Laura Hillman Weddings & Events

10/11/2022

So excited to introduce my new & refreshed brand images! 🌟

Over the last 18 months I have taken a step back to really reflect on the style & type of events that bring me the most joy.

Instead of creating styled shoots & consuming lots on social media I took a break and worked behind the scenes on building a brand & style that was a true reflection of me & my values!

And here are the results!

🌟 Luxurious, effortlessly elegant, fun & memorable wedding experiences for modern couples in & around London.

🌟 Carefully curated to reflect each couple’s personal preferences, taste’s & family values.

🌟 Designed with precision & the highest attention to detail.

🌟 Delivering exceptional service from first consultation right through to the day itself and beyond.

🌟 Its not just a wedding day it’s an experience to evoke all the senses for you and your guests.

Swipe through for a taste & let me know your thoughts 🤍


















Thank you to an amazing team

08/11/2022

Hey, I'm Laura, 🙋‍♀️ let’s get to know each other 👇
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Whether you are a new follower or you have been here for a little while, today I am sharing a little more about me 😍⁠
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✨ I moved to London in 2012 to follow my dreams of working in luxury events. I applied for a new hotel opening - now the very well-known Corinthia and much to my surprise I got the job!.... ⁠I quit my Manchester job, rented my room out, and moved to London within 4 weeks! 😲 ..... This is also when my love affair with weddings and all things luxury started! ⁠
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✨ I have planned VIP events (or junkets) as they are known in the entertainment industry for many blockbuster movies and their stars! 🎥 🤩⁠
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✨ I bought my first house with my husband James in 2017. It was like stepping back into the '80s inside with limestone-clad walls, wooden beams, crazy paving, and even suspended office-style ceilings! It was a huge renovation project for us, we still have the kitchen & garden to finish but have some big plans for this for 2023 👀
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✨ I love nature and always have! I grew up in the country and had lots of pets including a horse, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, doves, and even chickens!....... Now I just have Lottie the sausage dog 🐶 but I love to spend as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors. ⁠
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✨ I am a productive morning person and power through lots of tasks in the earlier part of the day. By 8pm, I am falling asleep! 😴⁠
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Do we have anything in common? Let me know in the comments ❤️














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04/11/2022

✨ If you’re looking for a luxurious, elegant, fun & personalised wedding - this is the service for you! ⁠
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Designing bespoke weddings for modern couples in and around London is my passion. ⁠
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⁠⁠Gain my full support every step of the way with my full wedding planning and design service⁠⁠! ⁠
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30/10/2022

Evening Reception Transformation Pending 🎉👇👇

I can remember the exact words S&P used to describe their vision for their evening reception:

🕺 A big party

😯 We want our guests to go WOW

🍸 Free flowing drinks & speciality cocktails

🎷 Live music with a twist

This was music to my ears as I LOVE having freedom to get creative! 😍

S&P’s ceremony & eve reception took place in the same space so it was I important to create a completely different look & feel so guests felt transported to a different venue!

This is how we did it:

💡 Lighting & lots of it!

🛋 Lounge furniture

🍹 Bespoke cocktail bar

🥁 6 piece fix function band with surprise saxophonist half way through the eve!

🤩 We even had a bespoke gobo & neon light created captioned ‘ITS A LONDON THING’ which was their evening theme!

When guests moved into this space they were speechless with the transformation - result! 😯

Swipe through to see the results for yourself 👉

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26/10/2022

Take your seats 🌿 When I first met S&P they had a really clear vision for their wedding breakfast.

🌿 Intimate round tables
🌿 Low florals to encourage conversation
🌿 4-5 courses with lots of wine!
🌿 A nod to an Italian heritage
🌿 A simple yet elegant design

But they needed some help bringing this to reality!

Over the course of 9 months we worked together fine tuning our ideas.

I had to work really hard to persuade S&P to go for low bowls on their dinner tables. Any less and the flowers would have not had the impact they had hoped for.

We also went back & forth on Olive Trees to frame the top table but I am so pleased they went for urns of tumbling florals instead with lots of olive leaves to tie in the design.

It is fair to say they were blown away with the end result 💁‍♀️

Let me know what you think in the comments?

