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Congratulations, you’re engaged!
And probably now wondering how you're going to pull this all together!
Perhaps you’ve been scouring Pinterest and have boards filled with ideas, but you’re unsure how exactly to achieve them, or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and totally uninspired, and looking for expert guidance to create a unique concept. You may have a busy work/home schedule and simply don’t have time to sift through multiple supplier options and quotes, and need a hand managing the wedmin so you can focus on the more interesting details… or perhaps you have clear vision as to how you’d like your wedding day to run, but would like professional support and guidance ensuring that the logistics and timings will work out as planned on the day itself. Maybe you have all the logistical elements sorted, but would like the reassurance of a professional stylist setting up your decor on the morning of the wedding, with the added ability to hire any props and pieces as needed, so you don’t need to worry about what to do with everything after!
The Planning Lounge provides a range of luxury wedding planning, coordination and styling services, carefully tailored to the level of assistance you require, giving you the freedom to choose exactly the level of involvement you want during the planning process, and on the day itself.
Take a look at the options available to find out more.
Award-Winning Service
Based in Bristol and covering the South West U.K., The Planning Lounge specialises in creating relaxed and stylish celebrations for the modern couple, with impeccable attention to detail. We work across a wide range of venues - from stately homes, historic castles, and renovated barns, to contemporary buildings, glass houses, and bespoke marquees on private land.
Our work has been featured in a number of online/print publications (including British Vogue, Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress, and The English Wedding Blog), and on a popular BBC TV documentary series. The Planning Lounge has also been honoured to be recognised as “Best Wedding Planner” in the Bristol & Somerset Wedding Awards, “Best Bespoke Wedding Planning Service” in the LUX Life Global Wedding Awards, and “Wedding Planning Service of the Year” in the Innovation & Excellence Awards.
Testimonials
“We couldn't recommend Caroline more highly. From the start of the planning process, she kept us organized, on track, and confident that everything was under control. She worked so well with our vendors, helped us make informed decisions, and ensured every detail came together as we had envisioned. On our wedding day, everything was absolutely perfect, and we know that was thanks to all the hard work Caroline put in behind the scenes. The day felt completely seamless, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. We're so grateful for everything Caroline did to make our wedding day truly unforgettable!”
Caroline & Calum
“One of the best decisions we made was booking Caroline from The Planning Lounge to style our wedding. From our first meeting at the very beginning she fully listened to our vision and inspired us with great ideas on how we could do our decor for our wedding. I am lost for words just how beautiful everything was on our wedding. From the welcome signs to the table decor, other areas she set up like a children’s area and garden games - it was simply stunning and something we never could have done on our own. All of our guests were talking about all the little details that just made everything so beautiful and this was all down to Caroline. She is exceptionally talented at what she does and she takes all the pressure off you having to do it yourself - you are in good hands with her indeed. Also we couldn’t believe what great value for money her package is too, with all of the items for hire included in the cost. She really is phenomenal and created such magic on our wedding day that is just priceless. She is also the most genuinely lovely person and such a pleasure to get to know. Book her immediately before someone else does!! Thank you so much Caroline xxx”
Rosie & Olly
“We booked Caroline for our wedding styling and set up, and from the very beginning she was fantastic. Decor was incredibly important to us, and before we even booked, Caroline was more than happy to arrange a call to discuss our ideas, needs, and concerns. Her reassurance and enthusiasm immediately gave me confidence that she was the right person for the job. I had a very clear vision for how I wanted our wedding to look, and Caroline brought it to life perfectly. Not only did she execute everything exactly as I had imagined, but she also offered professional advice and suggestions that elevated the overall look even further. The service she provides is excellent value for money. The props we hired as part of her package would have cost over £500 if hired separately, making her styling package a fantastic investment. She also has a great selection of decor to choose from, including LED table lamps, which were particularly important to us as our venue did not allow real flames. The garden games she offered in her hire package were also a huge hit with our guests. What really stood out was Caroline’s dedication and willingness to go above and beyond. After the wedding, the venue misplaced the Allen key needed to dismantle our table plan and sign, meaning we couldn’t take them home the following day. Caroline kindly returned to the venue herself to collect them for us, which was incredibly appreciated and just shows the level of care she puts into her work. Thank you so much, Caroline, for making our wedding look so beautiful and for bringing our vision to life. We would highly recommend The Planning Lounge to any couple looking for a talented, reliable, and genuinely caring wedding stylist!”
