Hi friend 🌸
We are (over)due a catch up!
I’m often yapping away on here, but haven’t properly introduced myself & what Designed by De Silva is about since December 2024…
I truly can’t believe how much has changed since then, and how many of you beautiful humans are here on this ride with me 🦢
Rather than a long caption, I thought I would make a little carousel with a whistle stop tour - because if your attention span is anything like mine there’s no way you’d get through it otherwise.
photos by the gorgeous @logangrayphotography
#weddings #weddingplanner #ukweddingplanner #destinationwedding #travel
SERVICES 🤍
From ‘will you?’ to ‘I do!’ & beyond, we’ve got you covered.
• Proposal planning
• Engagement parties & bridal showers
• Day of wedding coordination
• Partial wedding planning
• Full service wedding planning
• Wedding related travel
• Event design
Whether you’re just starting the journey or simply tying up loose ends, we offer individual services to fit your unique needs.
Complimentary consultations are available, book yours through the link in my bio. I can’t wait to connect! 🎀🥂
📷 @sophiemortphotography
Pardon me…
Receiving an email from Vogue was not on my 2026 bingo card *I thought it was a scam.
What a dream as both a wedding planner & former bride to have one of my favourite photos from our wedding, printed in British Vogue.
The classic Italian wedding string lights, our friends and family excitedly waving their napkins in the air & the absolute joy in our eyes… a feeling imprinted in my soul, which fuels my passion to create unforgettable experiences for my couples.
I have the honour and privilege of producing weddings that are truly unique, intimately special & ‘vogue worthy’. How lucky am I to be trusted by the sweetest couples with the most beautiful visions, and work with incredibly supportive suppliers who come together to bring it all to life?!
Grateful for this opportunity to share a little bit of what Designed by De Silva is about 🌸
& thank you forever to @sophiemortphotography for capturing this moment of pure happiness 🦢
#weddings #britishvogue #vogue #vogueweddings #ukweddingplanner
It’s so easy to look at a big goal and immediately think ‘that’s not for me yet’
We make it smaller, more realistic or more “achievable”
The biggest mindset shift for me in the last year has been realising that a lot of the things I thought were too big for me… aren’t at all.
We just decide they are before anything’s even happened. So we hold back, play smaller, and wait until we feel ready.
But I’m here to tell you, if you want something - don’t downplay it. Just go all in because it’s probably not as unattainable as you think!
#vogue #britishvogue #vogueweddings #ukweddingplanner #wedding
The 5 Mallorca, Spain wedding venues couples are obsessing over right now.
The hire prices for some of these stunning venues would surprise you, in a good way!
The venue search can be overwhelming (& loooong) if you go into it without the right tools and experience. Hiring a Planner to support you through the process can save you time, money and energy.
🦢 Son Togores — @sontogores
photo by @ayshandhamish
🦢 Finca Morneta — @finca_morneta
photo by @tiposnet
🦢 Son Marroig — @son_marroig
🦢 Finca Comassema — @fincacomassema
photo by @annakleckova_ph
🦢 Finca Son Collell — @fincasoncollell
photo by @busse.photography
👉🏾 Which one is your favourite?
#mallorca #mallorcaweddingvenues #mallorcawedding #mallorcaweddingplanner #spanishwedding
Sound on 🔈
I suppose I can let Bob have his moment this one time…
They say marriage is about compromise.
#weddings #britishvogue #vogue #vogueweddings #weddingplanners
If I had a dollar for every time something unexpected happened at a wedding… 💸
Which is why having someone in your corner who knows how to quickly resolve issues on your wedding day is priceless.
Hot tip: a ‘day of’ coordinator should always be a non negotiable.
cover @georgefoyfilms
#weddings #ukweddingplanner #weddingfail #destinationwedding #fail
Your sign to book the vintage car ✨
From a Planners perspective, it’s not just about transport or an iconic entrance. The wedding experiences you invest in should last beyond the day itself.
Details like this are about creating unique memories and photographs that will still feel timeless on your walls in 20 years.
A moment to slow down, take it all in, and experience a kind of luxury you might not choose everyday.
concept & planning @fleurdesignsuk
on the day coordination @designedbydesilva / @daniellehumber
venue @longridge_house
photographer @georgefoyfilms
suit @menswear_amelias
groom @estelleandyounes
car @blacktriumph
#weddingcar #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #vintagecar #groom
10 wedding details I would never skip as a bride ✨
With no further explanation…
1. hiring a content creator
2. having a short shot list
3. doing a ceremony rehearsal
4. having an unplugged ceremony
5. allocating five minutes as a couple post ceremony to soak up the ‘just married’ feeling
6. speeches and vows printed on paper (vs phone, ipad)
7. live music for at least 1 part of the day
8. paying the food supplement for the dinner menu you really want
9. attending the cocktail hour/drinks reception/aperitivo as a couple
10. providing an open bar
#weddings #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #destinationwedding
Planning a wedding isn’t about doing everything you see everyone else doing, it’s about choosing what matters and works for you 💒
From your guest list to the suppliers you choose, every decision shapes the overall experience. And more often than not, it’s the big picture choices that make the biggest impact.
Keep your vision clear, your priorities in the right place, and let go of the outside pressure to perfect every single detail.
If you’re planning your wedding and want guidance that actually makes the process feel easier (not more complicated), let’s chat 🦢
photos by @love_and_luna_photography
#weddings #weddingtips #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #weddingplanner
Kasbah Bab Ourika ⛰️
What a majestic and truly unique setting for D&N’s intimate summer ‘27 wedding.
Located in the Ourika Valley just 45 minutes from Marrakech, Morocco this boutique hotel is surrounded by 360 degree views of the Atlas Mountains.
We’ve already started to secure an incredible supplier team, and I’m so excited to continue bringing this dream weekend to life with one of the sweetest couples ever! 🤍
Photos beautifully captured by @rebeccacarpenterphotography
#moroccanwedding #destinationwedding #weddinginspiration #morocco #moroccanweddingvenues
Where are my fellow control freaks? 👰🏾♀️
Poor Bob… only got to choose our charger plates (I gave him 2 options)
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