M&K
20.7.2024
We had a blast with M & K in planning their big day.
Many laughs over many zoom calls together!
We managed to set up an outdoor ceremomy, despite the rain showers! Their good friend flew in from tour to be there with them and sing them down the aisle.
A wonderful garden reception, followed by a feast from Gastronomy and their staple dessert table under the stretch tent with a full view of Arreton Manor and their beautiful gardens.
Rachel made a bespoke pub sign of where the couple first met as a suprise from the Bride to the Groom during welcome drinks.
We also provided full floristry, prop hire, set up and styling, on the day coordination and full pack down
Venue: @arretonmanor
Planners @wedandprosperuk
Hair & Make up: @sarah_elizabeth_hairandmakeup
Florist: Rachel @flowersbywedandprosper
Cake: An English Cheese Selection from @nealsyarddairy
Decor: @wedandprosperuk
Music: @lydiaclowes
Catering @gastronomyevents
Power and lighting @stagegearrentals
Stretch tent @marble_ldn
Furniture @marqueessdc
L & A
13.7.24
This wedding was so much fun to create. 🌸
Our full planning clients set us a brief and gave us full creative control over their wedding day design- so thankful as it was so much fun!
The brief - Disco balls, pinks, oranges lilacs and funky! 🕺
The Vibe- One big party, mixing English and Sri Lankan traditions. 🇱🇰🏴
We love when clients trust us with not only fully planning their day but also making sure all the little details come together 💗
Guests arrived @bartonmanorweddings on the Old Girl from Southern Vectis after a church service in Ryde.
Welcome drinks included iced coffee👌 and OMG those Pina Coladas 🍍🍹
With live illustrations from @oakandscribbleillustrations
@allaboutcateringiow then served up a Sri Lankan sharing feast- it even included a fresh watermelon shot between courses 🍉
A surprise song from the bridesmaids during speeches and a rap from the bride!
Music from @brandopartyband and @djjakeychan meant guests partied all night long and didnt leave the dance floor.
Late night food from @somuchdough
Photography @steedabigail
Videography @icmg.productions
We provdided:
Full floristry including venue, church and bridal party @flowersbywedandprosper
Full planning from Carrie and Flossy
Stationery design by Rachel
Styling consultancy
Styling and set up by Maise and Alanna
Coordination by Carrie
Prop hire
Pack down
6am flowers needed a wake up shake up this morning!
Proud to support england and proud to have british cut flowers in the workshop 🏴✌️
3 Floral weddings this weekend
2 full planning clients
And 3 prop hires
See you on the other side! 🤪
#itscominghome
#vindaloo
#england
#britishcutflowers
TRUTH TUESDAY
FLORAL INSTALLATIONS. 🌿
REAL TALK.
The time, the mechancis, the heights, the cost of folliage, the insurance, the tools and ladders, the paperwork, the extra florist.......
If everyone could do it, everyone would do it!
Dont be suprised by costings when you ask for big huge, high up installations!
#realtalktuesday #weddingblog #weddingflorist #Realtalk #isleofwight #isleofwightweddings
FOREST RAVE WEDDING VIBES 🙌🌳
When a plan finally comes together....even when the weather trys to get in our way! It was super hard work, but just look at the outcome!
This wedding gave us some serious throwback @bestival vibes, reliving when it used to be on the Island!
Unlike any other wedding we have put together....like the look of @steynewoodbattery? Get in touch with us for more info 😉
MIDWEEK VENUE HUNTING?
Follow me!
Did you know @gatcombeestateweddings has private gated access to St Olave's Church which is right next door?!
So you can have your church wedding and literally walk a few steps to your wedding reception-and what an epic backdrop it makes with cocktails on the lawn!
This is such a rare find, for more information please drop us an email or dm-we are taking viewings and in the sunshine it looks amazing!
#hamphireweddings #isleofwightweddings #hampshireweddingvenue #weddingsuk #weddingvenue #isleofwight #visitisleofwight
FLORAL SNAP BANDS 🌸🏵
Keep up with the 90s trends!
