Receiving the correct information from your guests enables your caterer to plan for any dietary requirements as well as enabling you to create your seating plan!

Ebonie discusses how to incorporate live music into your wedding day, how to make the most of your entertainment budget and what else you should consider when booking live music for your special day.

Find out more about Black Bird Entertainment at:

https://www.black-bird-entertainment.com/

https://www.instagram.com/black_bird_entertainment/

In this week's super short episode, we share top tips on how to avoid this and bring the enjoyment back to planning your wedding!

We discuss different types of live wedding art, things to consider when booking a live wedding artist and much more.

Find out more about Patrick at:

https://pheiselart.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pheiselart/

It is inevitable, things won't go exactly to plan on the wedding day - hopefully these anecdotes will help you to prepare for some of things that may pop up!

Kelly helps DIY couples plan, organise, and craft their own wedding details, so they can avoid overwhelm and create a meaningful, personal celebration—without blowing their budget.

Find Kelly at:

https://www.creative-brides.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@creativebrides

https://www.facebook.com/creativebrides1

https://www.instagram.com/diyweddingsbycreative.brides

https://www.youtube.com/@creative-brides

We discuss the differences depending on who is hosting and how formal you would like to your invitations to be.

Invitation wording can be found in Debrett's wedding guide:

https://debretts.com/

Wording examples:

If the Bride's parents are hosting -

Mr and Mrs John Smith

request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter

Anna Jane

to

Mr William Charles Hunter

at St George's Church, Dudley

on Saturday 18th July 2026

at 2 o'clock

and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB

If the couple are hosting their wedding -

Mr William Hunter and Miss Anna Smith

request the pleasure of your company at their marriage

at St George's Church, Dudley

on Saturday 18th July 2026

at 2 o'clock

and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB

Planning ahead will ensure that you have a relaxing morning on your special day.

This week we are joined by two very special guests - our husbands! Join us as we find out their take on our weddings, the industry and more...

We share tips on what to provide for your guests, how to enhance their glamping experience and the practicalities of creating a glamping area at your wedding.

Luke explains the differences between styles of wedding videography, what you should be asking when researching your videographer, how much you can expect to pay and much more!

Find Luke at:

https://www.lukebatchelorproductions.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lukebatchelorproductions/

https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBatchelorProductions

https://www.tiktok.com/@lukebatchelorproductions

We outline what you should consider when planning your day two celebrations, so that yours goes off without a hitch!

What is production? What should couples be considering when planning their wedding?

With over twenty years experience in the events industry, Ben is a fountain of knowledge!

Find Stylus Live and Outrage Events at:

https://stylus.live/

https://weareoutrage.com/

https://www.instagram.com/styluslive/

https://www.instagram.com/outrageevents/

All of your key questions, answered.

Find out more about Moody Blooms at:

https://moody-blooms.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/moody_blooms/

jo@moody-blooms.co.uk

07968 735657

If you’re having a religious ceremony, your officiant will be able to advise you on appropriate religious readings.

The Church of England website is a great source for suggested readings:

https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/planning-your-ceremony/bible-readings-your-wedding

If you’re looking for non-religious readings, here are a few suggestions:

Guess How Much I love You – Little Nut Brown Hare

Love Like A River – Whitney Hanson

I Wanna Be Yours – John Cooper Clarke

How Falling In Love Is Like Owning A Dog

Everything I Know About Love – Dolly Alderton

Here are some blogs for further inspo:

https://www.brides.com/story/nonreligious-wedding-ceremony-reading-ideas

https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/ceremony-and-reception/wedding-readings/

https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/readings/modern-wedding-readings

Ben talks about your power considerations, common mistakes that he’s seen at weddings and how to avoid them!

Grizzly Bear Events are power experts for the events industry; hiring out generators, lighting, chillers and much more.

Find more about Grizzly Bear Events at:

https://grizzlybearevents.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/grizzlybearevents/

https://www.facebook.com/grizzlybearevents

This is a must for anyone at the start of their wedding planning journey!

