'Finding Debs was such a stroke of luck for us - with just 5 months to plan our wedding and only the date and a shell of a venue confirmed, she guided us through every single detail, advising us on everything from giving notice of marriage, recommendations of catering and entertainment suppliers, to pre-booking guest accommodation and planning table layouts!

Her meticulous attention to detail and experience of all the minutiae of organising such an important day meant that nothing was forgotten or left to chance.  We were guided by her impartial advice and fantastic 'to do' and checklists at every stage, always feeling comfortable that she was all about making our own ideas happen.  Not afraid of getting her hands dirty Debs was to be found a day before the wedding cleaning and duct-taping cables with the best of them! On the day, she worked unbelievably hard with her team making our wedding the seamlessly joyful experience you always imagine, managing staff, suppliers and guests like an invisible guardian angel - it was just fantastic.

To those who might be worried about whether they need or can afford professional help organising their wedding, be assured from experience that Deb's help, knowledge and experience are priceless.  Her fees are extremely competitive and exceptionally good value for the comprehensive and very personal service she provides.  We said it many times during the planning and it still holds now - we could not have managed without her.  Our big day was the relaxed, personal and truly amazing experience we'd dreamed of for ourselves and out guests.  Deb's perfect professionalism and endless energy took us from clueless couple to happy newly-weds in just over 20 weeks.  Debs - we can't thank you enough!'

Nikki & Paul Lakin

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'Debs was fantastic help in assisting us with our wedding plans. Perhaps one of the most important roles she played was putting us in touch with recommended suppliers.  These recommendations came into their own when we experienced a problem with our original venue and one of Deb's recommended suppliers ended up suggesting a new venue which we ultimately went with! It also proved a Godsend having Debs with us on the day of the wedding itself.  The day ran so smoothly and this was entirely down to Deb's sterling efforts. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Debs to any couple considering the benefits of employing a wedding planner.'

Hannah and Charles Gait

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'Steve and I can honestly say that hiring Debs as our coordinator was where we most felt we had spent our budget well.  She proved an exceptionally professional and friendly service and gave me the utmost peace of mind that the day would run smoothly.  Her support in the weeks leading up to the day was invaluable and it was so great to be able to arrive at the wedding reception knowing that any little problems would already be sorted out so that I could just relax and enjoy the day.  All our guests commented on the smooth running of the reception, and this was despite us using several different suppliers, many of whom were not familiar with the venue.  She comes highly recommended.'

Rachel and Stephen Andrews

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'We just wanted to write properly and thank you for all your work in the run-up to the wedding and on the day.  The fact that it all went so smoothly, and created just the atmosphere of elegance mixed with fun that we were looking for, is testament to your hard work.

From the outset you made it completely clear that you were happy to help with as much or as little of the arrangements as we needed you to.  That was great: It was important to us that we felt comfortable doing things ourselves where we had our own contacts or wanted to save a bit of money, and equally throwing things at you when we ran out of time.

We were especially impressed that during our meetings here you managed to make it completely clear that decisions were entirely up to us, but at the same time to share your suggestions with us and tell us frankly and honestly what you thought of ours.  We really valued that: part of what we were looking for in a wedding organiser was advice and ideas borne from experience, not just another pair of hands, and that's exactly what you gave us.

Thank you for putting up with our indecisiveness, and for keeping us on the straight and narrow when things started to get hectic.  It must be hard to judge how much to chase clients, and you got it about right!'

Mark & Claire Holmes

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'Please find enclosed cheque in settlement of our account with you . . . you were worth every penny!

We had such a fabulous wedding day, and without a doubt it was due to your hard work, dilligence and fantastic organisational skills.  You handled everything (and everyone) with both charm and extreme professionalism and gave us complete confidence that everything would turn out right - which it did! You had truly assembled a 'dream team' of suppliers, none of which could be bettered, and that made the whole day one we will never forget.

The party at night was just magical, and everything just came together so beautifully : the colours (thank goodness), the beautiful flowers, the music, the superb food and even the smell of sandalwood wafting everywhere (which I had a lot of comment on!). And of course, we have the absolutely fabulous photos, which Tony took, which have provided us with a lasting memory of our wonderful special day.

