Dorset Wedding Planner & Coordinator
Wedding planning that feels like having your most organised friend by your side.
You don't have to figure it all out alone. Tell me how you want the day to feel and I'll handle the rest behind the scenes — so you can spend your wedding day being married, not managing it.
Wedding planning and wedding-day coordination across Dorset — Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and everywhere in between.
I'll do whatever needs doing.
- Fixing a dress five minutes before the ceremony?Yep.
- Finding the button that just fell off the groom's shirt?Already on it.
- A supplier who's nowhere to be found?I'll track them down.
- A wedding car running late?I'll sort it.
- A nervous bride who needs five minutes to breathe?I've got you.
- The cake has arrived but nobody knows where it's meant to go?Leave it with me.
- Guests asking questions you don't have time to answer?I'll handle them.
- Midnight snacks need collecting?I'll be there.
Because when something unexpected happens, you shouldn't even have to know about it.
You shouldn't be running your wedding on your wedding day.
That's my job.
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Meet Harriet
A planner with a theatre-maker's eye for detail.
I'm Harriet, the founder and planner behind Dorset Wedding Co. With a background in West End theatre, I bring creativity, organisation and a flair for atmosphere to every wedding I plan.
I don't believe in generic wedding planning. Your day should feel completely like you — personal, authentic and full of the details that actually matter to you both.
- Former West End performer turned wedding planner
- Creative, organised and calm under pressure
- Experienced in creating atmosphere and memorable moments
- Personal approach — no templates, no assumptions
- A trusted network of Dorset wedding suppliers and entertainers
- Focus on weddings that genuinely feel like the couple
A note from Harriet
I don't just want to plan your wedding. I want to be the person who makes sure it actually happens.
I love the planning, the spreadsheets, the supplier calls and the timelines. But I also love the bits nobody puts on Instagram.
Fixing a dress five minutes before the ceremony. Reassuring a nervous groom. Making sure your grandparents know where they're going. Running outside to find a missing supplier. Collecting the midnight snacks. Washing the dishes if that's what needs doing.
Nothing is beneath me. It's all part of making sure you get to enjoy your wedding.
As a gay woman myself, creating a wedding planning experience where every couple feels completely themselves matters deeply to me.
Your wedding should feel completely like you. My job is to make sure you get to experience it.
Investment
Two ways to work together.
Full Service Wedding Planning
Who it's forCouples who want support from the very beginning — whether you're starting with a blank page, feeling overwhelmed by choices, or simply want an expert alongside you throughout.
What's includedI'll guide your decisions, source and manage suppliers, keep your budget on track, and coordinate every detail through to the wedding day.
What it solvesYou won't become a project manager or spend your engagement chasing emails. I'll keep everything moving so you can actually enjoy being engaged.
What you getA cohesive, personal wedding that feels completely like you — with someone calm and organised holding it all together.
Wedding Coordination
Who it's forCouples who have planned most of their wedding but want to hand over the final weeks and the wedding day itself with complete confidence.
What's includedFrom four weeks before, I'll take over supplier liaison, final confirmations, timelines and on-the-day logistics.
What it solvesYou shouldn't be managing suppliers, checking the schedule or answering questions on your wedding day.
What you getYou get to be fully present, soak up every moment, and trust that someone capable is making it all happen behind the scenes.
A real Dorset wedding
S + A at Upwey House
We met on 17th March, which didn't leave us long. But they knew exactly what they wanted, and my job was simply to help them get there.
An intimate, vintage, classic English wedding: an outdoor ceremony beneath the huge tree, a marquee, a proper Sunday roast, handmade VHS tape place names, candlelight and fairy lights everywhere, a handmade photo booth, a self-serve bar and a truly heroic amount of coffee. Their dog Zanu did an excellent job as ring bearer, and nobody left the dance floor for the whole of the DJ set. Beautiful weather, too — apart from the wind, which had opinions.
The wedding was completely theirs. I was there to facilitate it, organise it and make sure their ideas came to life.
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A little black book
An exceptional portfolio of artists along the Jurassic Coast.
For couples who value atmosphere, I've curated singers, musicians, magicians, fire performers and painters — so your day feels not only unique, but truly alive.
- Live singers
- String quartets
- Magicians
- Fire performers
- Live painters
- DJs & bands
Kind words
What my couples say
Calm, organised, and one step ahead - here's what couples and the suppliers who work alongside me on wedding days have said. Every word is a genuine, verified Google review.
I recently had the pleasure of working alongside Harriet from Dorset Wedding Co at a couple’s wedding, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced, thoughtful and highly attentive wedding planner in Dorset. Harriet’s attention to detail was exceptional. She was organised, approachable and completely focused on making sure everything came together beautifully for the couple. Her calm, professional presence helped the wedding day run smoothly and gave the couple, their guests and the team of wedding suppliers the confidence to relax and enjoy the celebration. As a Dorset wedding celebrant, I really value working alongside an excellent wedding planner. Clear communication, careful coordination and someone keeping a close eye on every detail make such a difference, allowing me to focus fully on delivering a personal and memorable wedding ceremony for the couple. Harriet was a genuine pleasure to work with, and I very much look forward to working alongside her and Dorset Wedding Co again. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her to couples planning a wedding in Dorset or across the South West. Richard Smart Smartly Said Celebrant Wedding Celebrant in Dorset
What can I say. Harriet and her team were extremely professional and diligent, looking after the wedding guests and suppliers, and navigating the inevitable changing requirements of the day with apparent ease. On a personal note she was a joy to work with and would highly recommend her to anyone.
I worked with Harriet on a recent wedding which was a total joy! She is so positive, relaxed and welcoming. Nothing was too much of a problem and she trusted and collaborated with suppliers to help create the vision the couple had for their wedding day. She worked above and beyond, putting in a lot of hours in the days leading up to the wedding to make sure everything came together perfectly. Throughout the planning process she was responsive with her emails. She kept suppliers up to date with any changes and gave us all the organisational details needed ahead of time which ensured everything ran smoothly. On the day of the wedding, she was calm and friendly to all the guests and suppliers. If you are looking for a friendly planner who listens to what you are after, works with you to achieve this and takes away the stress of managing everything then I would strongly recommend booking a call with Harriet. I really hope we get the opportunity to work together again because she made by job effortless.
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Let's Talk About Your Wedding
Tell me what you're dreaming of, what you're worried about, and what you absolutely don't want. We'll figure out the next step together.
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