Cathryn Emma Weddings

19/07/2022

Getting Married In The Heat.

If you are getting married this weekend during this
heatwave, here are my top tips to stay cool during your wedding day.

☀️Have fresh water available from the very beginningwhen guests arrive right up until the end of the day. You can either do this in bottles or have big jugs of water, add some ice and some cucumber to make it more refreshing

☀️Provide your guests with hand fans to help cool
themselves down (especially if you have no breeze)

☀️Provide shading for your guests either with a couple of big umbrellas or individual ones (avoid black ones and try for white as this reflects the light better)

☀️Encourage guests to take their hot jackets off and remove ties if necessarv.

☀️Have plenty of soft drinks available

☀️Try to get plenty of ventilation by opening any windows or flaps of marquee tents etc.

I hope these tips help you stay cool during this heat wave.

22/03/2022

Start To The Wedding Season⁠
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A lovely start to my wedding season with Sam & Sophies Wedding. What a stunning sunny day we had! Always love these stunning confetti shots!⁠
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17/03/2022

What You Need To Know About Wedding Cakes⁠
Most asked questions about wedding cakes:⁠
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1. How many tiers do I need for my wedding cake?⁠
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This depends on the number of guests you are having, they style of cakes you are wanting and if you are having any other sweet treats (as you can see in the photo)⁠
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2. Should we do a cake tasting?⁠
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100% yes you should do a cake tasting. This is the best way to identify your ideal cake maker, the flavours you like and the quality of the cake maker. ⁠
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3. Should I have a cake if I am having a dessert?⁠
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Yes you can have a wedding cake if you are having a dessert. I would first also suggest that you choose your cake based on the sweet teeth of your guests. Also think about when you plan on serving your cake if you are having a dessert.⁠
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4. What flavour of cake should I go for? ⁠
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How long is a piece fo string? The flavour you choose very much depends on you. Pick flavours that you particularly like but also keep in mind that if your flavour is a special on, will your guests like it?⁠
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5. What icing do you think is best for our wedding cake?⁠
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Again this depends very much on you. It also depends on the time of year you are getting married. Keep in mind that if you have an icing that can melt and it is the height of summer, you might need to keep it somewhere cool.⁠
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Have any further questions about your wedding day? Why not book a inspiration session with me and I will help you with your wedding questions and give you any advice needed to help you plan your day with ease (link in bio)⁠
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06/03/2022

Most Frequently Asked Questions About RSVPs⁠
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You have planned your wedding beautifully but now you need you make sure you receive RSVPs from your invitees and any important information. ⁠
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Here are some of the top questions asked by couples regarding their invitations:⁠
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1. How soon do we need to sen out our invitations in order to get our RSVPs in time?⁠
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2. In terms of invitations what form should these be?⁠
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3. What information should we include in the RSVP cards/ should we get from our guests?⁠
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4. How should they let us know their answer?⁠
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5. What if we don't want children at our wedding, how do we tactfully tell people "no children"?⁠
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Read my blog post which answers all these questions. See the link in my bio for my latest blog post.⁠
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01/02/2022

Choosing Your Wedding Colours
The colours you choose for your wedding will set the
overall mood of your wedding.
The bride from this wedding in November 2021, chose
lovely creams and whites amongst lovely sage greens and
eucalyptus which give a very relaxed feeling.
Give your wedding colours a good deal of thought and if
you are feeling that you want expert advice, send me a DM
and we can arrange a meeting to discuss your wedding
plans and how best I can help you.
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28/01/2022

What Is Inspiring Me This January?⁠
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Floral Designs! I find the floral designs we can see in abundance, very inspiring! I love to see what flowers people are using to create the atmosphere at their events, weddings and in their homes. ⁠
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I love cut flowers and I always have, they have always brought me joy and provide me with much of my inspiration. They can create different atmospheres depending on how they are arranged.⁠
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I love seeing what flowers are in season!⁠
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What is providing you with inspiration this month? Comment below on your January Inspirations!⁠
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12/01/2022

