Press

Sarah Haywood Weddings and Celebrations attracts international media attention and Sarah is a sought-after wedding expert frequently consulted by the broadcast and print media.  Below is a selection of press coverage about our company, our events and Sarah.

 

To contact us with a press, television or PR enquiry, or to enquire about Sarah's availability for a speaking engagement, please email us or telephone + 44 (0)203 411 3860.

GB TV NEWS

30 th August 2025

There are calls for a "Wedding Tzar" in the UK and Sarah appeared on GB news to talk about the antiquated, overly-restrictive, confusing and discriminatory marriage laws in the UK which do not reflect modern society.  The industry awaits a government response to the Law Commission 2022 report Celebrating Marriage which recommended a complete overhaul of wedding law in England and Wales which have not been fully updated since the 1850s. 

BBC

29 th August 2025

The engagement announcement that sent the world wild this week. That of mega music star Taylor Swift and American footballer Travis Kelce - and it's already being dubbed America’s royal wedding. "Wedding planner to the stars Sarah Haywood tells all about what it takes to create the dream wedding."

Royal Wedding Documentary

12 th July 2025

Sarah Haywood took part in a new documentary "William & Kate: The Royal Wedding Minute by Minute" for Channel 5.  The programme takes a forensic, minute-by-minute look at the most anticipated royal wedding of modern times.  

Times Radio

7 th July 2025

Sarah Haywood appeared on Times Radio today about a rise in couples hosting more than one wedding. Sarah discussed with Fi Glover how couples we work with often choose to be legally married at home,  with just very close family present, they then celebrate the marriage in a symbolic ceremony at a larger gathering overseas.   

Business Insider

26 th June 2025

Ahead of the Bezos-Sánchez's wedding,  Sarah Haywood was interviewed by Business Insider to discuss what goes into planning the weddings of the world's wealthiest families.  She used the opportunity to dicsuss the tens of thousands of people employed in the luxury events sector around the world and hundreds of businesses who therefore rely upon the super-wealthy spending their money. 

Wall Street Journal

18 th June 2025

Sarah Haywood is featured in today's Wall Street Journal discussing what really goes into planning weddings for the elite. 

Vogue Best Wedding Planners

13 th February 2025

We are thrilled to be listed again on US Vogue's "Best Wedding Planners List". It means so much to us that this is unsolicited recognition for our team's incredible work (NOT a "paid for" opportunity).

NewlyWeds Podcast

28 th April 2024

Sarah appeared as this week's guests on Jamie and Sophie's podcast about life beyond the Big Day. It was a hugely enjoyable episode!

The Times

22 nd February 2024

According to The Times of London "wedding organisers you need on speed dial" include the Sarah Haywood team. We are delighted to appear on their list as one of the country's leading wedding planners. 

NearlyWeds Podcast

5 th December 2022

"The incredible, world famous wedding planner/ producer Sarah Haywood"  joined the ever popular TV couple Jamie Laing & Sophie Haboo on their podcast which charts their journey to the altar. She was a little alarmed to hear how far behind in the planning of their nuptials they are!

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Harper's Bazaar

12 th July 2021

Harper's Bazaar have featured Sarah Haywood Weddings & Celebrations in a guide to more sustainable weddings. We are always keen to stress that you do not have to compromise glamour and style when being good to the planet. "My job is to turn something that could feel merely opulent and prescriptive into something with heart" says Sarah, "and that’s achieved through storytelling."

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Sky News Daily Podcast

21 st June 2021

"Can the Weddings Industry survive COVID?" is the topic of today's Sky News Daily Podcast. "In this episode, Dermot Murnaghan speaks to a bride-to-be with terminal cancer who is determined to have her wedding day and Sarah Haywood, wedding planner and spokesperson for the UK Weddings Taskforce."
Sarah is thrilled to have participated in this in depth look at how the past year has affected couples and businesses, and discuss her thoughts for the months ahead. We are moved by the inspirational Kat Lee and her story of resilience and strength. What a privilege to have shared this platform with her.

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Heat Magazine

1 st May 2021

As the UK plans for the the lifting of restrictions, Heat magazine reflects upon how stressful it has been for couples planing their big day.  Sarah Haywood reflects that the wedding industry has shown great resilience, enjoyed the the support of clients, and offers thoughts on navigating your way through wedding  planning. She advises: "look forward with positivity".

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Huffington Post

29 th April 2021

On the 10th Anniversary of the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Sarah Haywood discusses with the Huffington Post the lasting influences of Kate and William's wedding. (It's not all about the dress!)

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UK Weddings Taskforce

13 th April 2021

Sarah Haywood was today re-elected Spokesperson for the UK Weddings Taskforce.  Sarah is co-founder of the industry-led, Government-supported Taskforce which was set up at the end of 2020. It's aim is to assist the UK Weddings Sector, decimated by the pandemic restrictions, through to the other wide of the COVID-19 crisis.

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