect spot to display your portioned wedding cake, if having! ❤️

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04/01/2025

Throwback to this GORGEOUS wedding shoot, which we helped to conceptualise & style with Anne Letournel Photographies at the stunning Blackfriars Priory ❤️❤️❤️

Link below for full feature, details & supplier credits, what a dream team! 🙌🏻 >>

https://lovestoryinspiration.com/index.php/2024/02/21/elegant-white-wedding-at-blackfriars-priory/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0zk_lqx_aEVasgTo1KafYCbzkSauJttbBDq_5fQr-iSDmYaw76B4Gi9a0_aem_6HE9kRQ00Ueojv15XHOeXA

A romantic, white wedding palette for an elegant celebration at Gloucestershire’s ancient Blackfriars Priory.

02/01/2025

Hello 2025!!

Back in the office today, with lots of lovely emails to respond to (so do keep an eye on your inbox if you’re waiting to hear from me) and ready to dive head first into the next phase of planning & designing for my 2025 couples - this is your year! 🙌🏻

Alongside our core range of wedding planning and styling services, I also offer 1:1 virtual ‘Power Hour’ planning sessions. These sessions are a great place to start if you’re newly-engaged and already feeling the overwhelm, and not really sure where to begin! We can cover any topics you wish to explore - from allocating budgets, venue finding, supplier sourcing, planning timelines, guest list advice, and anything in-between. With expert advice, industry tips, and insights from a professional planner with 10 years’ experience, we can discuss anything & everything wedding-related, all over a friendly chat and a cuppa ☕️

Throughout January I’m offering these one-hour sessions at just £50 - normally £75 - to help kick-start your wedding planning journey and restore the calm 💍 Pop a comment or DM for details (P.S… our e-vouchers also make for great engagement gifts! 😉)

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31/12/2024

Heading into the New Year, and matching this energy!! ✨🙌🏻

I am so thankful for the AMAZING couples, suppliers & venues whom I’ve had the absolute privilege of working with over the years - there have been so many incredible highlights that I’ve lost count, but images like these hold such special memories for me ❤️

As 2025 approaches, it will also mark my 10 year business anniversary (can’t quite believe it!), and I cannot wait for the wonderful weddings we already have lined up!

Wishing everyone a fantastic NYE, however you may be celebrating… 2025, we’re ready for you!! 🥂🍾

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10/12/2024

The first dance… one of my favourite parts of the wedding day! 🙌🏻

I’m typically on site for around 10 hours when coordinating or planning, but the wedding day itself is just the tip of the iceberg, given the weeks/months (sometimes years!) of work I invest with my couples prior to getting to this point.

The first dance is when I can properly let out a sigh of relief, when all major timeline events have gone to plan, and my couples can just relax and party into the night with their nearest & dearest 🎶❤️

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10/12/2024

Getting ready/pre-wedding prep shots are fantastic for BTS photos, which can capture the excitement & mood so beautifully for the day ahead, whilst without being super ‘posed’ ❤️

Love this shot byBristol Wedding Photographery for Amy’s bridal prep & cheeky bridal squad selfie… a master at always being in the right place at the right time! 📷👌🏻

08/12/2024

When I launched my wedding planning business back in 2015, I remember being asked by a business mentor, “but what is your ‘why’?” This fairly innocuous question became important for so many reasons, but ultimately, the following brief statement is what I came up with & resonated from my heart, so has been present on my website since then & to this day…

“I believe that every wedding should tell a story, and I love finding beautiful & creative ways to reflect the personalities, history, and shared values of the couples I work with”

This is echoed through every wedding service I provide, from full service wedding planning, to coordination & styling. No matter how much or little assistance you require, I can assure my 100% dedication to help you create the day of your dreams ✨ Take a look at my portfolio on my website to find out more!

The kindest words from one of this year’s couples (thank you R & P ❤️) >>

“We used Caroline’s full planning service for our wedding and we’re so glad we did! Caroline was very supportive throughout, meeting with us online and in person several times in the 18 months leading up to our wedding, supporting via email, helping to find suppliers, problem solve, and plan at every stage. On the wedding weekend itself, Caroline arrived the day before to help set everything up, and then arrived early on the wedding morning to help get everything ready. Her help on the wedding morning was invaluable in supporting the suppliers to find where they needed to go, and problem solving last minute issues without any stress. During the dinner service, Caroline helped fix the technology so we could have music, kept our MC in line (no mean feat!!), helped the venue deliver a flawless service, and kept her eye on everything so we could relax into the day. Caroline’s support was absolutely invaluable, and her practical and helpful approach really smoothed out the planning in advance and flow of the day itself to make it feel calm, beautiful, and unforgettable. Thank you Caroline! 😊”

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07/12/2024

DAY 7 - HANDS

I struggled a little bit with this one, but managed to dig out from the archives this lovely shot captured by the talented of me lighting the candles at for D & H’s wedding…

This is one of my favourite wedding day moments, when my couples have the opportunity to have a ‘first look’ at their dining space after the post-ceremony celebrations, and to take a small minute or two to take in everything that they’ve been planning (and that we’ve meticulously worked on) finally come to life! ✨🙌🏻❤️

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06/12/2024

DAY 6 - PLAY

When the British weather aligns nicely, there’s nothing better than a few outdoor games to keep guests entertained in between wedding events - here are a few of our winning crowd pleasers for guests young & old!

