Meet The Team

Wedding & Event Planner

Natasha Sellers

General Manager – Derbyshire

After completing my Law degree I started looking down various career paths and came across a Wedding Planner position with Bespoke Weddings! Of course the most logical step after studying Law! I had just helped to plan my friends Wedding, which ignited my passion and interest in the Industry, so I applied for the job in October 2013 and the rest as they say is history!

What is your favourite Film?

The Notebook.

Do you have any strange habits?

I have to set the volume on everything to an even number! I hate odd numbers!

What is your favourite Holiday?

Italy… mainly because of the food!

What is your guilty pleasure?

Red wine!

LAURA BOOTH

Regional Manager & Bespoke Wedding Planner– south yorkshire

Originally from Buckinghamshire, I fell in love with Sheffield and the North after completing my English and Theatre Degree at the University of Sheffield. My love for Weddings has been ongoing for years, my laptop has plenty of Word documents filled with images of venues, themes, and wedding dresses! However after working in corporate events in London for a couple of years, I took the plunge and moved to the city I love and to do my dream job as well!

What do you do in your spare time?

Power-lifting/bodybuilding and cooking!

What is your favourite movie?

Sex and the City (that wedding dress though!) or any of the Lord of the Rings films.

What wouldn’t you be caught without?

Biros, my diary, and a lip-kit.

What makes you laugh the most?

Dog videos and my husband!

Heather Wright

REGIONAL MANAGER & Bespoke Wedding Planner- Staffordshire

From a young age, I have always dreamt of planning my own wedding. The thought of so many different elements and so many different choices, being pulled together to create one magical day, sparks a real desire to create something truly magnificent! I have 11 years of experience in the hospitality industry, building rapports and connecting with people from all walks of life, which I thoroughly enjoy. I guess my journey really started when my best friend asked me to help her plan her wedding. I utterly loved being able to help her turn her dream into a reality and this ignited my passion for weddings.

What is your favourite time of the year?

Definitely Summer!

What is something you could spend hours doing?

Listen to music! Whether that be old country music, rock, power ballads or the charts! No matter what the mood, there’s always something to suit. I love the power of music!

Where would your favourite holiday destination be and why?

Italy! I think there’s something truly remarkable about there; traveling down the river on a gondola, walking around vineyards and lapping up the sun. Plus, it seems like such a romantic place.. or maybe I’ve just watched ‘Letters to Juliet’ a few too many times!

What is your favourite food?

Italian

Louise Slater

Sales and Marketing Manager – North Derbyshire

My sister is possibly the most laid back person on the planet so when it came to her hen do and wedding this is where I stepped in to help! From there I did a course at the Wedding Planning College then joined Bespoke Weddings in 2015. I started out Wedding Planning for a couple of years, and after havng a baby I now work part time as Sales & Marketing Manager.

Who is your Celebrity Crush?

Gino D’acampo, loving Italian food helps too!

What is your unpopular opinion?

I HATE everything about ketchup!

Your strangest pet?

A one eyed tortoise named Patch! Although my black lab can sometimes be quite strange too….

What is your guilty pleasure?

Cheese & Wine…

Alice Warren

Supplier Liason Manager & Bespoke Wedding Planner – Derbyshire

Over the years I have completed different courses and tried my hand at quite a few jobs, from working in civil engineering to fitting bulbs & mixing paint at Halfords! I was in search of a job where I could make others happy and also find joy and purpose for myself. In recent years I have assisted in planning events and offering a hand organising aspects of friends and relatives weddings, and found it suited me perfectly. I am so grateful to join Bespoke Weddings and be given an opportunity at a career where my creativeness, enthusiasm and passion can shine!

What do you do in your spare time?

I really enjoy fitness and walking– I walked the Yorkshire three peaks a few years ago in aid of Macmillan.

What is your favourite food?

Pizza (or basically anything covered in cheese)!

How do you relax?

I have always enjoyed reading and currently working my way through a bucket list of the best 100 books to read.

What are your hobbies?

I love being out in my garden and love all kinds of flowers – I recently completed a floristry diploma in my spare time.

