Stokie Mum Organises Budget Weddings 3,000 Miles Away with Stunning Views
Meet Claire Ady, a Stokie mum who plans beautiful weddings in New York from her home. She’s making dreams come true for couples looking for budget-friendly options.
Stoke-on-Trent, New York, Weddings, Budget Weddings, Elopements, Central Park, Wed in Central Park
Stoke-on-Trent: Claire Ady is shaking things up in New York. She’s been organizing stunning weddings in Central Park, all from her dining room table back home. It’s pretty amazing, right?
Even though she’s 3,000 miles away, Claire has a solid team in New York. They help her pull off these dream weddings effortlessly. She knows the ins and outs of the city, having tied the knot there herself in 2011.
After living in New York, Las Vegas, and California, she returned to the UK to raise her two boys. Claire started her business in 2012, and since then, she’s organized over 650 weddings. Her packages range from $575 to $3,550, making it accessible for many couples.
She’s seen a big rise in demand, especially after COVID. In 2022, she organized 82 weddings! Claire visits New York once a year to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Her own love story is quite sweet. She moved to New York with her boyfriend, and they had to marry for her to stay. They chose Central Park, which is now a special place for her.
Now living in Solihull, Claire loves the area for its schools and family-friendly vibe. She’s noticed many couples prefer smaller, unique ceremonies instead of big traditional weddings.
Claire balances her work with family life, saying she has enough business to keep her busy. She’s all about reliability and has built a great network of vendors over the years.
Her clients often don’t even know where she is on their wedding day! Claire is proud of her 100% five-star reviews. Her social media is filled with happy couples, which speaks volumes about her work.
She helps couples save money while still having a beautiful wedding. Many want to focus on each other rather than spending on big dinners for family. It’s all about reducing stress for them.
Claire gets emotional at the elopements, where couples share heartfelt vows. She finds it easier to get married in the US than in the UK, with a simple process for obtaining a marriage license.
She handles all the details, from writing the ceremony to sending off the license. Claire admits her competitors might charge more, but she’s happy with what she makes. She loves planning weddings from her cozy home.
In her words, “I love New York, I like helping people, and I enjoy making them happy.”