My job is not my passion, people are. Their stories, their beauty, and their light.

I am extremely proud of every wedding, elopement, and creative project that I have the honour of working on, and even more so of the amazing people I become friends with along the way.  Here are some of their very kind, touching words and testimonials.

PROFESSIONALS.

kind words from partners and wedding

One of life's special people, Valentina of The Stars Inside is A hugely talented lady with an abundance of energy, excitement and creativity. In a very short time she has built her wedding planning business from nothing to become one of the more recognised brands around and it doesn't surprise me at all. She has carved a niche for herself, creating something different and going out on a limb, giving her all to her business and her clients.

-e.h. (Designer)

from suppliers & businesses

"I work regularly with Valentina from The Stars Inside and she is quite simply, remarkable. Completely GETS the vision and is 100% committed to every project we have worked on. Quite simply, I could not do it without her! Her recommendations are wonderful and trustworthy, her delicate eye for detail is what makes her so so special, and she is not only a planner, but a storyteller. The best in the biz!"

K.K.
Make-up Artist

QUITE SIMPLY, REMARKABLE

"The Stars Inside helped with event planning and management for a week-long conference for photographers. Valentina was amazing and a real asset to the event. She's calm, collected and always smiling. It was absolutely brilliant working with her and I'd highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for a wedding or event planner!"

L.B.
Photographer

ALWAYS SMILING

Photo by Chloe Lee Photography

"Valentina is just all around wonderful. She's not only the sweetest girl, but she has so many modern and beautiful ideas, she's a wonderful stylist, and she plans so efficiently. She's fab!"

N.J.
Photographer

WONDERFUL

L.W.
Florist

A TRUE PROFESSIONAL

"It was an absolute pleasure to work alongside Valentina recently. She is a true professional, dedicated, committed and full of creativity and style. The most wonderful and easy going person who puts you at ease and is a delight to work with. I can thoroughly recommend her for wedding or event planning and styling."

L.H.
Blogger

her eye for style is exquisite

"Val has been our weekly real weddings feature writer at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings during 2018 and what a pleasure it's been. Val has such a wonderful, meaningful way with words and translates stories perfectly in her writing. She has also created some beautiful style guides for Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, her eye for style and new trends is just exquisite. I am really going to miss having Val as part of our team, but I cannot wait to see what is next for her in the wedding industry!"

H.H.
Bridal Accessories Designer

"Valentina is without doubt one of the treasures of the wedding and styling industry! We have worked with Valentina on numerous occasions and would highly recommend her. Such a pleasure to be around, Valentina is warm, creative, enthusiastic and professional, carrying out all of her work and projects with great skill and efficiency. Valentina is extremely talented in her eye for detail and styling aesthetic. Her projects are carried out with excellent planning and precision, the results are a joy to be part of."

A TREASURE

S.C.
Blogger

"Wedding planning on the next level!"

A.W.
Make-up Artist

"Valentina and I met whilst working together on a styled shoot. She is a an extremely talented planner with some wonderfully creative ideas. Very caring and patient as well! I have no doubts she would go above and beyond for her clients wishes."

CARING AND PATIENT

S.L.
Florist and Textile Artist

"I've been working in the wedding industry in both the US and the UK for several years now and Valentina is one of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure to work with yet. Well organized, calm and with excellent taste, I would recommend her to anyone."

ONE OF THE LOVELIEST PEOPLE

G.H.
Floral Designer

"Working with Valentina was an absolute joy. She has excellent organisational and communication skills, and is able to bring together many different suppliers for one amazing day. She's super calm in the face of any bumps in the road and really created something special. Would highly recommend!"

EXCELLENT ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

R.C.
Photographer

MAGICAL

"I have had the pleasure and privilege of photographing Valentina's wedding styling. Her eye for detail is first class and just breathtaking. If you are looking for your wedding to be beautiful, memorable and magical I would not hesitate to recommend Valentina. You are in safe hands. I look forward to working with her again in future!"

I.F.
Wedding Planner

you can talk to her about absolutely anything

"Valentina is so professional to work with and a wedding planner I highly recommend! She is able to confidently style any wedding and works great with other suppliers within a team. Valentina puts you at ease and it feels like you can talk to her about absolutely anything!"

