Recent Coverage
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news and press articles about our copmany, Sarah Haywood, her
books, products and media appearances.
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Insight
May 2012
'The Best of the Best' feature in this month's magazine is an exlusive interview with "international wedding guru" Sarah Haywood. She talks about her career to date, what's next for the company and offers her thoughts on planning to perfection. Thank you to Mona Elkalban and her colleagues in Cairo!
GLAM
May 2012
This one-to-one exclusive interview took place during Sarah's recent visit to the Middle East. This Number 1 fashion title has been kind enough to state that: "there are just two words that couples desperately seek for a dream wedding. It's not 'I do' but 'Sarah Haywood'. Thank you!
Sqaure Meal Weddings
Spring 2012
We are thrilled to be in the launch issue of this new lux glossy from the publishers of the hugely successful and well-respected Square Meal magazine. Sarah gives an exclusive interview for their back page 'send off' feature with her: "favourite wedding experiences and expert tips for a winning wedding day". We wish this new magazines every success.
Gulf Times
2nd April 2012
Sarah Haywood is in Qatar this week as part of iWED 2012. As reported by several news outlets and in the Gulf Times, Sarah will be visiting iWED at the Doha Exhibition Centre and sharing her expertise at a private Wedding Clinic at the St Regis Hotel and at the invitation of award winning Qatariat chief executive, Buthaina al-Ansari and Abode Magazine's executive director Moona Whitice.
Just Married
April 2012
Just Married is the foremost international luxury wedding publication and in this issue features: "The stories of the four most sought-after wedding planners of international fame" for backstage access to the world's most exclusive weddings.
Abode Magazine
April 2012
"Sarah Haywood Calling..." is a cover story this month to coincide with Sarah's visit to the Middle East and the iWED 2012 Expo. She'll be hosting a Wedidng Clinic in association with the St Regis Doha and this luxury Qatar glossy magazine.
Wedding Inspirations
March 2012
Ahead of Sarah's visit to the South Africa Wedding Expo in August, this gorgeous SA bridal magazine caught up with: "A-list favourite Sarah Haywood... one of the most sought-after wedding planners in the world" to learn more about what motivates her togther with a few of her top wedding planning tips.
Love My Dress Blog
22nd Febraury 2012
Top UK bridal blog Love My Dress features an interview with Sarah all about our wedding planning smartphone app for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia: the 'Ultimate Wedding App'.
Metro
15th February 2012
One of the UK's top three largest daily national newspapers, Metro has picked up that we've uncovered Britain's 'Oldest Wedding Photograph' (see details below).
Oldest Wedding Portrait
10th February 2012
Sarah Haywood has uncovered what is believed to be Britain's oldest surviving wedding photograph. Behind it lies a sad tale of a Victorian working women's lot and involving infanticide, intrigue and forgiveness. Available via our blog
NACE "Wedding Trends 2012"
1st February 2012
Sarah Haywood has been annouced as the Guest Presenter for the NACE Houston, Texas Chapter's annual 'Wedding Trends' event taking place at The Corinthain, Downtown Houston on 18th April.
Wedding Day Venues
Spring 2012 (Issue 3)
Sarah Haywood is the subject for the "Inside the World of..." feature in this issue. Here she shares her top bridal trends for the new season.
Private Banking Magazine
Spring 2012
Sarah Haywood is profiled for the regular "The Job Inerview" feature in this latest edition of the magazine for NatWest group's Private Banking clients.
2012 Wedding Industry Awards
18th January 2012
Sarah Haywood was a judge for The 2012 Wedding Industry Awards
which took place at London's Café de Paris. These independent
awards recognize and reward excellence in UK wedding suppliers both
regionally and nationally, and as voted for by recently married
couples.
Wedding Magazine
Dec/Jan 2012
Our Ultimate Wedding App is featured in Wedding Magazine's review of the Top 10 Wedding Planning Smartphone Apps: "Sarah Haywood's clever app was one of the first of its kind in the world - and it's also one of the best". (Thankyou!)