Wedding Planning & Design
Venue
Catering
Photography
Videography
Floral Design
Entertainment via
Cake .bakes
Master of Ceremonies .guy
Furniture & Bar Hire
Lighting & Confetti Cannons
Mirror Table Plan & Welcome Sign
Stationery, Signage & Gift Tags
Neon Sign
Chargers & Cutlery
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18/10/2022

From vision to reality! 🌿 Scott & Paul’s stylish London Town House wedding was a joy to design!

The brief was an elegant wedding in the heart of London with a nod to an Italian heritage. 🇮🇹

With lots of little details to make guests feel extra special.

They opted for a timeless green & white colour palette and I persuaded them to add a hint of blue to make their dinner tables pop!

I really enjoyed bringing their design to life, S&P trusted me with their vision & were open to ideas & suggestions!

📍 Don’t forget to add this one to your Pinterest board!

Wedding Planning & Design
Venue
Catering
Photography
Videography
Floral Design
Entertainment via
Cake .bakes
Master of Ceremonies .guy
Furniture & Bar Hire
Lighting & Confetti Cannons
Mirror Table Plan & Welcome Sign
Stationery, Signage & Gift Tags
Neon Sign
Chargers & Cutlery

(Mood board for inspo only not my images)

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16/10/2022

Happy 1st Anniversary to Sam & Graham who married in Tunbridge wells at the Spa hotel last year! 🎉🥂

14/10/2022

CEREMONY GOALS 🌺

A&R’s original plans of a destination wedding in Greece were cancelled due to you know what back in 2020.

Instead they had a very intimate ceremony and when restrictions lifted were planning a bigger celebration.

But they were running out of time to source their last few suppliers & although they had a vision for their day were struggling to bring it to life.

That’s where I stepped in! 💫

After an initial call with Amy I created a wedding design that captured all her ideas and more!

I then setup about sourcing suppliers who could help achieve this design.

Our goals for the ceremony was to recreate her Greek ceremony, with a meadow aisle and abundance of flowers.

I also had to incorporate the pillars within the room so they became a seamless part of the design.

We used bright pops of burgundy & pink to tie in with the colour scheme of the room and voila!

✨ Head over to my portfolio to learn more about their day & how we then transformed the same space for the evening reception in only 1.5hrs 😮‍💨

Planning & Design
Flowers
Photo .co
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13/10/2022

So excited to share this motion blur image capturing me in the moment doing what I love ❤️

I have thought really long and hard about what type of weddings are my passion, where my strengths are and where I want my business to go in the future.

The gorgeous images from my recent brand shoot capture the essence of this perfectly…

Creating luxurious, effortlessly elegant & fun weddings focusing on personalised details & the guest experience. ✨

Leaning on my years working luxury hospitality in some of the best hotels in the world this really is where I am at home!

Pop me a message to find out more, I can’t wait to hear from you!

12/10/2022

Cake of dreams for A&R’s stylish London wedding ✨

Planning & Design
Cake by
Photo .co
Lighting

11/10/2022

When is the best time to work with a planner? 🌟

I recommend booking your planner before you start your wedding planning journey. This way you will get the most value out of your planner!

C&J did just that and booked my Full Planning & Design Service. 💫

I was able to guide them on sourcing their dream venues & suppliers ensuring a cohesive design across all parts of their day.

❤️ Double tap if you would like to learn more about this service!

Wedding Planning & Design
Flowers
Photography

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09/10/2022

A&R’s colourful & timeless day at the RAC Pallmall was a highlight of the year!

We used high & low florals, lighting & elegant taper candles to transform the ballroom into an elegant, fun & vibrant wedding breakfast backdrop! 💫

Pop over to my website to see more from this fab day! 🙌

05/10/2022

🌿 From S&P’s Elegant London Town House Wedding at {10-11} Carlton House Terrace

02/10/2022

Feedback doesn’t get better than this 😍😍😍
Swipe to hear more!

C&J booked my Full Planning & Design service, which is a completely tailored and personal service.

We worked together for 9 months and I supported them every step of the way from sourcing the venue and all suppliers, design & styling and being there on the day!

❤️ If this sounds dreamy pop me a message!

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02/10/2022

30/09/2022

FEATURED 💚 Proud to be a member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance] doing my little bit for sustainability

When I started my business in 2019 one of my key goals was to work towards having a sustainable business.

