Real wedding: Emily and Michael’s DIY Barn wedding

Emily and Michael were married by Barbara Beames in the Barn at The Briars on Saturday 21st December 2013, and the Barn was then transformed into the reception venue.

Many hours were spent by Emily and her mother in law making 80 metres of gorgeous bunting!

The wedding cake, which was layered on the inside in different shades of purple, the cup cakes and many of the desserts were made by Ellen’s Bakery.

After having wood fired pizza for mains, the dessert buffet and lolly bar meant guests were in sweets heaven!

So many personal touches made this a truly magic wedding, including the rustic signs made by Michael. The guests had fun with lawn games and Mr Whippy made an appearance!

Emily looked absolutely stunning and Michael looked a treat in his purple suit.

The time and effort that Emily and Michael put into designing, planning and creating their wedding was evident to everyone, and it was a truly wonderful experience helping coordinate their wedding day. 

Benefits of having an Event Planner

I feel that having an Event Planner is still considered a luxury by many, however the cost of an event planner is minimal when you factor in the time you are saving yourself, the reduction in stress levels, and the knowledge and experience of your planner.

In times where so many of us are time poor, just the thought of organising an event can be quite daunting. Whether it be a corporate dinner, your wedding, a conference, a birthday, or any other significant milestone, all events take a great deal of your precious time to plan.

Using an event planner takes away the stress, and it reduces the countless hours of researching and organising involved with the planning process. It also ensures all elements of the planning are covered, including even the smallest details. Event Planners spend many hours networking and working closely with many venues and suppliers, so not only do they know how these businesses work, but they can often also pass on discounts. Your planner can also advise you of current trends and share their own ideas and experiences with you.

The different types of Event Planner packages on offer also give a lot of flexibility – for example: Functioning Together offers Do-It-Yourself, Guiding Hand (getting started), Function Day Coordination, Wedding Day Coordination and Deluxe (everything you can think of!) packages, as well as customising any package to specifically suit your needs.

The Function or Wedding Day Coordination concept is becoming quite popular for those who want to plan everything themselves, but do not want the hassle and stress of pulling it all together on the day. Instead, they can leave it to a professional to handle, allowing them to thoroughly enjoy their event.

Just remember, hiring an Event Planner will be one of the most valuable decisions you make when planning your event.