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Thinking about how glorious the sun was last weekend, shining through that iconic glass domed roof. ☀️

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THE LAST SUMMER HURRAH

Anyone else feel like this bank holiday weekend is going to be our last glimpse of summer? Throwing it back today with this summer weekend wedding - oh, to be sunning ourselves by a pool again! ☀️

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Just back from the most idyllic week-long wedding at celebrating the wedding of dear friends. So spoiling to have been a guest and not planning this time!

Eat, drink, spa, party, sleep, repeat!
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Such a pleasure putting this team together for a wonderful shoot earlier this year in Richmond, London.

Delighted to say that we were published in My London Wedding magazine for July/August! ☺️💕🎉

Fine Art Wedding at Orleans House Gallery London Step into a world of elegance and romance with the behind-the-scenes of this Fine art wedding editorial at Orleans House Gallery in London.

I am delighted to announce that we’ve most recently been published in the July/August 2023 issue of Your London Wedding magazine. ✨

Planning this shoot was such a joy, and the team were second to none - thank you all so much for such a fabulous day. 🥂

I hope that you’ll be inspired and captivated by my take on an old-world European wedding transported to good old London. 🇫🇷 🇬🇧

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WEDDING PLANNER OR VENUE CO-ORDINATOR? //

This is the top question we get from couples who are considering pro help on their wedding day, and quite honestly, it was my biggest question when I was a bride-to-be. Do you really need a wedding planner if your venue has its own co-ordinator? 💁🏻‍♀️

Find out my thoughts as I break down all you need to know about planners vs venue co-ordinators in my latest blog post: link in bio.

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THE BOTTOM DRAWER //

My mother-in-law refers to collecting household items for the start of one’s marriage as ‘lining the bottom drawer’. It was believed that this was the best place to start squirrelling items away, safe and sound.

Whilst this phrase isn’t used much nowadays, its modern incarnation is the ever popular wedding gift registry.

I’ve written a handy guide all about what to ask for and things to consider for your registry - link in bio.

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So loved being a part of this wonderful team! 💕

The most beautiful flat-lay, can you spot the cookies and macarons?

Such an incredible team to work with..

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"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." - Audrey Hepburn 🤍

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🤍 ULTIMATE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT GIVEAWAY 🤍

💍Newly engaged couples 💍
We’re giving you the chance to win a Luxury Engagement Experience valued at over 1k!!

I am excited to announce that I will be collaborating with the incredible suppliers behind this beautiful shoot I planned to give a handful of lucky couples the opportunity to win a DREAM engagement shoot 🤍

📸 Worried about being camera shy on your wedding day?
💄No idea about your wedding hair and makeup?
📝 Need help on where to begin with planning your wedding?
This is the opportunity for you!

Get involved - tag and share with couples who need this in their lives!

To apply and for more information head to the link in my bio.

Good luck 🤞🏻🤍
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One of my favourite wedding editorials to date! I had such a wonderful time collaborating with a fabulous team 💕 read all about it here:

Fine Art Wedding at a French Winter Palace - By Grace Weddings Elegance, timelessness and joy were all bywords I sought to capture in the European-inspired fine art wedding design.

OLD-WORLD EUROPEAN ELEGANCE //

I so enjoyed creatively directing and curating this editorial wedding shoot at Orleans House Gallery.

Every hand-picked supplier came together to create a joyous, timeless and simply elegant wedding scene, which evoked the last ‘hurrah’ of the sparkling festive season, all set within the baroque grandeur of the Octagon Room.

French and Wedgwood blue provided a pop of colour, and dainty details, such as scalloped edges and silk ribbons, provided the perfect tactile finishing touches.

Even if marrying in the UK, we’ve shown that the feeling of a destination wedding can be brought to your doorstep, right here in London.

Read more about the editorial on the blog - link in bio.

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Thanks for the lovely write-up The Wedding Academy! 💕

Photo: Desiree A. North

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THANK YOU - 1K //

Thank you to all of my followers - my couples, vendors and many more industry friends - for all of the support since BGW took root in the planning world.

I feel so loved and supported in this industry. Forever grateful for you all as I nurture my business this year and beyond. 💕

THE FULL MONTY //
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What can you expect with our Full Wedding Plan & Design Service?
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We work together from 12 months before your wedding date & kick off with a fun, collaborative discussion about all aspects of your wedding vision - we chat about favourite colours, foods and cocktails, music and generally what makes you tick as a couple.
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Then we go to our signature 4 Phase Planning Process:
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1 - Planning
Think budgets, venue selection and key dream team vendors. We work on the big picture around which we base the rest of the wedding planning process. 💒 📸
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2 - Design
Now we move onto everyone’s favourite part - the pretty! We create a design look book setting out aesthetic guidance for things like: floristry, tableware rentals, production (A/V & lighting), staging, paper goods and stationery, as well as calligraphers and design-led catering ideas to achieve your much-desired look. 💐 🖊️ 💡 🔊 💌
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3 - Co-ordination
We work hard to curate your timelines and link together vendors to create a flawless and seamlessly delivered wedding for you both. This is the time to tie-up any loose ends and assure you that ‘we’ve got this’! Now is the time for you both to relax and enjoy the time leading up to your special day. 📝 💍 🥂
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4 - Ex*****on
This is where the magic happens! We send our final timelines and reminders, and handle all of the final logistics for you. We’re usually the first to arrive and often leave long after guests have kicked their heels off on the dance floor. 🪄 👠
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Currently booking 2023 & 2024.
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Type 'MORE INFO' below for our Full Plan & Design brochure.

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By Grace Weddings is a British wedding planning & design company creating elegant, timeless and joyful weddings for aesthetically-minded couples in the UK.
Photo by: Desiree A. North