In this episode we go through the various food and beverage options for the entire wedding day.

We cover what to serve your guests at the drinks reception, during the wedding breakfast, toasts and the evening party.

Whether you decide to have a formal 3 course sit down meal or food trucks serving guests festival style - we have got you covered!

Disclaimer - it is a longer one as we got a bit carried away talking about food!

Join us in today's episode where we dive deeper into the world of marquees with our guests, Matthew and Tom from County Marquees.

Matthew and Tom are experts in their field, having worked in the industry for years. They share with us their knowledge on marquee structures, flooring, lighting and more.

Listen out for their top tips for planning a marquee wedding with the unpredictable English weather! A must-listen for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration.

To see Tom swinging from a marquee - scroll down the page at: https://www.countymarquees.com/company/jobs.htm

Find County at:

https://www.countymarquees.com/

https://www.instagram.com/countymarquees/

https://uk.pinterest.com/county_marquees/

https://www.tiktok.com/@county_marquees

https://www.facebook.com/countymarquees

Today we discuss one of our favourite topics - marquee styles! As marquee wedding planners, we know that choosing a style of marquee can be daunting as there are so many different options to choose from.

We delve into four of the main structures that you may be considering for your wedding; discussing where they can go, how they're secured, what flooring you can have, as well as other general tips and points to note.

Featuring Frame/Clear Span Marquees, a Traditional Marquee, a Sailcloth Marquee and Stretch Tents. We also list a few other key options and their features.

NB. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest evidence of the word Squoval being used was when it appeared in the Los Angeles Times in 1992.

In today's episode we discuss the political side of wedding planning - from how to talk about your budget, navigating parental relationships to how to choose that all important wedding party.

We know that you want to enjoy planning your wedding without worrying about the small things, that's why we have created this week's episode to help you with some of the wedding politics that you may encounter.

With practical advice on how to approach a range of situation, this episode is essential for anyone planning their upcoming nuptials.

In this episode we look back at our weddings and talk about the things that we would change since being in the industry.

From videography, to florals, to top tables - see what two wedding planners would change about their own weddings if they could re-live their day.

In this episode we dive into the specifics of a marquee wedding and more specifically what to include within the budget.

As we both specialise in planning marquee events this is where we thrive.

We discuss the intricacies of a marquee and the all the factors you will need to ensure that every element is covered.

We’re launching in at the deep end with budgets. They are such a huge and important aspect and should be one of the first things you and your fiancé discuss.

In this episode we run through what to include within your budget and how it should roughly be allocated.

After this episode you should feel confident knowing approximately what things should cost within your budget.

Don’t forget the contingency!

Evie and Natasha discuss the first steps following the proposal.

• Celebrate with loved ones
• Announce your engagement
• Select a Date
• Insure the Ring
• Discuss your Budget
• Choose your Location
• Hire a Planner!

Join Natasha and Evie as they ask each other 5 questions about their time in the wedding industry.

Natasha is the founder of Natasha Spencer Weddings and Events, established in 2016.

Evie is the founder of The Country Blush, established in 2022.

Both Evie and Natasha specialise in planning UK marquee weddings and parties.

A short and snappy episode to tell you all about The Wedding Lounge.

Make sure you listen to Episode 1 to get to know your hosts, Evie and Natasha.