Sense Magazine
January 2012
In a feature questioning: What is Love actually? Sarah is quoted as saying: "Falling in love is one of life's greatest gifts". (We've sent it to her husband!)
Abode Magazine
December 2011
Another cover story from Sarah for this luxurious glossy published in Qatar. As the festive season is upon us "Be Party Prepared" is the topic.
BRIDES
November 2011
"Britain's most sought after wedding planner Sarah Haywood" chats through the latest bridal trends and what's hot and what's not in an exclusive on-line interview with Conde Nast Brides: http://www.bridesmagazine.co.uk/blog/2011/11/01/leading-bridal-trends
GLAM
October 2011
International glossy and Qatar's No. 1 fashion title 'Glam' has an exclusive feature interview with Sarah is this months issue.
Alan Titchmarsh Show, ITV1
13th October 2011
Following Sir Paul McCartney's nuptials Sunday, Sarah was guest on the popular ITV afternoon show today discussing what the rules are (we say there are none!) when planning a wedding for a second (or thrid) time.
Abode Magazine
October 2011
This luxurious glossy published in Qatar features an exclusive interview with Sarah on 'Royally Entertaining' and follows on from her role as media commentator for the recent British Royal Wedding.
Brides
19th October 2011
Brides Trend Report from New York Bridal Fashion Week give Sarah's reaction to Vera Wang's latest 'back to black' collection. See our FaceBook page to link direct to their Blog...
Shortlist Magazine
13th October 2011
Read Sarah's advice on "How not to let your partner lose the pre-wedding day plot" in this week's Shortlist: Europe's largest upmarket men's magazine.
Simon Mayo, Drivetime on BBC Radio 2
11th October 2011
Sarah's exepertise was called upon to anwser today's 'Homework' question on Drivetime! (It was on the origins of the traditions for wedding anniversary gifts...)
FT Weekend Magazine
1st October 2011
In their 'Is it worth it?' column the FT agree our Ultimate Wedding App is 'undoubtedly useful'...
Wedding Day Venues
October 2011
'Questions to Ask About Marquees' is a feature from Sarah for the inaugural issue of this new venture from our friends at Perfect Wedding magazine: we wish them every success!
Yahoo! Lifestyle
29th September 2011
In an article about planning for your big day on a budget, Yahoo! recommends couples invest in our Ultimate Wedding App to assist keep track of spending...
Staggered.com
29th September 2011
Our Diamdond Expereince is featured in 'Groom News' on the UK's leading online magazine for blokes and weddings. (Thanks chaps: we like to encourage the idea that it is not all about the bride!)
The Sun
23rd September 2011
'Apps of the Week' featured our multi-platform Ultimate Wedding App saying: "If you can't afford a wedding planner, this could be the perfect compromise... a worthwhile investment."
CrackBerry.com
13th September 2011
'To have and to Bold: Wedding Apps for your BlackBerry' favourably compares our wedding planning Ultimate Wedding App (not just for iPhone!) in a round-up of wedding apps...
The Guardian
8th September 2011
The Guardian on-line reviewed our 'Ultimate Wedding App' declaring it: "Ideal for bridezillas and groomzillas everywhere."
Android UK News
8th September 2011
Reviewing our 'Ultimate Wedding App' Android Uk News advised it a 'steal' when compared with the price of personally securing Sarah Haywood to plan your wedding with you. She's all yours digitally 24/7 for £6.99 / $9.99!
Ultimate Wedding App Launch
September 2011
Sarah Haywood Wedding Design have launched our first multi-platform wedding plannning smartphone app. This follows the successful development of our suite of iPhone apps in 2010. A News Release and images can be downloaded from our Media Room.
Summer News Round-Up
With wedding season well underway Sarah was mostly busy working in Italy and the UK with clients. But with another Royal Wedding here in the UK - that of Zara Phillips - the media were hot in our tail and notable appearances include BBC News, the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 and several feature interviews we await publication of in the autumn.
