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Award winning, wedding planner for lovers of luxury. Happy to travel throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
Organiser * Stress Reliever * Creator of Happiness
Tailored wedding planning for modern, busy couples dreaming of a timeless and elegant wedding that is a true reflection of them as a couple and their unique love story.
I will help you get crystal clear on your wedding vision, alleviating every stress from your plate and freeing up your time ensuring you have your wedding, your way.
My goal is to stop you thinking about what your wedding should be and help you imagine what it could be and that you get to enjoy every second of your special day and celebrate with your favourite people on the planet.
Services Offered
I provide three different wedding planning services that are flexible to your needs. Whether you’re seeking support from the very beginning of your planning journey, or you’re looking for someone you can trust in the final stages, I am here to provide assistance that's tailored to your needs and requirements.
From weddings in exclusive hire country retreats to dry hire historic venues, Oxford colleges and luxury marquees at home, I'm here to ensure your planning experience is seamless, your wedding planning is fun.
Unlike other planners I work on a fixed fee basis and don't take any commission from suppliers ensuring your supplier supporting cast is the right fit for your vision and budget.
Full Wedding and Design, £8,800
Full planning means exactly that, I will be by your side from the first meeting until your last dance
Partial Wedding Planning, £5,500
This service is for couples who have already started planning their wedding and secured the big ticket items but now don't know what to do next or have underestimated the work involved and keen to hand over the reins
Finishing Touch Planning Support, £2,800
Refinement of your plans, last minute inspiration and on the day coordination
Sounds like we could be a good fit? Complete the online form with your name, contact details and wedding date. I can then share my service guide and link to book a no obligation discovery call.
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Frequently asked questions
Size of weddings/events you organise:
Fewer than 100 guests
Between 100 and 300 guests
Services you offer:
Ceremonies
Venues
Technical equipment (sound, lighting, audiovisual...)
Wedding favours
Decoration
Stationery
Music and entertainment
Car rental
Wedding photography and video
Styling for the couple
Hair and makeup
Wedding coordinator
Caterers
What kind of ceremonies do you offer?
Civil partnership
Religious
Open-air
Humanist
Do you organise non-Christian religion weddings?
Yes
What type of weddings are you specialised in?
Happiest doing marquee weddings and weddings at dry hire venues in and around Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. Love couples who throw the rule book out the window and make their own traditions
How do you work?
My way of working is very hands on. First step is to book a no obligation video discovery call. From this call I will establish how best to create your perfect wedding day and provide a tailored quote
What are the forms of payment?
A booking fee will secure your wedding date, there will be a contract to sign which will have a payment schedule clearly laid out
Reviews for Katie Lou Weddings
Jessica Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Katie Lou Weddings is our biggest tip to any couples planning a wedding
We hired Katie as an On the Day Coordinator but she was so much more than that. Katie’s service included taking over supplier contact three weeks before the wedding plus being there for the whole day to ensure everything went perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.
We knew from our first meeting that Katie would provide us with a trusted pair of hands and a second set of eyes to help the day run smoothly. What we didn’t realise, was how Katie would remove so much stress and free up so much brain space in the lead up to the wedding. She handled everything with grace and efficiency, and we always felt that Katie wouldn’t let anything go wrong.
We had a very difficult few weeks in the lead up to the wedding due to personal reasons. Katie was sensitive to this and took away as much stress as she could. Additionally, when things did go wrong on the day (small errors from other suppliers or guests) she handled these expertly.
We can’t thank Katie enough, and she is our biggest tip to any couples planning a wedding - we are so grateful we chose her.
We knew from our first meeting that Katie would provide us with a trusted pair of hands and a second set of eyes to help the day run smoothly. What we didn’t realise, was how Katie would remove so much stress and free up so much brain space in the lead up to the wedding. She handled everything with grace and efficiency, and we always felt that Katie wouldn’t let anything go wrong.
We had a very difficult few weeks in the lead up to the wedding due to personal reasons. Katie was sensitive to this and took away as much stress as she could. Additionally, when things did go wrong on the day (small errors from other suppliers or guests) she handled these expertly.
We can’t thank Katie enough, and she is our biggest tip to any couples planning a wedding - we are so grateful we chose her.
Lucy Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Katie is the best!