Maria Napper

Bespoke Wedding Planner – Cambridgeshire & Rutland

I have a passion for helping couples create their bespoke wedding day. As a self employed florist I found myself branching out into the wedding circle meeting some fantastic clients and suppliers. This therefore inspired me to extend my role further and apply to become a wedding planner for Bespoke Weddings!

Where is the most exciting place you have visited?

Lapland!

What are your favourite flowers?

Peonies

How do you enjoy leisure time?

Family holidays and days out, spa days and retail therapy!

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Seychelles

Emily Hankey

Bespoke Wedding Planner – Staffordshire

After studying photography at college, I went on to photographing weddings. A world that that was completely new to me at the time and one that sparked my hunger to be more creative. I have gone on to designing and making wedding invitations, as well as creating digital artwork.

 With 4 years’ experience of working in the hospitality industry I knew working as a wedding planner was the path for me. I am now able to take everything I have learnt and love onto this magical journey.

What is your favourite food?

Burgers!! I love finding quirky new places to eat with my fiancé so I can try out new burgers. My parents have told me I’m a little obsessed.

What’s your favourite film?

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino.

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be?

Vietnam! It just looks unreal.

What is one strange fact about you?

I have always been a secret metal head with 11 years’ experience in ballroom dancing.

Soraya Ferrer Cabrera

Bespoke Wedding Planner – South Yorkshire

Originally from Madrid (Spain), I moved to the UK in 2011 and worked in London Hotels as a Wedding & Events Planner until I settled down in Sheffield in 2020 with my family and continued my journey of Wedding Planning. Fun Fact – I coordinated Simon Webbe’s Wedding (boy band Blue), it was an epic day! I am a people person; I love meeting couples and working closely with them to ensure each element of their wedding comes together – it is truly rewarding to see how all the hard work comes to life after months of planning!

What are your hobbies?

Love photography –‘ you will see me with my camera taking pictures while setting-up on your wedding!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love spending quality time with my two crazy and fun daughters! And of course, my husband Sam!

What is your favourite time of the year?

Spring and Summer – love spending time in my garden and outdoors when the sun comes out!

What is your favourite food?

I should say Spanish food, but I love Italian food, my favourite meal is Spaghetti alle vongole!

Georgia Nickels-Pitcher

Bespoke Wedding Planner- Warwickshire & Northamptonshire

The TV programme, Four weddings, is what sparked my love for all things weddings. Growing up I knew that I wanted to be a wedding planner so I went to University to gain my degree in Events Management. I love all the joy and happiness a wedding brings and to be able to help couples achieve their dream day is just simply AMAZING! I am immensely grateful to Bespoke Weddings for giving me the opportunity to peruse my dream career and allowing me to work with amazing couples to help bring their dream day to life!

What is your favourite film?

Beauty and the Beast- This has been my favourite since I was little. 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love to spend time with my two Frenchies and family. Oh and of course you can’t beat some retail therapy! 

What is your favourite time of year?

CHRISTMAS!! If I could I would have our Christmas tree up all year round (My boyfriend says no every time I ask!) 

How do you relax?

I love to have a snuggle with my Frenchies under the heated blanket watching telly with a glass of wine!  

Kerry Dixey

Bespoke Wedding Planner – West Midlands

I have always had a great love for planning events for my family and friends so when I found myself questioning my next steps after maternity leave, wedding planning was the only thing I really wanted to do! My background is primarily in Hospitality in a variety of settings but for the last 4 years I have been self employed creating handmade gifts and keepsakes, largely for the wedding party or the bride and groom themselves. Helping couples plan and achieve their perfect day is a dream come true for me and I am so grateful I get to do it as a career!

What is your guilty pleasure?

Country Music! I listen to it all day every day, I am totally obsessed!

Who is your celebrity crush?

Henry Cavill tops the list for me!

What would be your dream holiday?

DISNEYWORLD! I plan to travel to a few states over a few weeks but taking my girls to Disney is top of the list!

Where is your favourite place to visit?

A little bit of a different answer but I love to visit my parents in Spain! Seeing them is the best part but the gorgeous weather and the swimming pool is up there too!