K.L.
Cake Artist

clearly absolutely loves what she does

"Valentina is so good to work with. I have had the pleasure of working with her on a number of styled shoots and her organisational skills never cease to amaze! Everything always runs seamlessly and she clearly absolutely loves what she does and is completely devoted to her work. I highly recommend working with her on planning your big day!"

N.B.
Wedding Coordinator

THE A-TEAM

"I know that when I work with Valentina I have the A team. She remembers all the small details, makes sure every single thing is perfectly done, and takes control of everything. She is a fantastic planner, with passion and enthusiasm for everything she does and to top it off, her styling is just amazing. She's an absolute dream to work with and anyone would be lucky to have her as their wedding planner!"

J.P.
Floral Designer

EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL

"I would highly recommend Valentina - she was extremely communicative and professional on the lead up and during the photoshoot as well as pulling together a superb bunch of suppliers from the industry!"

C.L.
Photographer

BLOOMIN' LOVELY

"I've had the pleasure of working with Valentina on a few photoshoots now and would highly recommend her. Her vision and organisational skills are second to none and as a photographer who has a lot of different looks and styles to capture when on set Val makes my job so much easier making sure that the logistics are in place and the styling is perfect for me when I come to take the photographs. She also is just a bloomin' lovely person to be around with the kindest heart."

A.M.
Planner & Stylist

CALM UNDER PRESSURE

"Valentina is such a joy to work with. Knowledgeable, calm under pressure, and with a great eye for detail!"

J.T.
Florist & Stylist

IN LOVE WITH WEDDINGS

"I love working with Valentina, she has such a passion for her craft! She is always going the extra mile and is soooo in love with weddings! As a planner she is extremely organised and always answers her correspondence efficiently. She is a very warm and passionate person who will always do her best. I would recommend her highly."

SO MUCH POSITIVE ENERGY

"Valentina wrote some text for my website and wow! It was amazing! After just a short chat she was able to take my message and write in my voice but in such a more compelling and interesting way. She is the Queen of words and is filled with so much positive energy, making her an absolute delight to work with! I can't wait to work with her more in future!"

M.B.
Photographer

CAN-DO ATTITUDE

"I’ve worked with Valentina on several occasions and she was nothing but professional, not to mention her vision is wonderful! Her organisation, style and can-do attitude really brought the events to life. As a wedding planner she is equipped for every eventuality and an asset to every event. Highly recommended!"

L.B.
Floral Designer

HARD WORKING

"I have been working closely with Valentina for a year now. She is very professional, hard working, diligent, creative and a pleasure to work with. She has a variety of skills from wedding planning and styling to photography and copywriting. "

V.S.
Stationer

EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

"Best experience I've ever had with a freelancer. Valentina is a pleasure to communicate with, extremely professional and the photographs she did of my product exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to work with her again!"

V.V.
Designer

EYE FOR DETAIL

"I am not a natural in front of the camera but desperately needed some new photos for my website. Val's creative talent and eye for detail is remarkable. I was uncertain about the bleak weather affecting the photos but Val had a quiet confidence and, having now seen them, I couldn't imagine them any other way! She is an absolute joy to work with and made the morning relaxed and super fun putting me completely at ease. The result being some truly amazing photos. From our casual chat throughout the day she was able to pick up exactly what was needed and so not only do I have beautiful photos for my website, but a huge catalogue of images for social media and blogs. Val is one of those rare and wonderful people, inside and out. I could not recommend her highly enough. I guarantee you will come away with brilliantly creative ideas, as well as enjoying every second spent with her. Thank you so much!"

A.T.
Counsellor 

MORE THAN ANYTHING I HAD EXPECTED

"Valentina helped me with the copy for my website (wedding photography). She had the text ready within 48 hours and it was more than anything I had expected. I changed nothing. She put my thoughts and personality so perfectly into words that it almost brought me to tears reading it. She is brilliant, and I will definitely ask for her help again should I ever need it!"

