Destinations
Planning a wedding abroad, in a place that moves you, with the people who matter most, deserves more than a checklist. It deserves a partner who truly gets it.
We work alongside you from the very beginning, establishing your vision and a design guide and assembling the perfect team to bring it to life. With years of experience in destination weddings, we know the questions to ask, the details to anticipate and the suppliers who will genuinely elevate your day. Nothing falls through the cracks, because nothing is treated as an afterthought.
The logistics of planning abroad can be overwhelming; navigating unfamiliar venues, contracts, and timelines from a distance takes real expertise. We absorb that complexity entirely, handling everything behind the scenes so that the process feels as effortless as it does exciting. You stay connected to the joy of it all, without the weight of it.
From the first conversation to the moment your wedding day unfolds, we are by your side; listening, refining and executing with precision and warmth. By the time you arrive, everything is in place. Every person briefed, every detail considered, every element exactly as you imagined. All that's left for you is to arrive, exhale, and take it all in.
Destination full planning
Our destination planning service brings together the support you need and the attention to detail your day deserves. We take care of the timelines, layouts and supplier sourcing, so you can focus on the exciting parts, and leave the logistics to us.
♡ Guiding you through the planning and creation of your dream destination wedding, using Trello to track plans and keep everything in one place
♡ On-going and unlimited communication throughout the planning
♡ Helping you set a budget with a budget tracker. Support and consideration to this through the full planning process
♡ Supplier sourcing, shortlists and full communication with suppliers to ensure you have the best team at your wedding
♡ Advice and guidance on the design and visualisation of your wedding
♡ A site visit of your wedding venue a year before to agree plans and confirm layouts
♡ Creation of your timeline
♡ Production of key wedding documents for communication and agreement between you, us and your suppliers including event space plans
♡ A walkthrough meeting at your wedding location
♡ Co-ordination of your wedding day event from bridal prep to first dance
♡ Being the point of contact for you, suppliers and guests to make sure you have a stress free day
♡ Management of timeline and adherence to this from other suppliers
£5995
make a weekend of it
If you want to slow down, soak it all in and make the most of being away with the people you love most, Make a Weekend of It was made for you. This add-on covers one additional event alongside your wedding; whether that's a welcome gathering the evening before where guests arrive and the celebrations begin, or a relaxed farewell the morning after where the joy of the day lingers a little longer. Every detail planned with the same care and intention as the wedding itself.
From £1000
Additional services
VENUE FINDER
A bespoke package to assist in setting a budget for, and sourcing your venue:
A meeting to discuss your criteria for a venue
A review of your budget split across necessary costs to identify appropriate venue budget
Venue exploration through existing known venues and research into new possibilities that meet your criteria
A venue shortlist with detailed venue profiles including costs and availability delivered within 21 days - an average of 6 venues are provided depending on the criteria
Review of chosen venue contracts and terms
£500
WELCOME BAG DESIGN AND SOURCE
A service for curated welcome bags, including design, sourcing, styling, and seamless in-room placement before guest arrival:
Placing and styling of welcome bags in rooms
An initial meeting to discuss initial ideas and design
Proposal of items to include sent
Sourcing of items either online or in-person
Collation of all items and styled ready to be placed in rooms
Arranging with the venue ahead of check-in for access to rooms
£500
Consultancy service
Meet The Geek
1.5 hour online meeting to discuss anything you need.
Whether you need some advice on timeline, help creating your wedding plan, how best to use a space, or setting a budget that works!
£175
client testimonials
“Our wedding day was an absolute dream but without Cat I genuinely do not know what we would have done. She was the calm rock throughout the day and made sure every detail was perfect. From the minute she arrived she understood the assignment and made sure that at any moment everyone was having the best time. The weather was unexpected for Bordeaux in April but with Cat's help the whole day was seamless and we barely noticed the rain.
We had so many ideas that Cat brought to life, showing me photos of how the space was coming together so I could easily rest knowing everything was how I pictured. When our drinks were a little slow to be refilled she was there to make sure our caterers hurried up, never could I have expected someone to be so diligent and attentive to us.
My only regret is not having Cat for three days of our weekend- if I only I could go back and do it again!"
R&G- 2025“Booking Cat Rhodes as our wedding planner was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our entire wedding. From the very beginning, Cat was nothing short of extraordinary.
Cat helped us find our dream venue, Château Martinay in the South of France, and from that moment on, she orchestrated, planned, and styled the wedding weekend of our dreams.
We gave Cat quite a challenging brief:
Night 1: A Provençal market-themed welcome evening at a vineyard;
Day 2: A classic and elegant wedding ceremony and dinner, followed by a Rococo-themed party; and
Day 3: A pizza and pool party.
With both of us in demanding full-time jobs, we handed over complete control and Cat took care of absolutely everything. She delivered flawlessly on every element. Each day felt completely unique, thoughtfully curated, and beautifully executed.
Cat went above and beyond. She joined us on two separate trips to France ahead of the wedding to walk through the venues, meet vendors in person, do technical visits, and advise on catering. That level of dedication and care meant the world to us and gave us total peace of mind. Cat was always available, incredibly responsive, and made us feel like we were her only clients.
And any issues that arose on the day were handled so seamlessly by Cat that we were completely unaware of them, all we had to do was enjoy ourselves. Truly, every amazing part of our wedding (from the big moments to the smallest details) was down to Cat.
We are endlessly grateful to Cat, and we wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone planning a destination wedding.
Thank you, Cat, for giving us the best weekend of our lives. We will never forget you.”
J&A- 2025