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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: March 2026

A wedding planner and wedding venue consultant, The Planner is based in West Sussex but travels wherever you are.

The Planner has been a part of more than 150 weddings over a 9 years period.


Wedding Planning

I work in partnership with you. I want to empower you, giving you the confidence you need to make your day your own. I will work tirelessly to consider and plan every aspect I manage. I’ll ensure no detail remains unchecked and if I am with you on the day I’ll ensure the atmosphere we want to create and the plans we have put in place remain protected.

Through detailed design I use your unique style and story to make your vision a reality. Creating a stunning backdrop to your celebrations.

Full Wedding Planning & Design

This could start at the beginning with a concept or could start once your venue, your backdrop, is in place. Full wedding planning allows me to collaborate with you throughout the whole process. It includes on the day management, design and styling, logistics, supplier accountability and a curated guest experience.

Partial Wedding Planning & Styling

Whether you are partway through planning or simply need expert guidance on specific elements, I offer tailored support to suit your needs. From refining your styling concept to reviewing your supplier plans or helping you troubleshoot logistics, Partial Planning & Styling gives you the freedom to stay in control - without the stress. Whatever the level of input you need, every service is thoughtfully bespoke and built around your vision, priorities and ideal investment.

Wedding Day Management

You’ve loved the planning process, but you still need that person on the day. Don’t leave anything to chance, and hire the only person whose sole interest is you, your plans and your vision.

Please get in touch for more detailed proposals and pricing.

Business Consultancy

Whether you are a new or existing venue, I the experience and expertise to help you, and your business, achieve your goals. A totally bespoke service, we will work together to improve, tweak or start every aspect of your business.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Size of weddings/events you organise:

Fewer than 100 guests
Between 100 and 300 guests

Services you offer:

Wedding coordinator
Other (Full Wedding Planning & Design / Partial Planning & Styling / Wedding Day Management / Venue Consultancy)

What kind of ceremonies do you offer?

Other

Do you organise non-Christian religion weddings?

Yes

What type of weddings are you specialised in?

I specialise in quintessentially English weddings that hit the traditional notes with a personalised, sometimes wild, flair

How do you work?

I work as your wedding confidant, your partner. Through bespoke, personalised plans, using face to face and online consultations I will ensure your vision is executed to perfection

What are the forms of payment?

BACS or cheque

Served in

Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex

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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for The Planner

Lucille
Lucille Sent on 27/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding Planner Every Bride Dreams Of – Thank You, Emma!

How do you even begin to write a review for someone who literally created the best day of your life?

Emma was nothing short of a godsend. Planning a wedding in the UK while my husband and I were based in the US felt like a huge undertaking—but thanks to Emma, it turned out to be the most beautiful, seamless, joy-filled experience imaginable. Quite simply, we could not have done it without her.

From the very beginning, Emma brought vision, expertise, and a calm confidence that instantly put me at ease. I had a lot of “must-haves” and a whole lot of moving parts—venues, music, transport, food, drinks, stationery, and everything in between. Emma navigated every single detail with precision and grace. Her industry knowledge and intuition helped us make the best choices every step of the way. Especially with the location!

I work in media, so a smooth and perfectly timed "run of show" was very important to me. Emma not only understood that but delivered it flawlessly. Every moment of the day unfolded exactly as planned, without me having to think or stress for even a second. Two types of music, speeches, changes, church deliverables, etc - she handled it all.

And here’s the thing—organization is not my strong suit. But Emma made me feel supported, heard, and completely taken care of. She brought a calm, kind, and steady energy that grounded me through every twist and turn of wedding planning. With family, travel logistics, and the emotional weight of the big day, I can honestly say that having Emma by my side was one of the best decisions we made.

On the wedding day itself, I was able to let go and be fully present—to focus on my husband, our vows, and the love of our family and friends. That freedom, that joy, is something I’ll never forget—and it’s all thanks to Emma.

Our wedding day blew our expectations out of the water. It was perfect. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that everyone we spoke to said that it was THE BEST WEDDING THEY EVER ATTENDED. Emma, thank you for being our planner, our guide, and our calming force through it all. You are truly one of a kind. With love and gratitude, Lucille and Damon
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Eleanor Sent on 19/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic, organised , amazing!

Emma is quite simply incredible at what she does. From start to finish, her wedding planning service was organised, professional and completely personal to us. Nothing was ever too much trouble and every detail was handled with such care and precision.
Emma made the whole process feel calm and enjoyable, taking away any stress and ensuring everything ran perfectly. I honestly can’t imagine planning our wedding without her ,she is an absolute must have for any couple. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
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Laura Sent on 19/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the business

Emma is so knowledgeable and she made my dream day come true. Every aspect of our wedding was carefully considered and we could not of done it without her. I found planning my wedding rather overwhelming and as soon as Emma was involved I enjoyed the whole process.
She simply is the best and the day itself ran perfectly. Could not recommend enough!
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 19/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, could not have asked for more!

Emma was an absolute pleasure to have helping my dream wedding come to life. Her little black book of connections is invaluable and you would be missing a trick if you are lucky enough to have her free on your wedding date! 100% recommend
Liv
Liv Sent on 24/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Don't Walk... RUN to book Emma!

I don’t even know where to begin with reviewing Emma. I called her my “guardian angel of the wedding,” and I truly mean it. Our day involved a lot of logistics and was very DIY, but Emma handled everything with such grace, kindness, organisation, and calm expertise.

I was initially advised not to hire a planner for the day… but I trusted my gut and found Emma, and I am SO unbelievably grateful that I did. Our band cancelled during our ceremony, and we also had complicated aisle arrangements due to a very unwell relative — yet somehow the entire day still ran beautifully. That was entirely down to Emma.

