The Wedding Lounge UK

Natasha Spencer Weddings and The Country Blush

The Wedding Lounge - From Our Sofa to Yours

Everything you need to know about planning your wedding from two expert wedding planners.

Bite-size episodes for busy people short on wedmin time. Packed full of useful information, tips and advice to help you plan your wedding.

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Jun 10, 2025 · 45 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guests : Emily and Polly from Juniper & Co.
In this week's episode we have the pleasure of speaking to Emily and Polly from Juniper & Co - a company dedicated to bespoke catering options for their clients. Emily and Polly share how they curate the perfect catering for your day. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for ensuring your food perfectly reflects you and your day. Find Juniper & Co at https://www.juniperandco.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/juniperandco.e17/
Jun 3, 2025 · 15 min
What Is A Wedding Breakfast?
In this week's episode we unpick the wedding breakfast - starting with what it actually is! We go through entertainment options, when to have speeches and what decor you need to consider for your tables.
May 27, 2025 · 20 min
Creating Your Seating Plan
Creating your seating plan can be a time consuming task. In this episode we share tips about how you can make the process easier! From setting out ground rules, to building up your tables bit by bit - we discuss the best ways to tackle your seating plan. The most important thing to remember is to set aside clear time to do this - it isn't going to be a five minute job. Leave yourself enough time so that you can come back to it with fresh eyes!
May 20, 2025 · 16 min
Non-Religious Ceremony Options
If you're not planning to get married in a church, or with another religious ceremony, what are your options here in England? We talk about registrar weddings, celebrant weddings and how you can choose the ceremony type to reflect you as a couple. We give a brief outline of the various options available to you, allowing you to make an informed choice on the type of ceremony that you would like for your wedding.
May 13, 2025 · 25 min
Top Tips for Your Church of England Ceremony
In this week's episode we delve into the details behind your Church of England ceremony. We talk about having your banns read, etiquette for a church wedding, what to do with your flowers and much more... For more information, please have a look at the Church of England website: https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding
May 6, 2025 · 16 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guest : Laura from Wild Box
We are joined today by the lovely Laura, owner of Wild Box, a Kent-based cocktail bar and online shop. Laura and her team provide bar services for weddings and parties as well as running a bar at Macknade, Faversham and her ever popular gifting service. Laura shares her top tips for everything drinks related for your big day! Find Wild Box at: https://wildboxevents.co.uk/home/ https://www.instagram.com/wildboxbars/ https://www.facebook.com/wildbox
Apr 29, 2025 · 22 min
How Much Alcohol To Buy For Your Wedding
If you're planning on buying the alcohol for your wedding yourself, then this is an episode not to be missed! We go through how many drinks you need to provide for your guests during the different parts of your wedding day - from your drinks reception to the evening party, we have you covered. Find out how many servings are in different bottles, whether that's a bottle of fizz for your drinks reception or toasts, or how many pints you have in a keg.
Apr 22, 2025 · 23 min
Wedding Planners : Why You Might Want to Hire One
This podcast isn't here to hard sell our services, but we'd be silly not to highlight the benefits of having a planner at your wedding - whether that it is one of us or another talented professional! In this episode we discuss wedding planners saving you time and money, how they help on the day and what type of planning service you may need - suitable for any budget.
Apr 15, 2025 · 22 min
Etiquette Tips for the Modern Couple
Listen to today's episode for tips on wedding planning etiquette. We start at the beginning; discussing invitations, plus ones and children, RSVPs and more! A short episode helping you make decisions that reflect what you'd like for your wedding, without offending others.
Apr 8, 2025 · 40 min
Choosing Your Food and Drink
In this episode we go through the various food and beverage options for the entire wedding day. We cover what to serve your guests at the drinks reception, during the wedding breakfast, toasts and the evening party. Whether you decide to have a formal 3 course sit down meal or food trucks serving guests festival style - we have got you covered! Disclaimer - it is a longer one as we got a bit carried away talking about food!
Apr 1, 2025 · 32 min
Meet Today's Lounge Guests : Matthew and Tom from County Marquees
Join us in today's episode where we dive deeper into the world of marquees with our guests, Matthew and Tom from County Marquees. Matthew and Tom are experts in their field, having worked in the industry for years. They share with us their knowledge on marquee structures, flooring, lighting and more. Listen out for their top tips for planning a marquee wedding with the unpredictable English weather! A must-listen for anyone planning a marquee wedding or celebration. To see Tom swinging from a marquee - scroll down the page at: https://www.countymarquees.com/company/jobs.htm Find County at: https://www.countymarquees.com/ https://www.instagram.com/countymarquees/ https://uk.pinterest.com/county_marquees/ https://www.tiktok.com/@county_marquees https://www.facebook.com/countymarquees
Mar 25, 2025 · 23 min
Choosing Your Marquee Style
Today we discuss one of our favourite topics - marquee styles! As marquee wedding planners, we know that choosing a style of marquee can be daunting as there are so many different options to choose from. We delve into four of the main structures that you may be considering for your wedding; discussing where they can go, how they're secured, what flooring you can have, as well as other general tips and points to note. Featuring Frame/Clear Span Marquees, a Traditional Marquee, a Sailcloth Marquee and Stretch Tents. We also list a few other key options and their features. NB. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest evidence of the word Squoval being used was when it appeared in the Los Angeles Times in 1992.
Mar 18, 2025 · 25 min
Tackling the Trickier Side of Wedding Planning
In today's episode we discuss the political side of wedding planning - from how to talk about your budget, navigating parental relationships to how to choose that all important wedding party. We know that you want to enjoy planning your wedding without worrying about the small things, that's why we have created this week's episode to help you with some of the wedding politics that you may encounter. With practical advice on how to approach a range of situation, this episode is essential for anyone planning their upcoming nuptials.
Mar 11, 2025 · 24 min
Things That We'd Change About Our Own Weddings
In this episode we look back at our weddings and talk about the things that we would change since being in the industry. From videography, to florals, to top tables - see what two wedding planners would change about their own weddings if they could re-live their day.
Mar 4, 2025 · 24 min
Elements to Include For Your Marquee Budget
In this episode we dive into the specifics of a marquee wedding and more specifically what to include within the budget. As we both specialise in planning marquee events this is where we thrive. We discuss the intricacies of a marquee and the all the factors you will need to ensure that every element is covered.
Feb 25, 2025 · 17 min
How To Determine Your Budget and Where To Allocate It
We’re launching in at the deep end with budgets. They are such a huge and important aspect and should be one of the first things you and your fiancé discuss. In this episode we run through what to include within your budget and how it should roughly be allocated. After this episode you should feel confident knowing approximately what things should cost within your budget. Don’t forget the contingency!
Feb 18, 2025 · 1 min
Welcome To The Wedding Lounge Podcast
A short and snappy episode to tell you all about The Wedding Lounge. Make sure you listen to Episode 1 to get to know your hosts, Evie and Natasha.
Feb 18, 2025 · 19 min
Meet The Hosts of The Wedding Lounge
Join Natasha and Evie as they ask each other 5 questions about their time in the wedding industry. Natasha is the founder of Natasha Spencer Weddings and Events, established in 2016. Evie is the founder of The Country Blush, established in 2022. Both Evie and Natasha specialise in planning UK marquee weddings and parties.
Feb 18, 2025 · 15 min
Congratulations! You're Engaged - Now to Start Planning!
Evie and Natasha discuss the first steps following the proposal. Celebrate with loved ones Announce your engagement Select a Date Insure the Ring Discuss your Budget Choose your Location Hire a Planner!