- hello@thatblackandwhitecat.co.uk
Hi, I’m Linzi.
And I genuinely love weddings.
Not the generic, same-old routines — but the fun, joyful, totally individual ones that feel like you. The ones with fairy lights, packed dance floors and stories that nobody forgets. The weddings that, a few years down the line, make you smile, laugh… even tear up a bit.
I’m an outdoor wedding specialist — tipis, marquees, fields, gardens, barns… you name it, I love it. After years of being stuck behind a desk, I now spend my days outside with my couples, turning blank spaces into weddings that feel effortless, warm and full of personality.
I only take on 10–15 weddings a year so you get my full attention — and on your day I’m right there with you, quietly steering the ship so you can just breathe and enjoy. Behind every celebration is me juggling logistics, solving little curveballs, smoothing out timings and making sure everything flows beautifully.
Think of me as your:
I take the stress off your shoulders so you can savour every part of the journey — yes, even the planning. Because the build-up should be as lovely as the day itself.
I’ve spent the last decade planning marquee and tipi weddings, so I fully understand the extra logistics and quirks that come with outdoor celebrations. Whether its a single day or multi day celebration, I’ve got the experience to deliver it. Come rain or shine, I’ll be there to see your venue come together!
Before weddings, I was a chartered accountant (yes, really!) running finance teams for big FTSE companies. That means I’m great with budgets, logistics, negotiations… and I LOVE a good spreadie! All of that now goes into planning weddings that work, not just look pretty.
I’ve spent the last decade planning marquee and tipi weddings, so I fully understand the extra logistics and quirks that come with outdoor celebrations. Whether its a single day or multi day celebration, I’ve got the experience to deliver it. Come rain or shine, I’ll be there to see your venue come together!
I trained with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners — and I stand by a no-commission policy. That means I’m always working for you, not for suppliers. Transparent, honest, and straight-forward — just how it should be.
Good question! The name came from my beloved cat, Sooty, who used to stroll across my keyboard while I was trying to work. He had so much personality I knew he deserved to be part of the story — and the business name that goes with it.
Sooty sadly passed away in 2020, but his spirit lives on here — and these days Cookie, Biscuit, Charley and the rest of the furry crew often pop up on video calls. You’ll probably meet them too!
When I’m not knee-deep in wedding plans, tipis and fairy lights, you’ll usually find me doing one of the following:
– My garden is my happy place. Whether I’m planting, weeding or just standing there with a cup of tea, it’s where my brain switches off and everything feels calmer again.
– I’ve been playing since I was a child and even toured Europe in a youth orchestra. These days whilst I don’t perform on stage, you’ll often find me at a festival so music still plays a huge part in my life.
– I once walked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (see picture), and I’m always up for an adventure that involves fresh air, big views and muddy boots. Which probably explains why outdoor weddings feel so at home to me.
– I am slightly obsessed with flamingos. I don’t really know why — it just happened. Pink, joyful and unapologetically themselves… honestly, they’re a bit of a wedding vibe.
– I regularly avoid having my photo taken. I’m far happier behind the scenes making everything run smoothly than posing in front of a camera — which is why you’ll usually spot me quietly fixing things, chatting to suppliers or making sure you’ve got a drink in your hand.
