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SUGAR & RIND Luxury Wedding Planning: A Founder's Guide (2026) By Philippa Mackinnon, Founder, Sugar & Rind Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating weddings, corporate and private celebrations across London, the home counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years of working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind. Sugar & Rind creates next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Luxury Wedding Planning Planning a wedding should be one of the most exciting…

SUGAR & RIND Corporate Event Planning FAQs: Staff, Suppliers and Full-Service Planning (2026) By Philippa Mackinnon, Founder, Sugar & Rind Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating corporate and private celebrations across London, the home counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association, and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind to create next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Corporate Event Planning FAQs After 25 years in events, I get asked the same…

SUGAR & RIND Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment and Activities: A Founder’s Guide (2026) By Philippa Mackinnon, Founder, Sugar & Rind Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating corporate and private celebrations across London, the Home Counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind to create next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Corporate Christmas Parties Entertainment and activities are what people actually remember about a work…

SUGAR & RIND Corporate Event Planning in London: A Founder's Guide (2026) Philippa Mackinnon Founder Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating corporate and private celebrations across London, the home counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind to create next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Corporate Event Planning There is a version of corporate event planning that is really just booking a room and…

SUGAR & RIND Corporate Christmas Party Venues in London: A Founder's Guide to Choosing the Right One (2026) Philippa Mackinnon Founder Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating corporate and private celebrations across London, the home counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years of working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind. Sugar & Rind creates next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Corporate Christmas Party Venues Choosing the venue is the single…

SUGAR & RIND Work Christmas Party Ideas: A Founder's Guide to a Corporate Christmas to Remember (2026) Philippa Mackinnon Founder Philly Mackinnon is the founder of Sugar & Rind, a luxury event planning company creating corporate and private celebrations across London, the home counties, the Cotswolds and Somerset. After 25 years of working in events and sponsorship for organisations such as IMG, The Football Association and Havas, Philly set up Sugar & Rind. Sugar & Rind creates next-level luxury events and parties for both the corporate and private markets. Corporate Christmas Parties In all my years of planning events, I…

SUGAR & RIND Marquee Hire: How to Choose the Perfect Marquee for Any Event Key Takeaways A marquee hire service lets you transform gardens, fields, and corporate venues into bespoke event spaces for weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events, whatever the unpredictable british weather throws at you. A site visit (or virtual site check) is essential to confirm the most suitable marquee size, layout, and safety plan before you hire a marquee. Costs scale by size, season, and extras like hard flooring, heating, and lighting. Many suppliers now let you get a quote and book online with low deposits but…

SUGAR & RIND Wedding Party in London: How to Plan a Bespoke Themed Celebration BESPOKE Wedding Parties Introduction The best wedding parties don’t just look beautiful, they tell a story. Earlier this year, Sugar & Rind had the absolute joy of creating a bespoke wedding celebration for Faye and Sam, a couple based in New Zealand who flew back to London to share their marriage with the people they love most. Sugar & Rind is a professional wedding and event planning company known for its expertise and reputation in delivering exceptional celebrations. 160 guests. One stunning London venue. And a…