The Wedding Lounge UK

This week we are joined on the podcast by the fabulous Susie Evans, a luxury marquee wedding planner that we've both always looked up to.Susie has been in the wedding industry for over 16 years and today she shares her knowledge on how to maximise your wedding budget and top tips for couples planning their weddings.Find more about Susie Evans at:https://www.susieevans.co/https://www.instagram.com/susieevans.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-evans-b0441764/https://www.facebook.com/inspiredbysusieevans/https://www.tiktok.com/@susieevans.co

This week we look at how to manage your RSVPs. We talk about how long to give guests to reply, what information you need from your guests and much more.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!

Today we are joined by Ebonie, from Black Bird Entertainment. Ebonie and her team of trusted musicians, perform at weddings across the UK and further afield.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/

There are numerous decisions to be made whilst planning a wedding, so many that it can sometimes feel overwhelming.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!

In this week's episode we are joined by Patrick Heisel, live wedding artist. Patrick creates unique paintings of his clients, live on their wedding day.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/

Today we share tips on how to choose the colour palette for your wedding day. We discuss where to find inspiration, how to use the colour wheel to your advantage and what to consider.

Join us this week as we answer some of the questions that have been sent in by you, our listeners!

This week's episode is a little different to usual, today we are sharing things that have gone wrong at real weddings.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!

Today we are joined by Kelly from Creative Brides. 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/@creativebrideshttps://www.facebook.com/creativebrides1https://www.instagram.com/diyweddingsbycreative.brideshttps://www.youtube.com/@creative-brides

In today's episode of the podcast, we look specifically at the wording used on your wedding invitations.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 Janeto 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 3ABIf the couple are hosting their wedding - Mr William Hunter and Miss Anna Smithrequest the pleasure of your company at their marriageat St George's Church, Dudley on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB

In today's episode we talk about the morning of your wedding - covering the venue prep, wedding party prep and the logistics.Planning ahead will ensure that you have a relaxing morning on your special day.

We are very excited to be sharing with you a special episode to celebrate one whole year of The Wedding Lounge Podcast!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...

In today's episode we chat about organising glamping for the guests at your wedding. Glamping is a great way to continue the party after the main celebrations, especially if you're getting married at home. But what do you need to consider?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.

This week we are joined by Luke from Luke Batchelor Productions - a cinematic wedding videographer, who focuses on storytelling; producing luxury, high-end wedding films for his couples.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/@LukeBatchelorProductionshttps://www.tiktok.com/@lukebatchelorproductions

This week we are talking about our favourite topic - food! We discuss what we mean by evening food, why you should have it and things that you need to think about when organising the evening food at your wedding.

Today we are talking all things wedding rehearsals. First of all, we explain what we mean by a wedding rehearsal. Then we delve into who has a rehearsal? Why? What happens at a rehearsal? Who attends?

In this week's episode we discuss day two celebrations. What do we mean by a day two? Why might you want to have one?We outline what you should consider when planning your day two celebrations, so that yours goes off without a hitch!

Today we are joined by the fabulous Ben, from Stylus Live and Outrage Events. Ben shares his extensive knowledge on all things music and production.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/

The night before your wedding is your moment to decompress and take a breath before the celebrations begin. How are you planning on spending it? In this episode we talk about making the most of that time, who you might to spend it with it and what you could do.

Today we’re talking about your top table. What style table should you have? Who should you have sitting on there? How will you differentiate the top table? Do you even want one?All of your key questions, answered.

Today we are joined by Jo from Moody Blooms – a Kent-based florist. Jo talks about seasonality, sustainability and how best to make the most of your wedding flowers.Find out more about Moody Blooms at:https://moody-blooms.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/moody_blooms/[email protected] 735657

In this week’s episode we give you top tips on what to consider when choosing your wedding party. We discuss the roles and responsibilities involved, whether you have to ask certain people and the financial implications.

In this episode we share all of the suppliers that you need to source for your marquee wedding. We give you our top tips on what to look for when booking your marquee suppliers – a must have for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.