N.W.
Photographer

TRUE TO HER VISION

"Please book Valentina! She is her brand... professional, dedicated and hard working, but super sweet, kind and has the ability to make you feel like you’re the most important job she’s on! When she has a vision she is true to it, and makes sure that your event is perfectly designed to suit you. We've worked together a few times now, and I truly hope we’ll keep working together in future 💕"

L.M.
Photographer

A DREAM TO WORK WITH

"I have had the pleasure of working with Valentina this past month and I cannot recommend her more. We have a few projects together coming up this year and I couldn't be more excited - Valentina is a dream to work with. She has incredible vision, a drive and is just one of the nicest people. Her work is always stunning and spot on, and she always gets the best of people."

S.D.
Cake Artist

WARM PERSONALITY

"Valentina is an absolute delight to deal with! I had the pleasure of working with her on a photoshoot recently, as well as exhibiting next to her at A Most Curious Wedding Fair in London. A beautiful styling eye comes super easily to her - combine this with a warm personality, laid back vibe, but ease in getting things done, and you have the perfect planner."

K.M.
Hair Stylist & Make-up Artist

"The Stars Inside offers an extremely friendly and reliable styling & planning service - Valentina is really creative, and committed to making her clients' visions and dreams come true. I recently worked with Valentina on a project which she styled and planned. She was really resourceful in bringing the right suppliers together, which resulted in the vision coming to life. I can't recommend Valentina enough!"

K.E.
Bridalwear Designer

FRIENDLY & RELIABLE

"Valentina is an absolutely lovely addition to any celebration. With a calm, encouraging and totally lovable manner, Valentina has a vision to bring together the best of the best. She's the secret weapon in your back pocket who will go above and beyond to make your day incredible and the journey there unforgettable."

E.R.
Balloon Artist

SHE's THE SECRET WEAPON IN YOUR BACK POCKET

"Valentina is a real pleasure to work with. We worked together on a styled shoot and it would not have happened without her! She is incredibly organised but also very creative and full of lovely ideas. She's approachable and all round very sweet. I can't recommend her enough!"

C.O.
Photographer

FULL OF LOVELY IDEAS

"Valentina’s vision and eye for detail are impeccable. She is so lovely to work with and will bring your day together seamlessly!"

L.C.
Florist

IMPECCABLE EYE FOR DETAIL

"Valentina is an exceptional planner. Her attention to detail is second to none, perfect communication and her emails make you smile with her warmth and sing-song approach to life. You will not only have an amazing wedding planner, but a great friend and confidant in anything you require."

EJ. L.
Photographer

EXCEPTIONAL

"Well what can I say about Valentina.... one of the best event organisers I know, and had the pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, I worked with her last year and I still rate it as one of my best events I've worked on. Everything was planned to a T and the results were outstanding, all thanks to Valentina. Lovely person inside and out and I hope I have the chance to work with her again. You can 100% trust her to arrange your perfect wedding."

P. G.
Balloon Artist

LOVELY PERSON

"I've worked with Valentina on multiple occasions and she's highly efficient, professional, extremely talented and lovely with it! Her work is simply stunning, and always original! I will continue to recommend The Stars Inside to all couples looking to add a little magic to their wedding day."

J. E.
Make-up Artist

ADDS A LITTLE MAGIC

"Valentina from The Stars Inside has to be one of the nicest, most professional people I've ever had the privilege of working with. She was responsive, extremely polite and very detailed before, during and even after her event which we hosted at The Menier Penthouse. I truly hope I get to work with her again!"

B.S.
Venue Manager

ONE OF THE MOST PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE I've EVER WORKED WITH

"I have worked with Valentina on a couple of occasions and cannot recommend her highly enough. She is an expert organiser and an extremely talented wedding stylist. Her work is always so beautiful and she is such a kind and lovely person to be around! If I was getting married I would definitely want her to plan and style my day!"

E.H.
Videographer

CANNOT RECOMMEND HER HIGHLY ENOUGH

"I worked with Valentina on a wedding editorial and she was just wonderful to work with. Highly organised and committed, she was able to pull everything together perfectly. Her warm and sunny personality also meant she was a pleasure to be around on the day of the shoot. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

M.T.
Photographer

WARM AND SUNNY

"I've had the pleasure to work with Valentina on an editorial project earlier this year in London. She was just amazing from the very beginning, professional and approachable. Any problem we had she'd handle with such diplomacy and calmness. I can't recommend Valentina enough!"

