Anna Wills, founder of ARC events, who has helped organise weddings at some of the most prestigious venues in the UK including Kensington Palace and the V&A Museum.“The choice of venue is key – throwing a glamorous formal wedding deserves the perfect setting for such an affair.
Historical buildings with ornate interiors are an obvious winner, such as Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire or Banqueting House in London.” But where is a bride-to-be to start?
For lavish affairs, the devil's in the detail. From the save the dates to luxurious centrepieces and show-stopping venues, here's our complete guide to planning a black tie wedding.
Step number one: secure a venue that’s befitting of a black-tie bash. Mark Niemierko, who is widely regarded as one of the UK’s best wedding planners, says that, although it might sound obvious, you must remember to sort the “fundamentals” – guest numbers, date, location and budget – with your partner (and potential wedding planner) before you get bogged down in the details.
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