A wedding editorial in collaboration with Nina Wernicke.

With the pandemic affecting weddings and celebrations for over a year now, it seemed as though 2021 was our bright light at the end of a dark tunnel. But realistically speaking, it looks as though weddings and events may be affected for just a while longer, if not for the foreseeable future.

I thought it would be good to touch on some popular topics when it comes to being newly engaged and what to do next. One of the main questions frequently asked by people is, “should I hire a wedding planner?

Sometimes the darkest moments or the biggest challenges in our lives turn out to be the beginning of a whole new story. Around this time last year, I was one of many employees placed on furlough with limited income and an uncertain couple of months ahead.

First of all, what is a wedding stylist? And what do they do? A stylist is someone who works closely with you to help define your style. They’re experts in creating visual identities through visual elements of your wedding. How a wedding looks and feels is a form of communication in which a couple can tell their story and show off what they’re all about, to their guests.

With the demand for micro weddings on the rise, and with many couples now considering a more intimate affair, I’ve selected some of my personal favourite spots in and around London to host the perfect intimate occasion.

Even though it's not clear when large events and weddings will be able to take place again, and as much as we all miss being involved in them, it does not mean that love is cancelled.

Here are four reasons as to why keeping things intimate can sometimes be a good alternative.

An intimate winter marriage proposal for Amir and Monica, at St Dunstan in the East.

A wedding editorial in collaboration with Westlake Photography.

For many couples, knowing where to start can be incredibly daunting and can be a bit of a deer in the headlights situation. With so much to consider and take in, here are my personal tips…