Birmingham Wedding Planner with
12+ Years Hospitality Expertise
Collaborative, Warm, and One Step Ahead
…Meet Naomi
Originally from Surrey, now calling vibrant Birmingham home, I bring clarity, calm, and positive energy to every wedding I plan. I'm naturally drawn to making sense of chaos, cutting through overwhelm, and ensuring no detail gets overlooked.
Think of me as your wedding planning guide: anticipating challenges, steering decisions, and making sure your bold vision becomes an unforgettable reality. Most importantly, I truly care about you, your people, and how your day feels. I'll be your planner, your calm in the madness, and your biggest supporter, making sure you feel looked after and completely present from start to finish.
(And yes, I have an unapologetic addiction to Frank's Buffalo Hot Sauce. In my world, it belongs on everything.)
I'm Naomi, founder of Payton Events, an expert organiser, logistics enthusiast, and the kind of wedding planner who genuinely loves a well-built timeline and a flawlessly executed celebration.
From Family Catering Business to Wedding Planning Mastery
My dedication to hospitality started early, at 14, working in my family's wedding catering business. After gaining a degree in Hospitality Business Management, I've now spent 12+ years managing wedding venues, coordinating celebrations, and overseeing all catering operations.
Here's what that means for you:
I don't just plan weddings, I understand how they run. From behind-the-scenes logistics to guest experience at the table, I know how every moving part needs to work together to create a seamless, show-stopping day.
My approach is warm, confident, and proactive. My background in hospitality, combined with expert knowledge in wedding catering, drinks, and event execution, means I create food-focused, Champagne-fueled, bold celebrations that truly reflect who you are.
If you want a Midlands wedding planner who understands the operational side of celebrations, timings, logistics, guest flow, and ensuring everyone is well-fed with cocktails flowing, you've found the right person.
Get to know your Wedding Planner
When it comes to life (and weddings), my ethos centers on having fun while embracing kindness and connection. Finding the right wedding planner is crucial, you need someone who genuinely gets you.
Payton Events Core Values:
Collaboration - Planning with you, never at you
Authenticity - Celebrating who you really are, unfiltered
Connection - Building genuine relationships, not transactions
Operational Mastery - Understanding how weddings actually work
Positivity - Solution-focused, uplifting energy
What I Love:
Live music and beer gardens
Traveling (recent adventures: Bali, South Africa, Nashville, Ibiza)
Supporting local independent restaurants, cafés, and boutiques
Socialising - always planning the next get-together with friends
Trying new cuisines and cooking for people I love
Dancing (you'll find me on the floor after a few drinks, and good luck getting me off)
What Drives Me:
I'm drawn to couples who value connection, authenticity, and celebration. If you're the type who hosts dinner parties, seeks out exceptional food and drink, and cares deeply about making your guests feel welcome, we're going to get along brilliantly.
“Having personally worked with Naomi on over 30 Weddings, I know what an excellent wedding planner she is.
Naomi is thorough in her planning, knowledgable about weddings and what works. She is always welcoming, approachable and ensures everything runs meticulously on the day.”
Kate Gale - Greek Wedding Collection
How i plan weddings differently
I prioritise connection and collaboration above all. Here's how:
I start by understanding you deeply. Our first meeting isn't in an office, it's over dinner or coffee, where we talk about who you are, what you love, and how you want to feel on your wedding day.
I plan with you, not just for you. You're the co-pilot, we make decisions together through intentional connection moments: wine tastings, venue visits, design planning sessions. I want your voice, your personality, your desires leading the way.
I bring operational expertise. With 12+ years managing wedding catering and venues, I understand timing, flow, guest experience, and logistics intimately. I see problems before they surface and create contingency plans proactively.
I only work with 5 couples per year. Depth over volume. You deserve my full attention, care, and presence, not to be one of 30 weddings I'm juggling.
I genuinely care. This isn't transactional. I want you to feel radiant, uplifted, on a cloud with everyone you love, lifted by energy that's unmatched. That only happens when I truly know you and your wedding is built around who you are.
“She was the wingwomen I needed by my side”
L&A
Sound like we’re a good fit?
Are you ready to take the next step?
I’d love to chat & get to know each other over a glass of wine, coffee or cocktails.
Book a call using the link below or send me a message here.