JADE CUMMINGS

Bespoke Wedding Planner – Cambridgeshire

I studied Professional Dance and Musical Theatre for 4 years in Cambridge, graduating in 2020 (the dreaded year of Covid-19). From a very young age I have loved the programme ‘Say Yes to the Dress’. I have had a screenshot of my dream wedding dress saved to my phone since 2016!

I’ve always been the ‘planner’ and ‘organiser’ in both my personal and professional life and I absolutely adore seeing other people’s ideas and dreams become a reality, I’m such a people person and LOVE all things romantic. Therefore, I’m super thankful to Bespoke Weddings for offering me this opportunity, allowing me to work with couples on the lead up to their special day. I can’t wait to chat all things weddings.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FILM?

‘10 things I hate about you’ has to be my all-time favourite film, however my guilty pleasure is ‘Miracle on 34th street’ (the 1994 version) although it’s a Christmas film I can easily watch it all year round.                                                                                                                                                                           

WHERE HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

Thailand, however New York was also amazing!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMAL?

ELEPHANTS!! from a very young age I have always adored Elephants.

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?

Capricorn

Georgina Elliott

Bespoke Wedding Planner – Nottinghamshire & NORTH LEICESTERSHIRE

After attending many weddings, I fell completely in love with the idea of “The perfect day”. I’ve always been the ‘planner’ and ‘organiser’ in my life and planning and executing ideas and plans brings me so much joy! I’m a hopeless romantic and everyone around me knows I just LOVE love. So what better than to combine the two! To help a couple plan their prefect day is just magical and I can’t believe I get to do this as a career!

What is your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is bundling down on the sofa, with a really good Chinese takeaway and an ITV drama!

Where is your favourite place to visit?

I just adore Italy, From the food to the culture and architecture. I have family out there and nothing beats a trip to see them!

What is your favourite time of year?

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. There is no better more cosy feeling, where everyone feels extra full of love, and Christmas tv is just the best!

What is your favourite Cocktail?

I wouldn’t call it a cocktail, but my favourite alcoholic drink is Liquor 43 with coke – Trust me! Try it, its just delicious.

Evie Lambert

Bespoke Wedding Planner- North Staffordshire

Having watched ‘Say Yes To The Dress’ since the age of 12, it’s safe to say that I’ve always been obsessed with all things wedding. After planning my own dream wedding in the heart of Tuscany in July 2023, my passion for weddings only grew stronger, and I decided that I wanted to help other couples to achieve their dream weddings! Thanks to Bespoke Weddings, I can now do this full time, and I’m so excited! Armed with a corporate events and styling background (and a little bit of OCD), I feel well-equipped to take on this challenge and start planning couples’ dream wedding days!

What is your favourite place to visit?

Italy! Italy is my happy place. Sitting in a sunny square with wine and some carbonara (that you can’t see for parmesan), surrounded by beautiful, rustic, multi-coloured buildings, is my favourite thing to do!

What are your interests?

My main interests are music, food, travel, interior design/styling and Pilates!

What is your guilty pleasure?

All things cottagecore, basically anything cute and gingham! Also, stationery – I have a notebook for every occasion!

What is your favourite time of year?

Summer, no question! Long days in the garden and evenings by the firepit listening to music!

JODIE EMSLIE

Bespoke Wedding Planner – NORTH DERBYSHIRE

Weddings have been one of my favourite things in life for a very long time. I love everything about them, the love stories, the proposals, the build-up of excitement and of course the magic of the big day its self!

In 2020 I decided I was going to pursue my dream of working in the wedding industry, I became a bridal stylist and LOVED being apart of so many peoples wedding plans. It Is so nice to meet so many people and learn all about the journey with their soul mates. I have always known that being a wedding planner was my dream job, so after a few years of helping brides find their dream dress I am now happily helping many couples plan their dream day!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

There is no ‘right’ time in life, its your story to write!

What is your favourite time of year?

Summer! I love the sun and extra long days.

Where is the most exciting place you have visited?

New York! It was literally a dream come true.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Unlimited snacks and binge watching Netflix!

