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Your Wedding Friend

Name: Your Wedding Friend
Address: West Wing Studios, Luton, LU12TL, GB
Telephone: +447801328639
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If you're planning a wedding or event, no matter how small, and need a hand getting started, or had your helpers let you down, Your Wedding Friend is here.

My aim is help out couples who are struggling to plan their special day. Everyone knows time is precious and although everyone has dreams of a perfect wedding day not everyone has the capacity and skills to make it happen by themselves. I also know that sometimes friends and family say they'll help but are suddenly unavailable when the need arises. I'm offering a helping hand, a confidante for tho

se planning a secret, advice and support for those who need it, when they need it. No need to book 2 years in advance. If you suddenly find yourself struggling to get things ready I'm here for you. I am a friend at a time of greatest need. Alternately, if you need a bit more support from the start, I'm available to guide you through the early stage panic (so much to do and where to start!?) all the way to the final dance.

22/06/2025

Massive congratulations to Holly and Dave for making it official on Saturday.
It was my absolute pleasure to act as on-the-day coordinator for their reception at the marvellous in Old Town Stevenage.
A gem of a venue made the perfect setting for the happy couple to bring together their friends and family for a relaxed fun day.

The groom made the snack wall, which was very well used. The bride arranged the bouquets and signage, amongst many other things. I loved the table of hot weather supplies and table games. A very special touch.

The decor was supplied by
Fete games and candy floss by
Welcome drinks and bar from
Delicious daytime food was provided by
And the evening food came from the nearby Papa John's, very handy.
And finally provided the evening tunes.

These are my own photos but I can't wait to see the results of photographer
A huge thanks to the fabulous ladies from the venue for all their help on what was a very hot day.

Keeping the ship running for the day is what I do, from set up to first dance or however long you need. Such a fun day inspite of the heat.

Thank you Holly and Dave for trusting me with your day and congratulations again x

19/06/2025

Top tips for staying cool on your wedding day.

Make sure your venue/s has plenty of chilled water available at all times.

Keep blinds/curtains closed, windows/doors too if they're in direct sunlight. Keeping the sun out will help keep rooms cool for as long as possible. Especially if it's warmer outside than in. Once the sun's moved round and if there's a good draught, get windows and doors open.

Cakes don't like heat, so they should be put out as late as possible. Follow your bakers instructions about chilling or not. And don't place them in direct sunlight!

Electric fans and hand fans are great at moving the air around, which can help a bit. If you can provide some for your guests, they will appreciate it.

Wedding day outfits aren't designed with weather in mind (unless you've specifically shopped for a beach wedding!). Tight bodices, lots of layers, and 3 piece suits look great but aren't overly friendly in the heat. We don't want anyone fainting so just bear in mind that you might need to take things at a slower pace and consider losing some layers as soon as you can, and loosening tight fitting things if you can.

For outdoor weddings, make sure you have some shadey spots to retreat to, sunglasses and parasols also help and look fab in photos. Marquees get very warm in full sun, clear roofed marquees even more so. Talk to your marquee provider about provisions and plans. And have sunscreen available!

Everything is harder in the heat. Don't rush. Make sure every other drink is alcohol free, pace yourself. I cannot over emphasise how much things should slow down on hot days. Rushing around, over indulging too quickly, and not taking pauses from time to time, will quickly burn you out.

Stay safe in hot temperatures, and feel free to share your own top tip in the comments x

27/05/2025

After a busy weekend of weddings and meetings, I'm settling in for some quality admin time today. And I've also got my monthy networking group later. So, it got me thinking about what questions I get asked the most at general business networking events and it nearly always involves the word 'bridezilla'.

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I hate this term because the vast majority of 'bridezillas' are just people with problems they don't know how to solve.

An example for you.

The couple didn't want a big fussy wedding day but the parents basically told them they have to invite the whole family, it's expected after all.
The couple go along with the plans for the wedding they didn't want to try to keep the parents happy. However, to anyone with half an ounce of empathy, you can see that they're really unhappy. One might say they appear to not care about anything to do with their big day. An outside observer might even suggest that they come across a bit antagonistic whenever discussions about the day occur. The parent keeps jumping in on every decision and have to be at every single meeting or copied in on every email. The parent often tells the couple what they want rather than listening to any of their ideas or hopes for their wedding...

You start to understand why someone might turn a bit 'zilla' ish.

And yes, I've seen this situation play out. I've tried to act as referee between what the couple actually wants and what the parents think they want. It's never easy and in all honesty, it does not make for a fun time.

I can give multiple other examples what might be going on behind the scenes but it's actually very rare for a bride especially to just be a horrid person who wants to micromanage every tiny detail of her day including any of the wild scenarios you might have seen in the aita feeds.

What big wedding question would you like me to answer for you with a big dollop of honesty? X

11/05/2025

Looking for a bargain for your big day? You need to pop along to the Preloved Wedding Sale Day at the gorgeous Eversholt Hall on Sunday 8th June 11am to 2pm. Free entry, free parking and a whole bunch of Preloved and DIY Wedding bits to buy.

Avoid the pain of buying from the marketplace or hoping the ebay/temu purchase turns out to be what you expect. See something you like and take it home the same day.

There will be a mix of suppliers and couples selling all sorts of fabulous items.

So, if you're in the Beds/Bucks/Herts area, pop it in your diary now.

04/05/2025

It's about time I admitted something to you. I'm a card carrying geek. I especially like sci fi and fantasy. I'm currently watching the new series of Andor and reading A Life with Footnotes the biography of Sir Terry Pratchett (yes I know it's been out for ages but it's taken me this long to work up the courage to read it).