Katie is the best!! We can’t recommend Katie more. She did such an amazing job organising our wedding. From start to finish we felt like she had everything under control and helped us to execute our vision perfectly. She has great attention to detail and made sure we didn’t forget any of the little details. It was invaluable having her recommendations for flowers, catering etc. We received so many compliments on the flower arrangements in particular. We had 100% trust in her - which was amazing because it meant we could fully relax and enjoy the day and preparations.
Katie was calm, efficient, extremely accommodating and flexible when a few unexpected events occurred in the lead up to the wedding. Firstly, when we had to push the wedding back a year - Katie was able to arrange everything with suppliers so we didn’t loose any, finding suggestions for a new date extremely quickly based on supplier availability. Secondly, when our photographer had to cancel the day before our wedding due to a medical emergency, Katie and our wonderful photographer managed to organise cover at the eleventh hour so we still had photos on the day - and we are so so pleased with how they turned out!
Katie was calm, efficient, extremely accommodating and flexible when a few unexpected events occurred in the lead up to the wedding. Firstly, when we had to push the wedding back a year - Katie was able to arrange everything with suppliers so we didn’t loose any, finding suggestions for a new date extremely quickly based on supplier availability. Secondly, when our photographer had to cancel the day before our wedding due to a medical emergency, Katie and our wonderful photographer managed to organise cover at the eleventh hour so we still had photos on the day - and we are so so pleased with how they turned out!
Zoe C. Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
We knew everything was in safe hands
We were so lucky to find Katie! She was the absolute best on-the-day coordinator from start to finish. She was constantly on hand to answer my questions via phone, zoom or email, even though we were only meant to be working together for a month before the wedding. She has so much experience of marquee weddings and offered us expert advice. She was also super helpful in rallying all the many different suppliers we used, and stepping in when anything went awry ahead of the big day.
On the day, we knew everything was in safe hands. Katie made us feel so calm, and was there to fix even the most trivial of problems whenever they presented themselves. So many of our guests commented on how seamlessly the different aspects of the day ran, and that was all down to Katie! We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator, and cannot recommend Katie highly enough!
On the day, we knew everything was in safe hands. Katie made us feel so calm, and was there to fix even the most trivial of problems whenever they presented themselves. So many of our guests commented on how seamlessly the different aspects of the day ran, and that was all down to Katie! We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator, and cannot recommend Katie highly enough!
Jessica Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Dream wedding planned in just 6 months, every detail thought of
Our wedding in Oxford was more beautiful, personal and perfect than we ever could have dreamed. Katie didn't just plan a wedding with us, she planned a week full of beautiful events and experiences for our families to enjoy as both sides had travelled far to celebrate with us in Oxford where we met. It was so important to us to be able to thank them for travelling and also give them a view into our lives here in Oxford, and also time to spend with each other before the wedding (many of them had never met!). We were incredibly happy with our florist, hair stylist, photographer, band and our venues (and also venue hires!). Katie truly thought of every little detail and tailored each vendor recommendation to our style and vision (even as that changed and evolved through the process). She was always several steps ahead, and worked with two busy PhD students to bring our dream wedding to life in only 6 months. Not one detail felt compromised, and Katie was always committed to advocating for what we wanted every step of the way.
Our highlights include a rooftop dinner, welcome drinks and tea at our Oxford college, a bus ride in a vintage bus from the ceremony to reception (this started as a practical decision, but ended up being a favourite of ours and the guests!), we also (bride and groom) took a boat down the Cherwell river (so much fun).
We highly recommend Katie to anyone planning a wedding, and we are so thankful for her and everything she has done for us.
Our highlights include a rooftop dinner, welcome drinks and tea at our Oxford college, a bus ride in a vintage bus from the ceremony to reception (this started as a practical decision, but ended up being a favourite of ours and the guests!), we also (bride and groom) took a boat down the Cherwell river (so much fun).
We highly recommend Katie to anyone planning a wedding, and we are so thankful for her and everything she has done for us.
Clare Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Completely stress-free day
Katie and Rosie ensured our wedding day at home ran perfectly like clockwork, with a completely stress-free day for ourselves. We are so thankful for their planning support, perfect liaison with suppliers and calm presence. I highly recommend!
Amanda Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Katie has a wealth of connections with suppliers and it was evident that she has many years of experience
We interviewed a number of wedding planners, as soon as we met Katie we both agreed how 'right' it felt. She is warm and down to earth and has a sense of humour. She is completely approachable and non-commercial. We held our wedding reception in a marquee and enlisted Katie's partial planning service which worked really well for our needs. Katie has a wealth of connections with suppliers and it was evident that she has many years of experience on the details! She is very quick to respond even during weekends and when she was supposed to be taking a few days break. Our wedding day was perfect - we couldn't have wished for a better day, a number of our guests commenting that it was the best wedding they have ever attended! We would have no hesitation in recommending Katie and her colleague Sarah. We are very happy clients! Thank you Katie!