How You Can Work With Me in 2022/2023⁠
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Newly engaged and ready to start planning your wedding in a stress free and relaxed manner?⁠
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I am still taking bookings for 2022 and 2023 ⁠
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If you are planning a wedding and are looking to book my full wedding planning service, please don't hesitate to send me a DM or an email and we can arrange a complimentary consultation to discuss your wedding plans and what you are looking for for from me as your wedding planner.⁠
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If you have planned your wedding in full and are looking for someone to help you coordinate and manage your day then my Wedding Day Coordination service is ideal for you. This service aims to help take the weight off your shoulders on the day of your wedding. Ready to book your wedding coordination? Send me a DM or an email and we can arrange a consultation to discuss your wedding details and what your wedding coordinator expectations are.⁠
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05/01/2022

03/01/2022

Did you say YES over the festive season?⁠
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Congratulations! I am very excited for you and your fiancé for this next step in your journey together! 🥂⁠
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I'm sure you want to get planning so here are my top 5 steps in starting your wedding planning journey, grab the Prosecco and start planning 💍:⁠
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✨This may seem like an odd one but don't rush into anything. Take the time to process this moment and start to think about what is most important to the two of you.⁠
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✨ Determine your overall budget. This is an incredibly important step and one that you really can't leave out.⁠
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✨ Determine what type of wedding ceremony you want (i.e. registry wedding vs religious ceremony).⁠
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✨ Aim to book your venue first after you have booked your marriage official.⁠
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✨ Be true to yourself and stick with the wedding style that speaks to you and avoid rushing into styles.⁠
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These are my top 5 starting steps to help you along your wedding planning journey. Wedding planning can take you about 250 hours of your time and if you feel that planning your wedding is just too much for you to add onto your plate, then this is where I come in. I am here to help you along the way and to help you plan your wedding to your vision. If you want to start your wedding planning journey with me we can arrange a complimentary consultation either via a DM or via email on [email protected]⁠
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02/01/2022

Do You Need A Wedding Coordinator?⁠
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The honest answer is YES. There is a reason that I say this and it is not only because this is one of the services I offer. ⁠
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Having a wedding coordinator there for you on the day will make all the difference to your day. ⁠
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As your wedding coordinator, I make sure that all your plans come together. ⁠
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I am there on the day making sure that everything is done exactly as you planned, making sure that all your suppliers arrive, that all the small details are taken care of so that you don't have to.⁠
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Ready to hire a wedding coordinator? Send me a DM and we can arrange a chat over a cup of coffee and we can chat about what you need for your wedding day.⁠
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09/08/2021

Sneak Peak!⁠
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Cathryn Emma Weddings has gone through one or two changes over the last few months and one of those changes is that of our brand colours and logo. ⁠
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Here is a sneak peak into our new logo. Bringing in a little of my South African heritage with this stunning Protea as created for me by the stunning .business (go check out her stunning page and see her wonderful designs). This is possibly one of my favourite flowers.⁠
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Have a fabulous week everyone. Let me know in the comments what your favourite flower is 👇⁠
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04/08/2021

What Information Do You Need To Include In Your Wedding Invitations....⁠
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If you are printing out your invitations you are limited in your space as to how much information you can include however you can include a link to a wedding website which will give you the room you need to provide all potential guests with the information they need as well as enable you to receive the information you want.⁠
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So what should you include?⁠
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✨ Date of the Wedding⁠
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✨ Who is getting married⁠
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✨ The address for the Wedding⁠
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Extra bits to include which are very useful and which I would suggest you do 9even if this is on your wedding website)⁠
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✨ A link to the google maps location⁠
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✨Whether or not you have a gift registry and how they can go about finding your gift registry⁠
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✨Meal options (including any dietary requirements)⁠
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Speak to your stationery designer as they will have many more suggestions for you and what you can include. Try to get as much information from your guests as you can- this will make things a lot easier for you and your planning.⁠
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01/08/2021

Just released my downloadable Step By Step Guide on how to plan your wedding like a pro. This is a 40+ page guide designed to help couples plan their wedding with ease and confidence. The aim of this guide is to help every couple avoid those "what if" moments and allow you to relax and enjoy your wedding planning journey. You can easily create your notes in this interactive guide without having to print your copy out.

