Cherish Wedding Planning was launched in 2008 by Zoe Mckeown and specialises in marquee weddings. "Expert wedding planning so that you can enjoy the planning process and Cherish every moment"

Flipbook photo booths

Been to lots of events and seen photo booths? Like the idea but want a new twist?……. flip book video creations and slow motion capture are fun alternatives. http://www.alittlescene.com/services/flip-books/They also provide the guests with a fun momento of the day. Read More...

Fun wedding catering idea in Cambridge

This week we have been emailed by a new venture – “We would like to introduce Provenance Wood Fired Kitchen for hire. We trade from a 1967 American Airstream trailer based at The Three horseshoes restaurant in Madingley Cambridge. We have a fully operational kitchen with wood burning oven installed in Read More...

Wedding day glitz and glamour

Gold and sequins are really popular this year and there are so many options available to brides who are wanting this look. There are some great hire companies offering fabulous accessories and fashion is certainly offering more sparkle too.  Why not start with glittering confetti and end on a sparkle bomb Read More...

Hengrave hall was host to Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan''s wedding

Hengrave hall is a great venue and not far from Cambridge in Bury St Edmunds. I totally understand why Mark Wright and  Michelle Keegan got married there. A couple I worked with 3 years ago chose it as their venue after I sourced it for them and they loved every minute of Read More...

Geri Halliwell weds in a traditional ceremony

Just a quick post to say how much I enjoyed following the traditional, low key wedding of Geri Halliwell. She looked classy and elegant in her lace Phillipa Lepley gown with her daughter as flower girl. She chose gorgeous pastel English garden blooms and had a church ceremony followed by an afternoon reception. Read More...

In Cambridge – Looking for a wedding cake?

If you are looking for some advice for choosing your wedding cake then this would be my local recommendation. I would suggest you start here with Nadia from pretty Tasty cakes. www.prettytasty.co.uk She created these for a wedding we planned for Laura and Chris, and they taste as good as Read More...

Marriage Licence laws

As of March 2015 the time has been extended for applying for a licence to be married. You now have to give 28 days notice to the registry office and need to have lived in that district for at least 7 days prior. The laws for church/religious ceremony are different so Read More...

Bridesmaid dresses – when one of them is Rihanna?

It is always tricky to get all the girls together to choose a dress, let alone agree on a style or colour to suit everyone. So mix and match with styles and a colour palette has become very popular. As we see below with Rihanna ( second from the left), Read More...

Photograph table runner

Here is an idea we really like, it is loads of fun and absolutely unique for each wedding. A photograph table runner could be created by collecting photos of the bride and groom, family and friends, family wedding pictures, fun moments with the guests, images from the engagement shoot or Read More...

Happy Easter 2015

Happy Easter to all our couples past and present, and to all our suppliers for the collaborations to come this Summer.   Read More...

Spring Wedding ideas

This personalised crate is a great for a seating plan, to collect gifts, to hold sweets or as a keepsake from the day. Umbrellas could also be useful at this time of year, so why not make a feature of them hung somewhere for guests to help themselves should we Read More...

Spring wedding ideas

Spring is here! The flowers are starting to pop up in the garden and everything feels a bit warmer and lighter. These designs from Peggy Porschen cake maker extraordinaire are just the thing for a summer wedding.Her shop is gorgeous too in Belgravia and well worth a visit for coffee and Read More...

Hanging floral designs

Making an impact at a wedding with design can be fun, this new trend is stylish and eye catching.It is also a great idea as it frees up the tables for larger place settings and free chat amongst the guests. Ask your florist if you like this style, check with Read More...

Oscars trends 2015

The ladies looked great at this years Oscars, my best dressed was Reese Witherspoon.  But I think the men deserve some praise too. All too often they are over looked, and I think the bow tie styling is great. In recent years it has started to make a come back and Read More...

Happy valentines

Congratulations if you were lucky enough to get engaged this weekend, very exciting.I am sure you have lots of lovely ideas to create the perfect day, we can help point you in the direction of the right suppliers and beautiful venues. If you are looking for a luxury wedding Read More...

Where to start…… planning your wedding?

We are all different and approach things in a different way. Have you ever planned a wedding before? probably not, but how exciting to get started. My first advice is to discuss what 3 things you definitely want your day to include.  Then think about weddings you have attended as guests and Read More...

Wedding trends for 2015

It is at this time of year that a wedding planner looks for ideas that are emerging and how they can benefit our clients. Here are just few from this report on International wedding trends for 2015 from the UKAWEP. – Statement pieces with a touch of personal design. An ice Read More...

Happy New year – 2015!

What a great way to start 2015 – planning your dream wedding day.If you are reading this you are probably looking for some inspiration and advice or wondering if using a wedding planner might be the way to go. Not sure where to get started? No idea on the style of Read More...

Merry christmas and Happy planning!

Merry christmas to all you newly engaged couples, if you are excited to get started planning your wedding please do email me. I do free consultations and you can chat through your ideas and make a plan for the next steps with or without my support – no obligations.  zoe@cherishweddingplanning.co.uk Read More...

Wedding Trends we liked in 2014

It is at this point in the year that we start to reflect on 2014 and look forward to 2015. I think the flower wall is one of my favourite additions for wedding floristry, thanks to Kimye.The decisive use of social media to share images and the fun moments so Read More...