Maddie Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Saved our wedding
We wouldn’t have had a wedding without Katie!
About five weeks before the wedding, we had an in-person meeting with Katie to iron out all the details, which immediately put us at ease. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor reassured us that we were in safe hands.
Everything was going smoothly until a week before the wedding when disaster struck. The marquee company we had chosen went into administration. Not only were we relying on them for the marquee, but also for the flooring, tables and chairs, lighting, and more – the whole wedding day was suddenly in jeopardy.
As you can imagine, everyone involved was mortified, and “stressed” doesn’t even begin to cover it. But to our amazement, Katie remained calm and truly kicked into gear. She sourced everything we originally wanted from individual vendors in no time, showing just how resourceful and determined she is.
Thanks to her incredible efforts, our dream wedding was saved, and we ended up having the best day of our lives. On the day itself, Katie orchestrated everything with such grace and precision. She made us feel so relaxed and reassured throughout, handling every detail behind the scenes so we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones.
If you’re considering booking Katie, stop thinking about it and just do it! She’s a top professional who went above and beyond, not only in the lead-up to the day but especially on the day itself.
Thank you, Katie – we couldn’t have done it without you!
About five weeks before the wedding, we had an in-person meeting with Katie to iron out all the details, which immediately put us at ease. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor reassured us that we were in safe hands.
Everything was going smoothly until a week before the wedding when disaster struck. The marquee company we had chosen went into administration. Not only were we relying on them for the marquee, but also for the flooring, tables and chairs, lighting, and more – the whole wedding day was suddenly in jeopardy.
As you can imagine, everyone involved was mortified, and “stressed” doesn’t even begin to cover it. But to our amazement, Katie remained calm and truly kicked into gear. She sourced everything we originally wanted from individual vendors in no time, showing just how resourceful and determined she is.
Thanks to her incredible efforts, our dream wedding was saved, and we ended up having the best day of our lives. On the day itself, Katie orchestrated everything with such grace and precision. She made us feel so relaxed and reassured throughout, handling every detail behind the scenes so we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones.
If you’re considering booking Katie, stop thinking about it and just do it! She’s a top professional who went above and beyond, not only in the lead-up to the day but especially on the day itself.
Thank you, Katie – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Rebecca Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
KLW listened to exactly what we wanted throughout the process and made our dream marquee wedding come true
From our first meeting we knew Katie was the right planner for us. She listened to exactly what we wanted throughout the process and made our dream marquee wedding come true.
We knew that planning a marquee wedding may be a daunting task alone, but from sourcing & managing suppliers to setup, wedding day management Katie was always there to help.
She made sure the day ran smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a thing, even when a last minute rain downpour changed our reception plans!
Thankyou for making our day so special, we could not have done it without you.
We knew that planning a marquee wedding may be a daunting task alone, but from sourcing & managing suppliers to setup, wedding day management Katie was always there to help.
She made sure the day ran smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a thing, even when a last minute rain downpour changed our reception plans!
Thankyou for making our day so special, we could not have done it without you.
Georgie Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
If you're debating whether to get a wedding coordinator, do it, and hire Katie!
We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Katie as our wedding coordinator. Throughout the lead up to the day and on the wedding itself, we both said 'can you imagine if Katie wasn't here' multiple times. She is so organised, friendly, calm and knew all the questions to ask. She takes so much stress away from those final days where there are an exhaustive list of decisions to make. If you're debating whether to get a wedding coordinator, do it, and hire Katie!
Eleanor Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
We refuse to believe that there is anyone better than Katie
We refuse to believe that there is anyone better than Katie. She was utterly fantastic. We only engaged Katie to help run the wedding on the day (which included a site visit beforehand and 4 hours on-site the week before the wedding). She got to grips with all of the complicated details and multiple suppliers immediately and, after realising what the more stressful parts of the planning were for us, took them off our plate. She was also very engaged with us from the beginning of our wedding planning - always checking in and answering ad hoc questions which no one else knew the answer to and forewarning us of common pitfalls and things to check. She also had very good supplier recommendations who turned out to be as professional as she was and perfect for the job. She was a complete professional, totally calm, knew everything and was also warm and fun to be around. The perfect person to have coming in and out of your home and garden on the day of your wedding. She was also happy to take on all the tasks that just needed doing, even the very unglamorous ones. She is not a ‘planner from on high’, she is a ‘does whatever needs to be done quietly and perfectly.’ We really couldn’t say enough good things about her - just fantastic. We are only sorry that now our wedding is done, we won’t be seeing her as much!
