About LND Events | Yorkshire based wedding planning

Welcome to LND Events

Ellen Davies, Founder

Hello! I’m Ellen and I’m so pleased you stopped by. I am a Yorkshire born and bred event planner with a love for creativity! It holds a special place in my heart, alongside: my dog, my horse, music, films and the great outdoors. I feel each of these passions help me become the best moment-maker and story-teller I can be.

Why I Plan Events?

When I create memorable and cherished experiences, I feel honoured to play such a special role in those moments. I’m dedicated to transforming your dream occasions into a reality. After all, it’s my ultimate wish to build meaningful and lasting relationships with the people I work with.

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I love blending affection, creativity and sparkles to ensure our events are inspiring, memorable and (most of all) fun for everyone involved.

Are you ready to brew up brilliance? I’ll pop the kettle on and let’s make magic!

Ellen Davies, Owner LND Events

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Goodbye to Shoots.... ⠀ ⠀ ....For 2020⠀ ⠀

Goodbye to Shoots.... ⠀
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....For 2020⠀
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Tuesday saw me help plan and style my last photo shoot of 2020 before I start my maternity leave in November. ⠀
Previously I only undertook three to four shoots a year but with lack of any other work, I’ve really enjoyed doing so many more. ⠀
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Not only does it give me so many beautiful images from a culmination of all sorts of talented suppliers but I get to socialise in a (safe) work capacity. ⠀
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I imagine the adjustment for lots of you previously office based workers, to solely working at home has been really hard and although the last four years have been like that for me, it’s the events and shoots that keep me sane as we all need some sorts of human interaction to keep us going! ⠀
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This shoot perhaps could be considered a different style for me but I think that’s what I’ve loved the most this year. I’ve tried to be involved with something that appeals to all sorts of audiences to show you that you can have whatever you want for your event and all of these styles can cross from weddings to private parties to big (wishful thinking) corporate events - there are no rules! ⠀
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Thank you to this fabulous team for inviting me to be part of this week.

Planning and styling - me!
Venue - @orangerysettrington
Concept and Photography - @arabellasmithweddings
Florals and styling - @weddingandeventsfd
Bridal gowns - @littlepearlbridal
Cake - @wheretheribbonends
Stationery - @graystarlingdesigns
Make up & Hair - @alisonmartin_mua
Model - @kayleighrichmond
Hair accessories - @thebobbypinuk

Stepping into Monday.... ⠀ ⠀ .... with all the

Stepping into Monday.... ⠀
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.... with all the sass these ladies brought to one of the most talented shoots I’ve ever witnessed! ⠀
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Let’s see what this week brings then shall we?! ⠀
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Concept and photography @ninaemilyphoto
Florals and styling @storiesof_style
Planning and Styling @LNDEvents
Hair @touchbyloiss
Bridal gowns @louiserosecouture
Cake @graceemilycakes
Stationery @raspberry_toast
Models
@upside_down_ray
@jesscircus
Shoes @di_hassall
Assistant to Nina @_elishakunda

Follow Friday! ⠀ ⠀ It’s been a while since I

On the blog today.... ⠀ ⠀ .... I am sharing th

On the blog today.... ⠀
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.... I am sharing the wonderful @annahall____ and Diego’s wedding at @deepdalefarmweddings ⠀
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A&D were such a lovely couple to work with and it’s always exciting for me to work different venues. A top day all round! ⠀
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I love reliving these memories which appropriately is where you’ll find the blog on my website. Head to the memories tab - weddings and scroll through lots of inspiration for your own day. ⠀
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📸 @hiptoheartphoto ⠀
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Please let us be able to do events again soon, I have heartache for them 💔

