It was my sister's 21st birthday at the weekend and I arranged a surprise party for her at Ringwood Hall Hotel. I managed to get all her friends and family to the Hotel before she was due to arrive at 8pm ready for the 'Surprise'!
Monday, 27 July 2009
Surprise Party!
It was my sister's 21st birthday at the weekend and I arranged a surprise party for her at Ringwood Hall Hotel. I managed to get all her friends and family to the Hotel before she was due to arrive at 8pm ready for the 'Surprise'!
Monday, 13 July 2009
Venue Search
I have just completed a venue search for Marion & Wac who's wedding is due to take place next July. It has been a lovely project as it's required me to search outside the areas which I usually work in. The search took me to Northamptonshire & Warwickshire where I discovered some gorgeous wedding venues. Marion and Wac have decided upon Sedgebrook Hall-Northampton, pictured above, to house their wedding celebrations next year. It's a great choice and I wish them all the best with the rest of their planning... Lisa xJohn Preston Flowers - Wedding Fayre

Monday, 22 June 2009
Chelsea & Jason's Wedding - 20th June 2009
Friday, 24 April 2009
The Perfect Dress...
Inspiration Story Board
Monday, 20 April 2009
Venue Search
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Bespoke Wedding Cake

Chelsea & Jason's wedding will take place on the 20th June 2009 at Risley Hall.
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Instant Photographs...
Friday, 27 February 2009
Fresh Ideas Florists
Fresh Ideas Florists also provided the flowers for Lisa & Paul's and Michelle & Gareth's weddings... pictures of which can be seen on the gallery pages on my website
Fresh Ideas Florists
17 Chatsworth Road, Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S402AH
01246 275757
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Trent FM Interview
Trent FM - Nottingham contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would feature in an interview discussing the latest wedding related statisics that show a decline in the number of couples getting married. I happily commented on these statistics...
After chatting to many couples over the last few months regarding how or if the credit crunch is affecting their wedding plans, i'm finding that it's not putting people off getting married all together, instead couples are either setting lower budgets, comprimising on one or two elements of their wedding, putting the date back in order to save more money or reducing the number of guests... as you will all know, feeding your guests is the biggest expense!
Challenge me to reduce your wedding bill...!
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Cake Tasting (it's a tough job, but someone has got to do it!)



Thursday, 29 January 2009
Wedding Fayres
Frequently Asked Questions
- "We're on a tight budget, can we still afford your services?"
Yes, my fees will be taken from your total wedding budget as apposed to being an additional cost. Whatever your budget, I will work with you, advising you how to spend and make the most of your money. I work with couples with all different budgets and produce a package that suits their individual needs. I charge for my time, therefore I can do as much or as little for you as required.
- "How many couples will you be working with at any one time?"
As i am a full time wedding planner i can comfortably work with anything from 5-30 couples at any one time dependant on the size of their weddings. This allows me to deliver a personal service to each, being available at the other end of the phone at any time or aiming to reply to calls and e-mails within a day. I will only ever attend one wedding a day, again to dedicate my time fully to the couple's wedding.
- "Can you get us discounts from suppliers?"
Yes, I have managed to negotiate discounts and deals with many suppliers, from free bridesmaid dresses and tiaras to money off flowers and photography - which in many cases will usually cover the cost of my fees.
- "We've got everything sorted but could you just help out on the day?"
Yes, i can come in at any stage, even as close to one month before your wedding. Hand everything over to me and you can relax and enjoy the run up to your special day whilst i finalise all the arrangements, coordinate the suppliers and oversee the day. On-the-day coordination - from £350.
If you have any more questions... I'd love to hear form you. Lisa x
Monday, 26 January 2009
Civil Partnerships

The next gay wedding show is taking place on Sunday the 18th October 2009 at the Ramada Jarvis Picadilly, Manchester - for more details visit the website by clicking the above link.To discuss your civil partnership contact Lisa on 01246 229556 today...
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Bespoke Wedding Shoes

Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Merry Christmas...!
Your Dream Wedding Needs a Dream Team..!
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Wedding Fayres 2009
Friday, 12 December 2008
Wedding Dress Shopping!
John Preston Flowers Launch Party!

Monday, 1 December 2008
The Bride Guide
The Bride Guide-Sheffield is a handbag sized essential guide to planning your big day, packed with local wedding services and tips from the experts. The guide is available free from the Whirlow Grange Wedding Show on Sunday the 22nd Feburary 2009. The guide is also available free from many Sheffield based bridal boutiques, florists and salons, for a full list of stockists visit http://www.the-bride-guide.co.uk. The next addition of the guide is due out in Feburary 2009 and will feature a pull out section of special offers and discounts vouchers.
Saturday, 29 November 2008
Whirlow Grange Wedding Show
I was asked by my friends at Choola to model their bridal gowns at the Whirlow Grange wedding fayre on the Sunday the 9th November. As you can see the bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses are gorgeous and they have lots more available in store so make sure you call in to have a look! The fashion show was held in Whirlow Granges very own chapel which is also licensed for church of England weddings. The beautiful flowers were provided by Katie Peckett and the photographs were taken by AB Photography. The wedding fayre was a great event for 'brides to be' to meet suppliers and to get lots of inspiration for their big day.

For more information visit the websites...
Choola - http://www.choola.co.uk
Katie Peckett - http://www.katiepeckett.com
AB Photography - http://ab-photography.co.uk
Whirlow Grange - http://www.whirlowgrange.co.uk
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Winter Weddings
Remember the venues that look beautiful in full bloom during the summer look just as picturesque on a frosty winter morning.
When planning your winter wedding be creative with your choice of colour scheme... rather than opting for the traditional winter colours such as reds, greens and gold’s how about the ‘tiffany blue’ colour teamed with white and silver for a fresh, icy colour scheme.
Picture the scene... white decorative twigs covered in twinkle lights, gleaming ice sculptures, silver table decorations and the bride looking gorgeous in a pure white gown accessorised with a cosy shrug.
Why not utilise the festive decorations that most venues will have displayed during the winter months (with their permission of course) by adding extra twinkle lights, flowers or candles to tie in your colour scheme whilst saving yourself the cost of extra decorations.
Monday, 22 September 2008
Personalised Car!
Monday, 15 September 2008
Wedding Stationery
For more images from Lisa & Pauls wedding visit their gallery page on my website.
Saturday, 13 September 2008
Visit me at the Wedding Fayres
Come along and say hi...
Sunday 14th September 2008 - 10-4pm
Alfreton Leisure Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Sunday 21st September 2008 - 11-4pm
Pride Park Stadium, Football Ground, Derby
Sunday 28th September 2008 - 10-4pm
Sitwell Arms, Renishaw, Derbyshire
Sunday 5th October 2008 - 11-4pm
Sheffield Park Hotel, Sheffield
Sunday 22nd February 2009 - 10-4pm
Red Lion, Stonedge, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
'As seen in' White Weddings Magazine
White Weddings MagazineLisa Hilliard Wedding Planning is featured in the latest edition of the Magazine. As the only Wedding Planner in the magazine, I feel truly honoured!
White Weddings Magazine is an essential read for any bride to be - with over 124 pages, filled with quality wedding suppliers, real wedding stories from around the world, reader offers, competitions and more!
To read the full article click the image above.
White Weddings Magazine - http://www.whitemedialtd.co.uk/