S.V.
Photographer

DIPLOMACY AND CALMNESS

"Having worked with Valentina on a few occasions now, I can genuinely tell she is an incredibly talented planner. Not only she is extremely professional and organised and incredibly detail-oriented, but she is also a sweet person with a big heart. As a wedding photographer, I will be definitely recommending her to all of my couples who are looking for some help with their big day."

B.P.
Photographer

A BIG HEART

"I loved the way your mind worked on our shoot together. Super creative and a pleasure to work alongside you. Here's to more in the future!"

J.G.
Videographer

SUPER CREATIVE

"I worked with the lovely Valentina recently and I was absolutely blown away by her organisational skills. She was also an absolute dream to work with. She communicated everything for the day ahead of schedule and her venue searching was beyond my wildest dreams. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Valentina again. She is super talented and I would highly recommend her to anyone planning their wedding. Valentina is the best! Thanks for everything!"

J.C.
Make-up Artist

THE BEST

"Valentina is a joy to work with! She is very talented, really pays attention to detail, and has lots of creative ideas. She is also very genuine and supportive, a truly great person to have involved in any event!"

E.S.
Stationery Designer

GENUINE & SUPPORTIVE

"Valentina's work is simply sublime. I have had the pleasure of getting to know her well and the creativity and care she brings to all her projects is a joy to watch as one of her peers but for her couples, this is one of the many benefits of the Stars Inside experience."

C.B.
Wedding Planner

CREATIVITY & CARE

"I can not recommend Valentina more highly! She is an incredibly talented planner and such a lovely person to work with. A true asset for anyone needing help on their special day!"

S.W.
Hair & Make-up Artist

A TRUE ASSET

"Valentina is an absolute gem - she has such a professional, sweet and endearing nature yet she can get the job done with results that are out this world. I was lucky enough to work with her for a wedding shoot in Santorini and the theme and quality of the style she put together was absolutely out of this world. Despite the pressures of organising a team of people she always carried herself with air and grace and would be the perfect stylist or planner for a high-end event or wedding - she's just amazing."

R. K. N.
Videographer

AN ABSOLUTE GEM

"It has been wonderful to work with Valentina. She is so dedicated and thorough with all the tasks that she takes on for me and I have loved working with her!"

R. A.
Stationer

SO dedicated and thorough

"I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Valentina. Her creative vision is second to none and all of her work is undertaken with purpose and consideration. If you're looking for someone to plan and style a special and meaningful occasion in London, Valentina is the one to contact!"

V. R.
Prop Hire

all of her work is undertaken with purpose and consideration

"Valentina is a true pleasure to work with - warm, friendly, super-organised, communicative, generous and I really hope to work with Valentina again! We worked together on a two-day photoshoot and it was awesome thanks to Valentina's organisation and vision."

C. W.
Make-up Artist

A TRUE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH

"Valentina is a true professional. Very approachable, dedicated, knowledgeable, fun, bright, and nothing is ever too much. Her attention to detail is second to none and focus is outstanding. I would highly recommend The Stars Inside to any couple or professional with the opportunity to work with her!"

M. A.
Floral Designer

HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS SECOND TO NONE

"Valentina's vision is mind-blowing. Everything she touches sparks magic and the imagery she has produced for us is simply spellbinding. Thank you!"

TH & TH
Bridesmaids Dress Designer

everything she touches sparks magic

"I worked with Valentina on a styled shoot that she organised. The whole experience was fantastic, it was planned brilliantly and looked beautiful. She is a delight to work with and a genuinely lovely person who really cares about the people she works with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a wedding planner or stylist and can't wait to work with her again soon!"

G. L.
Videographer

a delight to work with

"A Valentina is a hugely talented creative visionary and I'm in awe of the beautiful photoshoots and events she curates. She's an absolute pleasure to work with."

C. A.
Illustrator

CREATIVE VISIONARY

"We have worked with Valentina both on styled shoots she has organised and weddings - she is always an absolute pleasure to work with in the lead up to the event and on the day itself. Valentina is dedicated, organised and a true professional!"

W.
Wedding Decor Hire

A TRUE PROFESSIONAL

"Valentina from The Stars Inside is a true professional. An absolute dream to work with it. Incredibly responsive and proactive, and most importantly her execution is first class. An amazing person and business!"

