Journal
Notes from the planning table
Practical advice on venues, timelines, budgets and design, plus the stories behind a few of our favourite days.
How to build a wedding timeline that guests never notice
A good timeline is invisible. Here is how we plan the hours between the ceremony and the last dance so nobody waits, rushes or wonders what happens next.
Seven questions to ask every venue before you book
Curfews, wet weather plans and the real number of seated guests. The questions we ask on every site visit, and why they matter more than the view.
A long table or round tables? Choosing your reception layout
The shape of your tables changes how the evening sounds and feels. A practical comparison with guest counts, room sizes and the conversations each layout creates.
Real celebration: a fortieth by candlelight
Ninety candles, one long table and a surprise string trio. How we turned a townhouse into a dinner party for thirty-two friends.
What an event planner actually does on the day
From the 7:00 supplier check-in to the last taxi. An hour-by-hour look at the work that happens behind the scenes while you enjoy your own party.
Florals that last through a summer afternoon
Heat is hard on flowers. Which stems hold up outdoors, how we keep arrangements fresh until the evening, and where to spend the floral budget.
Start with a conversation
Tell us about the day you have in mind
Share a date, a rough guest count and what matters most to you. We reply within two working days with ideas and a clear quote.
