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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.

Services

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 and print publications, including British Vogue, Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress, The English Wedding Blog, and South West Bride. 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.

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Testimonials

“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

“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

“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

“Working with Caroline was a dream. The styling of our wedding was exactly what we had envisioned and it came together beautifully. Caroline was so quick at responding, organised and so personable which helped take so much stress away. We hired some props from her too that went down a treat with our guests and overall we couldn't have been happier. Thank you so much Caroline!”

Chloe & Joe

“Caroline was a superstar from start to finish of our (very long!) wedding planning journey. Her collection of hire stock is fabulous and she went above and beyond to source pieces we'd had trouble tracking down! The final set-up on the day took our breath away - Caroline works seamlessly alongside other suppliers to ensure your vision comes to life and I can't say enough how stress-free it felt on the day to know that Caroline had everything in hand and I didn't have to worry! Huge thanks Caroline! xx”

Stefanie & Chris

“If you are reading this because you are thinking of booking The Planning Lounge… stop reading now and just DO IT before someone else does!! You will not regret having Caroline on board to help with your special day. We had the most magical day and it was all due to Caroline’s organisation, creativity & reassuring words. Caroline, it all began with a professional zoom call and it has ended as friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done. You’re the best. Mr & Mrs Coles x”

Laura & James

“Caroline’s styling service is one of the best things I booked for the wedding - working with her was a dream and took away any stress of having to organise the decoration, look and logistics of the reception venue and church. She’s just brilliant, has a really creative eye and is the most organised person I’ve ever met. She knows how to make your day look beautiful, whilst also being stress/ hassle free for you setting up. Not only was Caroline’s organisation fantastic, but on the day we were honestly gobsmacked by how beautiful it all looked. It totally exceeded expectations. It was magical, the details were perfect, everything was laid out just so. The extra touches such as the beautiful signage and lights in the trees were just amazing. Thank you so much Caroline. To anyone reading this - You will not regret booking her!”

Emma & James

“Caroline did an amazing job, she completely decorated the whole venue perfectly alongside the florist, cake and venue staff and did a magical job, all without stressing me out on the day at all. She also arrived the next day to tidy up! To top it off, she saved us so much money as we were able to hire all the things we needed as part of the same package, she also did all our signage!!! If you are getting married, I couldn't recommend The Planning Lounge enough!!”

Sarah & Khalid

“We reached out to Caroline to help style our wedding venue and to also provide two signs, one welcome and one seating. Dealing with Caroline was brilliant, her professional manner, quick replies to our enquiries and friendly persona made dealing with her very easy. We visited our venue with Caroline where she used her experience but also listened to what we required and she absolutely delivered. Our venue was styled exactly how we wanted and we couldn't of asked for anything else. We would highly recommend Caroline's services to anyone. The two signs she made for us were fantastic and we were delighted with them! 5 stars for The Planning Lounge and we can't speak highly enough of Caroline!”