Magpie Event Planning

11/06/2023

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13/09/2021

Love this wonderful venue - have you considered a less usual wedding venue? The Box Plymouth is the perfect place!

16/03/2021

The wonderful Lynsey from Dandelions and Pearls has written up some fantastic advice when it comes to designing your bespoke bridalwear, and also talking through the process. Find out more about what she has to say https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/top-tips-for-designing-your-bespoke-bridalwear, and check out her gorgeous designs - isn't she amazing!?

13/03/2021

Are you crying?!

Stop - wedding planning is fun, and I can be there to remind you of this aaaallll of the time 🤩 Guest lists and budgets can be tricky but I love a spreadsheet and will take you through all of the stages pain free.

What do you struggle most with wedding planning? What one area do you need extra help with? I’d love to hear all about it 👇🏻

09/03/2021

✌️ Are you considering having children at your wedding but sitting on the fence? Here's some info on the benefits of having children share your special day 🤩https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/children-at-weddings

Did you have children at your wedding day? Let us know in the comments your favourite memories of children at a wedding

Are you trying to decide whether you'd like children to attend your wedding? Have a read here about the benefits of having children there for your wedding day.

04/03/2021

🤔 Should we have a theme wedding?

I'm bias but yes of course you should! Here are my top 5 reasons for having a wedding theme, how to get started, and how fantastic they are!

https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/5-reasons-to-have-a-theme-wedding

👉 Follow the link to read more.
👇 Tag your partner and show them how fabulous theme weddings are.
📩 Drop me a message if you'd like to get started planning your theme wedding!

03/03/2021

Plan your perfect Pinterest wedding!

💍 If you're newly engaged and more Phoebe than Monica, then I've prepared some tips and advice on designing your wedding day. This can help with you knowing which types of suppliers are best suited to your wedding day and also helps wedding planners recommend you the best suited wedding suppliers!

Head here to find out where to start with your wedding planning https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/design-your-wedding

👇 Tag a friend below who has just gotten engaged
👉 Follow the link to start planning your wedding
📤 Send a message if you need some advice and support

Photography Freeformimages Photography
Venue Weddings at Reforge Retreat
Hair April Wagner Hair
Make up Kerry Paterson Makeup Artist
Hair accessories The Lucky Sixpence - hair accessories and jewellery
Cake Claire's Sweet Temptations
Dress Amica Bridal Boutique
Leather jacket Sammy Lea's Retro Emporium
Stationery Clare's Wedding Creations
Styling items Coutts Event Hire
Celebrant Nixie James-Scott - Unique Ceremonies
Flowers Sweet Peas and Sunflowers
Pyrography MarMaya Creations

02/03/2021

💥 So you've booked your wedding photographer - woohoo! Are you worried about having your photo taken? Does it make you feel silly, or nervous but would really like to have the best possible wedding photos? 📸

Jamie Webb Photography has some great tips here on the benefits of having an engagement shoot with your photographer, and it's really useful to hear them from the scary person on the other side of the camera 😆

https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/wedding-photography-tips-jamie-webb

👉 Follow the link to have your mind put at ease with Jamie's great advice
👇 Tag a bride or groom who needs some reassurance for their wedding day photos

25/02/2021

Are you planning your wedding and not really sure on the 'rules? Heres a guide to wedding etiquette for some insight - tag a friend below if the wedding rules are giving them a headache too!

https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/wedding-etiquette-whaaatt

I might be pretty vocal about wedding traditions not being an essential part of your wedding, but I don't endorse bad manners :P Let's chat about wedding planning etiquette!

21/02/2021

🤟 30 Years of Grunge 🤟

Planning, styling & Co-ordination -
Photography - Freeformimages Photography
Bridalwear - Dandelions and Pearls
Hair & Make up -
Bride Model -
Groom Model - Tom Chapman
Bridesmaid Model - RockFit
Velvet and sequin linens - The Pretty Accessory
Cake - Jax's Cakes 'N' Bakes
Stationery - Hey Belles
Moon frame & LOVE letters - Devon Signs and Props
Handpainted Leather Jacket - Sammy Lea's Retro Emporium
Venue - Street Factory
Flowers - Sarah Glanville Floral Design
Table decor .events

20/02/2021

🤘🏻 I have waited months to show these stunning images captured by the ridiculously talented Freeformimages Photography at the perfect Street Factory in Plymouth!

2021 is the 30 year anniversary of the shortly lived fashion grunge but it's left a huge impression especially with Kurt and Courtney memories which this wedding inspiration is based on.

Wonderful Lynsey from Dandelions and Pearls designed 2 bespoke bridal outfits for this look including a slip dress which is so relevant to this era, the results are perfect! The alternative bridesmaid looks of a golden jumpsuit and sequin dress brings some touches of glam to this grunge look.

