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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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Blast from the past is day 8 of the @bridesupnorth

Blast from the past is day 8 of the @bridesupnorth @unveilednetwork #readytoreopen21 challenge

This isn’t my first shoot or my first wedding but it’s at @barmbyfieldbarns which is where weddings all began for me.

The owner kindly let me cut my teeth on the industry, refining my packages whilst learning the ropes on wedding planning with couples who’d booked to get married there.

Course I loved the venue so much I chose to get married there myself a few years later and I love it when I do get a booking there still.

I have a REALLY special one coming up there at the end of this year and I can’t wait.

This image was taken in a 15 minute window of no rain on an otherwise washout day. The whole team involved ran out with the bits I needed and as quick as we set up, it was gone. You’re not supposed to work symmetrically when styling but I love it and the way these two trees frame the table just looks stunning.

📸 @stewartbarkerphotography

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#readytoopen21 @unveilednetwork @bridesupnorth Apr

#readytoopen21 @unveilednetwork @bridesupnorth April challenge.

I’m late to this challenge (been enjoying Easter a bit too much) so I’m starting today with my ‘why’.

It’s quite hard to sum up what an organiser does via an image - especially if you’re like me and don’t like having your picture taken. This one was taken three years ago when my first little girl had just been born so I wasn’t feeling super confident about it but I liked the relaxed capture of it all as I certainly can’t pose.

So I guess it depicts my ‘busy in my admin’ look (and not at all just sat in a coffee shop trying to look spontaneous) and that’s the start of my “Why”.

I actually love admin. It feels so good to get little things done or big projects achieved.

When I was little I was always told I was bossy 🙊 but I like to believe I’ve channelled that positively and after 11 years managing people and projects in the corporate world, it was time to move that into what I love and surround myself in the creative industry.

I am blown away by the constant evolution of those in my industry who provide new ideas for me to put to my clients all the time. I spend a lot of time wishing I could photograph/draw/write/sew like others I know but you’ve got to stick to your talents and mine is to organise the socks off your event so you have the best day ever!!

📸 @altweddingco

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Cake! I’m a big fan of it so I’m always happ

Cake!

I’m a big fan of it so I’m always happy when couples include them in their day.

Cake makers are such amazing artists. It’s one thing to bake something edible but the level of detail that goes into the outer style is something else.

I’ve worked with many a talented maker and this one from our beach themed shoot is no exception. @the_master_cakesmith made rice paper sails to depict the sea and the ships on it with intricate detailing of sea shells and starfish dotted around.

📸 @melissabeattiephotography

#lndloves #eventsbylndevents #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #eventplanner #eventplanning #styledshoot #beachwedding #costalstyle #coastalstyling #weddingcake #eventcake #weddingcakemaker #cakemaker #cakemaking

The little details I’ve been doing shoots for

The little details

I’ve been doing shoots for over six years but I’ve never taken the time to use a jeweller on them... in fact I’ve lost count of the times I’ve loaned by engagement ring to models and almost forgotten to retrieve it, but in October that all changed.

@svbridaljewellery came along and brought the most delicate and beautiful pieces which deserved some shots of their own.
Styled here beautifully by @thetrove_ they really elevated each look of the day.

📸 @melissabeattiephotography tap for all suppliers involved in the day.

#lndloves #lndlatest #eventplanner #weddingplanner #eventsbylndevents #beachwedding #coastalwedding #barnonthebay #weddingjewellery #styledshoot #weddingearrings #weddingstyling

Coastal dreaminess My penultimate shoot of last

Coastal dreaminess

My penultimate shoot of last year has just been shared on @cwm_wedding North East edition and I’m finally getting round to putting them on my own grid.

Having met the loveliest of NE based suppliers on a previous shoot, I asked them if they’d be up for round two with the addition of some new amazing connections.

Venue @barnonthebay
Photographer @melissabeattiephotography
Concept and planning - me
Styling @thetrove_
Floral styling @flori_and_fern
Stationery @another_loop
Hair and make up @mubyleigh
Jewellery and accessories @svbridaljewellery
Dresses @yapbridal
Cake @the_master_cakesmith
Model @missdaisyblueella

Spring shoot! Well technically this was shot in

Spring shoot!

Well technically this was shot in October last year on a really rainy day but the end results gave us all the Spring vibes and we were thrilled to find out that over the weekend, it’s been featured by @wantthatwedding

I absolutely loved this tablescape which I asked the owner of @orangerysettrington if we could set up in one of the grounds’ temples

It had never been done before but with the move to more intimate dining, this could definitely be a future option.

