Newstead Priory’s resident Wedding Planner Lucy Kent has been turning dreams in to reality for more than 15 years. Here we find out more...

Q&A’s with Wedding Planner Lucy Kent

Q - What is the most difficult aspect of your job?

A - A wedding for most people is the largest and most expensive party they will ever organise in their lives. The nerves and stress for couples and families is huge, it is a day you will remember forever. It has to be perfect. 

Q - Why should couples take advantage of a wedding planner?

A - This is what they do full time and so the advice, knowledge and experience is invaluable.

Q - What is the most enjoyable or rewarding part of your job?

A - Meeting people from all around the world who are in love and when you are told you have just been part of organising the best day of someone’s life, that is the best job satisfaction you can get.

Q - What are the most common worries most couples have about their wedding day?

A - The weather is always a concern in this English climate and making sure all family and friends are happy is also a common concern.

Q - What advice would you give to couples about budget?

A - Keep your numbers down and have a paying bar!

Q - What makes a good wedding planner?

A - Getting on with people, being organized and having a good team around you.

Q - How many weddings do you plan at once?

A – Today for example, I am dealing with nine weddings and they are all very different and tailor made to each couple. I love making each wedding different and special for each client.

Q - Do you keep in contact with couples after their wedding day?

A – Yes it is so nice when we receive thank you letters and even better when they come back as guests. 

Q - How did you become involved with wedding planning?

A - When we got our civil ceremony licence at Newstead Priory, I was full time after 4 years.

Q - What are the most important things a couple should consider when planning their day?

A – A timetable is key and making sure your guests are not hungry and thirsty throughout the day.

Q - How many times do you meet with a couple in the run up to their wedding?

A - Generally we have between two to six meetings and viewings before the big day. However if clients live aboard, then maybe just once, followed by lots of emails and phone calls.  

For further information about Newstead Priory please phone (01652) 653283. You can also find ‘Newstead Priory Weddings Lincolnshire’ on Facebook.

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Full Terms & Conditions

1. The winner will attend a photo shoot at Newstead Priory with one other adult. After the photo shoot a digital copy of the images will be supplied. No cash alternatives will be offered.

2. The winner must be available to attend the photo shoot in October 2014 on a mutually convenient date.

3. Newstead Priory reserves the right to withdraw with this competition at any point.

4. All entries must be made by midnight on Sunday 21^st September 2014. Entries made after this time will not be considered.

5. By entering the competition you agree to having your name, photographs and written information on the Newstead Priory website and social media channels, in national and regional publications and on Newstead Priory marketing materials.

6. To enter this competition you must be aged 18 or over by the closing date of the competition.

7. Open to UK residents only.

8. Employees of Newstead Priory or Flawless Photography, members of their families, their agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion are not permitted to enter.

9. One entry per person.

10. The winner will be chosen at random on the 23^rd September 2014. This decision shall be final.

11. The winner will be announced on Facebook and must contact Newstead Priory via Facebook within seven days.

12. If either the prize is declined or the winner does not respond within a time period of seven days, a supplementary winner may be drawn at the promoter’s discretion.

13. The Promoter of this competition is: Newstead Priory, Cadney, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 9HP

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