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Couture Weddings & Events Couture Events specialises in the creative design and immaculate management of bespoke luxury occasi

SPRING WEDDING INSPO // Sharing close ups today of these beautiful blooms which brought such joy to dinner back in dark,...
01/03/2024

SPRING WEDDING INSPO // Sharing close ups today of these beautiful blooms which brought such joy to dinner back in dark, rainy January.
Senior Creative at Mary Jane Vaughan (and all round lovely person!) Anna Donner says of the design process “We loved the idea of creating a stylised and contemporary garden down the elegant long tables for this fabulous event – fresh, luminous, and evocative of crisp spring days. We chose contemporary shaped vessels filled with layers of soft ruffled roses, hyacinths and ranunculas alongside simple glass vases with the tall graceful stems of nerines, French tulips and poppies. Spring flowers at their most beautiful for a venue that truly celebrates the seasons.” Swipe to see more ...
So looking forward to working with Anna and the rest of the MJV team tomorrow as we kick off our 2024 season with N&R’s beautiful, intimate wedding in Holland Park.
With grateful thanks to my hosts and to for the images

CLEAN LINES // Embracing clean lines and a contemporary design aesthetic today as we look back on this beautiful dinner ...
29/02/2024

CLEAN LINES // Embracing clean lines and a contemporary design aesthetic today as we look back on this beautiful dinner event that I was invited to in January. I loved this setting which was modern yet timeless, and which was composed of so many individually curated details - from the lighting to the linen, the furniture to the floral design, the canape and dinner tastes to the tableware - which when combined, intentionally avoided excess but instead were beautifully balanced and perfectly polished. A joy to experience first hand, thank you once again to my hosts for my invitation - and to for the images.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY // Sharing inspiration today for your   - K&S chose to host 40 very special guests who flew in from all...
27/02/2024

SMALL BUT MIGHTY // Sharing inspiration today for your - K&S chose to host 40 very special guests who flew in from all corners of the globe to witness their marriage; their day was the very definition of intimate but epic!
Hosted at one of the world’s finest hotels and featuring a boat ride on the Thames, a welcome champagne afternoon tea, a gown fit for a princess, a dashing groom, one of the grandest bedroom suites in England, a hidden gem ceremony location, glamorous nymphs with ostrich feather fans, a string quartet, a horse-drawn carriage, a duo of beautiful ballerinas, a live wedding artist, a rococo ballroom, luxurious floral designs, crystal and gold table settings, a 4-course meal, a 7-tier wedding cake, a soprano singing arias at sundown, theatrical late night cocktails and dancing into the early hours accompanied by a funky saxophonist.​​​​​​... this wedding was jam packed with exclusive guest treats and truly one of a kind experiences.
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GILDED GLORY // This wedding was an absolute dream to work on from start to finish, and at the most heavenly venue on Re...
19/02/2024

GILDED GLORY // This wedding was an absolute dream to work on from start to finish, and at the most heavenly venue on Regent Street in central London. J&B's aesthetic was modern, minimal and romantic and it was such a joy to dream up with the floral designs for their ceremony and wedding breakfast in this incredible Rococo ballroom. Our floral design boards of warm ivories and the softest antique pinks co-ordinated just perfectly against the golden backdrop, but I wanted to juxtapose the historic style of the room with more contemporary floral sculptures - and the lovely King of interpreted our design boards just perfectly to bring our ideas to life - swipe to see close ups of the gorgeous undulating and trailing floral installation that framed J&B as they said their vows. Stay tuned to see what we did for the dining tables ...
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A RIOT OF COLOUR // We loved working with A&R's brief - building on A's Brazilian heritage - of colourful, wild and fun,...
15/02/2024

A RIOT OF COLOUR // We loved working with A&R's brief - building on A's Brazilian heritage - of colourful, wild and fun, a fabulous juxtaposition to the classic formality of this iconic Rococo dining room at Cliveden House.
Swipe to see the accompanying meadowy, organic designs for the tables for this most gorgeous, intimate rehearsal dinner which kicked off their wonderful wedding weekend ...
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STUNNING ST GILES // Today, I look back on this most magical winter wedding ceremony at St Giles House in Dorset for one...
07/02/2024

