Testimonials
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Emily and Timothy BadhamI knew I could count on you come rain (or snow!) or shine, which was extremely reassuring. Your service was very professional, and alleviated a lot of concern in the days leading up to the wedding. I loved what you had done to the marquee. You really ‘got’ what I wanted, so a MASSIVE thank you!
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Dr Andrea BradfordThe DIY package has been invaluable to us in the preparation of our wedding. In particular, it has helped define our budget and has highlighted areas we want to concentrate on more than others. It’s a fabulous piece of software that I would recommend to any couple starting to plan a wedding. Thanks Helen!
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Luke & Christine CastleWe would like to say once again a huge thank you for helping us with our wedding day. Without a doubt I’m sure it wouldn’t have run so smoothly without you. I will be recommending you to all my family and friends who are getting wed.
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Hazel & Andrew WoodAn excellent wedding organised with the finest precision. From the invitations, to the flowers, dresses, wedding cake, menu and musicians, everything was meticulously arranged to make the day one to remember.
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Zoe Lingard, wedding plannerHelen was kind enough to assist me at two of my 2008 weddings. She worked incredibly hard, and was enthusiastic, quick to follow instructions and excellent at using her initiative. She is friendly and approachable and passionate about beautiful, seamless events.
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Jenny BasfordThe wedding ran like clockwork and Helen accounted for every eventuality, arranging accommodation for guests travelling from all over the country, a wonderful reception and everything in between.
Wedding Planner in London, Essex & Hertfordshire
Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding, and thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Your wedding is an incredibly exciting time, and we are delighted that you have chosen to explore how Helen Carter Weddings can help you celebrate this important occasion. Whether you are recently engaged or have been thinking about your wedding preparations for some time, we hope you will find the answers to your questions here.
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Why Consider A Wedding Planner?
Your wedding is one of the most important occasions in your life, but knowing where and how to start planning your special day can feel daunting. How do you find the perfect venue? What should you look for in a supplier? Who will ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day?
Planning a wedding takes a huge amount of time and effort. Many couples have such busy lives these days that they simply cannot devote sufficient time to their wedding preparations. Others start their planning full of enthusiasm but become overwhelmed with the level of organisation that is required, whilst for some the arrangements can feel like a logistical nightmare.
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How Can We Help?
If you’re planning a wedding in London, Essex, Hertfordshire or the surrounding areas, Helen Carter Weddings are here to alleviate the stresses and time pressures associated with planning such a special event. We work on your behalf to provide design inspiration, locate exceptional suppliers and manage your preparations, ensuring that your wedding day is planned to perfection.
We can be involved at any stage of your planning, so whether you are just starting out or have reached a point where you require some extra assistance, please take a look at our services page or contact us directly to see how we can help you.
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How We Work
The fundamental philosophy of Helen Carter Weddings is to provide you with a personal and professional planning service that will culminate in a truly perfect wedding day. We are passionate about designing and managing weddings that are as unique as our clients, and we will work closely with you to incorporate your dreams, ideas and personalities into your special day.
Based in Essex, approximately 20 miles from London, we work throughout the South East to help our clients create personal and unique wedding celebrations. If you are planning your event outside of this area please contact us to discuss the possibilities.
We understand that you may be worried that hiring a wedding planner means you will lose control over your wedding arrangements. We aim to allay these concerns by ensuring you are kept up-to-date with your preparations at all times through face-to-face meetings and regular telephone and e-mail contact.
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Professionalism
We place a great deal of emphasis on providing a highly professional service. For this reason we have undertaken training with the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP), and also adhere to their code of ethics:
- - Respond to client enquiries within 48 hours
- - Respect client confidentiality
- - Disclose any suppliers in which we have a vested interest
- - Always pass discounts and/or commission onto the client
- - Have up-to-date Public Liability Insurance
- - Never give client details to any third party not involved with the wedding
- - Respect copyright of all planners, co-ordinators and related suppliers
- - Represent each client fairly and honestly
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We hope you find our website interesting and helpful, but please do get in touch if you have any unanswered questions. We wish you all the best with your preparations, and look forward to hearing from you.