Ellie & Karl
“We used Caroline’s full planning service for our wedding and we’re so glad we did! Caroline was very supportive throughout, meeting with us online and in person several times in the 18 months leading up to our wedding, supporting via email, helping to find suppliers, problem solve, and plan at every stage. Caroline has fab industry contacts and doesn’t push anyone in particular towards you, simply offers a few names to your consideration list, can help collect proposals, and allows you to make an informed decision about who might be right for what you’re looking for. We particularly struggled to find a hair stylist for our date but Caroline searched high and low to find a brilliant one. She also expertly helps keep you on track with budget if, inevitably(!), you get wrapped up in the exciting possibilities and run away with ideas, she helps flag this, explore and if needed steer towards something equally lovely and, crucially, within budget. Caroline’s hire collection was fantastic in giving us access to high quality decor and stylish touches, but in an affordable way. We were so pleased by the overall look and feel and Caroline’s items and advice on the styling really helped bring the vision to life. On the wedding weekend itself, Caroline arrived the day before to help set everything up, and then arrived early on the wedding morning to help get everything ready. Her help on the wedding morning was invaluable in supporting the suppliers to find where they needed to go, problem solving last minute issues without bringing any stress to me or the groom, and being on hand for whatever the most pressing needs were. During the dinner service, Caroline helped fix the technology so we could have music, kept our MC in line (no mean feat!!), helped the venue deliver a flawless service, and supported all the suppliers like moving items out of the photographers shot so we got the best pictures. She kept her eye on everything so we could relax into the day. Caroline’s support was absolutely invaluable, and her very practical and helpful approach really smoothed out the planning in advance and flow of the day itself to make it feel calm, beautiful, and unforgettable. Thank you Caroline! :)”
Ruth & Peter
“Caroline was PHENOMENAL as our on-the-day wedding stylist. She removed all worries about whether or not our vision would come to life, and she delivered that vision absolutely perfectly. It felt like she was genuinely excited about how we wanted the day to look and feel, and although we didn't go for a particularly classic style, she got it straight away and jumped right on board. Not only did Caroline save us stress on our big day, but she also made our lives so much easier by picking up, packing and dropping off hire items, candles etc. for us since we live a few hours away from Bristol. On top of all that, she's a lovely person! Thank you Caroline xx”
Lozzy & Reuben
“Without Caroline, I have no idea how my partner and I would have had the wedding of our dreams!!! She was so great to work with right from our first call months in advance right until the the final day of our wedding . Her recommendations of vendors, organising the vendors, giving us the flexibility of implementing our vision for our wedding while at the same time not being afraid to tell us when parts of our vision needed change or improvement, periodic meetings (both virtual and in person), and ability to hop on a call ad hoc were all some of many more reasons why we would recommend Caroline to all our friends and family! In Caroline we not only found a very efficient and resourceful wedding planner, but also a friend who genuinely cared and who treated us with so much kindness and respect. Through our wedding we feel so positively connected to Caroline and to anyone reading this comment, trust us, you will too!”
Joy & Jarryd
“It was so great working with Caroline. She made our wedding day so enjoyable and saved us from crisis on many occasions! Thank you so much for all your help Caroline, we couldn’t have done it without you”
Rebecca & Fred
“We used Caroline’s full planning service for our wedding and I cannot emphasise enough how strongly I feel this was money well spent! And how unbelievably grateful I am for Caroline’s help / advice / experience. As two very time poor people with zero experience in planning events - it would have been a recipe for disaster without Caroline. She helped us bring our dream day to life whilst removing the massive stress burden of organising a wedding for over 100 people. Don’t underestimate how much work goes into making your big day come together and run smoothly - I honestly could not recommend Caroline more. The end result was the most incredible day, beyond our wildest dreams. Everything came together better than I could have ever imagined - from the big things like the flowers, venue, transport, church, music, down to the tiny details that make the day, like blankets and umbrellas. Not a single thing went wrong, we loved every second of it and so did our guests. Thank you so much Caroline, for organising the best day of our lives!”
Sophie & Tommy
“Choosing The Planning Lounge for my intimate wedding in December 2023, was undoubtedly the best decision I made. Caroline proved to be amazing, from planning to execution. Her extensive collection of beautiful props added an elegant touch to our wedding reception (a private event). As someone who meticulously plans every detail, working with Caroline was a delight, and I never had any concerns about the smooth execution of our plans. She provided constant updates, instilling confidence and going above and beyond by recommending reliable suppliers. Thanks to her suggestion, I obtained an affordable yet stunning bouquet. I am grateful for everything she did to ensure my wedding was special and stress-free. The reception's style and interior design, admired by our guests, created a truly magical atmosphere. Thank you!!!”
Camille & Phil
“Caroline was the most fabulous full-service planner for our August 2023 wedding. I cannot speak highly enough of how organised, pragmatic and flexible she is. If you are thinking of booking The Planning Lounge, do not hesitate - it was one of the best investments we made for our wedding! Caroline helped us on our entire wedding planning journey, including visiting prospective venues, coming up with styling inspiration and on-the-day coordination to make sure our wedding day was effortless, special and memorable. As we’re overseas, having Caroline based in the UK was an enormous help, especially with her connections. She was able to suggest so many amazing suppliers including photographers, videographers, cake, hair and make up, entertainment, furniture/games hire, just to name a few. Caroline also worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our wedding day ran smoothly. My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy the day, which was testament to how organised and efficient Caroline was!”
