The Wedding Lounge UK

This week we are joined by Luke from Luke Batchelor Productions - a cinematic wedding videographer, who focuses on storytelling; producing luxury, high-end wedding films for his couples.Luke explains the differences between styles of wedding videography, what you should be asking when researching your videographer, how much you can expect to pay and much more!Find Luke at:https://www.lukebatchelorproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/lukebatchelorproductions/https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBatchelorProductionshttps://www.tiktok.com/@lukebatchelorproductions

This week we are talking about our favourite topic - food! We discuss what we mean by evening food, why you should have it and things that you need to think about when organising the evening food at your wedding.

Today we are talking all things wedding rehearsals. First of all, we explain what we mean by a wedding rehearsal. Then we delve into who has a rehearsal? Why? What happens at a rehearsal? Who attends?

In this week's episode we discuss day two celebrations. What do we mean by a day two? Why might you want to have one?We outline what you should consider when planning your day two celebrations, so that yours goes off without a hitch!

Today we are joined by the fabulous Ben, from Stylus Live and Outrage Events. Ben shares his extensive knowledge on all things music and production.What is production? What should couples be considering when planning their wedding?With over twenty years experience in the events industry, Ben is a fountain of knowledge!Find Stylus Live and Outrage Events at:https://stylus.live/https://weareoutrage.com/https://www.instagram.com/styluslive/https://www.instagram.com/outrageevents/

The night before your wedding is your moment to decompress and take a breath before the celebrations begin. How are you planning on spending it? In this episode we talk about making the most of that time, who you might to spend it with it and what you could do.

Today we’re talking about your top table. What style table should you have? Who should you have sitting on there? How will you differentiate the top table? Do you even want one?All of your key questions, answered.

Today we are joined by Jo from Moody Blooms – a Kent-based florist. Jo talks about seasonality, sustainability and how best to make the most of your wedding flowers.Find out more about Moody Blooms at:https://moody-blooms.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/moody_blooms/jo@moody-blooms.co.uk07968 735657

In this week’s episode we give you top tips on what to consider when choosing your wedding party. We discuss the roles and responsibilities involved, whether you have to ask certain people and the financial implications.

In this episode we share all of the suppliers that you need to source for your marquee wedding. We give you our top tips on what to look for when booking your marquee suppliers – a must have for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.

Whether you’re having a religious ceremony, a registry office wedding or a celebrant led ceremony, you may want to include readings in your ceremony.If you’re having a religious ceremony, your officiant will be able to advise you on appropriate religious readings.The Church of England website is a great source for suggested readings:https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/planning-your-ceremony/bible-readings-your-weddingIf you’re looking for non-religious readings, here are a few suggestions:Guess How Much I love You – Little Nut Brown HareLove Like A River – Whitney HansonI Wanna Be Yours – John Cooper ClarkeHow Falling In Love Is Like Owning A DogEverything I Know About Love – Dolly AldertonHere are some blogs for further inspo:https://www.brides.com/story/nonreligious-wedding-ceremony-reading-ideashttps://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/ceremony-and-reception/wedding-readings/https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/wedding-planning/readings/modern-wedding-readings

This week’s lounge guest is Ben from Grizzly Bear Events – this is a must listen for anyone planning a wedding at home or in a marquee.Ben talks about your power considerations, common mistakes that he’s seen at weddings and how to avoid them!Grizzly Bear Events are power experts for the events industry; hiring out generators, lighting, chillers and much more.Find more about Grizzly Bear Events at:https://grizzlybearevents.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/grizzlybearevents/https://www.facebook.com/grizzlybearevents

This week we share our top tips (and bug bears!) when planning your wedding save the dates and invitations. Do you need to send a save the date? What information should you include?This is a must for anyone at the start of their wedding planning journey!

In this week’s episode we discuss how to personalise your own wedding day to make it yours. We talk about how to personalise your ceremony, reception, what you’re wearing and everything in between.

Join us for today’s episode where we have a chat about whatwe have been up to this summer. We’ve seen waltzers, famous drag acts and a 60thcelebration for nearly 500 guests! We go through the highs, lows and holes in the dancefloor!!

This week we are joined by Neil from Duttson Rocks. Neilcreates bespoke jewellery for discerning clients; including Serena Williams,Emma Willis and Made in Chelsea’s Spencer and Jamie.Neil shares his extensive knowledge on the 4 C’s of diamondsand what to prioritise when choosing your engagement ring.Where to find Duttson Rocks:https://www.duttsonrocks.com/https://www.instagram.com/duttsonrocks/

Buying gifts for people attending your wedding isn't always the first thing on couples' minds. However, it is a really nice way to show your appreciation to people who have helped you throughout the process.We discuss who you may want to buy gifts for and what sort of gifts you could buy them. We also discuss our own experiences of giving and receiving gifts at weddings!

When you're engaged it's easy to become distracted with how you will celebrate and what your day will look like. Whilst that is the exciting part of planning a wedding, it is essential to make sure that you focus on the legal aspects of getting married.In this week's episode, we share with you tips on what to consider when sorting out the legalities of your special day.

If you're getting married in a marquee, or a dry-hire venue where there isn't any furniture, you will definitely need to hire in some. You may also want to hire in some additional furniture if you're getting married at a venue.In this episode we go through the different options that you have for furniture throughout your wedding day; from the ceremony, to the drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party!

In this week's episode, we are joined by the lovely Sarah from Beyond The Table. Sarah works closely with clients to help create tablescapes for gatherings from special occasions to staycations.Sarah shares her insider knowledge on how to design the tablescape for your wedding celebration; discussing colour palettes, table linens, crockery and more.To find out more about Sarah, you can find her at:https://www.beyondthetable.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetable_design/