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Joanna Wilford Weddings and Events

Name: Joanna Wilford Weddings and Events
Address: Hanwell, Banbury, OX171HN, GB
Telephone: +441295738103
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02/08/2026

Lighting for your marquee

If you are planning a marquee wedding do think about lighting. In the middle of summer it will be light for a long time, but once it becomes dark you need to have plenty of lighting to create the ambience for the rest of the evening.

Fairy lights on the ceiling are really effective for a soft twinkly light. Uplighters dotted round the marquee which can be colour coded add to the party atmosphere and if you are looking for sophisticated lighting there are some really good specialist lighting and production companies.

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09/07/2026

Do we need to arrange wedding insurance?

In a nutshell, yes.

As a wedding planner, one of the questions I am often asked is whether wedding insurance is really necessary. My answer is always yes. Once you have booked your date and started paying deposits to key suppliers, wedding insurance is a necessary next step.

By the time most couples are a few months into wedding planning, they have already committed a significant amount of money to their wedding. Whether you are planning a traditional church wedding, a marquee wedding at home or a large country house celebration, weddings represent a considerable financial investment. Insurance provides peace of mind should something unexpected happen.

Follow the link in my bio to read all about wedding insurance on my blog.

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02/07/2026

Dear Joanna,

Thank you so much for your incredible support in organizing our wedding. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better partner in bringing our vision to life. Everything was perfect, and it’s clear that your hard work made all the difference.
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t was an absolute delight to work with you, and your efforts truly made our day in Oxford incredibly special. We will certainly take the time to write a testimonial for you, and we’ll also be sure to leave a review.

Thank you again for everything.

Best,

Catherine and Jordan

24/06/2026

What wines would you choose for your wedding breakfast?

Rosé is becoming a very popular choice for summer weddings. There is nothing better on a summer’s day than a chilled glass of rosé, but would you step away from tradition and include rosé as a choice at your wedding breakfast?

White wine is often more popular than red wine, especially for a summer wedding, but this of course is dependent on the menu. You could also choose a light chilled red as an alternative to a heavy red.

If you wish to stick with tradition and just offer red and white wine as a choice for dinner, you can always serve rosé behind the bar, which is a nice alternative to cocktails or spirits.

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31/05/2026

✨ With just a few weeks to go until the big day, it’s easy to feel like your to-do list is never-ending. To help you feel calm, confident and completely prepared, I’ve put together a last-minute wedding checklist with all the little details that can make a big difference – from emergency kits to evening shoes, bustle tips to marquee must-haves.

Whether you’re planning a traditional marquee weekend or a countryside celebration, this is one to save for later, so follow the link to my blog on your last minute check-list.

https://joannawilfordweddings.co.uk/your-last-minute-wedding-checklist-what-to-remember-in-the-final-month/

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28/05/2026

Kind words .....

“Our wedding had two distinct events — an Indian Sangeet night and a traditional ceremony at an Oxford college. Joanna was a calm, enthusiastic, and creative presence throughout. She introduced decisions gradually so we never felt overwhelmed, and her excellent supplier connections meant every detail — from stationery to flowers — was beautifully handled. Thanks to her ability to anticipate issues before they arose, our celebrations ran perfectly.”

It was a pleasure to bring this weekend wedding together, with its many moving parts and people to coordinate - but it’s what I thrive on!

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10/05/2026

MC duties

Duties of an MC

When you choose your MC for your wedding it is always good to make sure that they know that they will have to be ready to make a fair few announcements during the day. The typical announcements are:

Announce the bride and groom into the reception.

Call to dinner - a hand bell or gong is quite helpful to get the guests attention.

Announce the bride and groom into the marquee.

Announce the cake cutting.

Announce the speeches.

If there is a wedding planner then they will ensure that they introduce themselves to the MC as early as possible as they will need to coordinate the prompts for all the announcements.

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06/05/2026

Antonia & Digby’s wedding day was everything a wedding should be - fun, full of personality and completely unique.

A joyful Oxfordshire wedding that combined a traditional church ceremony with a truly unique marquee reception at Bicester Motion, followed by a wonderfully relaxed second day celebration.

It was exactly the sort of weekend I love planning and it all came together beautifully.

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30/04/2026

Planning a marquee wedding, particularly at home, gives you complete freedom to create a day that feels entirely your own. You are not working within the structure of a fixed venue, which is often exactly the appeal. However, that flexibility also means there are more moving parts to consider.

One of the most important elements of planning a successful marquee wedding is building contingency into your budget. Not because things will go wrong, but because there are always additional details that emerge as your plans take shape.

The most seamless marquee weddings are not those where everything is fixed from the start, but those where there is space to adjust as plans evolve.

As a wedding planner specialising in marquee weddings at home, I see this time and again. When there is room in the budget to respond to practical needs and thoughtful enhancements, the entire day feels more considered and relaxed.

Contingency is not an extra. It is an essential part of wedding planning. It allows you to make decisions with confidence, manage the unexpected and ensure that your wedding feels exactly as you imagined, without unnecessary stress.

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Follow the link to read my blog on building contingency into your budget.

29/04/2026

I’ve spent a lot of time building strong relationships with suppliers so that I can recommend them for exactly the right weddings and couples.

The wonderful Lynda Athey from Lynda Loves, a stationer, is no exception. I have worked with Lynda on many occasions and I never cease to be in awe of her talent and beautiful creations.

On World Stationery Day, and every other day, I am proud to recommend Lynda Loves for your wedding stationery.

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Hanwell
Banbury
OX171HN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441295738103

Website

http://joannawilfordweddings.co.uk/

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