STUNNING ST GILES // Today, I look back on this most magical winter wedding ceremony at St Giles House in Dorset for one of my LA couples, who hosted an intimate wedding for their international guests. Despite it being a November wedding, we knew from the very first consultation that their dream was to have their ceremony outside, so we set to work and planned accordingly. After spending time distilling and refining the design brief, I knew that would be the perfect partner to bring my floral vision boards to life and she absolutely nailed it. Our only hurdle would be the weather and how unpredictable and changeable it can be at that time of year! Sure enough, on this day, during the set up hours, we went from cloud to sunshine to rain … and back again, multiple times! But we held the line (and our nerve!) and literally set the chairs out at the very last minute after a pause in the rain and a break in cloud, and our faith was rewarded when as guests took their seats, the sun came out on all its glory, making our setting absolutely sing. L&S had the most wonderful, romantic ceremony under the glorious winter sun, after which guests enjoyed Champagne - and hot toddies! - on the terrace. It was just magical.
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FLATLAY // I just loved pulling together the design details together for this day, a few of which feature in this flatla...
28/01/2024

FLATLAY // I just loved pulling together the design details together for this day, a few of which feature in this flatlay; my focus was to develop a design concept that worked in sympathy with the grandeur and opulence of our 18th century venue, with its sage green and opulent gilt colour palette, whilst seamlessly weaving in chic neoteric touches.
This image showcases our floral palette of soft, antique tones – ivory, champagne and dusky pinks - and how we kept the design modern by using an innovative reflexing technique; for our stationery, our perfect partner was master artist Rubana, who meticulously, individually hand painted each element on artisan paper, creating elaborate touchpoints designed to become treasured heirlooms for future generations; and we then presented these individual works of art on antique gold easels to elevate them from the table. We then juxtaposed this old world European style by sourcing the stunning contemporary gold and crystal napkin rings as the perfect finishing touch.
To see more of the designs and creations from this gorgeous day, head over to our website and click on Stories.

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So looking forward to being back at the fabulous Goodwood on Monday next week as I’ve been invited for a visit to The Ke...
25/01/2024

So looking forward to being back at the fabulous Goodwood on Monday next week as I’ve been invited for a visit to The Kennels (the members clubhouse), a tour of the estate by Land Rover, some fun at the Motor Circuit then an overnight stay at the amazing Hound Lodge, with drinks and dinner.
I absolutely adore Goodwood, it is the most fabulous venue; it offers not only the opportunity to host your wedding in the grounds and the magnificent State Apartments of this great English country house - complete with one of the most significant private art collections in the country - but it is also unique in being able to host your wedding party in Hound Lodge, a 10 bed quintessential country retreat complete with its own butlers, as well as offering guest accommodation in the 91 bed Goodwood Hotel & Spa - both locations being only a stone’s throw from the main house.
Goodwood really is the epitome of luxury and we cannot wait to create lots more magic here!
Shots taken from C&N’s beautiful wedding ceremony - more from this day to follow, stay tuned!
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ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS // Every wedding tells a unique love story, and it's the tiny, intricate details that make it tru...
22/01/2024

ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS // Every wedding tells a unique love story, and it's the tiny, intricate details that make it truly magical.
Whilst this image is a snapshot of some of the beautiful bridal details which will be visible to guests during the day, a huge proportion of my time and expertise goes into pre-empting, managing and finding workarounds for the myriad of tiny, interconnected details that no-one is ever aware of.
To me, a wedding is just like an iceberg - my couples and their guests experience all the ‘above the water line’ tangible touchpoints - the beautiful setting within which the combined creative expertise of our handpicked vendor team will create unforgettable sensory treats, the meticulously planned timings and flow allowing you to soak up every moment whilst simultaneously prioritising guest comfort and enjoyment, and the multiple carefully curated design details and fun personal touches ... but there is so, so much more that takes place out of sight, ‘below the water line' both during the design and planning stages and also on site, during the delivery and ex*****on phase, that no one is ever aware of. When my clients tell me that it felt like all the complex arrangements and tiny details seemed to simply ‘fall in to place’ I take that as a huge compliment - my style is very much to be quietly efficient behind the scenes - no fuss, no drama. The irony of course is that takes a huge amount of expertise and experience to make everything appear so effortless!
For me, designing and delivering a seamless and stress free wedding for my couples isn’t just about the beautiful moments they see—it's also about the countless details they don't.
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REFLECTION  // My goodness, it feels like an age since I wrote a post for Instagram but it has been 100% intentional for...
18/01/2024

