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– NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
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
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
Evie Lambert
Bespoke Wedding Planner- 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!
LAUREN ALEXANDER
Bespoke Wedding Planner- NORTHAMPTONshire
After recently planning my own wedding, my love for all things wedding related was re-ignited. I was able to adapt my expertise and previous knowledge as a wedding dress consultant to assist me in the world of wedding planning and I didn’t want it to end! After completing a law degree and opening a successful Brow Salon, I have been ready to re-align my goals for new challenges and couldn’t think of anything better than being able to assist lovely couples envision and create their dream day.
Do you have any pets?
I have two lovely little doggies. A 5-year-old French Bulldog named Pablo, and a 1-year-old Miniature American Bulldog (Pocket Bully) named Marnie.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Any spare time is spent making memories with my Husband and 3 young children. Days out, adventures, dog walks, pub lunches and of course seeing family.
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
I do and it just so happens to be any programmes related to love, relationship experiments and marriage such as Married at First Sight, Love is Blind etc, it’s quite an obsession at this point.
What is your favourite cocktail?
Anything with passionfruit or peach in! Typically, a Pornstar Martini but I think a Bellini might be my winner.
HANNAH SMALL
Bespoke Wedding Planner – Staffordshire
I have always loved the excitement of a wedding day, I worked travelling the UK for several years as a Wedding florist but I always felt I wanted to be a part of the planning process of someone’s big day. When I found out I got the job at Bespoke Weddings I was so happy. I’m hoping my previous experience will help when make my couple’s dream days come true!
What is your favourite time of year?
Definitely Spring, the lighter mornings and beautiful Spring flowers!
What is your strangest pet?
Gary my giant African land snail.
What is your guilty pleasure?
A good crime drama!
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Italy everything about it is so beautiful.
LAUREN FURNISS
Bespoke Wedding Planner – NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
After completing my degree in Education & Special Educational Needs I realised that my dream job would always be a wedding planner (and not a Primary school teacher as intended!). I love everything wedding related from Say Yes to The Dress to those cheesy romantic wedding films. After planning my sisters wedding and my own wedding I decided that I would love to help other couples plan their dream wedding and make it a reality.
What is your favourite film?
Love Actually!
Where would you like to visit?
I’d love to do a little tour of Italy.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Relaxing watching true crime documentaries!
What is your favourite cocktail?
Tough choice, my go to is a Pornstar Martini!
LIANNE HARTLAND
Bespoke Wedding Planner – SOUTH YORKSHIRE
I’ve had a varied work life so far, from teaching children how to canoe and chucking them off zipwires, to working with a well-known Electric car brand and training new starters, but when I moved to Sheffield in 2023 to be a Wedding Coordinator I found my spark! I’ve been planning my own wedding for as long as I can remember, so I know how special this day is and I’ll be doing whatever I can to turn your Pinterest board into reality.
What is your favourite time of year?
Winter- I was born 2 days after Christmas so I’m definitely a winter baby. I love skiing, wrapping up in cosy scarves on cold days and watching the Muppets with the family.
Do you have any hobbies?
If we have a weekend off, my partner and I will take our dog and cat out in our campervan. We’ll bike, hike and have a nice pub lunch.
What is your favourite food?
A Sunday roast, with all the trimmings and plenty of gravy.
FUN FACT!
In one week, I bumped my car, got bit by a snake and was electrocuted trying to change a light bulb. This was a long time ago and thankfully haven’t had another week like it since!
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
NICOLE SWAYNE
Bespoke Wedding Planner – NORTH DERBYSHIRE
I have always been passionate about weddings as I am such a soppy, hopeless romantic! It fills my heart with so much joy seeing the love and happiness that weddings bring. That moment when the bride walks down the aisle will never not make me cry! Previously having worked as a sales manager, I have over 10 years of customer service experience and I love to really connect with people, so to get to do this as a career I feel so lucky, as now I feel like my purpose really is to help peoples dreams come true ❤
What do you love to do in your spare time?
I am a real gym lover and love nothing more than a high intensity gym workout to start my morning! Me and my boyfriend also love going for walks in the countryside and grabbing a coffee, with our baby boy (AKA a French bulldog named Thor)!
What inspires you?
I love listening to motivational Podcasts and reading! I am always striving to be the best possible version of myself.
What is your guilty pleasure?
My guilty pleasure has got to be a Pic’n’Mix. Is there anything better than feeling like a kid again?!
Where has been your favourite holiday destination?
Me and my best friend did a once in a lifetime trip to America when we both turned 21, we travelled to Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles. I will treasure those memories all my life!
