The number of weddings booked in London in 2020 more than doubled when compared with previous years according to wedding planner website Bridebook. London has typically represented only 3-4% of wedding bookings and this figure rose to 10% in 2020. Seems like a perfect time for a change of career for those who want to get into wedding planning, they’ll certainly have their books filled up. If this does interest you, especially with the bump in weddings, then you may want answers to the questions – how do you become a wedding planner? What steps should I take? What will it cost me? You can find these answers online and through websites similar to weddingplannerinstitute.com so you are prepared.

Penelope Cullen from Tigerlily Weddings says, “London and London hotels now truly stand out as the way forward for engaged couples who want to get married this year. Couples want to ensure their guests can stay overnight at the same venue to limit any travel and feel safer in a dedicated space, as well as having the flexibility that hotels can offer should restrictions change – 23% of engaged couples have booked a hotel wedding for 2021 and beyond.”

The Dilly – London’s newest 5* hotel – complete with a terrace that overlooks Piccadilly – is scheduled to open on 17 May and is already reporting an average of 10 wedding enquiries each week since the 22 February announcement of restrictions potentially lifting from 21 June.

Jess Atkins, Wedding Planner at The Dilly comments, “We’re in the right place at the right time. A bride to be myself, I understand that 86% of engaged couples who have postponed weddings last year are trying to reschedule for 2021 and most of those contacting us in the last few weeks are doing so because we are a new option, giving couples the peace of mind that their wedding venue is original. They want their wedding to be a part of history in this new property in an iconic London location.”

Penelope Cullen explains further, “People have had a very stressful year; they have had time to think about what is important to them and time to consider the importance of minimising stress. A venue that will provide all the services and elements required for a wedding is more appealing than ever.”

The Dilly is fully licensed for ceremonies with capacity for up to 200 guests and can also offer more intimate wedding packages for smaller gatherings. The property’s dedicated wedding planners will anticipate every detail of the wedding and have an extensive network of local suppliers to ensure every detail is covered. Guests have the option of self-catering or the convenience of private catering with bespoke menus designed by The Dilly chefs. The Dilly is also pet-friendly, so no furry friends need to miss out on the big day.