The story behind ‘no ordinary wedding’
Hi there. I’m Linzi – no ordinary wedding planner and designer here at ‘that black & white cat’ and I confess that I am mad about all things wedding (oh and cats!).
Life before wedding planning
Please don’t fall asleep at this point but my career before becoming a wedding planner was as a chartered accountant within large corporate retail businesses. I spent over 15 years as a professional Head of Finance budgeting, planning, negotiating, influencing, and, of course, using the obligatory spreadsheets. I know first hand what its like to be planning your wedding whilst working long intensive days in a professional career.
How I became a wedding planner
I trained with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP) (www.ukawp.com) before I set up the business. I’m an organiser at heart (and a stationery addict!) and I bring this to every wedding to make sure everything is delivered on time and to perfection (Yes – I have lots of spreadsheets beind every wedding!). Of course, being an ex-accountant helps out with budget and payment tracking.
I also joined the UKAWP as I’m a big believer in their principle of not allowing commissions in the wedding industry – a planner should work to get our couples the best price possible and give any savings obtained direct to you. If you come on board with me, you agree one fee for my services and that’s it. Nice and simple!
Why ‘No Ordinary Wedding’?
Individual, quirky and creative weddings are my specialty. Why would you want your wedding to be the same as your other friends? I really support my couples to embrace their personalities to create an original and perfect wedding day. This can be the tiniest touch or a fully styled wedding. I want you to have a wedding day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. A wedding which is all about you!
Award winning
I never dreamed that within our first year we would receive the English Wedding Awards ‘Best Wedding Planner’ for the East Midlands and then also win best Specialist Service in the Wedding Awards 2017. Its been the most amazing journey and hard work, but seeing all our happy couples on their special days makes it all worthwhile.
My family
Seb is my partner and rock – in fact, he’s pretty awesome! I can’t thank him enough for supporting me on my journey to create what you see here today. With over 20 years of audio visual experience working in theatre, television and entertainment, he is often there to assist on the more technical delivery aspects. He also helps with on the day support if I need an extra pair of hands.
Sooty, Betty and Charley are our three cats and I love them to bits. They occasionally help out and if you want to meet them just let me know (though I can’t always guarantee they’ll appear!).
Interesting facts
Here you go!
- I’m a trained classical violinist & have traveled Europe with an orchestra when i was younger
- I’ve walked the Inca Trail in Peru
- I am a stationery addict
- I’m mad about our cats (see more pictures below)
If you want to know more about me (the ‘no ordinary wedding planner’) I’ve written a blog which you can read by clicking here.
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