The Cotswold Event Planner

09/06/2024

BETTER TOGETHER. Collaborating with the best suppliers lifts us all. Yesterday included and then topped off with which is an absolute dream combo!

31/05/2024

Just a reminder that you don’t need to over decorate your table- cutlery, crockery and glassware all play their part, and especially if you’re having a sharing menu, too much can overcrowd your tables.

24/07/2023

Always such a pleasure to be part of the team - thank you for a taste of your fabulous food! And a pleasure to work with and

25/02/2023

It’s been so long since I’ve done anything at all on Instagram, I feel like I’m starting from scratch!
I’m Louise, and I specialise in providing couples with on the day wedding support tailored to their requirements, leaving them relaxed and able to fully enjoy the day without worrying about the details.
I have a background in venues, private and corporate events, and would describe my approach as honest, tenacious, committed and reassuring!

31/12/2022

An old dog learning some new tricks to see out 2022.
For clarity, I’m not learning tricks- safe, sensible, and in my 40s.

17/11/2022

Whilst we didn’t bring home a trophy this time, an evening celebrating how far we’ve come was more than enough for me.

17/11/2022

Took a punt on zone 3 at the train station this morning- let’s see how me and my yellow trousers fair- perhaps zone 3 is my vibe…

27/10/2022

And just like that, my 2022 weddings are done! It’s been a blast and more that I could ever have hoped for- I also think I’ve cried at every single one!
A pleasure to be part of the team yesterday and to see the lovely - how beautiful are these?!

14/10/2022

In an airport ON MY OWN for the first time in a DECADE. Beside myself is an understatement.

30/09/2022

Hospitality is defined as “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” That makes my grandparents, Sidney and Gladys, landlord and landlady of the Colliers Arms in Abercanaid, South Wales, the very definition of hospitality. So on be more Sid and Glad.
The Colliers Arms Abercanaid

23/09/2022

How was this two weeks ago?! Gemma and Sian were a delight to work with, and their whole day was just bursting with love and laughter. Postlip Barn was the perfect venue for their personal, relaxed day.

21/09/2022

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my grid at all, so why not show my face!
A lovely evening had - excited to go back for a wedding in October!

11/09/2022

What an absolute banger of a day yesterday was at Postlip Barn! Full of love and joy.
And an absolute dream team of suppliers- such a pleasure to work with:

15/10/2021

What a beautiful setting was for book launch yesterday!

30/09/2021

💡 ah lighting- such an important part of setting the ambiance at an event, particularly now the darker evenings are setting in.
Fairy lights, up lighters, lanterns, candles or beautiful chandeliers like this one - there’s loads to choose from.
Top tip- check with your venue- not all will allow candles and naked flames, so certainly a question to ask while you’re planning x

12/09/2021

A lovely site inspection today- what a beautiful entrance courtyard! Do a site visit for events (or get me to do it for you, and take videos!) if you possibly can- walk through your guest experience and feel the space. It will really help with your decision making process.

08/09/2021

Crowded in the office today…

31/08/2021

This weekend has felt for me like I’m walking in to autumn. I do think that the collective willingness to be outdoors at events will linger, so don’t give up on the evening fire pits just yet- plan for knitwear, cosy socks and blankets and let’s keep going a little longer..

26/08/2021

Today’s “helper”. 1 star- would not recommend.
Venue finding in Cheltenham this morning- it’s lovely speaking to lovely people!

07/08/2021

There’s staff dinner then there’s staff pudding. This was The. Business.
Thank you and for keeping me fed, watered and smiling despite the showers today!

06/08/2021

Starting my day the smoothie way!
With set up today and a wedding tomorrow I know I need to be at my best, so wellness and hydration for the win here!

05/08/2021

Co-worker update- would not recommend.

04/08/2021

Sometimes some fresh air helps to focus the mind! Working through the details of this weekends wedding whilst at , fuelled by a coffee from and feeling confident about my shoe game !

02/08/2021

I was so thrilled to receive this feedback from my first wedding in over 18 months.
It was a privilege to be part of the day, and to receive comments that reflect the cornerstones of my brand- honestly, tenacity and commitment- was extra special.

16/07/2021

“Get some help” they said. “Share the load”. Well, my two new assistants are useless. Cute, but useless.

16/07/2021

It can be hard to explain to people what on the day event management looks like, because it’s always different. It’s definitely rewarding, often terrifying and usually an absolute delight. And this week it was long and big on distance. For clarity that’s 30k at one venue.

23/04/2021

3 years on and still so very fond of a clipboard and a highlighter!

Here it is folks- evidence, captured by the truely awesome Little Cheltenham, of me, my clipboard and my highlighter working as one! Never knowingly separated at at an event!!

19/04/2021

Well this was nice surprise to end last week! Thank you .wedding.emporium x

15/04/2021

and absolutely nailed the alfresco experience last night. The garden was beautiful, food and service was amazing and I’m a little bit in love with the glassware to boot!

06/04/2021

Thank you for the beautiful sample you sent through today- a fab idea both as an ice breaker and a lovely keepsake for wedding guests, and a way to involve those who are unable to attend.