Beautiful events,
thoughtfully planned.
From a marquee wedding in the countryside to a city product launch, Red Kite Events brings together practical, no-nonsense planning guides so your day runs smoothly — on time, on budget, and unmistakably yours.
Great events aren't luck — they're a good plan, done early.
The difference between a stressful event and a magical one is rarely the budget. It's the order you do things in, the questions you ask suppliers, and the small details handled before the day arrives. We turn that experience into clear, step-by-step guides anyone can follow.
See the essentialsWhatever you're hosting, start here.
Weddings
Timelines, budgets, venues, and running orders for a day that flows beautifully.
Corporate & Conferences
Plan launches, conferences, and away-days that feel polished and run on time.
Parties & Celebrations
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and garden parties worth remembering.
Outdoor & Marquee
Marquees, festival-style days, and the British-weather plan that saves them.
Styling & Décor
Build a cohesive look with colour, lighting, and considered table settings.
Planning Essentials
Budgets, suppliers, timelines, and the on-the-day checklist every host needs.
Reader favourites.
A 12-Month UK Wedding Planning Timeline
Exactly what to book and when, from the year before to the morning of.
Read article →The Complete Guide to a Marquee Wedding
Power, flooring, loos and layout — everything a field doesn't come with.
Read article →How to Build an Event Budget That Holds
A simple framework that keeps surprises — and overspends — to a minimum.
Read article →Three steps to an event that runs itself.
Set the foundations
Lock your date, guest count, and a realistic budget first — every other decision flows from these three numbers.
Book the big rocks
Venue, caterer, and any marquee come before the lovely details. Secure them early and the rest falls into place.
Plan the day, then relax
Build an hour-by-hour running order, brief your suppliers, and hand the checklist to someone else so you can enjoy it.
One good idea for your next event, now and then.
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