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There’s something rather special about a country house wedding. Beautiful gardens, gorgeous interiors, a sweeping driveway and the chance to gather all your favourite people together somewhere that feels a little bit magical.
Whether you’re dreaming of an elegant garden ceremony, drinks on the lawn, a relaxed wedding breakfast or a brilliant party that goes on into the evening, country house weddings offer so many possibilities.
And the best bit? You can make the day feel entirely your own.
But even with a beautiful venue and an experienced team on hand, there’s still plenty to think about. From choosing your suppliers and planning the flow of the day to making the most of the spaces available, all those little decisions help create a celebration that feels effortless. That’s where I come in!
As an experienced country house wedding planner, I’ll help you bring your ideas to life, navigate the practical details and create a wedding that’s relaxed, personal and full of those moments you’ll remember long after the last dance.
One of the loveliest things about a country house wedding is the variety of spaces you can enjoy throughout the day.
Perhaps you’re picturing a ceremony in the gardens, cocktails on the terrace, dinner in a beautiful dining room and dancing beneath the stars.
Or maybe you’re planning a more laid-back celebration, with garden games, outdoor dining and a marquee on the lawn.
Whatever your plans, I’ll help you make the most of your chosen venue, considering the details that make a real difference to how your wedding looks, feels and flows.
That includes:
– Making the most of your venue’s indoor and outdoor spaces
– Creating a natural flow between the different parts of your day
– Coordinating suppliers and working alongside your venue team
– Planning access and making practical arrangements
– Having a sensible plan B for the unpredictable British weather
I’ll make sure your celebration feels relaxed and natural, with everything working quietly behind the scenes.
Whether you’ve fallen in love with a grand country estate, a charming manor house or somewhere a little more rustic, every venue has its own character, possibilities and practical considerations.
And every couple has their own ideas about how they want to celebrate.
Based near Nottingham, I plan and coordinate country house weddings across the East Midlands and throughout the UK, helping couples create weddings that feel personal, joyful and wonderfully relaxed.
I’ll work alongside your venue team and chosen suppliers, bringing an independent pair of experienced eyes to your plans and making sure everyone understands how the different parts of your celebration fit together.
From those early decisions to the final preparations, I’ll help you think through the details, find solutions when needed and make the planning process feel a whole lot easier.
And when the big day arrives? You can get on with enjoying it, knowing there’s someone looking after the bigger picture.
Some couples love planning every detail themselves but would appreciate an experienced pair of hands as the wedding approaches.
Others would rather have someone alongside them from the very beginning, helping with suppliers, ideas, logistics and all those decisions along the way.
That’s why I offer flexible wedding planning packages, including Full Wedding Planning, Partial Wedding Planning and On the Day Wedding Management & Coordination. I can also venue search for the country house of your dreams!
Whether you need a little guidance or the whole planning journey taken care of, we’ll find the right level of support for you.
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.
"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!
Wow, what an unforgettable journey. From starting the process having a venue and no idea where to start, Linzi made the process so easy and enjoyable. Linzi’s knowledge is incredible, she had all the greatest recommendations and took the stress out of any wedding planning. The whole day ran SO smoothly from start to finish. We couldn’t have done it without Linzi, she was absolutely incredible and we had the best day of our lives! Would 1000% recommend- thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️❤️