Best Event Planning Services in Walton-on-trent, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

We hired Amanda for our Wedding in May 2024 as a wedding coordinator, and by far was probably the best decision we made during our planning. I honestly don’t know how our wedding would have taken place on the day without Amanda. Amanda set up all our props for our Wedding the day before / morning of, and then coordinated our day. Amanda really went above and beyond throughout the day, keeping the day on track and making sure it aligned to mine and my husband wishes. Her attention to detail was outstanding, and she really brought our vision to life. We honestly cannot say thank you enough and would absolutely recommend Amanda to anyone getting married. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amanda was truly the MVP of our wedding! From the moment we started working with her, she brought a level of organisation, efficiency, and creativity that made everything run smoothly. Her friendly and approachable communication style kept us all on track in the planning stages, and her attention to detail ensured that every part of our day was exactly as we envisioned. Having access to her beautiful styling collection was a game-changer for the overall look, and she went above and beyond to bring it all together. Thanks to Amanda, we were able to enjoy every minute of the day itself without a single worry. Involving her was the best decision we made and I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently got married at Old Gore Barn in the cotswolds, and Amanda, our wedding stylist, was an absolute dream! I honestly can’t recommend her more if you are looking for a wedding stylist. She was always available, promptly assisting us with any questions or concerns we had. She had a cool, calm, and collected vibe that made us feel at ease during the entire planning process, and we knew we could trust her entirely with brining our vision to life. She had incredible suggestions for our day of how we could include our own sourced decor with her own collection and she just went above and beyond to think about every little detail of styling for the venue. On the big day, we were truly blown away with the attention to detail and scale that Amanda was able to achieve with a tight set up time. We had our guests and other suppliers commenting what an amazing job she had done and what a genuinely gorgeous person she is to work with. If you're getting married and are considering a wedding stylist, my one suggestion is to book Amanda while you can ! Amanda is so talented and incredible at what she does. She's a styling superstar, and we can't thank her enough for making our dream wedding absolutely perfect! Thank you again Amanda x

Rating: 5 / 5

Where do I even start with this incredible human?! Amanda is the kindest, most creative and inspirational wedding planner, stylist and coordinator. We were lucky enough to have Amanda involved in every aspect of our wedding and we are so thankful for her guidance and support. From our first initial emails, consultation meeting, final meetings and numerous messages (from me!), Amanda was nothing but helpful and supportive. On the day, it was a joy to have Amanda join my bridal prep in the morning, brining a sense of calm, style and humour. She ensured everything was on track and ensured that I was happy and prepared for when we moved to the venue. During the day, we had countless compliments about Amanda's efficiency and how friendly she was. Everything ran like clockwork, with no issues, and I am certain this was due to Superwoman Amanda. She also helped us to achieve the perfect champagne spray photo! The styling... Words fail me. Amanda took our ideas and colours and made it so much more. During our final design meeting, Amanda made detailed notes and offered suggestions for how to syle our venue. We were so confident in her abilities, we encouraged Amanda to do what she does best, and she did! Amanda created the classiest, cosiest, most elegant autumn vibes you could ever imagine. Our photographer, who had worked at the venue numerous other times, said it was the most beautiful she had ever seen it. I truly cannot recommend Amanda enough. She has a heart of gold and I feel so privaledge to have worked with such a creative and inspiring person. I am so grateful for all they she did to create the most magical day for us and I am even more thankful that I know have a wonderful friend as a result. (photos are Kirsty Mackenzie)

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris has been invaluable to us while setting up a new business, from designing and creating business cards and flyers, assisting with promoting social media and setting up our website, to being a constant source of information and a friendly ear when confidence was low, we will be forever grateful. The website is fabulous, flyers are clear and well thought out and the business cards are spot on. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! Chris is an absolute star. Professional, thoughtful and pays real attention to detail. I’ve been a part of one of his events which was so well delivered and planned and he has done some digital marketing for me which was second to non. I would highly recommend Chris- thank you for being amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a great surprise party for my 30th the decorations wear great thank you so much highly recommend!!!!!! Thanks again ….. you will not be disappointed !!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what can I say. Fantastic experience from start to end. Chris has been marketing my business for me, and it's been an amazing success story. I recently got married and asked Chris to plan the decorations for me. Chris went above and beyond for us. Our venue looked absolutely stunning. We loved our balloons. We even took some of them home with us. Thanks a lot, Chris. This man is the best.

