Wedded PERFECTION
IVY PARTNERSHIPS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 BY SAMANTHA LANE, PROVIDING A TAILOR-MADE BESPOKE SERVICE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY. SHE IS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AND ENDEAVOURS TO USE SUPPLIERS FROM THE LGBT COMMUNITY WHERE POSSIBLE. SHE HAS
We have many friends from the community, and over the years, we have seen the unnecessary challenges our friends have often been faced with when trying to organise an occasion.
We will work closely with you to create beautiful and innovative ideas that span every detail of the big day, from the proposal to the honeymoon — all perfectly tailored to the LGBT community.
Our company description is Dedication Personified. We feel this describes exactly what we do and how we do it. We are at the beck and call of our clients. There are no such things as a silly question or an irrational fear. We aim to be there every step of the way to make your day the very best it can be and to help you feel wonderful about it. We are dedicated to that and to our clients. This is a responsibility we take very seriously.
Some clients only need a light touch, a little guidance or support here and there. Others need the whole process to be controlled and told where they need to be and what to do. Whatever the approach, whatever the requirement, our flexible way of working will be tailored to suit the couple in question.
Also, sometimes one of the couple may be slightly more forthright, maybe have the most ideas and prerequisites for the day and the other may take more of a back seat. This is fine too as we work individually to try and get the right approach for each member of the couple.
I work at a pace and frequency that suits each client. We will have some initial consultations to get a clear picture of the clients’ ideas, needs and desires. Then we work within the budget to recreate that wedding vision. We can then manage the preparation, the actual day and work to seamlessly turn that vision into a joyful reality, without the stresses and strains.
The range of help varies. It can be from organising the pre-wedding dinner for close friends and family the night before the big day when you have so many other things to think about to exuberant stag or hen parties. Another favourite of mine is organising the honeymoons.
I recently worked with a wonderful couple of ladies in London. They had such a huge array of super ideas. Their main focus was the happiness of their guests and It was my job to try and cram it all together with some perspective and help them achieve something magical for both of them and their guests. I really love this aspect even if it seems complicated at first. You could tell they were so energised by working through the ideas together. I love my work!
Planning a wedding can become a full time job, an average of 200 - 250 hours per wedding! That’s a lot of weekends, evenings and lunch hours! Typically you will spend 11 hours a week
“We aim to be there every step of the way to make your day the very best it can be”
planning the big day, in the last seven weeks leading up to the wedding alone.
Working with a wedding manager as a partner will not only free up your time and let you enjoy the planning process, it will also ensure you get the best possible rates with trusted suppliers. We have had particular success with this in the past. If those suppliers happen to be from the community that understands my particular clients best, then even better!
We envision a world which embraces marriage equality and will strive to inspire others through our dedicated service.
I am really a romantic at heart, and there is no greater job satisfaction than combining my love of planning a couple’s dream wedding day whilst also offering my knowledge.
I love to see a concept and beautiful picture in your mind become a reality, and that is why it was a natural progression for me to plan weddings! I am thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic and professional team and look forward to making your vision come true!