Best Event Planning Services in Dorking, Surrey (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

After our wedding we’ve been asked by many of our friends, what advice would we give them on the big day, what would we not go without.. Without a doubt our number 1 thing we’ve said back has been Precious and her team. We had Green Lilly events do on the day day planning for us, after many months of crazy stress trying to work out how to plan and run a wedding, have Green Lilly come in and take over was beyond amazing. For us, what made Green Lilly a step ahead of other wedding planners, was an amazing ability to know how to guide the wedding, give such invaluable advice (which genuinely made the day better) but also to really respect what we wanted and help make that happen. Precious is such a professional, she knows weddings inside out and will make your day so much better. We’ve already told every friend we know you need her and her team at their wedding.

Rating: 5 / 5

We cannot recommend Precious and her team at Green Lily Events highly enough! From start to finish, they were true professionals, bringing creativity, organisation, and a calm presence to every step of the planning process. They truly listened to our vision and went above and beyond to make it a reality, adding thoughtful details we never would have thought of ourselves. Their attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly on our big day, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the moment. From managing vendors to handling last-minute changes with grace, they took care of everything seamlessly. Thanks to Green Lily Events, our wedding was more beautiful and stress-free than we ever imagined. If you're looking for someone who is passionate, talented, and dedicated to making your day unforgettable, look no further!

Rating: 5 / 5

Precious, our day-of wedding coordinator and her team at Green Lily Events were absolutely fantastic! She helped with not just one, but two events, ensuring everything ran smoothly while handling issues we didn’t even realize existed. From start to finish, she was reliable, punctual, and a pleasure to work with. Her recommendations throughout the planning process were immensely helpful, making our experience stress-free and enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator and highly recommend Green Lily to anyone looking for seamless event execution!

Rating: 5 / 5

Precious and Sean brought my 30th Birthday dreams to life! I am not the easiest person to plan a party for as I am very paticular and am a HUGE perfectionist but Precious understood the assignment. We had meetings to discuss my vision and a whatsapp chat to keep an open channel of communication which was perfect. We worked within my budget and Precious helped me make every penny count, It can be so easy to overlook details in planning but everything was thought of. On the week of the party I felt like I had my own PA's I was able to relax and enjoy while all the set up, vendors etc was handled - even last minute runs to the shop. On the night it was INCREDIBLE, the team were so attentive to me and my guests ensuring everything was perfect at all times. I have never attended such a well organised event. Will 10000000% use them again in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my partner got married on the 17th of July at the beautiful Brookfield Barn venue. As soon as we booked in our date I booked us in for a meeting with the lovely team at To Have and To Hire. From start to finish we had the best experience. Everyone I spoke to was super friendly and helpful, answering any questions I had and helping us to make the best decisions with the vision we had in mind. On the big day, the entire team put my mind at ease with their super fast set up but with an extreme attention to detail! Not only did they perfect our vision perfectly, but they even allowed us to use some of their spare faux flowers to decorate my own sweet cart so that it would tie in with the rest of the flower arrangements on our tables! Our guests complemented every inch of the styling, from the beautiful faux flowers that lined our aisle, to the mixture of high and low centre pieces which allowed people to speak freely and easily around the room. The team even ensured that the chair sashes and table runners matched my colour scheme perfectly! The team created some real statement pieces, these being the utterly jaw dropping faux flower wisteria ceiling with matching wisteria trees, creating a stunning fairytale feel to the barn, and the lovely memorial ladder complete with Bay tree and candles for all our beloved family members who could not be with us. All these things, combined with the cake hoop, the unique table plan and the welcome sign, all with matching florals, tied everything together beautifully and made for a truly magical wedding day and we can't thank To Have and To Hire enough for that, we are forever grateful. You really did make our special day just that extra bit special 🤍 can't recommend TH&TH enough! 🤍

Rating: 5 / 5

We used TH&TH for some decorative elements at our wedding in Sussex in August and could not be happier with the service. We chose to hire some floral/decorative elements as well as a lounge set for the barn style venue and the pieces worked so well with our theme - the photo spot which was decorated by the team was particularly popular with our guests and we've got some amazing photos and memories. Thank you to all the team for helping to add those special finishing touches to our day.

