10 Fantastic Wedding Planners To Have On Your Radar

By Charlie Colville

6 days ago

Leave the planning to the professionals


Congratulations are in order: you’re officially engaged to the love of your life! Now, all that’s left to do is get started on wedding prep. Organising a wedding can feel like a full-time job – and really, it is. Save yourself the trouble of exchanging emails, tracking down florists and booking the perfect DJ by teaming up with one of these amazing wedding planners.

The Best Wedding Planners For Your Big Day

Emma Joy The Wedding Planner

Since starting her event planning business in 2017, Emma Joy has become one of the UK’s most sought-after wedding planners. The London-based planner has curated marriage ceremonies for some of the city’s grandest destinations – including Kew Gardens and the V&A – but can also head out further afield for couples with a distinct vision in mind.

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Natalie Hewitt

‘Personal planning with a design led, calm approach.’ That’s the motto for Natalie Hewitt, who has been helping couples achieve their dream wedding day for almost 15 years. The award-winning wedding planner is known for creating timeless wedding celebrations (fuelled by plenty of collaboration with the bride and groom) with a creative streak.

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Matthew Shaw, Sauveur

If it’s a blow-out party you are dreaming of (festival wedding, anyone?), Sauveur is our top choice. A vibrant team led by industry maverick Matthew Shaw, unexpected details are this luxury events company’s bread and butter. And when it comes to your special day, that’s all the more valuable: think people-centric innovations, thoughtful moments and a seamless, considered planning process. Shaw comes armed with solutions to problems you have not even conjured in your mind yet – and what more could a busy bride want?

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A long table at a wedding

A wedding arranged by Sauveur

Sarah Haywood

If the goal is to have your guests’ jaws on the floor when you walk down the aisle, then this is your go-to wedding planner. The team, headed up by veteran events planner Sarah Haywood, is practiced in both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations – but regardless of the group size, it’s bound to be a memorable night. Known for her queen eye for detail, you can expect a wedding day (and night) like no other: elegant, stylish and bags of fun.

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Niemierko

Go big or go home with Mark Niemierko. Known as one of Britain’s leading luxury wedding planners, Mark is renowned for his attentive and detail-oriented approach to celebrations. While he only oversees five weddings a year himself (including Julia and James Corden’s). His team consider the couple’s preferences and personalities to create a show-stopping and deeply personal day.

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Mean in suits in dining room

(c) Niemierko Ltd

The Stars Inside

Destination wedding on the cards? Led by self-professed ‘hopeless romantic’ Valentina Ring, The Stars Inside specialises in intimate weddings and elopements far afield. Perfect for escapists after a dreamy, bespoke celebration.

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Outdoor wedding table

(c) Chloe Ely Photography

Katrina Otter Weddings

Katrina has been making couples’ dreams come true for over 15 years now, organising nuptials held in quintessentially English venues. She’s the best person to hit up if your dream wedding consists of a countryside aesthetic with plenty of romance (and cute quirks).

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Table set with white flowers and candles

(c) Katie Julia

ByChenai Events

Want a big party without skipping on elegance? Chenai Bukutu is an award-winning wedding planner known for curating some of the grandest ceremonies in the UK (and beyond) – from stately country homes and grand botanical gardens to a stunning stint in the Natural History Museum, no wedding is too big for this eagle-eyed professional.

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Wedding at the natural history museum

ByChenai Events (c) Zeal Photography

Alice Wilkes Design (ARW)

Known for opulent (and highly Instagram-worthy) celebrations, London-based wedding planner Alice Wilkes Design is a favourite among celebrities, royals and fussy clients alike. Perfect for couples who love digging into details – and are keen to push the boundaries of a traditional wedding.

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A beautiful tablescape by Alice Wilkes wedding planner

Liz Lenkleter Events

Known for steering well clear of clichés and rustling up tasteful, often understated alternatives, Liz Lenkleter Events’ bespoke wedding planning and design services are visual catnip for style-conscious couples. And, with a goal to make the chaotic logistics of a wedding look easy, brides and grooms can simply put their feet up and let the big day arrive.

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Liz Linkleter Events