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The Bijou Studio

Producer. Planner. Dreamer. Project manager. Problem solver. Stylist. Confidante.

I am so happy you are here

The Bijou Studio was founded 9 years ago to tie together my experience and passion for event planning, design and the simple love of an unforgettable party. What started as a fashion stylist’s wedding blog (when blogs were just journals!) quickly snowballed with increasing requests to style bridal brand campaigns, write for wedding magazines and advise couples planning their wedding. Keen to expand my knowledge of event organisation (the then day job) into weddings with the potential to live aboard, I studied and qualified as an International Wedding Planner in 2011. Since then The Bijou Studio has grown with the help of an amazingly talented team and we’ve had the pleasure of working with busy professionals and creatives from around the Globe.  Crafting dream weddings and events throughout the United Kingdom, France and Italy alongside commercial styling projects our goal is always to create something from the heart that’s utterly authentic and truly unforgettable.

Founder & Creative Director – Alexandra

With a background in art, film marketing, music PR and fashion styling, Alexandra’s reference points for inspiration are diverse. “What’s imperative to me is that your love story is not only reflected honestly in the framework and aesthetics of your celebrations but that the journey to the big day is also an equally magical time for you both. It is such a personal experience and I want you to feel like I’ve got your back every step of the way. Partnering with busy couples both within and outside the U.K. we want to fit the planning and design around your lifestyle. So however you prefer to share inspiration or discuss your celebration, everything is tailored to suit you.”

Aside from event planning Alexandra also consults for brands and venues, teaches new and existing planners the art of event design and is resident fashion stylist at international wedding magazine Rock N Roll Bride. This provides Bijou clients with exposure to the best talent and exclusive offers which all contribute to ensuring your event stands out from the crowd.

 

Words that Inspire Me

“Open different doors.

You may find a you there that you never knew was yours.”

– P. L. Travers

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Get to Know ALEXANDRA

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pasta aaaallll day

What has been your favorite vacation ever?

Costa Rica staying at a Anthropologist’s conservation project

What keeps you motivated for work?

The relationships with our couples. It’s such a special role making someone’s vision a reality, I never take that for granted

What’s your favourite thing?

The Beach. Specifically a super comfy lounger, frozen daiquiri in hand & an Agatha Christie classic

On your days off, what do you like to do?

Long walks with the dogs, catching up with friends (often involves music & dancing) & let’s be honest a lazy netflix binge

What has been the best advice you have ever received about your career?

To have courage in your convictions and decorum

Head of Event Production - Emma

 

Emma spent 5 years as the Senior Event Manager at Aynhoe Park – the UK’s most iconic exclusive venue before joining The Bijou Studio team.  Emma has seen it all having managed over 100 events, product launches, corporate retreats and more.  No request is ever too big or too crazy thanks to Emma’s connections with the best and most unique suppliers in the UK, ranging from florists, musicians and Michelin-starred chefs through to exotic animal keepers and tap-dancing giant noses (yes, really!).

“I have worked on some truly amazing celebrations over the years, ranging from A-list celebrity birthday parties to intimate weddings but my ethos remains the same throughout, and that is to exceed expectations. I like to ensure that the whole planning process is as enjoyable as possible and fits into your busy life, as opposed to takes it over!  I also think it’s really important to think about how the event will feel as well as look; how you and your guests felt on the day will stay with you, and them, for a very long time”.

Emma’s approach to event planning is a mix of creativity but also military precision – not only will your event look amazing, but it will flow perfectly too.

Emma is also our resident Venue expert available to consult new and existing event venues on everything from staffing to pricing packages.

 

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Get to Know EMMA

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I’m real foodie but the honest answer is crisps! I don’t discriminate – I’ve never met a crisp I didn’t like!

What has been your favorite vacation ever?

Lombok, Indonesia. It was a deserted slice of paradise with the freshest seafood I’ve ever had

On your days off, what do you like to do?

