£70 - £80K
Budget:
Country Manor
Reception style:
Where possible, registrar and blessing
Ceremony:
150
Guest Numbers:
A carefully considered, classic wedding celebration in a country manor/castle or heritage style property. The Wedding day itself will be preceded by a traditional Ghanaian ceremony, ideally 2 weeks prior to the wedding day. The wedding day would open with a blessing ceremony, followed by a sophisticated canape reception leading us into a tastefully design reception for an impeccably served plated dinner service. The décor will echo the couple's personal style - clean whites, abundant candlelight, the perfect backdrop to what will undoubtedly be an epic party.
Overview
I believe that the experience of event planning should involve almost as many
enjoyable memories as the event itself, and I strive to be flexible, adaptable
and creative to exceed your expectations, and make the journey from planning
to partying one to remember. You will have 1-2-1 , direct and hands on support
from me throughout.
I started my eponymous boutique event business in 2017 to combine my love
of hosting, celebrating and working closely with people.
In this short time, I have already been named one of the top wedding
planners in the world by Harper’s Bazaar. A creative mind with a professional
background in retail supply chain management, I draw heavily on my skills
and experience in logistics and managing supplier relationships to deliver
weddings and parties that are executed seamlessly.
the
approach
Chenai Bukutu
Lead Event Planner & Event Producer
Style & Design
HOW WE DO IT
Our portfolio demonstrates how every wedding we do is
unique. Our ethos is to draw out the essential character of
our clients, and reflect them into the wedding with a stylish
look, drawing on our knowledge of style and design, and
always accompanied by a firm injection of fun.
We pride ourselves on producing weddings that both look
good, and have a great vibe, with plenty of energy increasing throughout the day.
Choosing the right suppliers for our clients is key to our
success, both in the UK and overseas. From
invitations to cocktails, make-up artists to musicians, our
extensive network of trusted vendors gives us the capability
to plan events in any corner of the globe.
We will introduce you to the best suppliers, getting you the
most attractive prices on the ground.
Full planning of your traditional ceremony and wedding day. Including venue searching and booking for both events
Budget optimisation, negotiations and management.
Detailed costing to keep track of the wedding budget.
(and updates as changes occur)
Wedding decor design and styling , mood board creation and supplier sourcing.
All the elements that bring you look and feel together as well as food and beverage service which is key.
Coordination and management of contracts, bookings for suppliers.
Develop the wedding day timelines /schedule and manage this on the day.
Wedding day set up schedule, breakdown Schedule.
Handling of last minute collections, orders and changes.
I am flexible in my approach to the planning journey and I will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a reminder of the things we will look
after
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
For bridal party , family and wedding car if required.
£1K
Transport
BESPOKE invitations, you can of course have ready made. This would cover wedding invitations, and on the day stationary (menu
cards, place name cars, table plan , welcome sign if required)..
£2.5K
Wedding Stationery & Paper goods
Country style manor houses are notorious for having old style banquet style chairs, we may need to swap them out. I'd also include some soft seating for drinks reception, makes for a great guest experience for people to ahve a seating area during a 1.5/2 hour drinks reception
£5K
Rentals
Dependent on final venue choices as to what would be required for an elegant but impactful floral and styling. Lighting, staging, dancefloor etc.
£12k
Florals, Decor and production
An acoustic set for ceremony, band for after dinner 6-8 piece band and late night DJ for example.
£8K
Entertainment
Whilst you are sourcing your own, this is what I would budget for both services
£8.5k
Photographer & Videography
Based on an estimate of £150 per head VAT inclusive , drinks reception to late night snacks and some contingency as this is dependent on your choice of food and drinks selection
£25K
Food & Drink
For a premium country manor style venue hire . To ensure privacy , exclusive use venues would be the first choice.
£15-18K
Venue Hire
To be clear this is just an estimation, every cost is variable based on your final venue choice and also design & decor plan. This is just to show you how the budget could be split.
based on a London venue or country venue where it is exclusive use DAY HIRE.
Example Budget Breakdown
Registrars fees
£1K
Can be anything between £700 - £1000 for the registrar to officiate
Fees schedule
next
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I charge 12% of your overall budget spend, this is inclusive of VAT and the minimum fee of £7500 applies. This will cover the traditional ceremony and wedding day projected planning time, site visits, supplier meetings throughout the planning journey as well as the trusted team of I work with. There are no additional fees as long as the wedding remains within 1 hour outside of London, should you decide to expand your radius - we will charge mileage at 45p per mile and accommodation may be required. I am pleased to note that as a member of the UK Association of Wedding planners, I don’t accept commissions from Venues or suppliers, anything you pay will be a true cost with no mark ups.
I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you both . I have attached my full Ts& C’s to for you to review and sign if you wish to go ahead. I ask for a £2500 deposit to be paid within 7 days of booking so that I can secure your date and begin working with you. This will act as a non refundable retainer - it is transferable to new date within 12 months should you need to postpone. A second payment of £4000 would be due 16 weeks prior to the wedding and the balance due 2 weeks before your wedding. Thank you