She was incredibly supportive, meticulous, and always one step ahead, making sure we were protected from stress and able to enjoy every moment. The whole day was amazing, and Emma played a huge part in that.

Thank you, Emma — we are forever grateful for you and everything you did to make our wedding so special, even with all the obstacles. You are exceptional. ❤️
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Steve Sent on 08/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

Working with Emma at The Planner UK was an absolute pleasure. Her communication in the lead-up to the wedding was clear, timely, and always reassuring, making it easy to stay aligned throughout the planning process. On the day itself, she orchestrated every detail with calm precision, ensuring the entire event flowed seamlessly despite the many moving parts.

As a videographer, I truly appreciated how effortlessly she balanced structure with warmth. Emma created an environment where everyone could do their best work, and her thoughtful coordination made the day not only smooth but genuinely enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any couple!
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Georgia Sent on 30/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, personal and passionate

Emma was an incredible Wedding Planner to work with at Chiddingstone Castle. Her organisation and passion for the job and care for the couple was outstanding.
Adrian
Adrian Sent on 27/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Licenced to thrill!

I cannot recommend Emma highly enough.
Myself and my classic Aston Martin were hired for Lucille and Damon's wedding.
Emma introduced herself by email early in the process and was very proactive with any updates.
The co-ordination on the day was superb and her attention to detail, most impressive.
If you choose to commission her, you will be in very capable and professional hands.
Adrian Kilby
Admin
Admin Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Working with an Amazing Set Up

Amazing service from the moment we made contact. Highly recommended if you want the job done to the highest standard.
Communication great with a quick response to time. No query to small. Support all the way through.
Benjamin
Benjamin Sent on 24/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just who we needed

My wife was exceptional at leading the way with our wedding planning, but having Emma plugged in for the lead up, and handling the reigns on the weekend was ideal. We were able to fully concentrate on enjoying every part of our wedding weekend knowing with full confidence that everything was being handled so smoothly. Emma was a constant source of calm and reassurance, always able to step in for us and regularly swooping in to take any task of our hands. I doubt we would have been able to be so present during our wedding day if it wasn't for her work in the background making sure everything was in place. Always excellent at responding to our questions, and so patient with our nervous double and triple checking of details. The communication was clear and reliable the whole way. What a difference maker!
Emilia
Emilia Sent on 13/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing wedding planner

We got married in August 2023. I found Emma in November 2021, and from the moment that I found her right up until the event she was the most attentive, amazing and awesome wedding planner. For every idea that I had in my head she managed to find a vendor that would bring it to life. Her attention to detail is second to none, she thinks meticulously about your special day and makes everything easier for you. I would recommend Emma to anyone looking for a wedding planner.
Thank you Emma!
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Bella Sent on 24/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Fabulous planner!!!!!

I really don't know where to begin with singing Emma's praises... from our first meeting with Emma to the day of the wedding, I can honestly say, she was an absolute star!

When we first met Emma, I remember coming away from our meeting and thinking how excited I was to have found such a gem of a planner.

Emma really did make the whole wedding planning process a seamless dream, which I was initially particularly anxious about, having no idea where to start!
We had our wedding at my parents home, which is not a wedding venue, so you can imagine how we were feeling - 'how do we get the ball rolling? Where do we start? What timeline should we expect?' etc. - we had endless questions and worries! Having Emma contact all suppliers, guiding us with everything and I literally mean everything, made the daunting task of planning a wedding at home an absolute breeze.

Emma was always available whenever we had the most random questions and never made me feel foolish for asking them. The support was incredible and made me feel so relaxed always.
It really felt like we were working alongside a close friend that we had known forever, and because of Emma, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment in the leadup to our AMAZING wedding day.

I could go on and on with every little detail, there are SO many wonderful things I could say regarding Emma and her work.
I shall leave it at this; Emma is an exceptional person and wedding planner, we could not have done what we did without her and If you are considering booking her... for goodness sake, DO IT!!!!! Thank you so much Emma!
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Rob B. Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend highly enough!

We got married over the summer at a village hall in East Sussex. We started the organising ourselves, but realised quite quickly that professional help might be needed to assist with finishing off the planning and pulling everything together on the day – especially as we have a toddler who takes up a lot of time! Emma was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. She gave us a highly professional, bespoke service and understood exactly what we were trying to achieve. Emma was always on hand to provide creative ideas and added suggestions, and to recommend various suppliers we needed. In fact, we always looked forward to our meetings with Emma for her calming influence, help and reassurance! We didn’t have a single concern or stress on the day because Emma had everything completely under control. If you’re planning a DIY wedding, we cannot recommend Emma highly enough for help you don’t even realise you need!
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Farah Sent on 03/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner 🤍

We reached out to Emma seeking help with organizing our small intimate wedding and we’re so glad we did! It was fantastic to have the support and attention to detail. Emma is very passionate and a perfectionist , and will always go the extra mile to deliver the needed support. Trusting someone with your wedding is always a scary part and I could not have hoped for a better person to be part of our team. Thanks a million Emma for the support! You are a phenomenal wedding planner. Thanks for looking after us and our day. Lots of love, Farah
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Emma has a way of putting you at complete ease!!

After the first chat I felt calmer and couldn't think of anyone better to plan my Wedding. She has this way of making you feel that everything will be just perfect and there is no reason to ever doubt that. She is just amazing
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Map

Selsfield Road, West Hoathly RH19 4QN Cuckfield (West Sussex)

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