I love to cook & try new recipes. I’m also a big DIY fan. As long as I’m making something
(sometimes a mess) then I’m happy

What’s your favourite thing?

Lazy Sundays (which can be Mondays when you’re an event planner!). Plentiful supplies of coffee, a new book, a long walk & hopefully a roast dinner at the end of it

On your days off, what do you like to do?What would you like to own that you don’t currently possess?

I always have my eye on some photography or artwork but I’m running out of wall space

What has been the best advice you have ever received about your career?

Don’t be a busy fool aka be selective about what projects you take on, maintain a work-life
balance & know your worth

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The love for a touch of blush in wedding design is still going strong and it was the subtle accent for N+R's celebrations at @thenedlondon in May.
A delicate bouquet with blousy peonie and English roses created by @ronnycolbie_uk 

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BLUSH The love for a touch of blush in wedding design is still going strong and it was the subtle accent for N+R's celebrations at @thenedlondon in May. A delicate bouquet with blousy peonie and English roses created by @ronnycolbie_uk Photography @the_unbridled__ Florals @ronnycolbie_uk Planning & Styling @thebijoustudio #thened #elegantwedding #blushwedding #weddingbouquetinspiration #londonweddingplanner #whiteandblush #thenedbride #bridalbouquet #londonwedding #weddingplannerlondon #rockmywedding #ronnycolbie #thenedwedding #bridaldetails #weddingdetails #bride2022
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CHANDELIER

Still relishing these beautiful scenes under the crystal chandeliers from N+R's wedding at @thenedlondon a couple of weeks ago. 
Huge thanks to the wonderful suppliers who pulled together last minute to create the magic

Photography @the_unbridled__ 
Videography @rixweddings 
Florals @ronnycolbie_uk 
Hair & Make Up @jennifer_makeup @alysonpeacockbridal 
Stationery @lilacandwhite 
Music @thewhitekeysuk & ESQ Strings
Linen @just_4_linen 
Photo booth @blitheboothco 
Planning & Styling @thebijoustudio 

#thened #elegantweddings #londonweddingplanner #elegantwedding #contemporarybride #modernweddingphotography #londonwedding #weddingplannerlondon #rockmywedding #chandeliers #thenedwedding #underthechandelier #weddingdetails #weddingbreakfast #weddingscenes #ido
CHANDELIER

Still relishing these beautiful scenes under the crystal chandeliers from N+R's wedding at @thenedlondon a couple of weeks ago. 
Huge thanks to the wonderful suppliers who pulled together last minute to create the magic

Photography @the_unbridled__ 
Videography @rixweddings 
Florals @ronnycolbie_uk 
Hair & Make Up @jennifer_makeup @alysonpeacockbridal 
Stationery @lilacandwhite 
Music @thewhitekeysuk & ESQ Strings
Linen @just_4_linen 
Photo booth @blitheboothco 
Planning & Styling @thebijoustudio 

#thened #elegantweddings #londonweddingplanner #elegantwedding #contemporarybride #modernweddingphotography #londonwedding #weddingplannerlondon #rockmywedding #chandeliers #thenedwedding #underthechandelier #weddingdetails #weddingbreakfast #weddingscenes #ido
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CHANDELIER Still relishing these beautiful scenes under the crystal chandeliers from N+R's wedding at @thenedlondon a couple of weeks ago. Huge thanks to the wonderful suppliers who pulled together last minute to create the magic Photography @the_unbridled__ Videography @rixweddings Florals @ronnycolbie_uk Hair & Make Up @jennifer_makeup @alysonpeacockbridal Stationery @lilacandwhite Music @thewhitekeysuk & ESQ Strings Linen @just_4_linen Photo booth @blitheboothco Planning & Styling @thebijoustudio #thened #elegantweddings #londonweddingplanner #elegantwedding #contemporarybride #modernweddingphotography #londonwedding #weddingplannerlondon #rockmywedding #chandeliers #thenedwedding #underthechandelier #weddingdetails #weddingbreakfast #weddingscenes #ido
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BEST FOOT FORWARD

Ok it may not be our best foot forward today after the long weekend of Jubilee celebrations but sneak peeks from N+R's wedding are making Monday much more bearable! 
Planned in just 4 months but utterly sublime thanks to the wonderful dream team of suppliers who we had the pleasure of working with. One planning element that wasn't difficult for our bride was the shoe shopping; it had to be these dream @loefflerrandall wedding shoes which we can confirm are the perfect choice for an entire night on the dancefloor! 