Royal Wedding Day
29th April 2011
Sarah appeared as CNN's wedding expert live in the studio with Piers Morgan, Cat Deely and Anderson Copper (and with the best view over the crowd to the Palace). Post wedding notable media moments were a live webchat with The Washington Post an interview with People Magazine and a fun hour with print correspondents hosted by the Foreign Press Association
Royal Wedding Countdown
28th April 2011
Established as the UK's go-to wedding expert, Sarah kicked off Royal Wedding Eve live on BBC Breakfast, She again appeared on the major US networks including NBC's Today and CBS News as well Japan's NHK network. And the UK's Daily Express ran full page feature on Sarah and her work. You can cathc Sarah tomorrow on CNN for their live simulcast coverage of the Big Day.
Daily Express
28th April 2011
On the eve of the Royal Wedding the Daily Express has run a feature page article about Sarah Haywood where she reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of the UK's most exclusive society weddings.
Royal Wedding Countdown
26+27 April 2011
Sarah has had a busy two days down at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace as excitement mounts for Friday's wedding. Highlights included her live appearances on CNN, BBC and Australia's Channel 9 as well as her being featured on CBS News, India's TV Today, Brazil's, Record TV and Portugal's RTP.
CNN(.com)
22 April 2011
See Sarah's article for CNN.com: "A frugal royal wedding? 'What tosh! Bring on the pomp and pageantry!'
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/04/22/royal.wedding.austerity/index.html
Jeremy Vine Show, BBC Radio 2
18th April 2011
How to avoid shabby wedding photography was the topic for Sarah's guest appearance on the Jeremy Vine Show today. We just love this show!
Daybreak, ITV1
15th April 2011
Sarah was live on the ITV Daybreak sofa: no prizes for guessing the topic!
CNN
9/10 April 2011
CNN's "Royal Wedding Special" has been broadcast across their network this week-end and featured Sarah Haywood from the Tower of London.
New York Times
Sarah is quoted in today's New York Times: you can read the full article on http://tinyurl.com/6zuetb6
CNN 4th April 2011
Paris Match
1st April 2011
Paris Match name Sarah Haywood as the UK's top wedding planner and "l'une des plus importantes au monde" in this week's edition.
Part one of her two-part interview on the Royal Nuptials is available now on their website: http://tinyurl.com/63m7cgx
Royal Wedding News Roundup
March 2011
Another busy month saw Sarah appear TV, radio and on-line from New York to Norway! Highlights included CNN International, CNN USA, BBC, ABC News and People Magazine.
ABC News
29 March 2011
A fun feature for ABC News saw Sarah offering etiquette tips - including how to wear a hat - for those fortunate enough to be invited to the Royal Wedding: http://tinyurl.com/3kn57og
Associated Press TV
14 March 2011
Via the Associated Press, Sarah's advice on how to greet the Queen was television to millions of viewers worldwide on their local TV networks. You can now view it on YouTube
People Magazine
February 22nd, 2011
A little feature with Sarah explaining the wonders and traditions surrounding fruitcake at a British wedding. (In the US they just do not get it!)
Jeremy VIne Show, BBC Radio 2
February 18th 2011
Sarah was a studio guest today on one of her favourite programme's and for a lively phone in on Wedding Stress.
Listen again at: http://tinyurl.com/64sut8f
BBC News Online, 16th February, 2011
Sarah is featured, including her wedding budget breakdown, in BBC News Online's feature "The Rise of the Wedding Planner"
CNN, 15th February, 2011
CNN consult Sarah on plans for the Royal Wedding:
The Times, 15th February, 2011
Valentine Low quotes Sarah again in his feature on the latest reveal about the Royal Wedding.
