We’re delighted to have been featured in the fabulous luxury City and Beach Lifestyle online magazine, April 2023! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Nicky Summer for inviting us to feature and for the fabulous interview. We … Read More
A wedding planner whose own big day were cancelled because of the pandemic is now organising ‘hug parties’ to celebrate the easing of restrictions. Sarah Balfour, 45, from north west London, had most of her weddings and events postponed when … Read More
Sarah Balfour is CEO and founding Director of Orchid Events. With an extraordinary vision and meticulous party planning abilities, Sarah has shaped Orchid Events into a leading light of the event planning industry. Sarah began her career as a concert … Read More
Perhaps you already know which song you want to walk down the aisle to or what should accompany your exit from the ceremony. But choosing the right music for your reception is just as key when it comes to setting … Read More
Dear friends of Orchid I am not even sure of exactly where to start. This last week has been overwhelming in many different ways. I have been trying to think about something to say to all of you, to all … Read More
Palazzo Avino is a stunning five-star deluxe hotel on Italy’s famed Amalfi coast. Built in what was once a 12th-century private villa for an Italian noble family and opened as a hotel in 1997. Palazzo Avino is considered as one … Read More
We are a National Wedding Awards finalist! We have been shortlisted in the Best Wedding Planner category. We are delighted that our hard work and dedication is recognized and celebrated! The winners of the National Wedding Awards will be selected … Read More
An Interview with Sarah Balfour From Session Musician to Celebrated Wedding & Event Planner Music has been the signature tune of Sarah Balfour ’s life. Born in Stanmore, north-west London, this gifted musician decided she wanted to be a pianist … Read More
An Interview with Sarah Balfour From Session Musician to Celebrated Wedding & Event Planner How do you create an atmosphere in a place or venue that just doesn’t seem to have one? It’s all about imagination, about projecting your vision … Read More
An Interview with Sarah Balfour From Session Musician to Celebrated Wedding & Event Planner You do a lot of work in other countries especially Israel and Italy. How did that come about? Whilst holidaying in Israel as a pre-graduate, I … Read More
