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Multi award winning independent wedding planner, designer and stylist based in the East Midlands. No ordinary wedding planner. Creative, distinctive and original. Outdoor weddings are our speciality.
Pricing & Costs
Prices start at
£550
Details
Products and Services
Full-Service Planning
Inbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Last-Minute Orders
Marquee Wedding Specialist
On-the-Day Wedding Coordination
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Week of Wedding Planning
Full Description
‘that black & white cat’ creates distinctive, original and creative weddings. We recognise that everyone is different and we live and breathe that ethos. We offer a highly bespoke and personalised service at your fingertips, when and where you need it.
This multi award winning team will get to know you both to ensure that your day is a unique expression of your relationship and time together. We’ll work alongside you to bring your ideas to life (creative is our middle name!) whilst taking the load off your shoulders and making sure that everything goes to plan – right down to the very last detail.
All our services are bespoke recognising that one size does not fit all – we offer varying levels of support to match your requirements. We are based in the East Midlands and will travel further afield.
Voted best East Midlands Wedding Planner at the English Wedding Awards for the last three years following on from our win of the best English Wedding Planner in 2017. We've also won best regional Wedding Planner for the East Midlands two years in a row at the Wedding Awards. We've been featured in numerous publications including Hello! magazine, the BBC, County Wedding Magazines and Unconventional Wedding.
So why not contact us for your free consultation and let us start creating your awesome wedding day. Linzi x
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
(5)
(5)
A&B
Married in October 2018
October 2019
Nottingham tipi wedding
… one amazing wedding planner!
… Linzi is just outstanding in her organisational ability and calm, friendly approach to everything she does. I can’t thank her enough fo...
H&T
Married in July 2018
October 2019
Stoke Rochford Hall wedding
Linzi [gave] me her invaluable help, advice and reassurance on everything from table decorations to seating plans to chasing suppliers for me. I genuinely felt like I had...
C&L
Married in June 2018
October 2019
Birmingham Marquee wedding
Would totally recommend having [Linzi] as a wedding planner/coordinator on the day”
“It just made us feel so at ease knowing that we didn’t have to think about anything ...
J&L
Married in July 2017
October 2019
Stunning marquee wedding
Can’t thank Linzi and Seb enough. Our marquee looked amazing and we had so many positive comments. Linzi went out of her way to offer help and support. I couldn’t have do...
Donna and Mark
Married in May 2016
February 2017
Donna and Mark's wedding
Thank you Linzi for all your help on our wedding day, you were so friendly and professional from first contact until the day itself that I felt fully relaxed knowing you ...
Press & Awards
(10)
Press & Awards (6)
Accreditations / Associations (1)
Trained with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP)
Industry Awards (3)
Best English Wedding Planner - The English Wedding Awards 2017
Best East Midlands Wedding Planner - The English Wedding Awards 2016,2017 & 2018
The Wedding Awards 2017 & 2018 - Regional winner for wedding planning
Photos
(19)
Preferred Supplier List
(8)
FAQ
(8)
What is your most memorable wedding?
Donna and Marks wedding last year. There were so many suppliers involved including Birds of Prey, Archery, Bouncy Castle, Irish Band, Ice Cream Trike, DJ and Maypole. The wedding party had the best time ever - it so expressed the bride and groom it was truly a day to remember!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Creative, original, distinctive, unique and fun.
What about your business are you most proud of?
Not being afraid to be different and push boundaries.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Always be yourself. Never lose sight of the fact that it is your wedding. Don't compromise too much otherwise you could lose the essence of your day.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
It all starts with a free, no obligation consultation where i get to understand what you are looking for in your wedding. This consultation also gives us chance to get to know one another - its important we can work together from day one. I'll then send you a detailed proposal for my services which you can peruse at your leisure. All our services are bespoke so they are matched to what you need. Once I'm on board, we'll start talking the detail of all aspects of your wedding including venue and style. You'll receive a detailed step by step plan which we'll use throughout the process to make sure we stay on track. I'll source reliable and trustworthy suppliers for you which match your requirements. I'll also be there on the day to ensure everything is delivered perfectly.
How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?
Being super organised. I have checklists and spreadsheets for nearly everything. I swear by a detailed wedding day timetable and I also double check everything in the last 2 weeks up to the wedding to make sure that everything is in hand.
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing my couple having one of the best days of their lives makes all the hard work worthwhile.
What is your favourite moment at a wedding?
The first look is always special. Seeing the moment my couple realise they are looking stunning, handsome, gorgeous and just truly awesome. Its something which you have to make sure is captured on camera.
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Discount10%
Bridebook Special OfferEither take 10% discount for coming through Bridebook or a free VIP package of 5 hours wedding support time.