Click the link below to purchase your copy A Step by Step Guide on Planning Your Wedding.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1046705056/step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-plan-your?ref=shop_home_active_1

29/07/2021

Coming soon!⁠
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Cathryn Emma Weddings is releasing a wedding planning guide to help couples plan their wedding. ⁠
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If you are that bride who wants to plan her own wedding but you need that extra bit of guidance keep a look out because in the next few days I will be releasing my guide for sale. ⁠
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It is a step by step guide on how to plan your wedding with the ability to make notes as your work your way through each chapter. Design, plan and create your wedding like an expert with this guide.⁠
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More details will follow on how you can purchase this guide.⁠
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04/04/2021

H A P P Y E A S T E R !

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🐣 Happy egg hunting! 🐰

I’m always a milk chocolate type of girl. What type of chocolate do you prefer?
Comment below 👇🏼

18/03/2021

S P R I N G

How Do You Find Your Wedding Inspiration?

Did you know that the best place to search for your inspiration is in nature? Nature has an abundance of fantastic colour which I find a great source of inspiration.

At the moment here are so many lovely flowers that are in bloom which can help you find your colour scheme.

I find daffodils an amazing source of inspiration and they are great at being mood uplifters.

Wanting more advice on finding your wedding inspiration?
CLICK the link in my bio for my latest blog post which covers this.

10/03/2021

H E L L O ✨

Hello everyone, 👋

I’m Cathryn, wedding planner and avid book reader 📖.

I was raised in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 but was drawn to the stunning English countryside 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. I enjoy going for country walks with my 3 dachshunds and enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside. 🦮

Helping couples plan their stylishly elegant weddings 💍, planning weddings for those couples looking to plan their weddings in a relaxed manner with focus on quality and details.

✨ If you are looking for a wedding planner to help you plan your special day - Get in TOUCH via email or by completing my contact form on my website —> see the link in my bio or click the contact button on my profile!

04/03/2021

START PLANNING YOUR WEDDING ✨

With my 5 steps on planning your wedding!

You might have just got engaged or have been putting off your planning because you have been waiting for lockdown to end, either way here are my 5 steps to start planning your special day 💍.

1. Determine your budget. This is not a step that should be left out! 👀

2. Think very carefully about what type of wedding ceremony you want 💒- when you have this determined book your meeting with your minister or your registry office.

3. Start searching and narrowing down your venue choice and looking at making your booking. 🥂

4. Think about your guest list and narrow down your numbers - guest numbers will also help you with your venue search.

5. Think about the style of wedding you want 💐

If you want to learn more about planning your wedding take a look at my recent blog post see the link in my bio!

12/02/2021

03/02/2021

G E T T I N G O R G A N I S E D

✨Being organised and conscious of what you need to do and when you need to do it is an important part of planning your wedding. ✨

I didn’t start out as an incredibly organised person, but my time as a chef really taught me to be organised and it is something that grow into a bit of an obsession 🤓. Realising the importance of being organised and the efficiency of being organised meant that I was on the constant look out for the ways that worked for me.

I am definitely a person who likes to write it all out and be clear on my task for my day and my week and I will have a clear goal that I want to have reached by the end of the week.

How do you stay organised and on top of your to-do? How are you staying on top of your week planning? Comment below 👇

19/01/2021

W E D D I N G S T Y L E

Determining your wedding style is all about the detail. In most instances your wedding style will reflect your personal tastes. Whether you have a distinctive vision in mind or not, you will definitely have your own style.

You will naturally gravitate towards the colours and styles that are true to your own tastes. When planning your wedding your chosen style should be at the fore front of your mind when you set out to plan your spectacular day.

You should search beyond wedding inspiration and draw from the places, colours and things that you both love and enjoy.

Venue Image captured by
Other inspirational images are all from Pinterest.

13/01/2021

P L A N N I N G A H E A D

Feeling overwhelmed as you sift through all the wedding planning information flowing your way is completely normal. You might also be wondering how you will get everything on your wedding planning checklist sorted when there is so much uncertainty. This is very understandable. The current lockdown is a golden opportunity to do your research, so my advice to you is to grab your drink of choice (personally I am a Prosecco girl) and start your planning ahead with these 4 tips in mind.

1️⃣Be specific —> When searching for your wedding inspiration, narrow down your search so as to not be bombarded with ideas i.e. Summer luxury wedding with pastel blue tones.

2️⃣ Pay attention to which suppliers are active on their social media and if you want extra certainty, search on credible directories.

