More Than Just Weddings – Your Event Coordinator for Celebrations, Retreats & Events

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If you've landed here because you know Free Bird for weddings, here's something you might not know…

I also plan events!

And not just wedding-related celebrations. From Pilates retreats in the sunshine to corporate away days, anniversary parties and charity galas, I love bringing people together and creating events that give them something to talk about long after they've headed home.

Because let's face it, getting people together is one thing. Making sure they have a brilliant time, everything runs smoothly and all those little details come together? That's where I come in.

As your event coordinator, I'll take your ideas, understand what you're trying to achieve and help turn them into an experience that feels considered, personal and properly well organised.

So, whether you're a business looking to bring your team together, an instructor planning your first retreat or someone organising a big celebration, I'd love to hear what you're thinking.

What can an event coordinator help you plan?

Quite a lot, actually! Here are some of the events I'm particularly excited to be planning.

Pilates & Yoga Retreats

Imagine a few days away from the usual routine. Beautiful surroundings, movement, good food, time to switch off and a group of like-minded people coming together.

Whether you're an independent Pilates instructor, yoga teacher or wellness business looking to host a retreat in the UK or abroad, I can help with the planning that makes it all happen.

This could include researching and sourcing suitable venues, coordinating accommodation and suppliers, organising transfers and activities, managing the schedule and bringing all the practical details together.

From a countryside retreat in the UK to a sunshine-filled escape in Marrakech, having an event coordinator behind the scenes means you can concentrate on your guests and delivering your sessions, rather than spending your evenings chasing venue quotes and sorting logistics.

Thinking about hosting a retreat? Book a free Discovery Chat and let's talk about where you'd like to take it.

Wedding Anniversary Parties

You've celebrated the wedding. Now it's time to celebrate everything that's happened since!

Whether it's a silver, ruby or golden anniversary, or simply an excuse to get everyone together for a brilliant party, an anniversary celebration deserves just as much thought as the original wedding.

Perhaps you want a relaxed dinner with your closest family, a big party with all your friends, or something a little more extravagant. I can help with venue sourcing, catering, entertainment, styling, guest arrangements and coordinating everything on the day.

And don't worry, there are no rules about how an anniversary party should look. Make it a dinner party, a festival, a cocktail evening or a full-blown dancefloor situation. It's your celebration!

Team Away Days, Trips & Corporate Events

Getting your team out of the office and doing something together can be a brilliant way to build relationships, celebrate achievements or simply give everyone a change of scenery.

But a successful away day needs more than booking a venue and ordering lunch.

As your event coordinator, I can help plan the whole experience, from finding the right location and arranging activities to organising transport, catering, timings, team packs and any additional requirements.

Whether you're planning a team-building day, an overnight trip, a company celebration or a more structured corporate event, I'll help make sure there's a clear plan behind it all.

The best events give people a reason to connect, get involved and enjoy being there. That's what I want to help you create.

Gala Dinners & Charity Events

Fundraising events, awards evenings and gala dinners often have a lot riding on them. There's the guest experience, the fundraising objectives, the running order, entertainment, speakers, production and all the behind-the-scenes logistics.

It's a lot to bring together, particularly when you're also managing the organisation or charity itself.

I can help coordinate the moving parts, from venue and supplier arrangements to guest management, styling, schedules and on-the-day delivery.

Whether you're hosting an elegant black-tie dinner, an awards evening or a fundraising event with a more relaxed feel, the aim is to create an occasion that brings people together and supports the reason you're holding it in the first place.

A personal approach, whatever the occasion

No two events are the same, and I wouldn't want them to be.

My approach is always to understand what you're hoping to achieve, who the event is for and what you want people to take away from it. From there, I can help shape the ideas, organise the practicalities and bring the right suppliers and people together.

I'm a firm believer that good event planning isn't about making everything look the same or following a standard formula. It's about making the experience right for the people attending.

And yes, I care about the details. The timings, the layout, the food, the atmosphere, the little touches and the things that guests might not even notice because everything has just worked as it should.

That's the job!

Looking for an event coordinator in Manchester or the North West?

Although I'm based in the North West, I'm not limited to planning events on my doorstep. I'm happy to explore projects further afield, including UK and international retreats.

If you've got an idea, a date in mind or simply a feeling that you'd like to organise something but aren't quite sure where to start, let's have a chat.

You don't need a fully formed plan or a spreadsheet of requirements. That's what I'm here to help with.

Book your free 30-minute Discovery Chat and tell me what you're thinking. We'll talk through your ideas, what you'd like to achieve and how I could help bring it all together.