So it fills my geeky little heart with joy to be working on a wedding on Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you.
And if you want a wedding planner who understands what your particular fandom means to you and will help you find big and small ways to inject it into your big day plans, let's chat x

01/05/2025

And so wedding season begins, and with such beautiful weather too.

We've got some fabulous weddings lined up in the next few months at some venues that I've not worked at before, so that's exciting.

I still have some availability in August and October. It's never too late to engage the support of a planner to help you take your wedding or special occasion ideas through from concept to completely awesome day. If you want to feel like everything is being thoroughly looked after so you can just relax and enjoy the day, you need to get in touch ASAP. X

26/04/2025

Did you know I can help you plan other events too?

It's not just weddings but also:
🥀Funerals
📣Engagement parties
🌍Family reunions
🎂Birthday parties of all ages
📅Anniversary celebrations
💍Proposals
🫂Vow renewals
🤰Baby showers

But also for venues, suppliers, and other businesses:
Wedding fairs
Corporate/charity dinners
Open days
Photoshoots
Company Christmas party
Awards night
And more

If you have an idea for an event or get together and have no idea where to start just get in touch. If a 15 minute chat is all you need to get you from idea to full planning mode, that's great. If you need my to bring it all together, that's even better. Either way, planning is so much easier with a knowledgeable Friend with a huge list of awesome suppliers x

17/04/2025

Easter Closing Times

I'm off for the next few days for some family time. I'll check messages when I can but there may be a slight delay in my usual response times. See you on the 22nd x

16/04/2025

I had to say no the other day. I hate saying no. Unfortunately I haven't yet found a way to clone myself otherwise it would've been a fast yes.

There are only so many days in the year so if you feel like you may need my help you really do need to get in as soon as possible.

With me there's absolutely no pressure to do anything more than you need, or your budget will stretch to, but don't leave it to the last minute to enlist my on-the-day coordination support.

I travel and work anywhere within Herts Beds and Bucks at no extra fee. I can work with you remotely for planning or in-person if preferred. Fees and hours are agreed in advance, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Wedding planning shouldn't be painful, and it won't be with a Wedding Friend on your team x

12/04/2025

What do you want for your wedding? What are you struggling with?
Is it finding the perfect venue for the right price? Is it finding a supplier you can trust to do what they say they'll do? Maybe your guest list is giving you the biggest headache? Or maybe you've found the perfect venue, but they don't do anything for you?

DIY venues are awesome for giving you the flexibility to do everything just the way you want it, plus they're usually a fair bit cheaper than all-in venues. Village halls and community spaces are some of the cheapest, but they don't offer rooms for you to get ready in or for staying overnight. There are some more expensive DIY options that also have rooms, will leave you to it, and also look amazing. Want to know more? Get in touch, and I will talk you through some of the best in Herts, Beds, Bucks, and Cambs. Plus, I can support you on the day as your coordinator. X

06/04/2025

Erm oops. How did we get to this point in April already? Sorry again for the radio silence. Between open day, shoots plural, planning, and some training I've been doing, it's been a busy few weeks.

I'm also working on some website updates, getting my blogs updated and ready to start sharing again on the new website.
More events are coming and possibly more shoots, as I've realised how much I love doing them (I might even get around to doing a Lord of the Rings styled shoot, which I've wanted to do for the longest time). So yeah, if you want to get in on my remaining free dates you need to get in quick. The free 30 minute chats are still on offer. Regular accountability and planning support is always available for a fee. Message me for details x

22/02/2025

Who is Your Wedding Friend?

It's been a while since I introduced myself and lots of newly engaged folk are passing through so I thought it worth a quick hello.

Hi ya. I'm Vikki the real person behind Your Wedding Friend. I'm your behind the scenes gal looking after all the shenanigans that go into planning your dream wedding.

I'll be your fiercest supporter, the rock you can lean on, an advocate for your ideas, your girl Friday, the level head in a crisis, your buffer for problems/questions, the nagging n***y who'll make sure you're eating the food and drinking enough water. I can be super serious but also super silly. I will swear when appropriate and I will cry when you say your vows/during your speeches.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing two people in love bringing their nearest and dearest together to celebrate that love and dedication to each other.
Yes, I'm a soppy sod.

I also believe strongly that and fully support the lgbtq+ community.

My couples love my hands-on approach to planning their weddings, that I will always strive to go above and beyond, and that they can trust me to help them at whatever level of need they have. No massively long contracts with hundreds of hours. No taking over (unless you need me to). No venue is too small (I've planned receptions in peoples regular size houses). No distance too far (take me to the Maldives with you, I'm happy to travel 😁). Low budget is no issue (my lowest working budget was under £2000).

If this sounds like we could be a wedding match, then message me below for a free 30 minute chat. X

Address

West Wing Studios
Luton
LU12TL

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+447801328639

Website

http://www.yourweddingfriend.co.uk/

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My aim is to help couples who are struggling to plan their special day. I know working and planning a wedding, especially if you have a family, is hard. Everyone knows time is precious and although everyone has dreams of a perfect wedding day not everyone has the time and skills to make it happen by themselves. I also know that sometimes friends and family say they'll help but are suddenly unavailable when the need arises. I'm offering a helping hand, a confidante for those planning a secret, advice and support for those who need it, when they need it. No need to book 2 years in advance. If you suddenly find yourself struggling to get things done I'm here for you. Whether it’s helping to finish a DIY project, or setting up tables and chairs on the big day, I am a friend at a time of greatest need. I won’t let you down. Alternately, if you’d like a bit more support from the start, I'm available to guide you through the early stage panic (so much to do and where to start!?) all the way to the final dance.

We work together on all the elements of your big day and make it happen, just the way you pictured it. Less stress. Less drama. Sanity saved. I’d love to help you so get in touch. X