Rating: 5 / 5

To Have and To Hire Events were fantastic decorating Upwaltham Barns for our November wedding. The team were amazing putting up all of the draping and fairy lights around the venue which made it look so magical. All of our guests commented on the aesthetic and we couldn’t have asked for anything better. The team were also so friendly on the lead up to the day and were helpful with any queries we had. They even custom made our table plan with antlers we provided! Highly recommend this company for all types of events including weddings.

Rating: 5 / 5

We were recommended by upwaltham barns (our chosen venue) to use to have and to hire. We are so glad we did! Everything turned out perfectly. I had my wedding on 31st October 2024 so wanted to go with the autumnal theme with a few pumpkins added. They did not disappoint, everything was beautiful. I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do this myself, they captured my vision perfectly throughout the whole venue. Thank you very much for helping to make our day perfect!❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

We couldn’t recommend Helen highly enough. Every step of the way Helen was supportive and guided us through the whole process. After every phone call she put me at ease and I felt a sigh of relief that everything was going in the right direction. The day before our wedding, Helen met us at the venue to do a handover and from that point onwards I was able to totally relax and enjoy this special time with my husband-to-be and all of our family and friends knowing our day was in the safe hands of Helen. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly. There was some confusion about the tableware which was organised by myself, however superwomen Helen took control of the situation and managed to source everything we needed the day of (with a little help from her lovely husband who was the delivery man!). I would not have known anything what had happened BTS until after the wedding, for this we are so grateful. We had the best weekend of our lives and this wouldn’t have been possible without Helen, thank you for everything!

Rating: 5 / 5

These guys are amazing! We just had Helen and her team at our wedding last weekend. In the run up Helen was so helpful and we had great communication. On the day, the team were so friendly and so helpful, we couldn’t fault them in the slightest. Everything ran perfectly smoothly, speaking to our guests during and after the wedding, we have had so many compliments saying it was the most well organised wedding they’d been to and that Helen’s crew were so lovely and generally just the best! They worked brilliantly with our caterer, I don’t think you’d know they were actually separate companies. They were happy to put out our snacks during the drinks reception and our evening buffet we had organised the evening before, which meant the whole wedding party could actually relax and enjoy the party. Helen was happy to order in some specific alcohol I knew us and the guests would like to drink. If I was ever planning an event I would definitely use them again, and would recommend them to anyone. We also loved the VW splitscreen bar, it fitted perfectly with our wedding vibe. Thank you guys so much! Georgia & Brendan

Rating: 5 / 5

We booked Events by Helen to be our bar team for our wedding, and they were absolutely amazing! Kasia and her team went above and beyond, doing so much more than just serving drinks—they really looked after us and our guests. Helen had assured us beforehand that we’d be in great hands, and she was 100% right. Communication before the day was excellent, and Helen was super helpful with any queries we had, putting us totally at ease—nothing was too much trouble. The team were friendly, personable, and made sure everything ran smoothly, taking away any stress. They even helped clear everything up, cut the cake, and continued to restock it throughout the evening. The team also embraced our theme by wearing their fabulous hot pink aprons, which added such a fun touch. We couldn’t have asked for better service and would highly recommend Events by Helen! Holly & James

Rating: 5 / 5

What can I say except 'We could not have done it without Helen'!! When arranging our wedding ourselves (a garden party on our friends farm) I really needed someone the take charge of the day and Helen did not disappoint. From the beginning she was responsive, helped me find suppliers and provided invaluable advice! The day itself was a dream, EVERYTHING was looked after from decorations, keeping the bar stocked, serving drinks and food and just making sure everything ran smoothly! We had the best day. Thankyou!

