It’s no secret that it takes a lot of planning and organisation when creating a Wedding. For such a fundamental celebration, a lot of cogs need to be moving; the caterers, the florals, the music, and so on and so forth! Even for the most organised couple in the world, it can certainly be overwhelming – so it won’t surprise you that almost a quarter of all couples hire some form of wedding planning service for their wedding.
But what if you could find a wedding caterer and planning service all wrapped into one, that also extensively knew the Bodleian Libraries like the back of their hand? May I please present to Fine Planning, the newest member of the Oxford Fine Dining Family (who also happen to be our exclusive wedding caterers).
As our exclusive wedding caterers, you’ll be working with the Oxford Fine Dining team regardless for your big day, so why not place your confidence in them and allow yourself to relax ahead of the Wedding? Fine Planning expands beyond the culinary expertise already given by Oxford Fine Dining. The Fine Planning Team specialises in full planning support, production and co-ordination, providing elegance alongside luxury. With their two decades worth of experience in the wedding and events industry, their knowledge makes them an invaluable addition to your big day, ensuring a seamlessly planned event.
But how does it all work? Well, with Fine Planning’s bespoke service, their team will be with you every step of the way to provide support to ensure that your wedding day is not only beautiful and memorable – but fits you perfectly!
The journey starts with an initial consultation, so the Fine Planning Team can listen from you about what you would like for your perfect wedding day. From that meeting, the team will create a planning timeline, so you can better understand the process in a way that works for you. This will help you to expect what to expect on the planning journey.
I hope you’re feeling peckish, because the Fine Planning Team offers a complimentary menu tasting for all their clients. Not only do you get to enjoy an incredible meal, but the team will also use this opportunity to discuss your ideas and begin to design how your wedding reception will look. On the big day, your planner will be present ensuring that your ideas will come to life, coordinating and instructing your florists, cake designer, musicians, and anyone else (that includes us at the Bodleian too!). With this huge weight off your shoulders, this means that you won’t be stressing about all the finer details on your Wedding Day.
Additionally, Fine Planning also provide three different Wedding Planning Packages, ideal to fit all kinds of couples and clients. These are; The Complete Planner, The Supportive Planner, and The Day Planner respectively. What do each of these packages entail? Do read below;
The Complete Planner
Fine Plannings’ The Complete Planner experience has been designed for the couple who would like assistance throughout the entire planning and design process, as well as on the day management and production. From the initial consultation, Fine Planning will work collaboratively with you to navigate your unique vision and seamlessly blend support with meticulous wedding coordination.
With The Complete Planner service, you get Fine Planning’s expert help from start to finish. You’ll work together to create a design that is crafted in your unique story, and the team will source all the perfect suppliers to bring that vision to life. With this service, the Fine Plannings’ team manages every element so you can relax, enjoy your engagement, and use your wedding planning meetings to focus on the carefully considered details they present. And of course, Fine Planning will be there on the wedding day to ensure everything comes together as planned and celebrate this exciting milestone with you!
The Supportive Planner
Elevate your wedding experience with Fine Planning’s supportive planning, event design and styling services. Thoughtfully created for couples who have begun the planning journey, the supportive planner offers steps to seamlessly enhance your vision.
Fine Planning offer support and advice with supplier selection and coordination, on-the-day timeline refinement, and logistical details, ensuring a cohesive and well-executed wedding celebration. Beyond logistics, Fine Planning’s event design and styling services add a touch of artistic flair, creating visually captivating ambiance.
6 weeks prior to your wedding day, the next stage of the supportive plan begins with the collaborations of all wedding details. With this approach your planner will refine every detail of your vision, ensuring that every chosen supplier is aesthetically aligned.
On the wedding day, your planner alongside a designated coordination team will manage the of styling set up and breakdown, oversee all suppliers, coordinate your timeline, and ensure everything is running smoothly so that you can be fully present and enjoy your day.
The Day Planner
The Day Planner service is perfect for the couples who require someone to blend the final details, making your vision come to life. Fine Planning connects with you 2 weeks before your wedding day, offering comprehensive support at a point when you need it the most. Allowing your planner time to refine the design and ensure that every chosen supplier is aligned with the timeline and vision.
Their professional team of specialists will be by your side throughout the entire day and support you every step of the way. We will manage your timeline, the suppliers, ensuring the comes together as you planned.
Moreover, the Fine Planning Team also provides Event Sustainability Consulting as well with all their above services. The Team will offer support and advice in ensuring that your event is more sustainable. By connecting you with suitable suppliers who support conscious practices, Fine Planning helps you create an incredible celebration whilst also measuring the environmental impact of your event.
So, with all kinds of planning support, their exquisite catering and experience at the Bodleian Libraries, it makes every bit of sense to look to Fine Planning when thinking about your Big Day at the Bodleian! Whilst Fine Planning will liaise with the Bodleian Weddings Team, if you have any questions about the venue, please do contact us at weddings@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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