CNN 14th February, 2011
As Kate and William announce the attendants for their wedding day, CNN.com quotes Sarah and offers her Best Man and Maid of Honour's key list of duties:
Royal Wedding News Roundup
January 2011
With the Royal Wedding less than 100 days away, Sarah Haywood has been interviewed by the word's media including CNN, Pro Sieben TV in Europe, People magazine in the USA and the BBC here in the UK. Lots more lined up for February and across the globe...
The Times 6th January 2011
The only wedding expert consulted by the The Times for their latest Royal Wedding feature, Sarah looks forward to more announcements regarding the big day
Perfect WeddingNovember 2010
This issue's Wedding SOS pages contains advice from Sarah on destination weddings.
Perfect Wedding December 2010
Thanks to this monthly glossy for mentioning our all new iPhone Wedding Planning Apps.
Royal Wedding News Roundup
24th November 2010
With the Royal Wedding date announced it was another busy day for Sarah who appeared on the major TV news networks and radio stations for expert comment.
Record TV, Brazil
21st November 2010
Sarah was featured as the UK's top wedding planner in Brazil's Sunday night news round-up programme. We of course chatted about the Royal Wedding (what else!)
Sky News
Wedding Bells In The Age Of Austerity
Click the following link to see Sarah's article for Sky News website: Sarah Haywood on Royal Wedding
18th November 2010
The Daily Telegraph (among others) today quoted Sarah in their story on rumours that The Queen and Prince Charles are willing to foot part of the Royal Wedding bill.
To see the full story clik on the following link: Sarah Haywood on Royal Wedding
Ask The Expert
Post your wedding questions to Wedding Bible author Sarah Haywood on Perfect Wedding's new website: see under Receptions in the "Ask the Experts' pages
Royal Wedding
16/17 November 2010
12 interviews in 24 hours is a new best for Sarah. All the major TV news and radio networks interviewed her in the UK and the next two days see her broadcast in the Americas (north and south!). Expect more as this is only the beginning...
Ask Men
October 2010
Sarah is the featured expert for this latest askmen.co.uk Top Ten list giving her top ten tips for keeping a wedding simple. Visit the site here:
http://uk.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment/the-expert-10-keeping-wedding-planning-simple.html
Perfect Wedding
October 2010
Sarah Haywood contributes this month with a feature on how to: 'Get a Magical Marquee'. Sarah's again featured in the regular Receptions Q+A
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Business Icon 2010 Award
21st October 2010
Sarah was thrilled to be presented with this award over tea and pink champagne at the House of Commons. The Pink Shoe ICON awards were presented to 8 "inspiring women of outstanding achievement in their field".
Worldwide Weddings & Honeymoons
Sept/Oct 2010
We love this new luxury travel magazine for brides and grooms! In this second issue, Sarah features in an article on how to tell your loved ones you are marrying abroad without them!
Sarah Haywood Apps Released
6th September 2010
We are delighted to announce three new Wedding Planning Apps join our existing FREE Wedding Countdown in the iTunes App Store . This makes Sarah the first Wedding Planner globally with a suite of smartphone apps!
Wedding Venues & Services
Sept/Oct/Nov 2010
Sarah Haywood is interviewed in this edition of the fab quarterly in a feature on what is increasingly a contentions issue: Children at Weddings...
News Roundup - August 2010
When a prominent member of the clergy mentioned on BBC Radio 4's Today programme that he preferred officiating at funerals than weddings they could hear Sarah's screams of horror in Brisbane! She's had plenty to say with 11 interview in 9 days for national and local TV and radio.
News Roundup - July 2010
Speculation about both Chelsea Clinton's nuptials and then Robbie William's big day kept Sarah busy this month: most notably with our old friends at BBC C Radio 5 Live and the BBC News Channel.
Wedding Venues & Services
Mar/Apr/May 2010
In this edition Sarah Haywood reveals one of her favorite UK wedding venues in a fab feature on 50 venues with Wow! Factor. (It looks to us as though the magazine has also taken some tips from Sarah's 'Wedding Bible' books in their wedding planning section: well they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!).