Rating: 5 / 5

We used Surrey events hire for our wedding, Steve was the DJ along with his colleague and also provided the photo booth. The team was fabulous throughout, Steve played our pre arranged song requests as well as songs that he thought would be most appropriate and we were not disappointed! Our guests are still commenting on how good the DJ was and the songs that were played, they loved it! Steve was professional throughout and also seemed to enjoy the vibe which made it super special for us! Thanks again Steve and the team, hopefully see you again soon! Sophia & Fred x

Rating: 5 / 5

Surrey Event Services recently provided a fantastic DJ - Jeremy, for our wedding reception. He mixed the tracks seamlessly and we all spent hours happily dancing the night away! He was a lovely guy and set up and tided away very quickly and professionally.

Rating: 5 / 5

AMAZING! Steve provided beautiful draping and an incredible mirror ball for our wedding at Hampton Court House on 28th July and we were blown away! Despite it being quite a tricky job with lots of existing lights Steve made it look absolutely beautiful and I was blown away when we first saw it all! All our guests commented on how stunning it looked

Rating: 5 / 5

Full dance floor all night!! Guests ranging from 24 years old to 78 years old and everyone was dancing all night! Steve did a fab job to keep the party flowing from the first dance to the last. We gave him a huge task with such a variety of music, including songs that aren’t everyone’s taste and he made everything flow perfectly building up to certain genres. I want another wedding just for the dancing!! Would highly recommend! X

Rating: 5 / 5

Hi. We met Jayne and Rozana at an open event at our venue Stanlake Park wine estate. They immediately put us ar ease with their approach and style and had some lovely options on display for the tables - one of which we based our wedding on. When we decided to go ahead we had a zoom call and many email exchanges and phone calls re requirements. Jayne also came up to meet us at our venue to go through things in more detail. This included suggestions, designs, last minute additions plus advice and contacts what to do with our amazing flowers afterwards. When I saw the flowers on the wedding morning I was blown away - simply gorgeous. They highlighted and complimented our theme perfectly. We had a few displays which Jayne and Rozana moved between the ceremony and reception including a stunning arch. Everything was perfect. I really did feel like we made friends throughout the planning and process and I throughly trusted everything they did. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Andy and Debbie 18/06/23

Rating: 5 / 5

Jayne and Rozana at Bird Events are quite simply the best people to have supporting you on the build-up to your wedding and the day itself. Their kindness, support, calmness, kind approach and way of dealing with things put me at ease and I feel so lucky to have had them as part of our day. They totally understood what we were looking to achieve from our day and what we needed from them to ensure it ran to plan. When I walked into my wedding and saw what they had laid out it was like they’d been inside my head and knew what I had hoped for. So so glad we found them and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough

Rating: 5 / 5

Bird events are a dream supplier to work with. They were so attentive about everything we wanted, had great communication and amazing execution. The flowers for our wedding were so perfect and all our guests commented on their beauty. It was the best decision to trust them as it added magic to our day. Beyond the amazing creations, it was a joy to get to know the team and it’s a shame that it had to end. Thank you bird events for creating the wedding of our dreams, I am in awe of your work!

Rating: 5 / 5

We couldn't have been more delighted with our wedding flowers from Bird Events. Jayne was completely wonderful throughout the whole process - patient, professional, warm and supportive. She was so easy to work with and completely captured the style and feel we wanted, right down to the details. All the communications I had from Jayne were really clear and gave me complete confidence. We were completely blown away by everything on the day, from the buttonholes to the table arrangements - everything was done so beautifully and our guests couldn't stop complimenting how perfectly 'us' the flowers were. We can't thank you enough for making our day so special!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great venue for a wedding. The staff are so friendly and the Barns are lovely. Deluxe Wedding Cars & Candy enjoy transporting couples to this wonderful rural location

Rating: 5 / 5

Mollie & Ardit - 13.09.24 Gildings Barns was the perfect venue for our special day. As soon as we saw the barns we loved the look and feel of the space and the beautiful garden was a bonus. Alyson was brilliant with prompt responses building up to the day and worked so hard on the day to make everything perfect - we have had so many comments from guests on how smoothly the day went. Thank you so much to Gildings Barns, we absolutely loved our day and wish we could do it all over again! Mollie & Ardit xo