Our styling & prop hire services include a range of outdoor garden games - do get in touch to enquire 🙌🏻

06/12/2024

Who’d have thought that this little haven of paradise is a mere stone’s throw from our small corner in the South West of England?!

Euridge Manor & The Lost Orangery is one of our favourite venues, and this wedding was such a magical one to help plan & coordinate for the lovely K & C, with the ceremony coordinated by the incredible (the dreamy post-ceremony boat shot is a must)! 🙌🏻

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04/12/2024

Just a little reminder that rain on your wedding day is considered lucky (and can be fun)! Our wedding umbrellas have been a godsend on many unpredictable British weather days, and do make for some very cool photos… ☔️❤️

Many of our couples worry about rain (especially before & after the ceremony, and during drinks reception), but over the Summer months if rain does happen to be forecast, it’s usually no more than a few light showers. Whilst we have robust wedding day timelines in place, we will work closely with you and your supplier team to adjust timings slightly where needed, and catch those dry spells where we can! 🙌🏻

03/12/2024

As many will know, I love dogs (and am lucky enough to have one of my own), so I’m always super excited whenever my couples get their fur babies involved on their wedding day 🥰

I’ve seen it all this year - from pups, to owls, llamas & cardboard cut outs of cats - and I’m definitely here for it! 🙌🏻

03/12/2024

Popping the grid with this colourful explosion for S & T’s gorgeous wedding last year at - with beautiful hues of pinks, oranges & gold, fresh fruit & disco balls, this had everything going on and what a celebration it was!! ❤️

Thank you so much for this lovely review! ✨ >>

“We used Caroline’s full planning service for our wedding and I cannot emphasise enough how strongly I feel this was money well spent! And how unbelievably grateful I am for Caroline’s help / advice / experience.

As two very time poor people with zero experience in planning events - it would have been a recipe for disaster without Caroline. She helped us bring our dream day to life whilst removing the massive stress burden of organising a wedding for over 100 people. Don’t underestimate how much work goes into making your big day come together and run smoothly - I honestly could not recommend Caroline more.

The end result was the most incredible day, beyond our wildest dreams. Everything came together better than I could have ever imagined - from the big things like the flowers, venue, transport, church, music, down to the tiny details that make the day, like blankets and umbrellas. Not a single thing went wrong, we loved every second of it and so did our guests.

Thank you so much Caroline, for organising the best day of our lives! 💕”

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02/12/2024

DAY 1 - YOU
Or me, actually… 😅

A day late to the party, but am joining for the in an effort to show up & post a bit more on the ‘gram. Can’t promise that I’ll manage to post every day, but I’ll give it a shot!

I’m a Bristol-based wedding planner, coordinator & stylist - next year will mark my 10 year business anniversary, and I recently hit my 200th wedding milestone! 🙌🏻

The past decade has taught me a LOT! Navigating trends, streamlining my processes, not to mention keeping afloat during a pandemic 😬 - and I’m so proud of how my little business has managed to grow and flourish.

I’m a bit rubbish at celebrating my successes, but I’ve won a few awards here & there, had my work published by major brands, expanded my freelance team, and have had the pleasure of working with so many wonderful couples, fabulous suppliers, and incredible venues! I genuinely love what I do, and can’t imagine anything else I’d rather be doing ❤️

Fun facts:

I studied Law at Uni… well that didn’t pan out, but it tends to help when I’m looking over wedding contracts 😉

I am a mum of two (not-so-little) wonderful children, who are my absolute world. I can’t quite believe that this year my son and daughter have celebrated their 21st & 16th birthdays respectively! Also a mum to my Jorkie pup, who brings me joy every day, and gives the absolute best snuggles 🐶

Loves - Autumn, Christmas markets, a Sunday roast, Italian food, coffee, wine, Netflix & city breaks

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28/11/2024

Well, if this isn’t your cue to enlist an iconic friend with a cool car, a customised wedding date number plate & a smoke flare on arrival, I don’t know what is! 🙌🏻😎🔥

(Disclaimer: No cars were harmed in the making of these photos) 🤣

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28/11/2024

Cosy & elegant styling at for Holly & Anthony, with pops of blush, coffee & gold ✨

We styled the beautiful Orangery alongside and the team, with accent tableware hired in from .

Such kind words also from the Bride >>

“Just wanted to say another massive thank you for doing an amazing job at styling our wedding at Goldney Hall this year! The day was perfect and everything was just how i imagined it - but even better!” 🥰

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