Photography @the_unbridled__ 
Planning & Styling @thebjioustudio
Venue @thenedlondon 

#loefflerrandall #loefflerrandallshoes #thenedwedding #londonwedding #bridalshoes #londonweddingplanner #loefflerrandallbridal #weddingstylist #weddingshoes #dancingfeet #weddingdetailshot #bestfootforward #mondaymotivation #weddingplanneruk #thenedlondon #stylishbride #bridaldetails #springwedding
BEST FOOT FORWARD

Ok it may not be our best foot forward today after the long weekend of Jubilee celebrations but sneak peeks from N+R's wedding are making Monday much more bearable! 
Planned in just 4 months but utterly sublime thanks to the wonderful dream team of suppliers who we had the pleasure of working with. One planning element that wasn't difficult for our bride was the shoe shopping; it had to be these dream @loefflerrandall wedding shoes which we can confirm are the perfect choice for an entire night on the dancefloor! 

Photography @the_unbridled__ 
Planning & Styling @thebjioustudio
Venue @thenedlondon 

#loefflerrandall #loefflerrandallshoes #thenedwedding #londonwedding #bridalshoes #londonweddingplanner #loefflerrandallbridal #weddingstylist #weddingshoes #dancingfeet #weddingdetailshot #bestfootforward #mondaymotivation #weddingplanneruk #thenedlondon #stylishbride #bridaldetails #springwedding
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BEST FOOT FORWARD Ok it may not be our best foot forward today after the long weekend of Jubilee celebrations but sneak peeks from N+R's wedding are making Monday much more bearable! Planned in just 4 months but utterly sublime thanks to the wonderful dream team of suppliers who we had the pleasure of working with. One planning element that wasn't difficult for our bride was the shoe shopping; it had to be these dream @loefflerrandall wedding shoes which we can confirm are the perfect choice for an entire night on the dancefloor! Photography @the_unbridled__ Planning & Styling @thebjioustudio Venue @thenedlondon #loefflerrandall #loefflerrandallshoes #thenedwedding #londonwedding #bridalshoes #londonweddingplanner #loefflerrandallbridal #weddingstylist #weddingshoes #dancingfeet #weddingdetailshot #bestfootforward #mondaymotivation #weddingplanneruk #thenedlondon #stylishbride #bridaldetails #springwedding
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E+B

We LOVE our job! 
"I know that Alex has a lot of amazing reviews but I’ve got to say - none of them live up to what this amazing woman is capable of. We were on our 5th attempt at planning a wedding and I had previously planned them all myself, so to say that Alex had a bit of a “been there done that” couple to work with is no understatement. In addition to this, it has to be said that I am an obsessive planner and organizer - which cannot have been the easiest for Alex at times as I constantly popped up in things.
Beyond this, we only gave Alex 5.5months from when we decided to work with her to the actual wedding day and we had nothing (except the outfits - thanks Covid!). Alex exceeded our expectations - and indeed our hopes - at every turn.
Yes of course during the planning process she is meticulous, enthusiastic and well connected but honestly if you just chose to work with Alex for one thing I think it would be her support on the actual day and in the week before. We had people coming from all over the world and Alex managed to coordinate accommodation, taxis and all other elements for more than 4 different hotels and 5 different countries. On the day not a single thing was a problem or went wrong to my mind - I’m sure they did but Alex is THAT good that you just don’t see or notice any of it. After a 2yr wait for the wedding of our dreams, Alex had a pretty steep hurdle to jump and yet we could NEVER have imagined something so perfect.
Every single person we speak to has been saying they’ve never seen a wedding like it, and that it was so personal and perfect and Alex helped us bring that to life. Ben and I will forever be raving about Alex and already are thinking of parties and dinners in the future so we can work with her again. She truly was one of the best wedding decisions we made. THANK YOU!" - E+B

