I am so excited to bring you my FIRST EVER blog – an introduction to your Leicestershire Wedding Planner - Kate Smith!
This year has been absolutely amazing so far! I have been involved in so many exciting things whilst setting up my new business venture Kate Smith Weddings & Events, your Leicestershire Wedding & Event Planner. As well as Leicestershire, I also cover the surrounding areas such as Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Having been in the wedding industry for nearly 10 years, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise which I am very excited to share with you.
This time of year is perfect if you are planning a wedding! As the wedding season is coming to a close, you’ll find that there are lots of wedding fayres and open weekends in Leicestershire being advertised which are fabulous ways to meet some lovely suppliers, gain lots of ideas and have a wonderful day out! When my husband, Tom, and I were planning our wedding, we attended several wedding fayres which gave us new inspiration and we met some superb suppliers!
Whilst attending the WEWAD (Wedding events with a Difference) wedding showcase at Nottingham University we met Joe Heap from Fitting Tents. We’d always talked about how we wanted to have our wedding reception at home in our courtyard and have an English Country Garden themed wedding. After speaking to a number of marquee companies in Leicestershire, we started to lose hope that we would be able to have the wedding we'd always wished for as it appeared our courtyard was a peculiar shape and size to hold a marquee!
After some research, we got in touch with Fitting Tents and Joe came round to have a look at our space and vision. Tom and I liked Joe's honest approach and attitude so we decided to book Fitting Tents.
On the week of the wedding, Joe and his team turned up to set up. It was first time I got goose bumps, seeing the tent go up and our vision come alive. We've had so many lovely comments about our wedding day. The stretch tent worked really well in the courtyard and we couldn’t have had a better day!
If you are looking for something a little different then try Joe at Fitting Tents!! http://www.fittingtents.com/
Without attending WEWAD we would never have met Joe and watched our vision come alive. I’d advise all Brides and Grooms to attend your local wedding fayre. It’s not something you have to attend as a couple; Brides can go along with their Mum’s, Bridesmaids, Sisters for a girly few hours. Take note of the promotions on offer as well - booking at these wedding fayres could save you a few pounds!
From weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, christenings, corporate events and celebration parties, I specialise in a full planning service, creating the perfect event to allow you to relax and enjoy your special occasion.
Do you have a special event coming up in the 2017? It could be a milestone birthday, a special anniversary or even a wedding. If so and you feel you need some support and advice – you need look no further!
I offer a choice of three packages; full planning, partial planning, and on the day coordination. The beauty of my services is that you can customise it to your requirements taking as little or as much as you wish - a bespoke solution for your needs. This includes a FREE initial consultation to discuss your options. I believe that having a planner at affordable prices helps take the pressure off if you are struggling for time and will allow you to fully enjoy the whole planner process without breaking the bank :)
If you would like to know a little bit more about me and what I do, please get in touch or take a look at my services page for more information.