“The day was just so much better than we could have imagined let alone planned” Hannah and Rich 2018

Your Wedding, Your Way

Down Tree Icon | UK Wedding Planner | Songbird Weddings

UK wedding planner, Party planner and event organiser creating celebrations with A DIFFERENCE for stylish couples.

UK Wedding Planner based near London and covering the whole of the UK, we deal in the extraordinary – designing relaxed wedding weekends with unforgettable atmosphere.

At Songbird we’ve thrown away the rulebook. Furthermore, we look beyond what’s traditional to focus on expressing your style and personality, to leave your guests feeling warmed and wowed in equal measure. We work hard on the little details and extra-mile additions to make sure you have a relaxed, joyful, and fantastically fun wedding weekend surrounded by the ones you love. Above all, whether you are getting married in a marquee, tipi or a grand stately home we have a wealth of experience and a range of wedding planning services to meet your needs.

We’re also experienced party planners, and we love bringing all manner of events to life. Hence, from milestone birthdays to anniversaries and just-for-the-hell-of-it shindigs, we can help you create an event you’ll never forget.

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“Katie was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. She was absolutely incredible. The day was just so much better than we could have imagined (let alone planned). She took the stress out of everything. Her eye for tiny details is fantastic, she thinks of everything. Katie is wonderful to work with. Although her brain must work at a hundred miles an hour she comes across as totally laid back and relaxed. We really can't thank her enough for everything she did for us and couldn't recommend her highly enough."

Hannah and Rich, October 2018

“Of all the many wedding decisions we made, having Katie be part of our day was genuinely the best decision of all!! I can’t stress enough how much of difference Katie made and actually feel panicky at the thought of a wedding without her! Not only is she helpful, professional and completely on it, but she is so friendly and lovely to work with!”

Jess, 2018

“I wish we could rewind to this time last week! The weekend was a triumph so many thanks for all your hard work.”

Liz, 2018

“From start to finish Songbird managed the entire process for me, and the result was stunning. My family could not believe just how good the event was, and how efficient, organised and professional everyone connected with it were on the day. Well conceived. Well organised and well executed. Thank you Songbird Weddings. My wife will never forget this. Neither will I because, I get all the plaudits for your hard work.”

Steven, Surprise 60th Birthday, 2018

“I couldn’t recommend Katie enough. She is a true professional and made planning our event a breeze. She managed everything from sourcing vendors to decorating which looked beautiful by the way. Thank you!”

Amy

“Katie your colour scheme pages/designs/photos look awesome!! I know this is your job but they look more professional than any I have seen. Loads better than all the wedding bloggers I’ve looked at and they are the ones in all the magazines.”

Hannah

“You did a brilliant job and it was much appreciated. What a lovely venue for you in which to create your magic. A day to remember."

Shirley, Guest, 2018

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Katie Slater is the founder of Songbird Weddings and wedding planner UK. In addition, she also writes a feature for international wedding blog Festival Brides as their expert wedding planner. Furthermore, Katie founded the well renowned and hugely successful The Rustic Wedding Show , which is an immersive wedding show experience focused on couples planning outdoor weddings, weddings with a particular focus on the style and design and of course festival style weddings.

Before becoming a wedding planner, Katie worked as a corporate event planner and still plans events for large international corporations such as Epson.

Songbird also plan large private parties both in the UK, London and surrounding counties, so whether you are planning a large 50th birthday party or an outrageous 60th birthday party we can plan your event with the effortless attention to detail we have come to be known so highly for. If you don’t believe us, head over to our portfolio and check out our latest work along with our testimonials from all of our wonderful clients.