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! Lesley took my vision and turned it into reality!! The flowers and decoration was better than I could ever have imagined - absolutely insane!! We were absolutely blown away by the flowers Lesley and her team created, not to mention the tables and decor they did - it really did make the day incredible!!

Rating: 5 / 5

The team at Rustic were so helpful from start to finish, they provided some really helpful expertise and guidance in the initial planning process and on the day did a brilliant job of dressing our venue for both the ceremony and the breakfast - I was stunned with how wonderfully everything came together on the day! I would 100% recommend Rustic, they have saved us a huge headache and thinking space and helped us create the loveliest wedding!

Rating: 5 / 5

From initial enquiry to the day of the wedding, to tidying up after, Lesley and the team were incredible. The showroom and pre wedding meetings made the experience so much smoother being able to see our visions come to life. On the day, we never even noticed the team running around and setting up, and they pivoted seamlessly when we had to emergency change the table plan due to illness. The quality of the items, flowers and more really helped make our wedding day special. We really couldn’t recommend the Rustic Wedding Company any more, we would urge everyone to use them! Thank you again to Lesley and all of the team

Rating: 5 / 5

Lesley and the Rustic team did a full style for our wedding at Hothorpe the Woodlands, including all of our flowers and they were amazing! The team took our vision and made it a reality, they incorporated all of our themes perfectly in to the decor. Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible everything looked. We could not have achieved this level of perfection without Lesley! My bouquet was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and I've made the decision to preserve some of the flowers in glass so that I can keep part of it forever. Thank you so much Team Rustic, you're amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married here in August and had a fantastic day. The venue is great - private, rustic and beautifully set up. All the staff were great and they made everything easy. We loved the ceremony room in particular, it was exactly what we were looking for. We were lucky to have had a beautiful sunny day, but this venue would have been amazing whatever the weather so we wasn't too worried about the chance of rain. The venue are absolutely top class at communication, which is one of the main things you want when planning your wedding. They respond to emails quickly, answer questions efficiently and do everything they can to make your day special. Thanks Hanbury!

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married here on 16th May 2024 and Hanbury Barns was the most perfect venue for us! It has everything we could have asked for and the staff were so attentive and friendly. Kayleigh was our wedding coordinator and she was just perfect for us. Nothing was ever too much to ask for and she made us feel so at ease throughout the whole process. The venue is beautiful and immaculate and despite the torrential rain all day, it was just so perfect for us. It is a fully accessible venue with no steps which was ideal for some of our family members with mobility issues. The accommodation in the pods was beautiful and so clean and well kept too. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was and everyone had such an amazing day. I will be recommending this venue to everyone and anyone! Wish we could do it all over again!! 🥰 Thank you so much to everyone at Hanbury Barns x

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married here in March 2023 and had the most amazing day. The venue is stunning - private, very safe (for children), beautifully set up. All members of staff were absolutely great and bent over backwards to make everything as easy as possible, in both the build-up to the day and on the actual wedding day. Everything went as planned, the venue looked exactly how we wanted it to and all our guests continuously commented on how beautiful the venue was. Vicki was our wedding coordinator and she is amazing at what she does. Nothing was too much and we will really miss messaging her! Communication throughout the build-up was fantastic, emails and WhatsApp messages were responded to incredibly quickly, getting an appointment to visit for measuring up, or practising walking down the aisle was super easy to book. Everything was dealt with so efficiently and they really do go above and beyond to make your day perfect. Hanbury team, we are so grateful to you, for allowing us to have the most magical day of our lives take place at the Barns - we wish we could do it all over again!!! Thank you! x