Olivia Tomlinson

Bespoke Wedding Planner – Yorkshire

I have always loved attending weddings and witnessing the joy two people feel on their special day. Recently being involved in wedding styling and dressing so many beautiful venues I knew I wanted to be a part of the longer journey and have a personal involvement within the day, therefore felt a career in wedding planning would allow me to channel all my personal skills while creating and fulfilling visions of others. I feel beyond grateful to work Bespoke Weddings as they allow me to peruse my passion and the rewarding feeling I love so much when seeing a couple’s dreams come to life on their big day.

What is your guilty pleasure?

A jar of Nutella and a spoon all to myself!

What country would you love to visit?

Bali

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love a gym class – I find them a great way to clear my mind and release all the endorphins.

What is your favourite cocktail?

A mojito with a fruity twist – Raspberry is my all time favourite!

Kerry darby

Bespoke Wedding Planner- shropshire

After working in the hair industry for over 20 years, I would love nothing more than doing bridal hair. The buzz of the busy mornings, seeing the excitement and emotion in everyone’s eyes was such an fulfilment of joy. After planning my dream wedding in 2022, I became obsessed with all things wedding! From looking at new trends, dresses etc to even planning in my head what my vow renewal would be like! Having a job allowing me to be a part of someone else’s big day really is something special. 

What is you Favourite time of year?

Definitely spring.  The lighter nights and warmer weather on its way.  Everyone’s moods are lifted, the bright colours that roll into our daily outfits.  We all step out of hibernation, I love it!

What is your favourite cocktail?

I love a pornstar martini followed by an after eight martni, like a little dessert!

What is your favourite film?

My go to for easy watching is Jurassic Park, I love dinosaurs.  I am a major horror movie fan, so anything that can get me to scream or be on the edge of my seat!

What is your guilty pleasure?

I’m a sucker for pick ‘n’ mix.  I have a sweet tooth and terrible for munching through packets of sweets.

Kirsty Patrick

Bespoke Wedding Planner – South Derbyshire

My love of planning weddings started when I was little and watched ‘The Wedding Planner’ for the first time. With Bespoke Weddings I now get to call my dream job a reality! I’m looking forward to helping couples plan their perfect day, making their dream a reality too. I’m a sucker for a cute love story and by hearing all about the two of you, I can help inject your personalities into your special day.

WHERE WOULD BE YOUR DREAM PLACE TO VISIT AND WHY?

New Zealand – absolutely beautiful and I have to meet my favourite animal, the duck billed platypus!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL?

You can’t beat a classic roast dinner!

IF YOU COULD LIVE IN A FICTIONAL WORLD, WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE?

Can I create a hybrid of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Once Upon a Time’ and live in a land of wizards and fairytale characters? Sounds pretty perfect to me.

STRANGEST PETS YOU’VE EVER HAD?

Chipmunks – called Chip, Munk (inventive I know!) and Snip.

AIMEE-LOUISE SUMNER

Bespoke Wedding Planner- LEICESTERSHIRE

After being given the task to plan my friends whole wedding from start to finish…including very elaborate decorations which took months to make…I finally found my passion! I have worked within the wedding industry for many years now, both in venues and with Bespoke Weddings and still absolutely love every second. After having a short break to have my daughter, I am back and ready to help you plan your dream day!

WHAT IS YOUR TOP FUN FACT?

I lived in Egypt for 3 years!

Do you have any pets?

I have 2 clownfish called Nemo and Moana (names curtesy of my daughters favourite films!)

What are you scared of?

I am petrified of ET!

What is your greatest achievement?

My amazing daughter!

HOLLY LANE

Bespoke Wedding Planner – WEST MIDLANDS & WARWICKshire

After many years working within the legal sector, I decided to make the leap into wedding planning. I am a hopeless romantic and love the excitement of putting together a couple’s dream day! I feel so lucky to be able to get to know the couple, hear how they met (and about the proposals!), it makes me so grateful to be able to pursue wedding planning as a career. I knew being super organised would come in handy one day and my creative side means we can work together to make your day magical.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Weather watching – I spend all summer watching for thunderstorms and all winter hoping for snow!

Where has been your favourite holiday destination?

Venice – it was so magical and romantic, I definitely want to go back one day.

What is your favourite time of year?

Autumn – when its crisp and fresh outside and you can snuggle up with a hot chocolate in the evening.

What is one strange fact about you?

I have to turn the music down in the car to see better!

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