Isnt this perfect for your flower girls! When i delivered this to the flower girl this weekend her eyes lit up and when she put it on her smile was huge! It stayed on all day with her faffing, and no measurments needed as it will fit everyone!
Can be made to suit your floral theme
Made by our very talented @amylouisa1987
#floraltrends #snapbands #90strend #floralsnapband #floristry
#flowerfairies #floraltutorial
💫The Wed & Prosper weekly round up💫
A little update from Carrie, the week when Cowes flooded.
Check out the video to see what we were up to.
#schoolholidays #bins #floods #weddingplanner #organising #1840bridal @biffawasteservices_isleofwight @1840.bridal
Having a marquee wedding?
Here is what you may need to know⬇️
We can provide-
🔹️Full setup and styling.
🔹️Pre event and on the day coordination
🔹️Prop hire
🔹️Bar staff
🔹️Full florsity, including large installations
🔹️Draping
🔹️Full pack down service
This isn't including our planning services!
Marquee weddings have more logistics that you may realise...luckily we deal with them week in and week out.
From the design to the layout, timings of what should be delivered and when by the suppliers, overseeing the whole build, setting up all the tables and decor, hanging greenery, and much much more!
If you need help with your marquee wedding, whether it's just prop hire or a variety of our services, please get in touch.
Dates for 2025 are still looking good.👍
2024... it's slim pickings, but we are very bad at saying no!
Team W&P
Our hire catalogue has had a glow up! ✨️
Now fully itemised with quantity, specifications, and sizes for each item. Put into sections and complete with a photo of each prop with item numbers to make filling in your order form easier and our invoicing and packing of orders more efficient.
Plus, it's now PDF so easy to browse from your phone anywhere and save a lot of paper and printing!
It was a mammoth job...but so worth it!
We are always trying to listen and improve our services where needed to make it easier for everyone-clients and employees!
If you haven't had a copy, email us [email protected]
We still have a few dates available this summer for prop hire.
This week, we were super lucky to be back on the grounds of @gatcombeestateweddings for a quick photoshoot in collaboration with @1840.bridal
We wanted to show off Gatcombe in the wintery sun as it has so much potential. It was exciting to run around the house, the stairs and the floorlength windows make the perfect shots!
Also, getting to dress the fireplaces with folliage was 👌
Massive shout out to @stylesisters_uk for the early hair and makeup,and of course @little.isle.photography for running around all day getting the perfect shots!
@amber_rose_sewing_studio looking stunning in the @ellisbridals dresses and @maisiemaywin, sorry for forcing you last minute into being photographed, but you looked incredible in the @madilanebridal dress.
We can't wait to share the final images with you soon
Gatcombe is available for your wedding venue- for a viewing contact us.
#photoshootlife #weddingphotoshoot #bridalshoot #isleofwight #voguewedding #weddingblog #weddingplannersuk #bridalfashion
TOP TIP TUESDAY 👌
Get your wicks up on your candles!
Your tables are looking gorgeous, and candles are everywhere!
Getting the wicks up as you place them will not only save time when it comes to lighting them, but it will also help them light and burn properly.
A simple tip that often gets overlooked.
You will thank us later 😉
#toptiptuesday
#weddingtips
#candles #weddingadvice #weddingcoordinator #weddingplanners #isleofwight
NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE TO HIRE!
We have purchased some more new goodies!
✨️Black modern candle stick holders
(We also have these in gold)
✨️Cream ceramic bud vases
✨️Clear glass candle stock holders
✨️ Clear glass bud vases.
✨️White wooden blocks for table numbers.
More updates on hire items soon! Mais has been working hard on the new catalogue, and we hope to have this out to you in the new year!
We received lots of exciting deliveries this week...
the favourite, though, seemed to be the new sack trolley! Especially with the kids!
This should make our lives a lot easier on big setups...(without the kids!)
More of what we received coming soon!
#nokidswereharmedinthemakingofthisvideo
Did you know that October Is Mental Health Awareness Month and that today is Mental Health Awareness Day?
Each week throughout October , we have decided to share something on this topic. Episode 1 is all about wedding planning with us and how it can help anxiety and mental health of engaged couples.
Watch and listen to Carrie explain more on how we can help.