We talk about how to personalise your ceremony, reception, what you’re wearing and everything in between.

we have been up to this summer. We’ve seen waltzers, famous drag acts and a 60th

celebration for nearly 500 guests!

We go through the highs, lows and holes in the dancefloor!!

creates bespoke jewellery for discerning clients; including Serena Williams,

Emma Willis and Made in Chelsea’s Spencer and Jamie.

Neil shares his extensive knowledge on the 4 C’s of diamonds

and what to prioritise when choosing your engagement ring.

Where to find Duttson Rocks:

https://www.duttsonrocks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/duttsonrocks/

We discuss who you may want to buy gifts for and what sort of gifts you could buy them. We also discuss our own experiences of giving and receiving gifts at weddings!

In this week's episode, we share with you tips on what to consider when sorting out the legalities of your special day.

In this episode we go through the different options that you have for furniture throughout your wedding day; from the ceremony, to the drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party!

Sarah shares her insider knowledge on how to design the tablescape for your wedding celebration; discussing colour palettes, table linens, crockery and more.

To find out more about Sarah, you can find her at:

https://www.beyondthetable.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetable_design/

We discuss supplier recommendations, Google searches and wedding industry awards, sharing our top tips for how to find the right suppliers for you.

We discuss what to consider when choosing who to have as your toast master on your special day.

Whether you're having a gospel choir during your ceremony or a live saxophonist during your drinks reception; choosing the right style of musical performance to go with your wedding is key.

In this episode we outline some, of the many, options that you may like to consider for your special day.

We discuss the benefits of hosting your guests for more than one day and share tips on what you need to consider.

Hosted by Natasha Spencer Weddings & Events and The Country Blush

https://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/

https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

Lydia gives an incredible insight into the world of multi-cultural weddings and how best to incorporate different cultural traditions and beliefs into your wedding day.

You can find out more about Lydia at:

https://ellaparisaweddings.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/ella_parisa_/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_parisa_

Hosted by Natasha Spencer Weddings & Events and The Country Blush

https://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/

https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

We discuss the key points that you need to consider when planning the timeline for your day.

Have you considered where your guests are coming from? What time the music needs to end? How long your hair and make up team need? All of these elements impact the timeline for your day.

Hosted by Natasha Spencer Weddings & Events and The Country Blush

https://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/

https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

We discuss the key differences between holding your celebration in a marquee or at a venue - from choosing your suppliers, decor clashing to wedding day logistics. We highlight points to consider when choosing the right location for your wedding day!

Hosted by Natasha Spencer Weddings & Events and The Country Blush

https://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/

https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

In this short episode, we discuss different options you can have to entertain your guests - whether that's an illusionist, food-based experiences or live art!

Either way, they tend to happen at most weddings, so we wanted to dedicate an episode on answering the most commons questions we have been asked.

Who gives a speech? When do they talk? What order do they have to go in? What do they say? We answer all of these, and more, in this short episode on all things toasts and speeches!

Katie shares her insights into the world of wedding photography; from how to choose your photographer, the different styles of photography to what photos you may want to take.

Katie has been photographing weddings for many years now and even trains newer photographers, sharing her vast amount of industry knowledge!

You can find Katie at:

https://www.katierogersphotography.com/

https://www.instagram.com/katierogersphotography/

In this episode we offer tips on choosing your planner and what you can expect when working with them. We discuss working hours, client boundaries, supplier contracts and more.

Whether you are getting married in a marquee or a venue, there are lighting options to help create the desired atmosphere. We discuss practical lighting for those of you getting married at home, as well as ways to use lighting to enhance your celebration.

We are here to help you to plan for a wet wedding day - offering tips and suggestions of back-up plans and even ways to avoid the weather entirely.

In this episode we explore changes that you can make to reduce the impact that your wedding has on the planet. From re-purposing flowers to hiring in decor, we discuss easy steps that you can take to make a difference.

Emily and Polly share how they curate the perfect catering for your day. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for ensuring your food perfectly reflects you and your day.

