New launch: new UK-wide virtual wedding planning service

bride and groom standing up against a white wall with the groom kissing the brides forehead

Newly launched Wed-Start is led by industry veteran Isabel Smith, who has over 10 years' experience in planning luxury weddings all over the world. She has brought together the UK's very best wedding planning experts to offer a Wed-Start to all couples planning their dream wedding.

bridesmaids in purple dresses sat down holding flowers

Isabel says, "As industry experts, we know that a lot of couples feel overwhelmed in the early stages of wedding planning. There's so much fantastic advice out there, but there is also a lot of pressure. From family politics, to friends' opinions, to conflicting online guidance, it can all feel like too much.

"Some might book a wedding planner for full planning, but so many others either want to plan their weddings themselves, or simply can't afford a freelance planner. That's where Wed-Start comes in. A virtual consultation with a true wedding expert, followed up with practical guides, gives the couple all they need to get going and plan the perfect wedding for themselves."

How it works

  • Check out how Wed-Start has helped couples before - or have a quick nose around theweb. You don't have to have any clear ideas for the team to help you, but it's worth getting a feel for weddings in general – just to gett he juices flowing!
  • Book your 60 minute virtual consultation with a wedding expert - use theonline booking system to find a date and time that suits you – daytime, evening and weekend appointments are available, with new slots opening up regularly.
  • Securely pay for your Wed-Start via Stripe (eWallet or debit/credit card) - for security,Wed-Start has partnered with Stripe to ensure that you can secure your Wed-Start consultation easily and without worry.
  • Tell Wed-Start all about your dream wedding! Whether you have absolutely no ideas, or 100 which don't seem to mesh, expert planners will help you riddle it all out and make sure there isn't anything important you have overlooked.
  • Within 72 hours, you'll receive all you need to plan your perfect day - a budget breakdown and planning schedule, completely tailored to your wedding. You will also receive an ultimate planning guide. Everything you need for a Wed-Start.
In addition to the main Wed-Start service, planning guides are also available covering
  • Getting Started (FREE)
  • Maids & Men (FREE)
  • The Ultimate Guide
  • Designing the Day
  • Last Few Weeks
Wed-Start has partnered with County Wedding Magazines to offer a 15% discount on all services to CWM readers from: 4th July - 12th August. Head over to the County Wedding Magazines offers page to find out how to claim.

bride and groom just wed cheering with confetti in air Credit: www.wed-start.co.uk

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