The Directory Gigi's Journal Partner Highlight

The vendors we would book, a few of our favourites, introduced

This is where the Gigi & Olive wedding world begins.

Claudia Judd May 4, 2026 3 Min Read

The vendors we would book, a few of our favourites, introduced

There's a certain ease that comes from knowing you're in the right hands, and when we began shaping The Directory, that feeling guided every decision. This first edit is a reflection of that: a small, considered group of founding partners we would return to instinctively, and recommend wholeheartedly.

Each brings something different, but together they represent the standard we believe in: thoughtful, creative, and quietly exceptional.

Across planning, names like In Awe Weddings, Albion Parties and GSP Events offer a sense of calm authority. Each approaches a wedding with their own perspective, yet shares an ability to translate ideas into something that feels both seamless and deeply personal. It's not just about how something looks, but how it comes together, effortlessly, intuitively.

When it comes to venues, Cliveden House, Wilderness Reserve and Sail & Peg each offer something distinct — a sense of place that does as much work as the planning itself. And for those whose wedding takes them further afield, Marbella ICONIC brings that same considered standard to destination celebrations.

That same sensibility carries through to storytelling. Helaina Storey captures moments with a softness that feels natural rather than staged, the kind of imagery that holds its relevance long after the day itself.

Music is considered with care, from the ceremony to the after party. ALR Music understands the role it plays in shaping atmosphere, never overpowering, always enhancing, creating a rhythm to the day that feels entirely in tune with the moment.