Unconventional weddings, crafted with love. I'm an intimate & elopement planner who embraces multiculturalism, family traditions & freedom. Let's plan your stress-free wedding journey.

FAQS

What should we do now we're engaged?

Have a read of our top tips over on our website: https://www.withakilahandco.com/post/what-to-do-and-where-to-start-with-wedding-planning-in-london-now-that-you-re-engaged

What questions should I be asking a wedding coordinator/planner?

We've rounded up our top 15 questions that we've been asked: https://www.withakilahandco.com/post/top-15-questions-to-ask-a-london-wedding-planner

Do you have a minimum spend?

Everything is so bespoke it all depends on the services you require. I plan all kinds of events, from intimate elopements with just the couple to large parties. What’s far more important than the budget I’m working with, is how realistic it is for your requirements and preferences. As amazing as it would be, there is no wedding planning wand, so whilst I will always try to make things as cost effective as possible for you, there is a limit. If something isn’t feasible within your preferred price point then I will tell you and make alternative suggestions instead that may be more suitable.

Do you take control of our wedding plans?

A Planner should never take over. That is definitely not our job! We are here to enhance your planning; add ideas and help you make decisions as we have the experience and knowledge to do so. We listen and advise to ensure you find what you need and a plan is created to best suit your ideal day.

How do we know if you're the right Wedding Planner for us?

Have a read here: https://withakilahandco.com/#how-do-we-know-if-youre-the-right-wedding-planner-for-us

What is the difference between a wedding planner at our venue and you?

We love this question so we've written a blog for you that highlights everything to help you make your decision: https://www.withakilahandco.com/post/what-is-the-difference-between-a-wedding-coordinator-and-a-venue-coordinator

Testimonials

I just want to say an amazing thank you to Akilah, for really everything you have done on our big day. Gavin and I felt so relaxed and didn't even think about what was happening behind the scenes on the day, as everything was seamless with your on the day management. From the moment you stepped in to help tie together loose ends, from booking new vendors for us (florist, hair & mua) to creating and posting our invites, we knew it was going to be a beautiful day. You created a plan and liaised with our venue coordinator and church from 1 week before you had everything under control and out of our arms. You were so assertive but super approachable if I had anything I needed you to do - you even created our wedding program and put together our favours whilst I was busy at work. All I had to do was get them printed and put together. Thank you so much. If you weren't on our case, I wouldn't have achieved the day I wished for.

Meis & Gavin

Akilah brought passion, professionalism and wonderful creativity to our wedding planning process, all of which allowed us to achieve the most magical day of our dreams! As well as offering sound advice for negotiating with suppliers and pulling together inspiring mood boards, Akilah used her judgment to encourage us to plough ahead with our plans despite the uncertain times, and we are so thankful to have had her on board. I would highly recommend her services to any engaged couples out there - you simply could not pick a better person for your team. Thanks so much again Akilah for helping us achieve our wonderful wedding day, it truly was all we had hoped for and more

Emma & Matt

Akilah came on board to help us with our wedding as our On the Day Coordinator, and she couldn't have been more helpful. She is incredibly organised and super calm, so we felt totally confident she had everything under control. We had a dry hire venue so lots of different suppliers to coordinate and manage, but she did it all super calmly and efficiently and the day went amazingly - everything looked beautiful and just as we'd planned. Everything on the day was super smooth and relaxing - we literally didn't have to worry about a thing. Our suppliers and venue managers all commented on how organised everything was too & how she was great to work with. Also a massive shout out to Akilah's husband Michael who helped us out with drop-offs and deliveries to the venue too who was an absolute lifesaver! I'd 100% recommend Akilah to anyone needing a wedding or event planner / coordinator in future.

Ffion & Tom

Working with Akilah was brilliant from beginning to end. From the first meeting where it became clear she was immediately on my fiancée's wavelength and was speaking about exactly the things that we wanted to talk about. During the build up to the wedding, Akilah was incredibly thorough both with us and with our contractors. Our wedding was quite a complicated and unusual affair with multiple venues, travel, caterers and a full blown cabaret and everything happened exactly as we'd dreamed without us having to think about it. On the day, Akilah and here team were slick, professional and (the highest praise I can think of) practically invisible - just flitting around behind the scenes and making sure everything was working. We would recommend her to anyone.

Lauren & Tim

Akilah came on board to help us with our wedding as our On the Day Coordinator, and she couldn't have been more helpful. She is incredibly organised and super calm, so we felt totally confident she had everything under control. We had a dry hire venue so lots of different suppliers to coordinate and manage, but she did it all super calmly and efficiently and the day went amazingly - everything looked beautiful and just as we'd planned. Everything on the day was super smooth and relaxing - we literally didn't have to worry about a thing. Our suppliers and venue managers all commented on how organised everything was too & how she was great to work with. Also a massive shout out to Akilah's husband Michael who helped us out with drop-offs and deliveries to the venue too who was an absolute lifesaver! I'd 100% recommend Akilah to anyone needing a wedding or event planner / coordinator in future.

Ffion & Tom

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