To say that we had lots of complimentary comments on the party would be an understatement - I think everyone there (including some of the children) remarked on how beautiful it all looked and how well organised it was, and I know that was down to your hard work on the day itself (and of course the two days prior to it).  The fact that you were running things like a military operation (in the nicest possible way) meant Vas and I were able to sit back, relax and actually enjoy our own wedding, which meant so much to us.

We would certainly have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending your services to any potential clients, and would be happy to speak to them on the phone if required.

With very best wishes and the biggest thank yous.

ps.And just how did you manage to organise the perfect weather on the day?'

Jo and Vas Adamou

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'Excited to be planning our on wedding, but keen for the 'big day' itself to be as stress-free as possible, we were lucky enough to find Debs, and 'the Big Day'.

Having opted for 'on-the-day' coordination rather than a full planning package, we were really impressed with the service received.  Debs became involved early on, keen to establish just what we had in mind for our special day, and on-hand to provide tips and direction.

The 'co-ordination' began in earnest in the four weeks prior to the wedding with Debs taking over all contact with suppliers, leaving the bride with plenty of time to fit in a pampering session or two!!

How wonderful to work with someone who had thought of all the details we hadn't! Who was also willing, and able, to take on any role, (even that of feeding our seven month old son!).

It was great to have such peace of mind in the run up to the wedding, and Deb's comprehensive checklists left nothing, (other than the weather!), to chance.

The day itself went fabulously well, and was certainly a day to remember.

Debs was available all day, until well into the evening, and her service greatly exceeded our expectations.

Thanks for everything Debs!!'

David and Louise Hubbard

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'It is with great pleasure that we provide a reference for Deborah Meese.

Deborah was employed by us as a wedding planner for our wedding day on 9th June 2007. We found her very friendly and she provided all the personal skills to develop a good relationship with us. She was highly professional and presented excellent organisational skills with an eye to detail.  Deborah co-ordinated all of the companies involved in our day and ensured that all issues surrounding our event were well managed and successfully executed.

We were delighted that we had employed Deborah as our Wedding Planner.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Deborah Meese..'

Nicole and Nick Forster

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'John and I would really like to thank you for all your help and advice leading up to our wedding.  Your checklist has been great this past week!  I am calm and collected and part of that is because I feel it will all be good on the day with you overseeing things.

You certainly do go the extra mile, thanks for the shoes and accompanying me to the dress fitting.  It was good to have a 2nd opinion.

I hope it all goes to plan on Friday.  I will always remember you when I see lavendar and bianca roses!!

Thanks again for all the help and peace of mind.  All the best for the future.'

Yanum Venkatrathnam & John Williamson

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'Shortly before the wedding just when things were getting really stressful and I was running out of time I asked The Big Day to arrange the children's tables for 20, 2-11 year olds.  It was a relatively small request but brought me loads of time.  All I had to do was specify a budget and they did the rest.  They bought everything, made up party bags, collected the balloons and arranged the tables on the day - and - came in below budget.  It was refreshing to see an outfit willing to take on even the smallest of tasks with no pressure for more!'

Mr & Mrs E

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The Big Day stood apart from the rest.

Deborah was friendly, approachable and intuitive to my needs and instantly made me feel at ease. She was flexible to include what I wanted and not burgeon or pressure me of what I did not.

The delivery of services was extremely professional and timely.

The ongoing advice and support has been invaluable and the coordination of my wedding has been stress free, smooth and the envy of my friends.

Kirralee Kuba and Pete Harris

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“The time we had talking to Debs proved to be a great relief.  It was extremely helpful to be able to use Debs to bounce our own ideas off and we also got many more ideas from her.  It made such a difference to speak to someone with lots of experience of weddings and event planning.  It was particularly helpful as Debs is a very visual person and she was really able to paint a picture of how everything would look and she was very helpful in suggesting alternatives when we were unsure of what we wanted. 

Marc Carter and Anita

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“We chose to have a wedding coordinator as we do not live in the area and thought we may not have the time to give to the organisation of the wedding. We wanted someone based locally to the wedding venue and who was able to source and provide information on suppliers including marquee companies, caterers etc and to generally take the worry out of the initial planning. Debbie at the Big Day is extremely professional and organised and she did just that! We could not be more pleased with the service she provides and cannot wait for our Big Day!”

 Fiona Coley and Andrew Smith

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