Whether you’re having a religious ceremony, a registry office wedding or a celebrant led ceremony, you may want to include readings in your ceremony.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-weddingIf you’re looking for non-religious readings, here are a few suggestions:Guess How Much I love You – Little Nut Brown HareLove Like A River – Whitney HansonI Wanna Be Yours – John Cooper ClarkeHow Falling In Love Is Like Owning A DogEverything I Know About Love – Dolly AldertonHere are some blogs for further inspo:https://www.brides.com/story/nonreligious-wedding-ceremony-reading-ideashttps://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/ceremony-and-reception/wedding-readings/https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/readings/modern-wedding-readings

This week’s lounge guest is Ben from Grizzly Bear Events – this is a must listen for anyone planning a wedding at home or in a marquee.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 week we share our top tips (and bug bears!) when planning your wedding save the dates and invitations. Do you need to send a save the date? What information should you include?This is a must for anyone at the start of their wedding planning journey!

In this week’s episode we discuss how to personalise your own wedding day to make it yours. We talk about how to personalise your ceremony, reception, what you’re wearing and everything in between.

Join us for today’s episode where we have a chat about whatwe have been up to this summer. We’ve seen waltzers, famous drag acts and a 60thcelebration for nearly 500 guests! We go through the highs, lows and holes in the dancefloor!!

This week we are joined by Neil from Duttson Rocks. Neilcreates 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 diamondsand what to prioritise when choosing your engagement ring.Where to find Duttson Rocks:https://www.duttsonrocks.com/https://www.instagram.com/duttsonrocks/

Buying gifts for people attending your wedding isn't always the first thing on couples' minds. However, it is a really nice way to show your appreciation to people who have helped you throughout the process.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!

When you're engaged it's easy to become distracted with how you will celebrate and what your day will look like. Whilst that is the exciting part of planning a wedding, it is essential to make sure that you focus on the legal aspects of getting married.In this week's episode, we share with you tips on what to consider when sorting out the legalities of your special day.

If you're getting married in a marquee, or a dry-hire venue where there isn't any furniture, you will definitely need to hire in some. You may also want to hire in some additional furniture if you're getting married at a venue.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!

In this week's episode, we are joined by the lovely Sarah from Beyond The Table. Sarah works closely with clients to help create tablescapes for gatherings from special occasions to staycations.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/

Having a fantastic team of suppliers is one of the most important things when it comes to planning your wedding, but how do you know who to choose?We discuss supplier recommendations, Google searches and wedding industry awards, sharing our top tips for how to find the right suppliers for you.

This short and sweet episode offers a brief outline of the differences between a toast master and a Master of Ceremonies, so that you pick the right one for your wedding day.We discuss what to consider when choosing who to have as your toast master on your special day.

Music is one of the best ways to entertain your guests throughout your wedding 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.

Do you want to make the most out of your celebration? If you're planning a multi-day wedding, then this episode is for you.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 Blushhttps://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

In today's episode we are joined by the lovely Lydia from Ella Parisa Weddings, a planner who specialises in multi-cultural weddings.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 Blushhttps://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

Timeline planning isn't the most exciting part of planning a wedding (unless you're Natasha or Evie!), but it is crucial.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 Blushhttps://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

If you're torn between booking a venue or having a marquee, then this episode is for you!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 Blushhttps://www.natasha-spencer.co.uk/https://thecountryblush.co.uk/

When you think of entertainment for during your drinks reception, most people immediately think of live music.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!

Speeches are like marmite - you either love them, or you hate them!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!

In this week's episode we had the chance to catch up with Katie Rogers to discuss all things photography.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/

If you're contemplating whether to hire a wedding planner or not, you may be wondering what it actually involves?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.

It isn't something that you necessarily think of when you first imagine your wedding, but the lighting is crucial to elevating the design of your day.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.

Let's be honest, we never know what the weather is going to be doing in the UK - even in the middle of the summer! 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.

We all know that we should be doing more to look after our planet - but sometimes it can be overwhelming about how to help!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.

In this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking to Emily and Polly from Juniper & Co - a company dedicated to bespoke catering options for their clients.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 athttps://www.juniperandco.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/juniperandco.e17/

In this week's episode we unpick the wedding breakfast - starting with what it actually is!We go through entertainment options, when to have speeches and what decor you need to consider for your tables.

Creating your seating plan can be a time consuming task. In this episode we share tips about how you can make the process easier!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!