Feelings and emotions. ⠀ ⠀ Hasn’t this year

Feelings and emotions. ⠀
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Hasn’t this year been a rollercoaster of them?! ⠀
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There is so much I feel I want to say yet I haven’t been able to articulate myself in the right way, which is important to me as (you may have guessed this) I like to talk a lot and I like to write a lot more! ⠀
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It’s logical we all have up and down days and so I have been very careful to not try and project too much pessimism in a time that’s tricky for everyone. ⠀
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There’s a lovely quote going around a lot of wedding and events industry folk today. One taken from Harry Potter. Instead I thought I’d share this, a personal favourite of mine. ⠀
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I can’t say with confidence that weddings and private events will return to normal any time soon. I can’t say with confidence that planners will be wanted by people having to reevaluate their idea of a celebration when by nature, less numbers mean no less work for us but mean less outlay for you. I can’t say with confidence that I have a future in this industry when all the odds seem stacked against me BUT one thing I can say with confidence is that I’m bloody stubborn. ⠀
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It’s been my downfall and my making. I didn’t leave a ‘better’ job back in 2016 to give this my all. I didn’t plough thousands of hard earned pounds into investing to get to where I am for nothing and I don’t intend to give up without a fight. ⠀
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#whataboutweddings

Wow what a treat This afternoon I’m being whis

Wow what a treat

This afternoon I’m being whisked away by my husband for a surprise weekend away, to celebrate a rather significant birthday in the limited ways we can at the moment.

To be featured on @cocoweddingvenues this morning for my collaborative styled shoot at @hootonpagnellhall is the icing on the metaphorical cake (I hope I get a real one too 😆) for me. Thank you for kickstarting my celebrations off in the right way!!

Concept & Florals - @kelliesflowers
Styling - me!
Photographer - @lauracalderwood
Bridalwear - @elizabethkatebridal
Accessories - @garterandveil
Cake & desserts - @storeybook_cakes
Stationery - @jbcweddingstationery
Napkins - @theembroiderednapkincompany
Model - @shootwithspence

Nothing fancy, just love! ⠀ ⠀ Well it depends

Nothing fancy, just love! ⠀
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Well it depends on your interpretation of fancy.... if fancy means lots of friends to make a big do then 2020 is really scaring us (and forcing us) out of that idea for the foreseeable, but if fancy is having all the elements of what a wedding means to you as a couple and you alone, then there’s nothing to stop that. ⠀
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I was recently asked by the lovely Julia Braime on an interview with @bridesupnorth what I predict will be the next trend in weddings. Personally I don’t like to do that. To be too on trend, probably means you’ll feel dated in no time. Instead you should focus on what you love and let it shine through. That being said, I do suspect (for obvious reasons) there will be a big rise in elopements. ⠀
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So where this is where I make a little plea. There are a lot of wedding suppliers who, although are also very shaken at the moment, will still feel like a much needed commodity to your wedding day. Whether there be two or two hundred, you’ll want that capturing on camera for example but does downsizing to you, make you feel like you can do away with a planner? I really hope not. ⠀
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For us, it’s never been about numbers. Our dedication to you and your needs has never been about how many guests you’re inviting. Of course there are elements to our role that are effected by that but we are here for you and if you choose to do that as a duo, we can still make that perfect.

Taking hold of my Tuesday to do list like.... ⠀

Taking hold of my Tuesday to do list like.... ⠀
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Mondays are a full on cliche for me: they’re manic and 99.9% go wrong in some shape or form so I made the decision a while ago that whilst I am blessed to have the option, I won’t work them where possible. (The problems then just become domestic ones but that’s a whole new story). ⠀
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It means I start Tuesdays with a big To-Do list and ready to go with a better mind set. ⠀
I’d like to say I look as hot as @alexstorrow_ does here but in reality I’m in sweats and probably won’t brush my hair till kid collection is due later this afternoon.

📸 @amyfaithphoto
Planning and styling me
Hair and makeup @alisonmartin_mua
Balloon backdrop @balloonsbyamy
Piñata @pinyatay

Swinging into Saturday like..... ⠀ ⠀ Oof! Gues

Swinging into Saturday like..... ⠀
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Oof! Guess who just received a sneak peek image of a shoot I was SO happy to organise back in August. ⠀
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Not only was it my first bit of work since February!!!! But I absolutely loved the concept - I mean there are ladies who can rock their wedding attire from the trees 🙌🏻⠀
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Can’t wait to share more in due course. ⠀
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Concept and photography @ninaemilyphoto
Florals and styling @storiesof_style
Planning and Styling @LNDEvents
Hair @touchbyloiss
Bridal gowns @louiserosecouture
Cake @graceemilycakes
Stationery @raspberry_toast
Models
@upside_down_ray
@jesscircus
Shoes @di_hassall
Assistant to Nina @_elishakunda