Sarah Glanville Floral Design used the exact flowers from Kurt and Courtney's 1992 Hawaii wedding, and I am literally obsessed with them.

Sammy Lea's Retro Emporium designed a jacket with Courtney Love's statement "people write songs about girls like me" in bold and vibrant colours which suited the graffiti walls so well.

Agh! So pleased that the feature is now in print in issue 3 of Outrageous Bride Magazine and know you'll love it too! Let me know what you think below 👇🤘🏻

Planning, styling & Co-ordination -
Photography - Freeformimages Photography
Bridalwear - Dandelions and Pearls
Hair & Make up -
Bride Model -
Groom Model - Tom Chapman
Bridesmaid Model - RockFitUK
Velvet and sequin linens - The Pretty Accessory
Cake - Jax's Cakes 'N' Bakes
Stationery - Hey Belles
Moon frame & LOVE letters Devon Signs and Props
Handpainted Leather Jacket - Sammy Lea's Retro Emporium
Venue - Street Factory
Flowers - Sarah Glanville Floral Design
Table decor Glas Events

19/02/2021

💍 Are you newly engaged and starting to plan your wedding? It's so important that you remember to draw up a budget and manage it throughout booking your wedding suppliers.

Budgeting is part of the service included (I love a spreadsheet!) when you book me for a full planning service - head to my blog for some advice about wedding budget!

https://www.magpieeventplanning.co.uk/post/budget-budget-budget

Wedding budget is a boring but such a necessary part of your wedding planning - find out more here.

15/02/2021

Paula from the fantastic PMGD Cutz Stationery has written some great wedding stationery tips - follow the link to read it in full!

Find some fantastic tips and advice from PMGD Cutz which will help you when planning your stationery for your Devon Wedding.

12/02/2021

94% of wedding suppliers have reported that their mental health has been affected because of this pandemic and it's restrictions. Not just their businesses which have been hugely affected as well, but their own mental health. This affects their daily lives, along with everyone else in the world right now however in large the wedding industry has received no financial support throughout this experience and have been strongly advised to refund couples postponing or cancelling weddings which no one can even confirm if there will be restrictions on these dates as they are MONTHS from now.

I see suppliers everyday admitting that they've been close to giving up their businesses because of couples demanding refunds after a year without any income. This again, affects each and every wedding supplier's mental health as they are beginning to believe that they are not good enough.

YOU. ARE. GOOD. ENOUGH.

None of us are at fault or have any way of knowing what the future brings for our industry, but we all need to remember to spend some time on focusing on ourselves, and not things we cannot control right now. You cannot pour from an empty cup, take some self care time, embrace family time. We can all get through this, one step at a time!

I don't know if I'm aiming this post at anyone other than myself as I have been unwell, still carried on with family life with children home from school, and when not focusing on them then I'm working on a re-brand, continuing my work on Pretty & Punk Weddings and quite literally feeling exhausted. But I'm sure I'm not the only one who needs to hear it...Take. A. Break.

08/02/2021

How beautiful are these photo albums included in Freeformimages Photography's packages? I can't think of any reason not to book her for your wedding with these beautiful mementos alongside her flawless galleries 🤩

31/01/2021

🤟 Ooh I'm curious! Music tastes can differ so much and I'd like to know what song (or type of song) you think should never be played at a wedding! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 👇

I wouldn't have thought having a song that reminds you of an ex at your wedding would be a good idea - absolute cringe 🤦‍♀️🤨

16/01/2021

🌎 WILL YOU PLEASE STAND. 🌍

16.01.21.

Today we ask our global community to please post this image, and all join together across Instagram to stand up for weddings.

Stand up for weddings. Stand up for engaged couples. Stand up for suppliers and venues. Stand up for creatives. Stand up for culture. Stand up for society. Stand up for artists. Stand up for your friends or family.

The global wedding industry employs millions of people in every corner of the world. It is dominated by female led businesses who contribute billions to economies. It creates millions of memories in the minds and hearts of people in every part of society.

In most countries we are still heavily restricted or banned from working during the pandemic. In the U.K. we have been closed in all but name since March 2020 without any meaningful or targeted financial support. Couples have not been told when they can marry again, or in what capacity.

We ask our leaders for financial support and guidance on reopening. We must not lose our talent. We must not lose livelihoods. We must not forget the importance of love and commitment.

Will you and all your followers please stand. Encourage others to join in. Tag your guests and supplies, your colleagues and your friends. Tell your story. Let’s ensure we are seen and heard.

STAND UP. Stand up for weddings. 💕