Megan Sent on 24/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing to work with
What can we say! From start to finish Katie was amazing. As soon as we had our first call we knew she was the perfect fit - you can just tell she gets it. From that first chat, to our conversations throughout the process, to our meeting at the venue, to the actual day...we could not have done it without Katie - it would not have been the day it was without her. To trust and just know that someone, who is so on top of EVERYTHING, is there for you is the best thing. Katie was knowledgeable, organised and thoughtful. She was warm and friendly but also stepped in and took care of things as needed. We also really appreciated that she encouraged us to hold true to "our" day and our vision and what that meant to us.
Having Katie there was a sigh of relief. We both felt like we could really relax and that we didn't have to worry about anything because we knew Katie had everything under control. Everyone continued to comment on how calm we both were! Honestly, if anything did go wrong we had/have no idea because it truly was the most perfect, seamless day.
We cannot thank Katie enough, you can tell making the day feel special and genuine to the couple while also making sure they have everything they need and that they are happy and having fun is what truly matters to her. You made our day truly special (and flawless) and you were absolutely amazing to work with. THANK YOU!
Having Katie there was a sigh of relief. We both felt like we could really relax and that we didn't have to worry about anything because we knew Katie had everything under control. Everyone continued to comment on how calm we both were! Honestly, if anything did go wrong we had/have no idea because it truly was the most perfect, seamless day.
We cannot thank Katie enough, you can tell making the day feel special and genuine to the couple while also making sure they have everything they need and that they are happy and having fun is what truly matters to her. You made our day truly special (and flawless) and you were absolutely amazing to work with. THANK YOU!
Izzy Sent on 23/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Impeccable Wedding Planner
We originally hired Katie back in 2019 for our wedding scheduled for July 2020 at St John’s College, Oxford. That didn’t end up happening due to the pandemic, and after multiple postponements due to COVID restrictions and military commitments we finally got married in August 2023.
Katie was absolutely incredible from start to finish. During the stress of the pandemic she was such a calming voice of reason, and her experience and knowledge was invaluable in helping us to reschedule with our vendors. Her knowledge and contacts of wedding suppliers for the Oxford area is unparalleled and we were thoroughly satisfied with everyone who we hired that she recommended.
Katie worked flawlessly with our venue to negotiate every element of our day, and she was not afraid to push back to ensure that our vision was achieved. Our wedding day went so smoothly thanks to Katie’s impeccable co-ordination and foresight.
We are so appreciative of Katie’s patience and understanding during our wedding planning process and we could not have done it without her. If you are looking for a wedding planner/coordinator then you will not find a better one than Katie ☺️
Katie was absolutely incredible from start to finish. During the stress of the pandemic she was such a calming voice of reason, and her experience and knowledge was invaluable in helping us to reschedule with our vendors. Her knowledge and contacts of wedding suppliers for the Oxford area is unparalleled and we were thoroughly satisfied with everyone who we hired that she recommended.
Katie worked flawlessly with our venue to negotiate every element of our day, and she was not afraid to push back to ensure that our vision was achieved. Our wedding day went so smoothly thanks to Katie’s impeccable co-ordination and foresight.
We are so appreciative of Katie’s patience and understanding during our wedding planning process and we could not have done it without her. If you are looking for a wedding planner/coordinator then you will not find a better one than Katie ☺️
Briony Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Stress free wedding day
If you’re are sure whether you need a wedding planner or not, you absolutely do!
We worked with Katie on our marquee wedding. Her knowledge of suppliers was super helpful during the planning process, and her expertise in the days running up to and the actual wedding day itself really showed.
We didn’t need to worry about a thing on the day and it really allowed us to just enjoy the occasion. Thanks Katie !
We worked with Katie on our marquee wedding. Her knowledge of suppliers was super helpful during the planning process, and her expertise in the days running up to and the actual wedding day itself really showed.
We didn’t need to worry about a thing on the day and it really allowed us to just enjoy the occasion. Thanks Katie !
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