Rating: 5 / 5

We absolutely loved our wedding at Hanbury, and we both honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day. Hanbury were in constant contact and no question was too small. The venue having 3 seperate rooms for each part of the day was a massive selling point for us. Not only is the venue beautiful but the staff were so helpful, in particularly Vicky who coordinated a day and helped it all run so smoothly! Thank you to team Hanbury

Rating: 5 / 5

Jess and her team were amazing, they were friendly and so, so organised. Jess helped make the lead-up to our wedding run seamlessly, which meant we didn’t have all the stress of sorting everything out. As she is a wedding expert, she gave us great tips and advice about how best to set out our day, we wouldn’t have had a clue otherwise! On the day of our wedding, everything ran to time and went perfectly and she was a very calming presence for my husband when he was getting a bit stressed out. It was like a professional production and we could just relax and enjoy ourselves - we even forgot they were there sometimes! We would highly recommended hiring Jess to coordinate your wedding, it’s a no brainer really, you can have an amazing well-put together wedding and no stress!

Rating: 5 / 5

If you're wondering "do I really need a wedding planner?" the answer is no - you don't need just a wedding planner, YOU NEED JESS! The easiest ever 5 stars. Jess was phenomenal - you will not find a safer pair of hands for the biggest day of your life! BEFORE WEDDING DAY We thought we could do it all but we were so SO wrong. 16mths before our big day we realised that wedding planning is someone's profession for a REASON & opted to find an 'on the day' planner since most of our vendors were already booked. My biggest regret is not getting Jess on board from the outset! We spoke with a number of wedding planners & at the end of back-to-back initial meetings, we didn't even need to discuss who the best fit was - it was obviously Jess. Jess was, of course, kind & congratulatory & immediately easy to get on with, but she was also focused & able to demonstrate her ability to deliver our dream day from the very first moments of meeting her. We knew that she would have everything in hand! Jess was our go to whenever we had a wobble or a question or needed to soundboard something. Nothing was too much & she always responded quickly & with results! She put us at ease every step of the way. The thing with wedding planning is that you don't know what you don't know, & that is where Jess is essential. She won't just people please - she'll give you honest advice/opinions to ensure your day runs smoothly & in line with your vision, & she will quickly identify any issues or gaps & will have solutions before you can even ask! ON THE DAY Knowing Jess was going to be there put us at ease in the lead up. On the day we both said that booking Jess was the best decision we made on MULTIPLE occasions! Nothing was an issue, she had everything under control, & had solutions to any issues without us even knowing there'd been an issue. There was literally not one thing we had to worry about on the day. Ultimately, Jess was both a friendly face on the day putting us at ease & also the most proficient organiser I've ever seen. She took command, made sure everything/everyone was where they needed to be, & did so in the kindest & most professional way without so much as breaking a sweat. She makes EVERYTHING look effortless! By the end of the day, we were devastated that she was leaving after having delivered our dream wedding day which, due to her sheer effort & skill, far exceeded our expectations & frankly blew us out the water. TIPS 1 - Don't book any old wedding planner, BOOK JESS! And do it sooner than later - don't be me, you can't do it all! 2 - If you're having a multi-day wedding, particularly with a pre-party, book Jess! We didn't & when it came to bite me in the backside she was there at the drop of a hat & sorted EVERYTHING out. Massive regret not just booking her from the outset! 3 - Communicate! Jess is incredible but she's not a mind reader, & she got to know us so well so that she could deliver the exact right aesthetic & atmosphere on the day. 4 - Trust Jess implicitly. There is a reason this is her profession. She delivers flawless weddings week in, week out. If you hand over the reins, you will NOT be disappointed! OVERALL Jess is one of the most organised people you will ever meet & you'll rarely have a question that she hasn't already thought of & answered - she goes above & beyond! She is also so incredibly kind & we like to think over the past couple of years has become a real friend, something we are so grateful for. Our day was flawless & it was entirely down to Jess. Booking Jessica Sharpe Weddings was one of our best decisions & if you are lucky enough to book her I know it will be yours too! TO JESS There are no words to actually express our gratitude. You are truly the best in the business & delivered a day that we will never ever forget & we know it would not have been possible without you. You have gone from strength to strength since Jan 2022 when we booked & it has been incredible to see & to be part of. We will be cheerleading you on as your business continues to thrive! All our love, Mr & Mrs Wilson xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

