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DESIGN-LED WEDDING PLANNING FOR MODERN COUPLES
Across London & the UK

Calm, creative guidance for couples who want a wedding that looks beautiful, feels personal, and is thoughtfully put together.

PLANNING, DESIGN & STYLING - WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM

Expert support at every stage, tailored to how you want to plan.

Whether you want someone fully in your corner from day one, help refining your ideas into a cohesive design, or calm, professional oversight as your wedding approaches, my services are built to flex around you.

 

I offer full and partial wedding planning, design & styling, and on‑the‑day coordination — always with a design‑led lens, a calm approach, and a focus on making the process feel manageable rather than all‑consuming.

 

This is planning that removes pressure, brings clarity, and allows you to actually enjoy the experience.

Contemporary bride wearing Halfpenny London gown and pearl earrings
A smiling, newly married couple, the bride wearing white with a white headband and the groom in a dark pink suit and cravat, lean close to one another

FOR COUPLES WHO VALUE STYLE, SUBSTANCE & EXPERIENCE

Not traditional. Not templated. Not rushed.

You might be juggling demanding careers, feeling overwhelmed by choice, or struggling to turn Pinterest inspiration into something cohesive and realistic. You may know what you don’t want, but need guidance shaping what you do.

I work best with couples who care deeply about the look and feel of their wedding, who value expertise, and who want their celebration to feel intentional rather than performative. If you’re drawn to thoughtful design, considered details and a guest experience that flows effortlessly, you’re in the right place.

Our niche is our superpower

While we work with higher-end budgets, we’re not big fans of the word luxury—it’s too subjective. To us, luxury isn’t about tacky opulence or over-the-top displays.

Instead, it’s about creating COOL, CONTEMPORARY, and UNDERSTATEDLY SOPHISTICATED 
celebrations that feel TIMELESS and UNIQUE.​

A CREATIVE PARTNER, NOT JUST A PLANNER

Calm decision‑making, trusted expertise and honest guidance.

My role goes far beyond schedules and spreadsheets. I’m here to help you make confident decisions, ask the right questions, and build a wedding that feels cohesive from start to finish.

 

From creative direction and supplier curation to logistics, timelines and on‑the‑day management, everything is approached with care, clarity and intention. No unnecessary upselling. No drama. Just thoughtful planning, done properly.

Real celebrations, shaped around real couples.

Every wedding I work on is different — because every couple is different. Design is never applied for the sake of it; it’s built around your priorities, your story and the atmosphere you want to create.

 

Take a look at a selection of recent weddings to see how planning, styling and experience come together in practice.

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Zuza McKen, London Wedding Planner

HOW IT FEELS TO WORK TOGETHER

Supportive, organised and quietly reassuring.

Couples often tell me they felt calmer, more confident and more excited once we started working together. They knew decisions were being handled thoughtfully, details weren’t slipping through the cracks, and someone experienced was holding the bigger picture.

 

Planning a wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or all‑consuming. With the right support, it can feel focused, enjoyable and genuinely rewarding.

BASED IN LONDON, WORKING ACROSS THE UK

Supporting weddings wherever your celebration takes place.

 

I’m London‑based and work with couples across the UK, from city celebrations to countryside venues and private estates. Location is never a barrier — thoughtful planning travels well.

LETS TALK ABOUT YOUR WEDDING

A relaxed first step to see if we’re the right fit.

If you’re looking for a wedding planner who brings structure, creativity and calm to the process, I’d love to hear about your plans.

Start with an initial enquiry and we’ll arrange a conversation to explore your ideas, priorities and how I can best support you.

READ ABOUT OUR WEDDINGS

WILDERNESS RESERVE

A DAY OF MODERN SOPHISTICATION AT SIBTON PARK, SUFFOLK

Bride and groom kissing at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by lush modern florals in pink hues
Bride in light blue Gucci gown and long white lace veil is holding a pink flower bouquet, standing next to the groom wearing a blue Vivienne Westwood suit, on the grounds at Cowley Manor

COWLEY MANOR

ROCKSTAR WEDDING AT ONE OF COTSWOLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL VENUES

KIND WORDS

Stop searching!

"I can tell you right now that if you want the most unique, design-led, special, and hands down the best day of your life you need to make sure the first thing you do is book Zuza as your wedding planner.

 

I relaxed as soon as we virtually met and I knew that Zuza instantly got us and what we wanted for our day. Her supplier connections are absolutely fantastic and I knew we were in safe hands with anyone that Zuza recommended."

Alex & Josh

Bride and groom enter their wedding breakfast room with hands in the air

YOUR UNIQUE WEDDING

Transparent starting points for thoughtful, design‑led support.

I take on a limited number of weddings each year so that every couple receives thoughtful, hands-on support.

 

My pricing reflects the level of expertise, time and creative involvement required to plan and deliver a design-led wedding with care and intention.

Current starting investment:

Full Wedding Planning - from £9,500

Partial Wedding Planning - from £6,500

Wedding Design & Styling - from £4,500

On‑the‑Day Coordination - from £2,700.

 

Final investment varies depending on scope, scale and complexity.
A detailed proposal is shared following an initial conversation.

This level of support is best suited to couples planning thoughtful, design-led weddings who value expertise and a calm, considered approach.

ELEVATED EVENTS

PR AGENCIES, PRESS DAY, BRAND ACTIVATION, PRODUCT LAUNCH, CORPORATE, BRANDS & PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS

A display of bridal accessories in a shop

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

We specialise in delivering exceptional event design and styling services tailored to the unique needs of brands, PR agencies, and private clients alike.

 

Whether it’s a private celebration, product launch, pop-up, corporate party, press day, or brand activation, our approach is all about creating experiences that captivate and inspire.

We work hand-in-hand to transform your vision into a fully immersive, unforgettable experience—one that captivates your audience from the moment they step in and lingers in their minds long after it’s over. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion, spark conversation, and leave them wanting more.

 

Bridal pop-up shop displaying bridal accessories is set up as a lush boho louge with pink boudoir velvet chairs and vintage make up cabinet and a hanging floral installation
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