Photography @paulosantosphotography 
Venue @findon_place 
Planning & design @thebijoustudio
Bride wears @viktorandrolfmariage from @brownsbride 
Hair @mikemahoney.hair 

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E+B We LOVE our job! "I know that Alex has a lot of amazing reviews but I’ve got to say - none of them live up to what this amazing woman is capable of. We were on our 5th attempt at planning a wedding and I had previously planned them all myself, so to say that Alex had a bit of a “been there done that” couple to work with is no understatement. In addition to this, it has to be said that I am an obsessive planner and organizer - which cannot have been the easiest for Alex at times as I constantly popped up in things. Beyond this, we only gave Alex 5.5months from when we decided to work with her to the actual wedding day and we had nothing (except the outfits - thanks Covid!). Alex exceeded our expectations - and indeed our hopes - at every turn. Yes of course during the planning process she is meticulous, enthusiastic and well connected but honestly if you just chose to work with Alex for one thing I think it would be her support on the actual day and in the week before. We had people coming from all over the world and Alex managed to coordinate accommodation, taxis and all other elements for more than 4 different hotels and 5 different countries. On the day not a single thing was a problem or went wrong to my mind - I’m sure they did but Alex is THAT good that you just don’t see or notice any of it. After a 2yr wait for the wedding of our dreams, Alex had a pretty steep hurdle to jump and yet we could NEVER have imagined something so perfect. Every single person we speak to has been saying they’ve never seen a wedding like it, and that it was so personal and perfect and Alex helped us bring that to life. Ben and I will forever be raving about Alex and already are thinking of parties and dinners in the future so we can work with her again. She truly was one of the best wedding decisions we made. THANK YOU!" - E+B Photography @paulosantosphotography Venue @findon_place Planning & design @thebijoustudio Bride wears @viktorandrolfmariage from @brownsbride Hair @mikemahoney.hair #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #weddingplanningbegins #marriage #weddedbliss #realweddings #realbride #viktorandrolfmariage #sussexwedding #luxuryweddingplanner #dreamdays #ido
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SUNSHINE

This is more like it ☀️ 
Weather lifting the mood and making us excited about the wonderful weddings and events we have coming up over the next few months.  Work and life has certainly gone 1 to 100 pretty quickly so apologies if we’re not as present on social media.
Think we deserve to go back to @walgarve to celebrate the end of the season!

Photography @shelldemar & @devlinphotos behind the scenes on @rocknrollbridemagazine commissioned editorial for @walgarve 
Styling @thebijoustudio 

#sunshinemood #sunshine #summervibes #fashionshoot #rocknrollbride #stylist #btseditorial #holidayseason #holidayvibes #editorialstylist #whotel #productshoot #puccivibes #pucci #sunshinetherapy
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SUNSHINE This is more like it ☀️ Weather lifting the mood and making us excited about the wonderful weddings and events we have coming up over the next few months. Work and life has certainly gone 1 to 100 pretty quickly so apologies if we’re not as present on social media. Think we deserve to go back to @walgarve to celebrate the end of the season! Photography @shelldemar & @devlinphotos behind the scenes on @rocknrollbridemagazine commissioned editorial for @walgarve Styling @thebijoustudio #sunshinemood #sunshine #summervibes #fashionshoot #rocknrollbride #stylist #btseditorial #holidayseason #holidayvibes #editorialstylist #whotel #productshoot #puccivibes #pucci #sunshinetherapy
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