REFLECTION // My goodness, it feels like an age since I wrote a post for Instagram but it has been 100% intentional for a number of reasons. Firstly, as we finished the year with the most amazing 3 day wedding at Claridge's over the New Year's Eve weekend, I took a deferred "Christmas break" in the first week of January; then on my return the office, I dedicated time to take a deep dive into reflecting on 2023, a year which was both exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure; pausing to take stock was a great opportunity for me to celebrate the successes, review the learnings, evolve and elevate our systems and processes as well as to consider my previous and future work life balance and to set my professional and personal goals for 2024. I now have a very clear map for the future, and I am so excited about following this path. I've also of course been catching up with my 2024 couples as we now turn to the fine tuning stages of their weddings - exciting!!!
But for today, my first grid post of 2024, I thought I'd go back to where it all began, in 2018 - my first ever editorial shoot, held just a matter of months after I started my business, and yet was featured in the ultra exclusive, international blog Wedluxe - an absolute dream come true. Looking back, this was the start of our amazing journey - I look back on our past with such gratitude and I look forward to our future with passion.
To my long term followers, thank you for your support over the years, and to my new followers, it's great to have you here and I promise I'll be posting more regularly again now!
Susannah x
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BOXING DAY // Does any body else just love the relaxed afterglow of Boxing Day as much - if not more than - Christmas Da...
26/12/2023

BOXING DAY // Does any body else just love the relaxed afterglow of Boxing Day as much - if not more than - Christmas Day? After the festive whirlwind of Christmas, Boxing Day feels like a serene exhale … today I’ll be embracing the calm, trading the joyful chaos of yesterday for a slower pace, a chance to savor gratitude and reflection. Shortly, we’re heading off to participate in & support the annual ‘all age’ village football match (16 aside!!) followed by an obligatory warm up drink in the pub, and later all 28 of us Parker Clan will be heading out again for a lovely long walk, ending up at another pub for a leisurely late lunch, before heading home for games and other shennanigans. I’m then back in the office tomorrow and for the rest of the week in readiness for our final wedding weekend of the year so for the moment, here's to the simple joys, the leisurely moments, and the beauty of a Boxing Day well spent!
Picture taken from L&P’s gorgous winter wedding.
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WARM GLOW //  One of my favourite colour palettes - classic ivory combined with dusky pinks & putty, off set by antique ...
24/12/2023

WARM GLOW // One of my favourite colour palettes - classic ivory combined with dusky pinks & putty, off set by antique gold accents .... and for L&P's winter wedding , we also wove in seasonal touches such as frosted pine cones, silver foliage, winter brackens, snowy twigs and berries and even mini snow drifts - and of course and plenty of candlelight from crystal candlesticks and mercurised and cut glass votives to add that all important glow to both the dining tables and also to guests faces ...
Tonight we'll be enjoying Champagne and canapes before settling down to our traditional Christmas Eve supper of baked meatballs and tagliatelle (a recipe that my mother has prepared every Christmas Eve since I was little, so a tradition that I continue with my family) before my 3 children will optimistically set out their stockings …. and tomorrow we will be 28 around the table for the next couple of days, which will be great fun.
How are you spending Christmas Eve?
Susannah x
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ALL IN THE DETAILS // For L&P’s gorgeous winter wedding at Hedsor, we went above and beyond to create the most gorgeous ...
22/12/2023

ALL IN THE DETAILS // For L&P’s gorgeous winter wedding at Hedsor, we went above and beyond to create the most gorgeous tablescapes for the dining tables, featuring huge statement designs yet still incorporating so much attention to detail.
Tables were styled alternately with either a stunning ‘ice like’ candelabra surrounded with luxurious vases of flowers at its base, or with a statement central arrangement surrounded by a quartet of crystal candlesticks; The designs featured an abundance of quicksand, sweet avalanche and avalanche roses, white anemones, wax flower, hydrangeas (the groom's favourite!) and lisianthus which were then elevated further with winter foliages, berried ivy, gold leaves, gold and silver berries, white asparagus fern, frosted snowy twigs and drifts of snow, and of course a host of twinkling nightlights. The effect as guests walked into the Ballroom was absolutely mesmeric.
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LOOK UP // One of our favorite seasonal installs, this suspended balloon atrium for L&P’s December wedding was an absolu...
21/12/2023

LOOK UP // One of our favorite seasonal installs, this suspended balloon atrium for L&P’s December wedding was an absolute showstopper, as visually arresting from underneath as it was from the first floor balcony - swipe to see. We complemented this feature ceiling design with an incredible 3.5m gilded tree, styled with hanging nightlights and lanterns and snowdrifts around the base, to create a focal point in the centre of the drinks reception. A sure fire way to create anticipation and excitement about what other sensory treats might be in store …. !
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WINTER WEDDING // For L&P's beautiful winter wedding, we filled the church with seasonal designs and festive touches - w...
20/12/2023