Find Juniper & Co at

https://www.juniperandco.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/juniperandco.e17/

We go through entertainment options, when to have speeches and what decor you need to consider for your tables.

From setting out ground rules, to building up your tables bit by bit - we discuss the best ways to tackle your seating plan.

The most important thing to remember is to set aside clear time to do this - it isn't going to be a five minute job. Leave yourself enough time so that you can come back to it with fresh eyes!

We talk about registrar weddings, celebrant weddings and how you can choose the ceremony type to reflect you as a couple.

We give a brief outline of the various options available to you, allowing you to make an informed choice on the type of ceremony that you would like for your wedding.

We talk about having your banns read, etiquette for a church wedding, what to do with your flowers and much more...

For more information, please have a look at the Church of England website:

https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding

Laura and her team provide bar services for weddings and parties as well as running a bar at Macknade, Faversham and her ever popular gifting service.

Laura shares her top tips for everything drinks related for your big day!

Find Wild Box at:

https://wildboxevents.co.uk/home/

https://www.instagram.com/wildboxbars/

https://www.facebook.com/wildbox

We go through how many drinks you need to provide for your guests during the different parts of your wedding day - from your drinks reception to the evening party, we have you covered.

Find out how many servings are in different bottles, whether that's a bottle of fizz for your drinks reception or toasts, or how many pints you have in a keg.

In this episode we discuss wedding planners saving you time and money, how they help on the day and what type of planning service you may need - suitable for any budget.

We start at the beginning; discussing invitations, plus ones and children, RSVPs and more!

A short episode helping you make decisions that reflect what you'd like for your wedding, without offending others.

We cover what to serve your guests at the drinks reception, during the wedding breakfast, toasts and the evening party.

Whether you decide to have a formal 3 course sit down meal or food trucks serving guests festival style - we have got you covered!

Disclaimer - it is a longer one as we got a bit carried away talking about food!

Matthew and Tom are experts in their field, having worked in the industry for years. They share with us their knowledge on marquee structures, flooring, lighting and more.

Listen out for their top tips for planning a marquee wedding with the unpredictable English weather! A must-listen for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.

To see Tom swinging from a marquee - scroll down the page at: https://www.countymarquees.com/company/jobs.htm

Find County at:

https://www.countymarquees.com/

https://www.instagram.com/countymarquees/

https://uk.pinterest.com/county_marquees/

https://www.tiktok.com/@county_marquees

https://www.facebook.com/countymarquees

We delve into four of the main structures that you may be considering for your wedding; discussing where they can go, how they're secured, what flooring you can have, as well as other general tips and points to note.

Featuring Frame/Clear Span Marquees, a Traditional Marquee, a Sailcloth Marquee and Stretch Tents. We also list a few other key options and their features.

NB. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest evidence of the word Squoval being used was when it appeared in the Los Angeles Times in 1992.

We know that you want to enjoy planning your wedding without worrying about the small things, that's why we have created this week's episode to help you with some of the wedding politics that you may encounter.

With practical advice on how to approach a range of situation, this episode is essential for anyone planning their upcoming nuptials.

From videography, to florals, to top tables - see what two wedding planners would change about their own weddings if they could re-live their day.

As we both specialise in planning marquee events this is where we thrive.

We discuss the intricacies of a marquee and the all the factors you will need to ensure that every element is covered.

In this episode we run through what to include within your budget and how it should roughly be allocated.

After this episode you should feel confident knowing approximately what things should cost within your budget.

Don’t forget the contingency!

• Celebrate with loved ones
• Announce your engagement
• Select a Date
• Insure the Ring
• Discuss your Budget
• Choose your Location
• Hire a Planner!

Natasha is the founder of Natasha Spencer Weddings and Events, established in 2016.

Evie is the founder of The Country Blush, established in 2022.

Both Evie and Natasha specialise in planning UK marquee weddings and parties.

Make sure you listen to Episode 1 to get to know your hosts, Evie and Natasha.