HOLLY WALSH
Bespoke Wedding Planner – DERBYSHIRE
I’m formerly a midwife but have always had a passion for weddings. I’m a hopeless romantic and grew up watching all the rom-com movies you could imagine. My love for weddings has only grown since planning my own, and I am so excited to help couples to achieve their wedding dreams. I am dedicated to making each wedding uniquely tailored to each couple’s vision, ensuring every magical detail reflects their love story!
What are your hobbies?
I’m a total bookworm and an avid baker. I also have a golden retriever called Teddy who is always up for an adventure!
How do you relax?
There’s nothing better than a good cup of tea… and a Disney movie!
What is your guilty pleasure?
Mamma Mia – you can’t be sad whilst singing along to ABBA!
What's something people might be surprised to learn about you?
I used to run a food blog and was invited to take part in The Great British Bake Off for charity.
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.
CHARLOTTE ROSE
Bespoke Wedding Planner – West Midlands
I have worked within the wedding industry for 13 years. I have seen couples arrive to venues on fire engines, double decker buses and even an elephant, so there is nothing I haven’t seen! My passion for weddings comes from seeing couples ideas come to life for their special day, and to do this an eye for detail is needed. Hopefully with my years within the wedding industry I can provide top tips for couples to help them plan along the way for any situation.
Do you have any pets?
I have a very energetic cocker spaniel called Nala
What is your favourite holiday destination?
I love the peacefulness of Menorca.
What do you do in your spare time?
I love going for long walks with my dog and daughter, we especially like Ellesmere Lake
What is your Favorite time of year?
Spring! I love seeing the garden come into bloom.
Nicola Meir
Bespoke Wedding Planner- WARWICKSHIRE
Having run my own wedding and celebration cake business for 10 years, I always loved meeting with the brides and grooms to create their dream cake for their wedding day. Spending so much time around beautiful wedding venues, interacting with the florists, photographers etc and being a part of the preparations, only inspired me to want to become involved more. I’d wanted to become a Wedding Planner for a long time and now thanks to Bespoke Weddings, I have the opportunity to make that dream a reality and help couples create their perfect Wedding day.
What is your favourite Movie?
Love Actually – Love a good Romcom and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen this one!
What are your Favourite Pastimes?
Paddleboarding, Walking, cooking/baking, anything creative such as illustration, photography and interior design!
What is your proudest achievement?
My daughter Trinity and my two sons Charlie & Harry.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Country music…especially Walker Hayes. Would love to go to Nashville one day!
CAITLIN MEGAHY
Bespoke Wedding Planner – Yorkshire
From as early as I can remember I have always been obsessed with all things weddings! After completing my Fashion Design degree in Leeds, I stumbled up on a job as a bridal consultant. Before I knew it my bridal styling turned into planning and I can’t wait to help make my couples dream day come to life!
What is your favourite movie?
The Notebook – I’m a hopeless romantic. Tears every-time!
What is your Favourite holiday destination?
Italy always! Whether it the bustling Italian cities, mountain ranges or quiet villages, I adore everything Italy has to offer.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Anyone who knows me well knows I am the nap queen! I could nap anywhere, anytime!
What is your favourite time of year?
Spring! I love watching the flowers bloom.
TIA SMITH
Bespoke Wedding Planner- WEST MIDLANDS
After a successful career with West Midlands Police, I went in search of a more positive working environment and joined a local company helping entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. Whilst there I planned and delivered a variety events for our clients including charity balls and luxury retreats. I love the attention to detail that goes into creating unforgettable events and have been on hand to help friends to create their dream weddings, baby showers and hen do’s (including a rodeo themed hen do with real hay bales; yes I am that extra). I just love, love. My grandparents have been married for over 60 years and although they bicker, they still love each other and it melts my heart.
What is your favourite film?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Where in the world would you most like to visit?
Tanzania, Botswana or Keyna. A Safari would be a dream come true.
What song do you belt out when you’re in the car on your own?
Most Westlife songs or Celine Dion – It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.
What is your favourite part of a wedding?
The speeches. I love hearing your stories from the funny and embarrassing to the sentimental and heartfelt.
HOLLY WEBSTER
Bespoke Wedding Planner – WORCESTERSHIRE
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!
GAIL KINGSFORD
Bespoke Wedding Planner – Northamptonshire
I came to Bespoke from a Project and Operations management background. In both my personal and professional life, I am the “organizer” that is always creating the travel itineraries and making the plans for the weekend as I am so meticulous about organization and attention-to-detail. When I came across the Bespoke Wedding Planner role, I knew it was something I would love due to my love for planning, and the need to create something beautiful within those plans. I love sharing plans with couples and helping them create their special day.
What is your favourite film?
The Notebook and The Best of Me- Anything relating to Nicholas Sparks’ books.
What is your favourite day out?
A day in the West End with a theatre trip
What is your favourite holiday destination?
DisneyWorld, Orlando
What is your favourite time of year?
Summer, but I also love the smell in the air in Autumn.
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!