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married in August 2024 at Gildings Barns. This venue is beyond stunning, we fell in love at our first viewing - definitely worth a viewing! Alison and the team are so lovely and they made our special day even more perfect than we could have ever imagined. The day ran so smoothly, our photos are beautiful and we will never stop recommending this barn. We chose to have our wedding inside, but did have the option of outdoors, the turnover from ceremony to reception was flawless, and turnover to the evening went completely unnoticed by our guests - and us. We got let down by another company in the evening but Gildings stepped in and quickly rectified the situation. The lights are magical and the drapes made it even more cosy. We hired outdoor games and they went down a treat! The perfect setting for a wedding, or any event you may have.

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous rural venue if you are after a relaxed vibe for your wedding or event. So many great backdrops for your photos. Run by a great team of friendly local people.

Rating: 5 / 5

We were so lucky to find and work with Lucia for our August wedding. Having her as our wedding planner was by far the best decision we made. We had ideas about what we wanted, but not a cohesive vision - Lucia managed to take those strands and turn them into something tangible that flowed throughout our whole wedding celebration. Even with a wedding planner, last minute issues pop up - but having Lucia there meant they were pretty much resolved before we were even aware there was a problem. With busy jobs, this was invaluable. In the run up to the day, Lucia was nothing short of fantastic. But on our wedding weekend is where she was a real superstar. For us everything about our wedding went seamlessly. Not only has she got a great eye for detail (our wedding breakfast room looked amazing and she even managed to artistically disguise some scuffs on the wall) but her energy just made everyone she interacted with (our guest and suppliers) so at ease and happy. The morning after a very long day and night (!), Lucia and her daughter even came back to the venue and made mini bouquets from our flowers that our guests could take home with them. We had so many comments from close friends and family telling us how amazing our wedding planner was - and Alex was recommending her to everyone we know. I think that says it all! Lucia was brilliant. Based on friends I know who got married at the same time having a wedding planner is so helpful but having the right wedding planner is the key! Everything about our wedding weekend was not only perfect, it was stress free and I know that was because of Lucia’s efforts.

Rating: 5 / 5

We initially approached Lucia for event styling, wanting to bring cohesion to our vision for a beautiful wedding at the Corinthia London. We struggled to find any inspiration pictures for what we wanted as it didn’t exist. Lucia offered both simple ideas and more extravagant options to bring cohesion without pressuring us. Her expertise extended beyond design elements to enhancing our guests’ experience, suggesting unique ideas we hadn’t considered. Both of us were quite time poor so it was a relief to know there was someone looking after these things! The day before the wedding my mother had an unexpected injury. Unsure of how serious it was, I contacted Lucia first. Within three hours of scheduled departure we had two ambulances at the house. Lucia stayed in contact as we traveled to the venue with all luggage. We put Lucia in contact with my Dad in the hopes my parents would be able to travel to the venue later. Lucia researched transport options and arranged for them to join us once mum was released from the hospital. Not as easy as it sounds when you live in Kent, the wedding is in London, and your parents are at a hospital in a location you don’t even know. This was above and beyond her duties but it truly speaks to her caring nature. I will never forget how Lucia kept it together for us on that day. Many guests called it the best wedding they’d ever attended, largely thanks to Lucia’s seamless coordination with her suppliers. On the day she was in her element. She ensured everything ran like clockwork, creating a truly phenomenal and unforgettable event. Lucia, thank you for your dedication, late nights, and guidance in making our wedding day one to remember!