WINTER WEDDING // For L&P's beautiful winter wedding, we filled the church with seasonal designs and festive touches - we set two of these huge silver urns to frame them as they said their vows - topped with wintery arrangements of blush pink roses, snowy twigs and a flash of gold foliages and berries they were so striking. Each pew was then styled with matching posies tied with faded gold ribbons and we installed multiple frosted Christmas trees with twinkly pea lights around the perimeter of the church to add ambiance and make it cosy, along with adding clusters of lanterns along both sides of the aisle; finally we styled the church's lychgate with a high density seasonal floral arch - I admit I really felt for the floral team working on it that morning for hours in the freezing cold early morning air, their fingers were numb but their hearts were cheerful - I was so very grateful to them for their efforts as the results were absolutely breathtaking.
Stay tuned to see how we styled their incredible reception ...
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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS …  ?// Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, celebration and appreciation, as well as th...
19/12/2023

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS … ?// Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, celebration and appreciation, as well as the springboard to a new year and a new start - so no wonder it’s peak season for engagements! I’m genuinely too tired to think about a long wordy caption today, apologies! However, to for all those who are hoping to be on the receiving end of a proposal this Christmas, I’m sharing this adorable ‘I Do’ cupcake to help you manifest it, along with a couple of captures of M&M’s delicious dessert table and their beautiful, classic wedding cake, all made with love by .

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FESTIVE DINNER PARTY // I loved working on this brief for one of my elite private clients who wanted to host a festive d...
18/12/2023

FESTIVE DINNER PARTY // I loved working on this brief for one of my elite private clients who wanted to host a festive dinner party for 20 close friends. As you'll have seen in previous posts last week, we fully styled their house with the most beautiful, Christmas tree which spanned right up into their double height vaulted hall, as well as some stair and mezzanine bridge garlands, then guests took their seats at a beautifully set table, consisting of a luxury floral runner of seasonal blooms, gold etched tableware and stemware, gold cutlery, crisp 'frosted' accents in the form of the opaque white water goblets and bespoke white velvet napkin bows embroidered with the name of the house, finished off with a gold mirror laser cut menu on a miniature easel, luxury crackers from Harrods and a personalised bauble with each guests's name calligraphied on to it. As if this was not enough, guests were then treated to a bespoke menu created by a Masterchef finalist and cooked in front of the guests, with after dinner bespoke cocktails until the early hours. Such fun to design and deliver!
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Font and Foiling // Throwing it back today to M&M's gorgeous invitation suite, designed and produced by the lovely . Hea...
14/12/2023

Font and Foiling // Throwing it back today to M&M's gorgeous invitation suite, designed and produced by the lovely . Heavy weight card stock, a bespoke monogram, luxurious gold foiling and a specially sourced feature calligraphy font style all contributed to making this invitation a sure fire way to create anticipation for their gorgeous wedding.
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BEHIND THE SQUARES // In September we began a major renovation project at Couture HQ which means I’ve had to temporarily...
13/12/2023

BEHIND THE SQUARES // In September we began a major renovation project at Couture HQ which means I’ve had to temporarily relocate my office for the last couple of months and my home looks anything but festive right now! Instead of Christmas lights and garlands, we have piles of timber, tiles and bricks on the driveway, scaffolding all around, nearly all our furniture is in storage and we have no proper kitchen …. however, we’re still planning this weekend to go and have our annual family outing to the Christmas tree farm (where we all choose a tree and then spend an hour debating which one has the best height, needle density and branch shape!) - despite the building chaos all around us, a Christmas tree is non negotiable! In the meantime though, I’ll be channelling this gorgeous client install which welcomed guests to a beautiful, intimate Christmas dinner party that we designed and planned …. More to follow 🤍weddings.events

DETAILS DETAILS // You dream of a wedding which is a reflection of who you are, how you like to entertain and the things...
12/12/2023

DETAILS DETAILS // You dream of a wedding which is a reflection of who you are, how you like to entertain and the things you value the most. A wedding which balances luxury with intimacy through the careful combination of statement designs interwoven with meaningful, bespoke details. A wedding which considers your guests’ every comfort whilst allowing you to cherish every single moment of the day.
By partnering with us, you will enjoy an effortless wedding planning journey allowing you to focus your energies solely on you and your guests, leaving the endless myriad of other minute details and finely tuned logistics to us. You can look forward to a wedding during which you and your families can relax and be present in every moment, while my team and I handle the flawless ex*****on behind the scenes.
If that sounds like the kind of wedding experience you dream of, drop us a line to find out more and to secure your space in our calendar.
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