How American Couples Plan UK Destination Weddings (And Why You Need an Expert)
We are proud of our American history and the grand landscapes of our continent, but the centuries of history on the small verdant island of Britain make a UK wedding undeniably romantic, scenic, and picturesque.
Britain enjoys a heritage and history with deep roots, and whether your own heritage brings you back to these roots or you wish to bring that historic gravitasse to your special moment in time, we are here to bring a set of expert eyes, ears, and on-the-ground knowledge to your celebration.
UK Destination Weddings for US Couples, as US Wedding Planners
From our Chicago base, we bridge the gap for American couples planning their destination wedding in the UK.
Our destination portfolio specialises in UK wedding planning in historic venues across Scotland and England. We grasp the cultural canvas you bring to your wedding as Americans, and unite this with our expertise in UK planning to alleviate the difficulties involved in navigating diverse time zones, vendors, legal documentation, and sheer geographical distance.
Our full service wedding planning offering allows a seamless process for our American couples planning their UK wedding. Here is a breakdown of how we help couples bridge that gap:
Time Zone Communication
We understand that time zones might have an effect on our couples’ schedules. You are not always available to work to a UK time zone - but we can be. We ease the impact of time zone delays through strong communication via email and video calls, so that planning is smooth, efficient, and clearly communicated.
Distance
Planning a wedding abroad also means maximizing every moment of scheduled planning trips abroad. You do need some specific on-the-ground data in advance of your big day, as do we, but having Planners onboard means we can pack every bit of onsite knowledge we need to garner into one, well executed planning weekend trip.
Between any scheduled planned trips, we gather virtual walkthroughs as we begin the planning process, and know exactly what information we need to accrue from those on the ground.
Travel & Accommodation
We offer support with knowledge on local and/or onsite accommodation for our clients and their guests, ensuring that guests can easily book their travel and stay with no logistical obstacles.
We use real recommendations to ensure your guest accommodation is exactly what you would wish, with no last minute surprises, and no one from your guestlist is left struggling with transportation difficulties or connection problems.
Vendor Recommendation
Because we have wonderful relationships with many UK vendors, we have a roster of suppliers to choose from, and always recommend the most appropriate vendors for your event.
We know who will be the best fit to bring your vision to life, and usually have prior working relationships with them to ensure we know exactly how they function, what they need, and how to make sure their artistry or skillset can shine fully for your celebrations.
Legal Ceremonies
There are steps to be taken in order to legally get married in the UK, such as having to formally “give notice of marriage”. Documentation can be a hurdle if you don’t have on-the-ground knowledge of the appropriate procedure, as well as when in your timeline this needs to happen.
We ensure all the proper documents and steps are carefully accounted for during the planning process, so there is no last minute panic.
Kim and Kristie, the duo leading K&K Celebrates, always plan every wedding together. We never divide and conquer - which effectively means two planners, giving your planning process double the attention, care, expertise and eye for detail.
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Whether you are looking to plan a UK destination wedding in the heart of London, the beautiful English countryside, or a castle in Scotland, we are meticulous when it comes to ensuring a truly unique experience is created for you and your guests, and are here to marry your US expectations with real on-the-ground experience of the UK wedding industry.
Get in touch today to begin planning your UK destination wedding with us!