Rating: 5 / 5

Not sure even where to begin with how incredible Lucia is - from listening to my random selection of ideas and Pinterest photos on our first call to turning that into a beautiful, modern, sophisticated vision which was more amazing than we could have ever imagined. At every meeting my husband and I walked away saying “Lucia is the best decision we made.” Beyond the amazing design, Lucia’s organisation, planning and delivery of our day and the management of the collection of suppliers (I also was so happy with every supplier she recommended personally) made the whole experience completely stress free and I know we wouldn’t have enjoyed our wedding as much as we did if we hadn’t had such a trusted and excellent planner. Our guests and family also commented on excellent she was. Lucia’s attention to detail is incredible - there was no detail that she hadn’t considered or wasn’t on top of and it really showed. If you want a beautifully designed and stress-free wedding day you need to have Lucia involved. She is the best decision we made!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lucia is absolutely incredible! We got married in July 2023 and Lucia was absolutely amazing! From the start of the process, Lucia was responsive to my emails and messages and answered all my questions and concerns, Lucia listened to our vision for our day and offered the best advice on how to achieve the romantic dreamy look we were going for. Lucia absolutely made our day so much more special by being there as a calming influence and taking on our vision and completely bringing it to life and giving it the heart and soul that we desired. Lucia’s eye for detail and bringing the colours, venue decor and vision to life is second to none. Our wedding breakfast room looked absolutely breathtaking and we have had so many compliments on how professional and helpful Lucia was throughout the day. Lucia, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for being such a special part of our day! Forever grateful for your talent Mr and Mrs Thomas x

Rating: 5 / 5

Hannah was amazing from beginning until end. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She did everything she could to make our day as perfect as it was. We were so lucky to have her be such a big part of our special day. All of our guests commented on just how perfect the day was. Thank you Hannah. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Mr & Mrs Mayers

Rating: 5 / 5

I couldn't recommend Aster & Wilde more. Hannah's knowledge of the wedding industry is extensive and no request is too big. She manages to be a real professional whilst also being easy to talk to and fun to plan with.

Rating: 5 / 5

Hannah is amazing, her knowledge and experience in the wedding industry is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she made everything so easy and stress free. Thank you so much Hannah.

Rating: 5 / 5

Hannah is truly incredible. She made our wedding dreams into a reality. And the whole day ran perfectly from start to finish all because of her hard work. Would love to do it all over again and would definitely use her services again. Everyone commented on how great our wedding was amd that's all down to one special lady.x

Rating: 5 / 5

Kim, where do we start?! From the moment we met you we knew that if we had any chance of pulling our wedding off, we needed you to be part of it. From day one, you have been so methodical and thoughtful to help us create exactly the day we were hoping for. Even on the windiest day of the year you remained calm and instantly helped us to put any fears at rest, allowing us to focus on spending time with each other and our guests. We genuinely can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for us – we almost want to do it all over so that we can work with you again!

Rating: 5 / 5

We've worked with Bespoke and Beyond Events on numerous occasions at small private events, weddings and large corporate events. Whether its a small or large outdoor event Kim ensures every event runs smoothly. Every detail is considered and carefully planned which contributes to a brilliant event. Kim has been brilliant to work with and we look forward to doing more in the future!

Rating: 5 / 5

From Four Gables perspective, it's definitely beneficial to have Kim to call upon for advice. Having worked with Kim over a number of years we know that her attention to detail delivers amazing events. Kim is creative and innovative but most of all she is great at “getting the job done” with no hassle and total ease. She is a pleasure to work with.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend!! We hired a whole bunch of items for our wedding from Ella. She has an amazing collection of items and everything we hired from her really helped make our ideas a reality. The process of hiring was very smooth too! Thank you Ella so much!!!! Sarika & Pete

Rating: 5 / 5

Ella was absolutely amazing from start to finish! She provided an excellent service and was so helpful with all the small details and the running of the day. We also hired some lovely bits from her which looked great, and her communication was brilliant. I really recommend Surrey Wedding Company!

Rating: 5 / 5

We hired lots of Ella’s items to bring our wedding vision to life and also asked her to coordinate our day at Grittenham Barn. We always say it’s the best money we spent, she set various items up for us, most notably the ceremony area, took a lovely video of everything that I cherish. We weren’t sure our venue would coordinate and didn’t think our best men and bridesmaids would do it so using Ella was just dreamy. She made everything perfect.

Rating: 5 / 5

We were very happy with the beautiful job that Ella did with the decorations for our wedding. She and her team decorated beautifully, exactly what we had in mind, and she was communicative and friendly in the run up. Thank you Ella, it was really nice having you support our special day! (photos by rebeccabryersphotography.org)