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A post for all my fellow self-employed Wedding colleagues in light of the most recent news and what feels for us all, a very stressful and worrying time. I wanted to share with you a poem which has spoken to me throughout my life. I have it printed in my office and it has always given me strength to push on! Stay strong... you can build it again .. remember this time you have experience. But for now, Rudyard Kipling's IF

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’ If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

#weddingsuppliers #weddinginustry #selfemployed #coronavirus #weddingplanning #weddingplanner #ukweddingplanner #bestrong #communityovercompetition #supporteachother #weddingindustry #love photo @beckyharleyphotog

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WEDDING HEALTH CHECK // I know that a fair few of you are in a horrible position now, wondering whether your weddings will go ahead and trying to get to grips with what your position is. As an ex- lawyer we feel uniquely qualified to help couples at this time and so are offering a wedding health check service. We will - Go through all of your contracts and explain to you your cancellation and postponement rights;
- liaise with your suppliers; and
- help you to come up with a plan of action.

If it then becomes necessary to re-arrange or postpone your plans we can assist with this separately.
#wedding #ukweddingplanner #weddingassistance #weddingdaymanagement #coronavirus #summerwedding #bride #groom #engaged #wedmin #springwedding

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ON THE DAY WEDDING PLANNER // I am always intrigued to know why my couples chose me. At a meeting this week one of my couples told me that whilst viewing their venue they saw me telling everyone to take the sides up of this marquee because it was warm and I wanted to protect the flowers... I LOVE that story! For all the nonsense I put on Instagram trying to connect with people, they just saw me... doing the job that I love and thought ... Yep her. 😍😁 If you are still thinking about getting some last minute help on your wedding this year I offer #last12weeks #weddingcoordination and #ontheday services so do give me a bell. Worth noting I am also doing special Covid-19 postponement offers for couples who book me now but are worried that their wedding may be cancelled or moved!
#ukweddingplanner #weddingplanner #wedding #engaged #bride #ukbride #usbride #gettingmarriedintheuk #ukweddings #bridetobe #groomtobe #weddingcoordinator #outdoorwedding #weddingstyling #wedmin #weddingplanning #marqueewedding
Photo by @hannahduffyphotography

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ON THE BLOG // some tips and advice of some steps you can take to address the impact of #coronavirus on your #wedding day

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STRONG AND COMPETENT WOMAN I SALUTE YOU // Happy International Women's Day ladies and gents! Throwback to this amazing Boudica shoot that I did at @forestlodgeweddings to celebrate strong women. I was raised by an absolute power house of a woman. The first woman to study aeronautical engineering at her university and then she went on to be a CEO of huge multi-national corporations. Every day I am thankful for the way that having her as a role model shaped who I am. I am proud to be capable, bold and courageous and all of that comes across in my business. I believe in my self and my ability and that is a good thing. It makes me good at what I do. To all you strong women out there and to all the men brave enough to stand by our side I SALUTE YOU!
#internationalwomensday #strongwomen #womenboss #ukweddingplanner #weddingplanner #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #weddingvenue #ukweddingvenue #wedmin #womeninbusiness #workingmum #escapethecity #exlawyer
Photo @beckyharleyphotog
Floristry @featherandferns
Catering @hallandcoeventdesign
Sign @follyandgander
Hair @barberella_beever
Make Up @flashkatemua

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CLEAR MARQUEE // I absolutely love a clear marquee used in the right way. Yes they do get hot so if you are planning a 12 o'clock summer wedding this is not the right choice for you necessarily but for later weddings or winter weddings they are simply stunning! ⁠
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Picture from @therusticweddingshow at @manorbarn which is an outdoor wedding show we are so proud to organise. The next show is on 19th April at @horsleyhalefarm ⁠
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#clearmarquee #marquee #marqueedecoration #marqueelighting #outdoorwedding #fieldweddingvenue #weddingplanner #ukweddingplanner #weddingsintheUK #wedmin #engaged #bride #groom #wearegettingmarried

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THE GET AWAY CAR // I love the trend of hiring your dream car for your wedding so you can whisk your new bride away after the ceremony for a nice drive and some alone time! ⁠
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Car @cambridgeweddingcars⁠
Photo @sarahbrookesphotography ⁠
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#weddingcar #cambridgewedding #weddingvenuescambridge #weddingplanner #dreamwedding #weddingplanning #wedmin #cambridgeweddingvenue #carhirecambridge #groom #groomtobe #dreamcar

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