‘She is like a wildflower, beautiful, fierce and

‘She is like a wildflower, beautiful, fierce and free’ ⠀
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I loved Catherine from Boho Chic’s idea for a floral necklace for this shoot. Such a different take for your big day and one you probably wouldn’t have alongside a bouquet but I’m all about different and this image shows how well it works. ⠀
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Venue @newbyhallandgardens
Concept & photography @bohochicweddings
Florals and styling @bureaubotany
Planning and styling @lndevents
Bridal gowns @laceandcobridal
Hair and makeup @deblovehair
Cakes @wheretheribbonends
Stationery @velvetmaydesigns
Menswear @dandythreads
Accessories @garterandveil
Models @kayleighrichmond & @wjmilner

On the blog today... ⠀ ⠀ Matt and @neale.alana

On the blog today... ⠀
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Matt and @neale.alana big day at @deightonlodge last summer. ⠀
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Alana picked the most beautiful flowers by @the_petal_studio for her day. Every time I look at these images they instantly make me think of summer - how apt for such a glorious day today. ⠀
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Thanks for letting me be part of your day Mr and Mrs Neale. 🥰⠀
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📸 @foxtailphotographyuk

What a treat⠀ ⠀ To receive three sneak peek im

What a treat⠀
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To receive three sneak peek images of a shoot I was so happy to be part of a few weeks back. ⠀
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Catherine from @bohochicweddings posted an acorn of an idea to a supply group, about a shoot she had in mind and instantly I thought it looked an amazing. From there we chatted further about the concept and from acorns, oak trees grow! ⠀
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It was a fantastic shoot group to be involved with and I am thrilled with what I’ve seen so far. Cannot wait to share more in due course. ⠀
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Venue @newbyhallandgardens
Concept & photography @bohochicweddings
Florals and styling @bureaubotany
Planning and styling @lndevents
Bridal gowns @laceandcobridal
Hair and makeup @deblovehair
Cakes @wheretheribbonends
Stationery @velvetmaydesigns
Menswear @dandythreads
Accessories @garterandveil
Models @kayleighrichmond & @wjmilner

Cake favours! ⠀ ⠀ Not something usually done a

Cake favours! ⠀
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Not something usually done at events but I absolutely love the look, especially when they’re this irresistible. ⠀
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All week I’ve been sharing sneak peeks of this French Elegance inspired shoot I was part of, a few weeks back. ⠀
I’m super excited as the lovely organiser @kelliesflowers has managed to get it featured so I’ll share more on that in due course. ⠀
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Here’s my final picture of the week. More close up details which is what excites me the most as someone who likes to design your event concept and work with all the amazing suppliers who can help me bring this together. ⠀
For this look, I used an @theembroiderednapkincompany with a @storeybook_cakes favour and a beautifully designed name card from @jbcweddingstationery on top of gold rimmed crockery. ⠀
Antique cutlery was bound together with silk ribbon and a sprig of eucalyptus. ⠀
Finally menus were placed between guests - a great alternative to one per person or one per table... weddings are all about sharing and if your guests don’t know the person they’re seated next to, what better way to open a conversation than to talk about the amazing menu you’ve selected for them! #foodislovefoodislife

Venue - @hootonpagnellhall
Concept & Florals - @kelliesflowers
Styling - @lndevents
Photographer - @lauracalderwood
Bridalwear - @elizabethkatebridal
Accessories - @garterandveil
Cake & desserts - @storeybook_cakes
Stationery - @jbcweddingstationery
Napkins - @theembroiderednapkincompany
Model - @shootwithspence

Elegant details ⠀ ⠀ @jbcweddingstationery crea

Elegant details ⠀
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@jbcweddingstationery created a simple but sophisticated suite in grey tones to match the table detail at our HPH shoot. ⠀
The menu and name cards looked perfect on place settings but I love this shot of everything captured together. ⠀
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Venue - @hootonpagnellhall
Concept & Florals - @kelliesflowers
Styling - @lndevents
Photographer - @lauracalderwood
Bridalwear - @elizabethkatebridal
Accessories - @garterandveil
Cake & desserts - @storeybook_cakes
Stationery - @jbcweddingstationery
Napkins - @theembroiderednapkincompany
Model - @shootwithspence