The Smart Start

Don’t know where to start planning your wedding?
Feeling overwhelmed before you begin?

Most of the couples I speak to feel the same. That’s why I designed my Smart Start session. It’s an open, honest conversation designed to cut through the wedding industry mire. We’ll talk through your ideas, set a budget that doesn’t scare you to death, and align your vision with realistic solutions.

Find the clarity you need for your journey to "I Do."

AVOID OVERSPEND

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INSIDER TRUTHS

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MONEY SAVING TACTICS

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REALITY CHECK

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AVOID OVERSPEND · INSIDER TRUTHS · MONEY SAVING TACTICS · REALITY CHECK ·

The first decisions define your budget.

The very first things you book - the venue, the date, the catering - often set your spending in stone before you’ve even seen the full picture. It’s easy to get tied down to a plan that doesn't actually work, leading to unexpected costs that only surface once you're already committed.

A Smart Start stops the "budget creep" before it begins. I’ll help you look at the real numbers early on, uncovering the hidden extras and the "wedding tax" that often get missed. We make sure your first steps are the right ones, so you aren't left trying to fix an overstretched budget six months down the line.

  • "Thank you so much for today. I feel a lot more at ease and looking forward to getting things booked!

    AK - Smart Start

  • I wish I had found the wonderful Emma-Jane sooner!

    JS - Supplier Sourcing

  • She has an amazing creative vision and a knowledge of local suppliers which is far better than any Google search!

    Jade Hinton, More Productions - Concept & Design

  • Thanks for your help for bridging the gap on the things that we couldn't manage in the run up to and on the day itself

    AS (Singapore) - On The Day Concierge Service

  • EJ works really hard to help couples get everything they could want for their wedding

    MW - Supplier Sourcing

Price for a Smart Start | £180

After an initial call to identify the areas where you want some advice, we’ll arrange a focused, face-to-face conversation together lasting up to 2 hours to dive deep into your wedding ideas and get your wedding planning off to the best start. We’ll cover:

  • Your Budget: A realistic transparent chat about money, your budget, what you can expect things to cost, and what you do, and more importantly, DON’T want to spend.

  • The "Reality Check": Matching your vision to a realistic budget for your venue and services.

  • Priority Planning: We’ll identify what really matters to you both so you can cut the rest. Plan with intention not distraction.

  • The Roadmap: You’ll get a clear idea of what your budget can really get you, where the hidden costs lie, and an action plan on how to stick to your budget and plan accordingly.

  • The Safety Net: A follow-up call to check how you’re getting on, and any new questions you may have..

The Smart Start includes a maximum of 3 hours planning support and can save you £100s - if not £1,000s - in overspend and hidden costs. Extra hours can be booked at £60 per hour or ask about bundles or more in-depth services including On The Day Coordination, Supplier Sourcing and Venue Scouting.

.(First 20 miles (round trip) are included with 45p per mile thereafter or book a Zoom Option if you’re further afield).

I do not accept commissions from suppliers or venues and pass any savings back to you.

Want to know more?

Let’s see if a Smart Start 1-2-1 can help you. Complete the form below and I’ll be in touch to arrange an informal complimentary discovery call.

I respect your privacy and will not share your details

Images from a Fizzydo concept shoot with Dottie Photography