Shirley & David
“I can’t thank Caroline enough for making our vision come to life and making our venue look so beautiful. I passed everything over in our final call and not a single detail was missed. I can’t recommend Caroline highly enough, if you’re debating booking then don’t, she was the best supplier that we booked for our special day. Caroline took all the stress away and we didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you again Caroline”
Laura & Luke
“I cannot express enough just how incredible Caroline and the team from The Planning Lounge were on the lead up to, and on the day of our wedding. Caroline liaised with all the people we had hired for our wedding day, set our room up, cleared our room down, made sure our day ran smoothly and was there anytime I generally felt overwhelmed. I absolutely could not have done it without her!”
Sammy & Justin
“Caroline was absolutely amazing to work with. She coordinated our wedding day and styled both our ceremony and reception spaces, and it was so beautiful. Walking into our ceremony and reception spaces felt like a like dream, and she nailed every detail we were looking to have on the day. She also kept us right on schedule on the day which allowed us to have the best day of our lives with no stress. We had an incredible day just enjoying ourselves and celebrating with our family and friends whilst Caroline made sure everything ran seamlessly in the background. The styling and decor of our reception room was perfect and she nailed the brief to an incredible standard. She also had the most gorgeous hire pieces which really added to the aesthetics we were looking for. Our venue looked incredible thanks to her!! She has always been super responsive to all our queries and concerns and has kept us organised through our entire planning journey. We cannot recommend her enough xx”
Reshinaa & Nick
“I couldn’t recommend Caroline enough. She was a total dreamboat to work with and her styling of our venue took my breath away and made me cry (good tears!) She has such a warm presence and made us feel comfortable immediately. She understood our vision, and when I walked down the aisle and saw everything in place, I saw she had managed to not only bring that vision to life but make it better than I could have ever imagined. She really is incredible and I can’t thank her enough for everything. Professional , knowledgeable, friendly and most of all just a true talent! I would and will recommend Caroline to all future brides and grooms. She is a superstar and took away so much stress that we could have had planning the wedding and made the whole process a breeze! A real god send and lovely human being.”
Layla & Mark
“Caroline was an absolute star. We hired her to plan and design our wedding and right from the start she was completely dedicated to making wedding planning as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. She found amazing vendors, helped with communications, generated the timelines and designed the perfect wedding of our dreams. I would highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking for a supportive, knowledgeable and talented planner and designer”
Kelsey & Tom
“We were so thrilled with the beautiful space that Caroline created both for our ceremony and Wedding Breakfast at Dewsall Court. Knowing that she was there to ensure it looked as we wanted was a huge weight of my mind allowing us to really enjoy our day. Caroline totally understood my vision and we were able to hire everything we needed from her to make it come true!”
Charlotte & Richard
“Caroline is a wedding godsend! I felt like finally someone could see my vision and my wedding ideas exactly as I could, which was just priceless. As a self confessed control freak, handing over control of my wedding plans was always going to difficult, but as soon as I spoke to Caroline every worry slipped away and she had my total trust. What she created on the day was nothing short of breath-taking, she made all my dreams into a reality and then some. I could not fault one little thing even if I tried, Caroline was the best decision we could have made for our big day. Thank you a thousand times over xoxo”
Victoria & Jake
“We had such an amazing day and can not begin to thank you enough. We felt in such safe hands with you, it was so nice knowing that you were in Ewenny and that we didn’t have to worry. When we arrived at Ewenny, it was exactly what we pictured. We were ecstatic! All of our suppliers commented on how great you were and were really impressed with you. Also really appreciate the flexibility on the day and the way you adapted to go with the flow and made everything happen seamlessly. Thanks again, you were a vital part of the team that helped to make it the best day ever!”
Manon & Gruffyd
“My husband and I cannot thank Caroline enough for making our wedding day so magical! For anyone thinking of hiring her, we would highly recommend her - you will seriously not regret it! We knew we could absolutely rely on her to ensure everything ran smoothly in the run up and on the day itself meaning that my husband & I didn't have to worry or think about anything and could just enjoy our day. All of her suggestions were so helpful - for example we had a pianist playing outside on the hottest of the day, and last minute Caroline provided a gazebo for the performance. She was proactive in making so many suggestions that we wouldn't have even thought about - that may have seemed small but made such a big difference including cute water dispensers for when guests arrived, as well as candles, lanterns, baskets etc adding some spark to the ceremony and table decor. She was consistently responsive, reliable, organised and didn't miss a single thing in those last few weeks, and we trusted all of her guidance and suggestions! THANKS SO MUCH! We will miss working with you :)”
Talia & Alex
“I just wanted to thank you for everything you did to make Kate and Beau’s wedding amazing. I can’t think of anything that went wrong! It was a perfect day. You did such a great job with the planning and execution of the event. I highly recommend you to other brides and grooms! Everyone was so happy to celebrate the newly married couple in beauty and style. Thank you and God bless you!!”
Kate & Beau (Mother of the Bride)