Our daughter got married in June 2024 and we were very fortunate to have been recommended Jess by Kate from our marquee company (Special Event Tipis and Marquees). We had got quite far along the DIY planning route when I realised as MOB that I wanted to be able to enjoy the wedding day and the build up to it without being overwhelmed with everything. My husband was quite sceptical at first about why we needed a coordinator as we had everything booked. This was mainly because he hadn't quite grasped what was involved, but after meeting Jess he was onboard 110% and he, like the rest of us, thinks she is fantastic and money well spent. We engaged Jess for her 'on the day management' but this is truly much, much more than just 'on the day' management and is an absolute MUST if you are having a marquee wedding. She is an experienced professional who has a very calm approach to everything. She stepped in 6 weeks before the wedding and from then on we knew we were in safe hands. She gave us much needed advice on a whole host of things and made everything run smoothly. She expertly coordinated with all our suppliers - of which there were many and all of whom were brilliant! She and her team (hello & thank you to the other Jesses) came the day before the wedding and set up the marquee. We went along to give a hand, but she had everything covered. She even had a kettle & made us all a cuppa! They came to the church rehearsal and then went back to the marquee to continue with the set up which enabled me able to spend time with my daughter and our family and friends, stress free, the night before the wedding, which is something which I would not have been able to do without her being onboard. Unfortunately, the weather on the day wasn't great . After glorious sunshine the day before, in true Lake District style, it rained on the day. We were so confident and comfortable with Jess's advice that we trusted her to her to make the last minute decision if the drinks reception would be inside or outside. She, together with Fran from Holker Hall, managed this beautifully and our guests have said that they were quite pleased it rained as it enabled them to have a look around the beautiful Holker Hall. Jess and her team were very professional and at the same time warm and friendly and it genuinely comes across how much they love their work. We had the most fantastic & fun wedding party and all our guests have said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. I do believe we had the dream team of suppliers. Thank you so much Jess, it wouldn't have happened without you.

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I got married in July 2024, and utilised Jess’ on the day wedding coordination package - but what her and her team give you is so so much more than that! We booked a venue which required lots of different suppliers (separate caterer, bar company, linen hire, port-a-loos etc….) and in the run up to it I said to my husband that I really wanted someone I could hand everything over to in advance so I could enjoy the run up and not be worrying about coordinating everything! Luckily, I’d met Jess at an event before we were even engaged and so she was the first person I went to for this help. And I am SO glad we did! She goes above and beyond for you to make sure your day is special and runs smoothly. I’ll never forget that I’d planned to tie the tags onto our favours the night before the wedding with my bridesmaids, only to turn up and for them to have already been done by Jess and her team without even needing to have asked. We had drinks “tokens” to hand out to our evening guests and I went to ask Jess for these in the evening to hand them out, again to find that they’d taken care of it already. They were one step ahead always on the little details, and knowing there was someone we could go to on the day if needed (rather than people coming to me or the wedding party) was truly invaluable. After our wedding I asked my partner what’s the one “non negotiable” you’d recommend to other couples planning a wedding like ours and we both agreed that it would be Jess and her team. I know my sister is also recommending her to friends who are getting married soon too as she was equally impressed by her! Thank you Jess and team for helping to make our day so perfect, we genuinely couldn’t have done it without you!

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot recommend and thank Wendy and Jo enough for their help throughout my wedding decor planning and then bringing my vision to life on the day! Despite my indecisiveness, they were so patient with me and advised on what works well together, making the process so much easier. They arrived early on the day to set up and we received so many compliments about our decor! Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Jo & Wendy made our wedding at Mythe Barn absolutely perfect. From the start, they truly listened to our ideas and turned our dreams into reality. As a bit of a control freak, I was nervous about giving up control, but I quickly realised I could trust them completely. They exceeded our expectations in every way. We had two consultations with them, including a final one to go over every detail of our vision. They were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process, always making us feel confident and supported. On our wedding day, everything was exactly as we imagined it, if not better. Jo & Wendy, we can’t thank you enough for making our special day so magical. You’re amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