Having spent many years planning luxury weddings & events in the 5* hospitality sector I have seen first hand the wastage that these types of events can bring 😳

But it doesn’t have to be this way…..

Luxury can also be sustainable, it’s about making mindful decisions and finding balance.

So if we work together to plan your wedding I can help guide you to take small steps to which make a positive impact on the world!

Head over to the Sustainable Wedding Alliance] blog today learn more about my business! 🪴

Ps this image is from my recent brand shoot which was locally to wear I love using local suppliers and British luxury brands! 💫

28/09/2022

✨ If you’re looking for a luxurious, elegant, fun & personalised wedding - this is the service for you! ⁠
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Designing bespoke weddings for modern couples in and around London is my passion. ⁠
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27/09/2022

If you are looking for a luxurious, intimate & unique wedding dinner then you don’t want to miss!

Following a small ceremony C&J and their guests headed to the ‘Jungle Themed’ Spencer Roberts Room at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for dinner 🐒 🐊

We kept the table decoration & styling simple & elegant as the room itself is pretty breathtaking!

Using some of the animal ornaments to decorate the table itself, beautiful etched glassware & crisp white linen

🖋 Hand calligraphy place cards at each place setting with multi coloured bright ink as the bride loves colour!

Guests enjoyed a relaxed Italian style 3 course sharing dinner with Italian themed starters & mains and ‘mini’ afternoon style desserts.

Following dinner guests head off in their personal buggy for a late night tour of the reserve to spot some wildlife before heading of to bed in one of the traditional mansion rooms.🦁

Curating personalised & elegant celebrations with a focus on the guest experience is my passion!

✨ Currently taking bookings for 2023. Please get in touch via the link in BIO to book a discovery call.

Planning & Design
Photography
Place Cards

27/09/2022

If you are looking for a luxurious, intimate & unique pre-wedding dinner then you don’t want to miss!

Following a small ceremony C&J and their guests headed to the ‘Jungle Themed’ Spencer Roberts Room at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for dinner 🐒 🐊

We kept the table decoration & styling simple & elegant as the room itself is pretty breathtaking!

Using some of the animal ornaments to decorate the table itself, beautiful etched glassware & crisp white linen

🖋 Hand calligraphy place cards at each place setting with multi coloured bright ink as the bride loves colour!

Guests enjoyed a relaxed Italian style 3 course sharing dinner with Italian themed starters & mains and ‘mini’ afternoon style desserts.

Following dinner guests head off in their personal buggy for a late night tour of the reserve to spot some wildlife before heading of to bed in one of the traditional mansion rooms.🦁

Curating personalised & elegant celebrations with a focus on the guest experience is my passion!

✨ Currently taking bookings for 2023. Please get in touch via the link in BIO to book a discovery call.

Planning & Design
Photography
Place Cards

25/09/2022

C&J’s sweet intimate ceremony took place in the stunning Moroccan Courtyard at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Kent. 🌺

Only a handful of their very closest family were invited to witness them tie the knot on day one of their weekend celebrations.

Originally C&J were planning of having their legal ceremony in a local town hall. During our initial site visit at Port Lympne we discovered a hidden gem of a courtyard and C&J fell in love!

So we pivoted the plans to host the ceremony here instead.

I am sure you will agree by these breathtaking photos this was definitely worth it!

I can’t wait to show you their intimate dinner in the Jungle themed private room! 🐘🐆….. 👀

Planning & Design
Photography

23/09/2022

Its about time I popped back on the grid to say hello! 🤗

⁠Hello, I’m Laura! ⁠

It has been such a busy end to summer I have to admit I haven’t posted in quite a while! ⁠🫣

I am just back from a holiday on the beautiful Greek Island of Lefkada 🏝 Where lots of eating yummy Greek food, sipping cold crisp local wine, relaxing by the beach & exploring the coast by boat was done! 🛥

💫 A couple of weeks ago I had an amazing brand shoot with Amy | Creative Director]…… A super exciting project I have been working on for several months amongst other things, ready to take my luxury brand to the next level

So I have some fabulous new imagery like this one to share with you!

Over the next few weeks I am working on two exciting projects - my final wedding of the year & a launch event which is top secret for now 🤫

Then I will be working hard behind the scenes to make improvements within my business & setting the foundations for next year which is going to be mega!

If you are new around here thank you for following!