3️⃣ Keep detailed notes as you go. Use a small notebook or your phone to jot down ideas as they come to you or as you see something that inspires you.

4️⃣ Stay true to you and your overall vision and don’t be influenced into something that just isn’t you. Keep in mind that wedding professionals do know what will work and won’t work within your vision, but they will always keep your overall vision in sight.

Happy Wednesday and enjoy this golden opportunity!

28/12/2020

P L A N N I N G

A Summer Wedding, what a fabulous time of the year to be getting married. There are so many ideas that become possible with a summer wedding. There is an amazing amount of inspiration out there on summer weddings and you can take your pick. There are some things to consider when planning your summer wedding:

❤️ If any part of your special day is outside, you may want to think about shaded seating. There are going to be guests who will need to rest their weary feet and would also prefer to do so under some shade.

❤️Think very carefully about your menu, it would be ideal to not serve your guests a very heavy meal if the temperatures are rather warm.

❤️There is so much inspiration that you can find in nature that will help you with designing your wedding. Think beyond the pastel colours and see what flowers are easily available in the summer months.

To read more on my tips for planning your summer wedding see my blog post on it here: https://www.cathrynemmaweddings.co.uk/post/planning-your-summer-wedding

11/12/2020

W E D D I N G B U D G E T

A vital step in your wedding planning journey is determining your budget. I suggest you sit down together and work out how much you want to spend, how much you already have saved and how much you can realistically save in the run up.

Ideally you want to do this from the get go as you will find that it paves the way forward.

You need to think about how much of your budget you want to spend on each aspect of your wedding. Allocate a certain percentage to each one for example 50-60% to your venue and catering.

Don’t panic if you are feeling overwhelmed about budget planning, this is what I am here for!
Send me a DM or Email and we can chat about ways in which I can help you plan your wedding and stay in budget!

28/11/2020

W I N T E R W E D D I N G S

Are you planning on having a winter wedding? What a fabulous idea!
❄️Winter is a spectacular and cozy time to get married!
❄️ COVID give us the opportunity to focus on the possibilities and what better opportunity than to focus on your love for each other and have a intimate and exquisite wedding.
❄️There are so many wonderful aspects to a winter wedding —> envision the cracklings fires, a cozy and special wedding reception, celebratory delicious spiced hot chocolate and being surrounded by the flickering of warm candlelight 😍

Need more advice on how to plan your intimate winter wedding? —> send me a DM or give me a call and to discuss a free consultation and your spectacular and quintessentially English wedding.

17/11/2020

O R G A N I S A T I O N

It is estimate that it takes couples 250 hours to plan their own wedding, and 150 hours for a wedding planner to plan a wedding. The key to this is efficiency!
There are various aspects to planning your spectacular wedding and the best way to stay efficient is to compartmentalise. If you struggle with compartmentalising and organising or you don’t have the time to organise your ideas and your plans into different sections, then hiring a wedding planner is something I would strongly suggest (I am of course biased 😉). Wedding planners are by nature organised and very good at putting together events in an efficient manner. Hiring a wedding planner will allow you to relax and let your hair down!

Book a free consultation with me to start planning your spectacular day (DM me or email me)

P.S my stunning 2021 planner is from !

04/11/2020

M I C R O W E D D I N G S

Another lockdown means a perfect opportunity to sit down and plan your wedding!
A micro wedding is a unique opportunity to keep things small and intimate. This is a special time for you to celebrate your union with your closest family and friends. There is no reason for you to celebrate your love for one another in this cozy and elegant manner. As we approach winter, think about your lighting —> think candles, think fairy lights, how can you create that perfect atmosphere? Think about log fires around which you and your guests can relax and enjoy some hot chocolate (made more luxurious with a little liqueur!)

Feel free to DM or email me to discuss the possibility of planning your micro wedding.

30/10/2020

D R I N K S R E C E P T I O N

You have exchanged your beautiful vows, been pronounced man and wife, and now...
Now is the time to relax, enjoy a glass of Prosecco & have a little something to eat. Have you thought about your drinks reception yet? Have you started to plan this aspect of your wedding? Determining the details of your drinks reception and wedding breakfast is what wedding planners excel at. We love planning the details of life’s joyous occasions!

Email or DM me for further particulars to find out how I can help you plan your vision into your dream wedding.