Remember:
YOU ARE AWESOME, AND YOU'VE GOT THIS! but we are also here to help should you need 🫶
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealthmonth
#weddingplanninghelp
THE SECRET IS OUT!
Did you know that @gatcombeestateweddings has private gated access through to Gatcombe Church?!
That means that after your ceremony, your guests simply stroll through to your reception venue! And wow, what a breathtaking suprise they will get when they see this venue!
Talk about making a day stress free and easy!
Want to book a viewing? Then drop up as an email!
#thesecretisout #stressfreewedding #Britishwedding #isleofwight
#isleofwightweddings #destinationweddingplanners
#destinationwedding #churchwedding #weddingvenue
UPDATE YOUR BUTTON HOLES WITH US....
GUYS, THIS MAY LOOK LIKE IT'S ABOUT FLOWERS-BUT THIS REEL IS FOR YOU!!!
No one wants to faff around with pins on their wedding morning, and let's face it, most have no idea how to attach them!
Slide the credit card style button holes in your pocket with ease and carry on drinking that beer before your ceremony, keep calm and carry on ✌️
#weddingadvice #buttonhole #weddingflorist #updateyourwedding #isleofwightwedding #isleofwight #weddingplanners #groom #weddingtoptips #weddingstyle
Wow, what a week for J & C on our paradise island!
☀️ ⛵️ 🏝
Carrie was on site for 3 days for this build, working with many mainland suppliers, including @sperrytentssw -what a beauty of a tent it was!
She also coordinated and ran the day itself-as well as working together with the couple to plan their big day-lots of logistics to get into place for this beautiful setup!
Meanwhile, Rachel and Amy took on all the florsity work from bridal party, table flowers, all the way through to a 10 metre greenery hoop hanging proudly above the bar.
When we get to set up in beautiful locations such as the @thetowers_isleofwight with the sun shining down, we we have to admit we work hard, but we are super lucky to be involved in such amazing projects ❤️
Great work, team 👏
Suppliers below ⬇️
Venue: @thetowers_isleofwight
Planning,coordination,florsity,props, styling, and set up: @wedandprosperuk
Tent: @sperrytentssw
Power lighting and sound @widgetproductions
Catering tent and equipment @coastandcountryiow
Toilets WET
Bar: @sperrytentssw
2 day catering and bar service @allaboutcateringiow
Friday pre wedding party Venue: Yarmouth Yacht Club
Accommodation @thegeorgehotelisleofwight
Napkins @theknottednapkinco
Linen @special_occasion_linen
Coloured glassware @allens_hire
Photographer
Videographer @noahwerthfilmphoto
Dj @higherlovedj
EVENTS PEOPLE....
GET YOURSELF A HEAT GUN!!
You will thank me later!
#heatgun #eventstips #eventplanner #weddingplannertips #hacks #weddinghack #florsithack
WHY ARE WE ALWAYS WORKING?
Making your dream day come together (as soppy as it sounds) really is addictive!
There is no bigger buzz than seeing the faces of our couples after the months of planning in the office, zoom calls, face to face meetings, venue visits, spreadsheets, timetables, back and forth with suppliers, recounts, measuring, sketch’s, late night WhatsApp messages, questions, budgeting, reassuring, ... what are we missing?!
The Queen of Planning @cazmacy doesn't just stop there once the logistics of the day are sorted. She will be onsite from the moment your marquee goes up (if you have one). Then there is the moving of furniture, the coordination of suppliers, the serving of cocktails, the glass collecting, the candle lighting, the cake cutting (Carrie is a pro at this btw!). And probably the hardest task of all gathering people for group shots and the first dance!
IT'S ADDICTIVE AND SHE LIVES AND BREATHES YOUR DAY!
This may be why we have had over 15 new enquiries for planning in the last couple of weeks!
Get in quick, dates are filling fast!
#weddingplanningshouldntbestressful
#weddingplannersuk
#destinationweddingplanner #isleofwightweddingplanner #isleofwight #weddingplannerspain #weddingplanneroftheyear #businesswoman #businessoftheyear #weddingplanneruk #internationalweddingplanners #bestweddingplanners