🥰 You can pop over to my ‘About Me page’ to find out more (link in BIO) looking forward to having you here!
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Design, Production & Styling Amy | Creative Director]
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Florist
Stationery
Hair & Makeup
Venue

On behalf of ~ Luxury Wedding & Event Planner

02/08/2022

Swipe through these top tips for booking a wedding planner, and don't forget to save for later! 🤩⁠
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💫 When hiring a wedding planner, it's important to get a feel if they suit you and your wedding planning style.⁠
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💫 The best way to do this is by booking a consultation chat, where you can discuss your wedding plans in more detail.⁠
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💫 This will give you an opportunity to get to know the planner and see if they understand your vision for the big day! ⁠
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29/07/2022

My step-by-step guide on how to hire a wedding planner, that's right for you! 💫⁠
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1. KNOW YOUR BUDGET ⁠
Wedding planners typically cost a percentage of your overall wedding budget or have set minimums, so it's important to have an accurate estimate of your costs before you start talking to planners.⁠
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2. WHERE TO LOOK⁠
Ask for recommendations from friends, family, or other vendors.⁠
Look for a local planner in your area. ⁠
Or search online and via social media! ⁠
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3. CHECK OUT THEIR PORTFOLIO, WEBSITE & REVIEWS⁠
Do they have extensive experience in the wedding industry and a creative portfolio to back this up? Do they have a wedding blog sharing insights into their work? Do you like their style and approach to wedding planning?⁠
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4. COMPARE SERVICES⁠
For a full planning service, you should expect all aspects of the planning process to be covered from the very beginning. Do they offer a range of services such as help with vendor bookings, guest list management, and wedding day coordination? ⁠
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5. CHECK THEY ARE AVAILABLE ON YOUR DATE!⁠
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6. BOOK A CONSULTATION⁠
When hiring a wedding planner, it's important to get a feel if they suit you and your wedding planning style. ⁠
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7. REQUEST A QUOTE⁠
Be sure to ask about any additional fees that may be applicable, such as travel costs or expenses for meetings outside of normal business hours.⁠
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8. REVIEW YOUR CONTRACT! ⁠
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❤️Don't forget to hit save on this post for later! ⁠

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07/07/2022

😍 Yet another gorgeous cake by .bakes created for J&D at Fulham Palace

A lot of my couples are opting for a subtle ombre designs this year which I am totally here for! 🤩

As part of the initial design process I will suggest some ideas around cake size, colour & design.

🌟 Then if you like my suggestions I put forward 1-3 suppliers that can meet your vision & budget.

Quite often I know exactly which cake supplier is the one and only need to put one supplier forward! 💫

I will then manage the design process for you, which saves you time and ensures a streamlined way of working!

❤️ Swipe through to the end to see from concept to reality!


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24/06/2022

This week has all been about S&P’s upcoming wedding in July! ✨

S&P have booked my Full Planning & Design Service and we have been working together for 9 months!

I have loved bringing their vision of a high-end, elegant & fun wedding with Italian touches - to life! 💫

With only 5 weeks to go I am busy sourcing the last few details including:
🌟 Neon signs
🌟 Lots or lighting & bespoke gobos!
🌟 Favours
🌟 Gift bags
🌟 Cake boxes
🌟 A cake table on wheels! (any advice welcome!)
🌟 Cushions
🌟 lots of candles!
And so much more!

Here is a sneak peek of their invitation design created by the talented

These beautiful invites have set the standard for all elements of their day.

If you are looking for a planner to help bring your dreamy vision to life I would love to help! ❣️

Hit the link in my Bio to find out more.

05/06/2022

Bank Holiday Reset 💫

It was hard not to get swept away this weekend in London with all the Jubilee festivities. 👑

I had a wedding free weekend so completely embraced all the celebrations. And what a weekend it was!

A BBQ with friends where we were lucky to glimpse the fly past! ✈️

Several lazy mornings, lunches out, drinks, gardening & watching the Platty Joobs festivities on the TV Bliss!

It was a great reminder of what a fantastic city London is!

🍷Just settling in for a roast dinner and nice bottle of red before getting an early night ready for a busy week ahead including making final plans for two July weddings and two lovely consultations for new bookings.

Before heading off to the Cotswolds on Friday to attend a wedding as guest this time!

Hope you have a lovely evening planned, let me know on the comments what you are up to? ✨

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