BELLA
March 2010
In a hilarious 'confessional' style double-page feature interview, Sarah Haywood spills the beans (well some of them - such as wading naked into an ornamental lake to attempt to rescue a bride's bracelet!) and reveals nothing about her job shocks her any more.
Dream Italian Weddings
January 2010
In this beautiful feature on Sarah's Wedding Design service in Tuscany, Dream Italian Weddings magazine asks: 'What has turned Sarah Haywood Weddings into such an inspirational brand?".
Perfect Wedding, December 2009
This month a team of experts share their 'insider secrets' and Sarah Haywood offers her advice in a feature article on finding the perfect venue.
Summer News Roundup 2009
Wedding Bible's Sarah Haywood has had a busy summer so far appearing on Richard & Judy, BBC 5 Live, Radio London, Touch Radio stations nationwide, Donwtown Radio, LBC and BBC local radio stations across the UK and Northern Ireland.
The Sunday Times
13th September 2009
Marriage with convenience? The Sunday Times asks whether at-home, marquee weddings are the way forward for the cost-conscious modern couple. Quoting top-selling Wedding Bible's author Sarah Haywood as the "ultimate insider" there are pointers on how to keep stress levels to a minimum by being properly organized.
Bettermoneyskills.com
Summer 2009
Wedding Doctor and Wedding Bible author Sarah Haywood has teamed up with the experts at www.BetterMoneySills.com to offer advice and her Credit Crunch Tips for the Bride on a Budget. Proving to be a great hit on the site is Sarah's wedding calculator which allocates the budget to help prevent overspending: it's free and on-line now.
Perfect Wedding
September 2009
Sarah offers advice this month on ways to commemorate parents who have passed away. Always an emotional issue for any bride or groom who cannot share their wedding day with a lost parent...
Perfect Wedding
July 2009
A warning not to be too clever with 'wedding gimmicks' comes in this months Experts Q+A from Sarah in Perfect Wedding's Receptions Pages.
Richard & Judy
May 2009
Sarah Haywood appeared alongside Imogen Edwards-Jones whose new book "Wedding Babylon' is out now. Imogen has a lot to say about wedding planners and Sarah had a few stories of her own to add about demanding clients (and their guests)!
Perfect Wedding
November 2008
In this months Perfect Wedding, Sarah Haywood is again on the 'Expert's Reception Q&A' panel. This time answering brides-to bes reception styling dilemmas.
Sunday Telegraph
26th September 2008
In a Wedding Special in the Life supplement this week, Wedding Bible's Sarah Haywood is interviewed in a feature offering tips to save cash on the big day without sacrificing style.
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
Winter 2008
Wedding Bible's Sarah Haywood features in the winter issue of this American destination weddings publication. Acknowledged in their pages as one of the UK's top luxury wedding coordinators, it's no surprise they came to Sarah to sing the praises of the UK as the perfect place to tie the knot.
Perfect Wedding
October 2008
Back on the 'Expert's Reception Q&A' panel this month, Sarah answers queries on what to expect of a wedding coordinator as well as offering some receptions styling advice.
Perfect Wedding
September 2008
Topics covered in the 'Expert's Planning Q&A' session, which features Wedding Bible author Sarah Haywood, this month include budget blues and money matters. "It's your responsibility if you overspend" warns Sarah!
You & Your Wedding
Sept/October 2008
Get 'cover-star reception style' with Wedding Bible bridal stationery say our friends at You and Your Wedding in their latest lush glossy magazine. Our retro-cool 'just married' thank you cards are featured.
BRIDES Photography Special
Summer 2008
Sarah Haywood and our Wedding Bible Planner feature in this 'love, camera, action' special from Conde Nast. All you need to know about hiring a wedding photographer and what to expect on the big day.
Jeremy Vine Show, BBC Radio 2
Monday 7th July 2008
Wedding Bible's Sarah Haywood was back on the Jeremy Vine SHow to discuss the ever contentious issue of kids at weddings . A lively discussion with guests host Clive Anderson.
