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I’m Linzi, the award-winning Nottingham wedding planner and outdoor wedding expert behind that black & white cat. I specialise in marquee, tipi, festival and country house weddings, alongside planning events across the East Midlands and throughout the UK.
I bring together thoughtful planning, practical expertise and a love of a proper celebration. Think dancing under the stars, fairy lights coming on as the sun goes down, packed dance floors, great food, brilliant music and guests who don’t want the night to end.
From epic outdoor parties in tipis and marquees to laid-back garden weddings and joyful country house celebrations, I bring together all the moving parts to create weddings that feel effortless, fun and completely you.
If you want a wedding or event that’s calm to plan, brilliant on the day and remembered as one hell of a party – you’re in very safe hands.
A beautiful setting is just the beginning. As a specialist in outdoor and blank canvas weddings, I bring together the practical details that make your celebration possible, from power and access to weather plans, layouts and supplier logistics.
Whether you’re planning a marquee in the family garden, tipis in an open field or a festival-style weekend on private land, I know how to turn an empty space into a wedding or events venue that really works. From making sure your guests are comfortable to creating a layout that flows beautifully, I’ll think about the little details as well as the big ones.
And outdoor weddings aren’t the only celebrations I plan. From elegant country houses to relaxed, characterful venues, I bring the same thoughtful planning, practical know-how and attention to detail to every wedding, whatever the setting.
I’ve been planning weddings and celebrations for over ten years. After training with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP), I’ve gone on to plan over fifty weddings and win multiple industry awards, including Best UK Wedding Planner at the English Wedding Awards and Best East Midlands Wedding Planner at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).
Based in Nottingham, I work as a UK wedding planner across the East Midlands and nationwide, supporting couples who want their wedding to feel relaxed, personal and brilliantly put together.
You’ll get a calm head, honest advice and someone who enjoys solving the practical puzzles as much as developing the creative ideas. From the first spark of an idea to the final song of the night, I’ll help you make decisions, keep track of the details and bring everything together so you can relax and enjoy it all.
Get to know me and my approach to wedding & event planning.
Every wedding is different, and so is the amount of help you’ll want along the way.
Whether you’d love someone to take care of everything, need an experienced hand with the trickier parts of planning an outdoor wedding, or simply want to know everything will run smoothly on the day, I’ll be there for as much or as little as you need.
Whatever stage you’re at, my approach is always personal, practical and focused on making your wedding feel like yours.
You can also add extra planning hours at any point for clear, expert advice when things feel tricky.
Above all, I’m here to take the pressure off. I keep things organised, calm and running smoothly – so you can enjoy the build-up, soak up the day and finish it dancing, laughing and wondering how it went so fast.
Based near Nottingham, in the heart of the East Midlands, I plan wedding & events across the UK. From Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland to Warwickshire, the Cotswolds and further afield, I’m happy to travel wherever your wedding journey take you.
Whether it’s a tipi wedding, a marquee celebration or a beautiful country house setting, I bring the same experience, attention to detail and personal approach to every wedding I plan.
Got a wedding idea brewing?
Whether you’ve already found the perfect field, fallen in love with a tipi or are still figuring out where to start, I’d love to hear what you’ve got in mind.
Tell me a little about your plans and let’s see how we can make them happen.
Linzi was absolutely exceptional in helping to plan my mum’s wedding — a truly momentous occasion for our family. She played such a huge role in bringing together all of the little details to make my mum’s dream day a reality. From the very beginning, Linzi went above and beyond to ensure both the planning process and the day itself ran as smoothly as possible — even when there were unexpected hurdles along the way. She was incredibly calm, supportive, and proactive, helping us manage the [hurdles] in a way that meant it didn’t impact the day at all. That level of care and professionalism was just incredible. Thanks to Linzi, everything came together beautifully ... I honestly can’t recommend her enough — she was outstanding from start to finish.
She worked incredibly hard, was a great source of advice/support and it was fantastic to have her on the day for coordination of the wedding from beginning to end.[Linzi] helped spot miscalculations [in my quote for the venue] which helped with overall costs. She was very dedicated and totally professional throughout our time working together, I would fully recommend her support and services without a doubt - having her on board made the whole experience significantly less stressful ... The day was enjoyed by all and I am sure without Linzi's presence it would have been a different story! Thank you Linzi!"
"Downtown Abbey meets Glastonbury" festival—and Linzi pulled off every single, crazy detail perfectly. She made our wildest ideas reality, kept us on track despite constant additions, and remained flawlessly calm through the entire planning and execution. Logistical genius ... a miracle worker ... Linzi took a complex, high-energy, detail-heavy wedding and executed it flawlessly. She is professional, creative, and completely indispensable- but importantly absolutely lovely ! We couldn't recommend her highly enough!