📸 and concept @arabellasmithweddings
Planning and styling - me!
Florals and styling - @weddingandeventsfd
Cake - @wheretheribbonends
Stationery - @graystarlingdesigns
Hair and make up - @alisonmartin_mua
Dresses @littlepearlbridal
Model @kayleighrichmond
Accessories @thebobbypinuk

One from the archives Is today’s #marchmeetthe

One from the archives

Is today’s #marchmeetthemaker
There are so many photos from this shoot I want to share and I’m really behind on my posting since the flurry of shoots I got done last year before my little one came.

This however is one of my favourites. @kayleighrichmond looked stunning all day but I think everyone on the shoot agreed that this second look was everything.

The bold lip and sweeping up do that @alisonmartin_mua applied really made a statement against the @willowbywatters dress on loan from @littlepearlbridal

Then the beautiful florals from @weddingandeventsfd blended perfectly.

= dreamy

📸and concept @arabellasmithweddings
Styling and planning me
Cake @wheretheribbonends
Stationery @graystarlingdesigns
Venue @orangerysettrington

In case you missed it On my stories on Friday I m

In case you missed it

On my stories on Friday I mentioned that I’d been interviewed by the lovely Conor at @wheelandspoke for his Podcast series Behind the Big Day

If you’re like me and want the world to swallow you up when you hear your own voice back, then you’ll know it’s quite a big deal to share this but I listened to it at the weekend and I didn’t totally die of embarrassment so I’m highlighting it because, voice aside, I hope you find it useful.

It’s all about being a planner, what we do and how we can help couples so if you’re a fan of a podcast then do check it out including the episodes also packed with advice.

Link is here https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PWEDrmgPFKH7UJVJwM5vY?si=AsV6VrKaTi61MQHcyz7NuA

📸 @victoriabakerweddings from a shoot where I first met Conor and found out first hand what an amazing videographer he is.

Workshop Dates When you get really ingrained in

Workshop Dates

When you get really ingrained in the work like @graystarlingdesigns and I have been solidly for the last week, you don’t think about things in the way others do, so what’s really clear to us might not be to someone else..... so just to be super obvious (hopefully) our fancy new workshop is live and we have two initial dates.

Follow @gather_curate click on the link in the bio, pick your chosen date and book. Please. 🥰

Thank you to those of you who already have - we’re so excited you’re looking forward to it as much as we are.

New Exciting Things Today @graystarlingdesigns a

Today’s #marchmeetthemaker is work in progress..

Today’s #marchmeetthemaker is work in progress.....

.....now I’d love to claim this is my work but instead it’s representative of something that is a an upcoming collaboration between myself and @graystarlingdesigns - the real creator of what you see in this image, which was taken on a shoot we did together.

It’s been a work in progress between the two of us for some months now and all will finally be revealed on Friday when we take over @bridesupnorth Instagram - eek!!!

Image @arabellasmithweddings

Newest Creation! Today’s #marchmeetthemaker (w

Newest Creation!

Today’s #marchmeetthemaker (which I epically failed the last two days of due to lots of behind the scenes jobs to be done) is all about latest release.

I have two things up my sleeves to release very soon but this is my latest one.

I added a package for couples who perhaps feel a planner is unnecessary once they start their wedding journey (of course I’d argue differently but I appreciate we’re not for everyone 😆) but they just don’t know where to begin.

This package allows up to two hours of my time where you can ask me anything, so come armed with all the questions and I will set you off in the right direction and confident about how to manage your big day.

Just before Christmas I launched it as a gift voucher option so maybe you can hint at a loved one to buy you it for a special occasion but the package is always there on my website for you to buy directly - it’s called Pop The Questions!

I’ve decided to join in #marchmeetthemaker and t

I’ve decided to join in #marchmeetthemaker and today is about style.

If you read my stories yesterday, I alluded to the things I have a massive love of; glitter, shiny things and animal print but my style evolves all the time and I don’t have a set look.

I’m a branding nightmare - ask @buttercrumblecreative who have the ‘wonderful’ task of trying to rein me in when I need something creating as I like so many different styles, I want them all, but ‘all’ is very confusing to you.

That said, the positive with not having one set style is that when it comes to working with me, you will always get the look you want and not the one I want you to have.

If you look through my pictures things change from light to dark, pastel to bold, Renaissance to modern so any idea you have, I’m there for it and if you love disco and neon as much as I do then I beg you to book me!

I’m backkkkkk! I have been rather quiet over o

I’m backkkkkk!

I have been rather quiet over on this page whilst I’ve adjusted to having two little ones in the house (and we all know that’s more than it should be atm) but I’m missing the interaction with you all.
Thank you for following me - new or existing, whilst I’ve been so absent. I thought I’d start again with a little picture of me (although not recent as no one needs to see the lockdown effect) and I’m going to share eight facts about me on my Instagram stories as I keep getting tagged in posts about those.