We booked Make It Special Events for our wedding last August. I’d shopped around for a venue dresser and Make It Special were competitive and recommended by our wedding venue, Mythe Barn. I’m reviewing Instagram it was clear that they were regularly at the venue and knew how to create a beautiful setting. I’m quite a detailed person and had a very specific idea of exactly what I wanted - however after time working with Jo and Wendy on the proposal I had so much trust in their creative vision and eye for detail that I was open to their ideas and suggestions. Prior to the wedding day itself they created a mock-up of the table setting at their site in Atherstone. This was so useful as it gave me the opportunity to see in advance exactly how things would look and make changes. I know I’m biased but what they did on the day I believe to be one of the most beautiful settings I’ve seen at Mythe Barn. It was so classy and elegant and exactly what I’d wanted, if not better! Jo and Wendy are an absolute dream to work with - they are so hard working and have amazing creativity and attention to detail. I cannot recommend them highly enough - book them, you won’t regret it!

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you Jo & Wendy for our beautiful wedding decor! The autumnal mushroom theme was everything we could have asked for. You were professional and timely throughout and made our lives so much easier on the day. Would 100% recommend - thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

I couldn’t be happier with the balloon decorations and selfie pod for my son’s 21st birthday! From start to finish, Lacey was professional, creative, and detail-oriented. They perfectly captured the theme we envisioned, creating a breathtaking display that wowed all our guests. The colors, arrangement, and quality were top-notch, and everything was set up flawlessly and on time. My son and his friends were beyond impressed, and the balloons truly elevated the entire celebration. If you’re looking for a reliable and talented company for any special occasion, I highly recommend Lacey. Thank you for making my son’s milestone birthday so memorable!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing from start to finish! Completely envisioned my dream and made the perfect backdrop for our baby shower 🩷 couldn’t be any happier with how everything went xx

Rating: 5 / 5

The balloon arch created for our baby shower was absolutely stunning! Lacey demonstrated exceptional professionalism from start to finish, ensuring every detail was perfect. Her communication was clear and prompt, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. The design was creative and beautifully executed, beyond expectations and was a flawless arrangement that perfectly complemented the theme. The team were friendly and approachable, making us feel at ease and confident in their work. I highly recommend their services for any event! Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a 40th birthday recently and Wow, the balloons far exceeded our expectations. They were delivered straight to the venue which was so helpful on the day. Would definitely recommend and use again!

Rating: 5 / 5

Flawless venue dressing provides the dressing for my mum's wedding. Liz was super helpful and gave so many ideas which we hadn't thought of. Liz went above and beyond on the day and made the occasion so special. The room looked beautiful.

Rating: 5 / 5

I found Liz and Flawless Venue Dressing online and reached out to her decorate for my uncle's 60th birthday. Having reached out to other vendors, who dilly-dallied, Liz was fantastic! She responded quickly and asked for my suggestions and within the day we had a general idea for the décor. Liz also accommodated all of our last minute changes (including an increased number of chairs and a decorative easel). Moreover, due to a mishap in transit, one of the decoration items was damaged, so she added a new element ad hoc and it was amazing. When Liz came to do the final checks, we had to remove the balloons (as my uncle is allergic to latex) and she once again obliged and also adjusted the decorations to account for the balloons! It was a fantastic experience working with her and her prices are very reasonable! 100% recommend and will call on her services again should we ever host another event as large as this!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an appointment with Liz this morning and let me tell you she is the most welcoming and lovely person! We wernt entirely sure of where to start but can honestly say it was all fantastic and Liz has taken a massive weight off our shoulders with this! The appointment ran so smoothly and from just one appointment, the whole dressing of the venue is sorted! She does not dissapppint, would highly recommend Liz from Flawless Venue Dressing Ltd!❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

I can't recommend Liz enough. From start to finish the service was amazing. The amount of time & effort put in really did shine through, our reception looked stunning. We had the Kings and Queens package with added extras and it was worth every single penny. If your looking for venue dressing for any occasion I'd definitely recommend Liz.