Katie HironsFeb 243 minHow to choose the perfect wedding venue.Recently engaged? You're likely wondering where on earth to start with your wedding planning and the simple answer is - with your venue!...
Katie HironsMay 12, 20214 minHow to have a stress-free wedding!Weddings are stressful. There's no getting around it, as much as I love to absorb a good dose of the chaos for my clients the reality is...
Katie HironsMar 26, 20214 min"...and the whole thing had collapsed." : Tales from an On the Day Wedding Coordinator.I cannot tell you how many suppliers, wedding guests and already-married couples tell me that they WISH they'd had a coordinator on their...
Katie HironsFeb 26, 20212 min3 essential tips for your marquee / outdoor wedding (from a garden wedding expert)Garden and marquee weddings have always had serious appeal for couples wanting a more relaxed, personal and informal big-day – but...
Katie HironsJan 20, 20212 minWhere to start with DIY Wedding Planning...You've got a ring on it, so now what?! You're engaged! Babes! Congrats and welcome to the adventure of planning your big-day whilst...
Katie HironsDec 20, 20204 minFind your style! A beginner's guide to choosing your wedding scheme.I'm not a stylist. I don't have an art or design degree. I take little notice of fashion or design trends and I'm a fail-safe stickler...
Katie HironsNov 11, 20202 minHow long should your wedding reception be?Probably the number one question I get asked is how long a wedding reception should be, and the answer? Not very! People often over-allow...
Katie HironsOct 14, 20202 minHow to have a gorgeous winter micro-weddingSmaller celebrations are here to stay, but that doesn't mean you can't still go BIG on your styling and create something incredible. Here...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20206 minPlagiarism, Positivity and Paying-it-forward: How to cut it as a new Planner...Well here's a blog post I never thought I'd write! Jump the Broom is going to be 2 in July, so whilst I was anticipating a little...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minV&M - A Baha'i Ceremony and a Banging Party! All Images: Lee Allen Photography From the moment I met Victoria back in 2019 at The Unwedding Show I knew we were set to create...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minNewly Engaged? 5 Qs to start your planning with!Knowing where to begin on your planning journey can be daunting... so I've popped together 5 of the best questions to start with...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minBae of the Day: Lovestruck PhotoNot all wedding photographers are created equal, and there's nothing quite like stumbling upon not one, but TWO absolute legends in the...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20204 minWhat does an On-the-Day Wedding Coordinator actually DO?!"Oh you're a PLANNER! I'd love to do that, do you go to cake tastings and own a warehouse full of napkins and have couples calling you at...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20202 minInsta I'm Into : My top 5 accounts to follow!With holiday season upon us, it'll soon be time to kick back and do a little inspo-hunting for next year (amidst the mince pies and...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minBae of the Day: Ink and Paper LondonIn the first of what I hope will be many a chin-wag with some of the best suppliers in the biz (and the loveliest - guaranteed) this...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minBae of the Day: Dove & MyrtleIt may be winter, but we're all about a bit of sunshine at JTB headquarters - and who else to trust to bring it in bucket loads but the...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minPlanning Confidential: A REAL wedding-day timeline...Practical and achievable wedding timelines are somewhat illusive, and instead often totally bizarre (I just read one which allocated 30...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20201 minBridal Shoes: Don't Toe the LineWant to treat your feet to something a little different on your big day? From painted points to bold brogues there are a million and one...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20203 minPlanning Confidential: VenuesYou've picked your perfect location, you've set the date, so now the fun can really start! Here I've popped together some essential tips...
Katie HironsMay 17, 20202 minThe DIY Directive: VelvetVelvet has had a serious resurgence in the last few years; no longer reserved for dusty theatre curtains and tired pub stools, oh no,...