Ella Hartig - wedding planner - England

Why book?

Ella Hartig is an award-winning luxury wedding planner with almost a decade of professional experience. Based in the south of England, she is the go-to planner for unique & heartfelt destination weddings worldwide. With a background in luxury hotels, she has an impeccable eye for detail and a commitment to exceptional service. She meticulously designs & plans bespoke events that authentically represent each individual couple. Her expertise goes beyond creating unforgettable events. She is also deeply committed to philanthropy and sustainability by running a carbon-neutral company, donating a percentage of profits to charity and working with ethical and sustainable suppliers all without compromising quality. With Ella Hartig as your wedding planner, you can expect an extraordinary experience reflecting your unique love story while also supporting meaningful causes.

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Q&A

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What is your specialty or personal style?

I love that each of the weddings we plan is different. We really try to design celebrations that represent each individual couple. Some are classic and timeless, others are minimalist and chic and many are enchantingly whimsical. The key thing to me is that the day should feel like you, from the setting, to the food served, to the florals chosen, everything should feel effortlessly you.

What achievement, moment, or success are you most proud of in your career?

Being awarded The Best Wedding Planner in the South of England at The Wedding Industry Award in both 2023 and 2026, then also going on to win the highly acclaimed award in 2026 for Best wedding planner in the UK. The awards take into consideration nominations from past clients so it was such an honour that my previous clients had taken the time to sit down and write such kind words to the judging panel, that ultimately went on to helping me achieve these awards.

How did you get your start in the wedding industry?

I started in luxury hotels, most notably The Ritz London. I am extremely passionate about outstanding service and fine food so I learnt a lot of at The Ritz. The service in that hotel is second to none and it's why I am as detailed orientated as I am today, due to the high standards we were taught to uphold. I was fortunate enough to plan some quite remarkable events while working there. I went on to work for a luxury events company in London where I honed my suppliers contacts further, before setting up on my own in 2020.

Describe the personalities of the couples you get along best with.

The couples I work best with don't take themselves too seriously or stress the small things too much, they enjoy the planning process and fully trust the suppliers they've booked, and me and my team, to execute the day perfectly for them, and in doing so they have the best time as they can remain fully present celebrating with their loved ones. Often my clients tend to also love great food, wine and fine hotels as much as myself. Many also have a passion for the outdoors and travel too.

What’s your favorite aspect of your job?

It is absolutely seeing everything come together on the day. I love the buzz of managing a clients wedding day, and seeing them all happy and making memories that will last a lifetime is very fulfilling. A close second is the venue hunt stage, I enjoy exploring unique new venues or thinking up new locations at existing venues that nobody has used before for events. Finding the right venue for each client is a particular enjoyable part of the job too.

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