G. K.
Bridal Robes

1st CLASS EXECUTION

"Valentina from The Stars Inside has amazing taste, and a keen eye for detail in every way! She is incredibly organised and great at pulling together exciting teams from the wedding industry to create her vision!"

C (L.i.L)
Bridalwear Boutique

KEEN EYE FOR DETAIL

"Valentina at The Stars Inside is an absolute star to work with, we love hosting her and her couples and know that she will deliver a professional, welcoming and friendly event management experience for the couples lucky enough to use her services."

P. P.
Wedding Venue

AN ABSOLUTE STAR

"I recently worked with Valentina on a photoshoot, she was a joy to work with, calm and kind and a very skilled stylist. The look she put together was stunning and on point with modern trends."

E.C.
Wedding Decor Hire

CALM AND KIND

"I had the pleasure of working with Valentina on a shoot and have found she is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, creative and exceptionally organised! From start to finish she was a dream to work with and I hope to work with her again in the future! I will be recommending her to all my clients and engaged friends!"

L. C.
Florist

EXCEPTIONALLY ORGANISED

"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Valentina for a photoshoot. She was incredibly professional and so lovely throughout the whole process - even going out of her way to collect a parcel that had gone missing, which was a huge help for me. The photoshoot itself was incredible, her eye for detail is great and her organisation and communication is wonderful. Really look forward to working with her again in the future."

K. W.
Bridalwear Designer

INCREDIBLY PROFESSIONAL

"Valentina is too good at what she does; an absolute life saver! She is so organized, but not so much so that you feel like you can't breathe. Equal parts professional and laid back enough to be relatable. She truly was a god send and went above and beyond to make sure our event turned out like a true fairytale. From the vendors she helped us source, to being there day of from start to finish, she truly does care about giving you the best experience! We couldn't have asked for a better planner!"

D. C.
Photographer

LIFE SAVER

"A fabulous, fun and professional creative to work with, would highly recommend. Super organised and efficient!"

K. L.
Jewellery Designer

FABULOUS

"Just amazing, very professional, so organised and incredibly creative all at the same time! "

F. W.
Photographer

INCREDIBLY CREATIVE

"When I first came across Valentina and her company The Stars Inside, I knew there was something very special and very rare going on here! I have been fortunate enough to be involved in several shoots alongside Valentina and I would have no hesitation in recommending her. From her impeccable organisation and efficiency (essential this if you are planning a wedding!) through to her unique styling and innovative ideas, I would suggest every wedding/event/shoot needs a Valentina! I very much hope to work again with The Stars Inside in the future."

S & V
Veils & Accessories

VERY SPECIAL

"I recently worked with Valentina on a styled photoshoot and what a pleasure it was. Kind and considerate of our historic venue and the quality of what was curated - out of this world! Looking forward to working more closely in the future!"

A. M.
Venue Manager

KIND AND CONSIDERATE

"Where to start with the very wonderful Valentina? You will be blown away by her astounding creativity, incomparable attention-to-detail and discreet orchestration. Not-to-mention, she is a really, really lovely person. It was an absolute joy to collaborate on a Christmas wedding, and I cannot wait until our paths cross again!"

C. R.
Florist

astounding creativity, incomparable attention-to-detail and discreet orchestration

"I love Valentina, everything she touches turns out beautiful! She’s a delight to work with, knows the coolest suppliers in town, and makes everything seem so easy, when I know it’s definitely not. I absolutely recommend The Stars Inside! "

M. D. M.
Venue Manager

A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH

"I whole-heartedly recommend Valentina from The Stars Inside. I had the pleasure of working with her to supply one of her fabulous couples with a wedding cake for the absolutely stunning elopement she styled and planned. She made the entire process so seamless and brought so much heart and passion to the table. I really hope I get the chance to work with her again soon!"

L. R.
Cake Artist

brought so much heart and passion to the table

"Valentina of The Stars Inside has the unique ability to infuse beauty, wonder and story into a creative and personal experience for her couples. Valentina's attention to detail is exceptional and you can trust in her to bring your unique story to life in a carefully curated way."

N. L.
Stationery Designer

BEAUTY, WONDER, AND STORY