Can I book on-the-day coordination without full planning?

Yes — we offer on-the-day coordination as a standalone service so you can have expert support on your wedding day without full planning.

Do you work with all venues and suppliers?

Yes — we happily work with all venues and suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly on your day.

What does on-the-day wedding coordination include?

On-the-day coordination includes managing your timeline, liaising with suppliers, handling last-minute issues, and keeping everything running smoothly so you can relax and enjoy your wedding.

Do you offer set-up only coordination?

Yes — we offer a set-up coordination package to style your venue, set up decor, signage, favours and more on the day.

What’s included in your wedding planning package?

Our wedding planning package includes full remote planning support along with on-the-day coordination, helping you organise suppliers, timeline and details.

Can I customise the coordination package to suit my wedding?

Yes — we tailor our coordination packages to fit your day, whether you’re planning a festival-style wedding or a low-key party.

Will you liaise with my venue and suppliers?

Yes — supplier and venue liaison is part of our on-the-day coordination service to make sure everything flows perfectly.

How far in advance should I book on-the-day coordination?

We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead, but do get in touch even if your date is sooner.

Do you offer on-the-day coordination outside Oxford?

Yes — we provide on-the-day coordination across the UK.

Can I hire just one item or do I need a package?

You can hire a single decor item or backdrop — no package required.

Do you deliver and set up the decor?

Yes — our decor hire includes delivery, full set-up and takedown across Oxford and the UK.

Can I style the decor myself if I prefer?

No — we handle the set-up to ensure everything is styled perfectly and safely.

Do you offer custom-made props or backdrops?

Yes — we can build bespoke props and backdrops from reclaimed materials to suit your vision.

What kind of props and backdrops do you hire out?

We hire out wooden backdrops, neon signs, arches, signage, table props and more.

How far in advance should I book my wedding decor hire?

6-12 months is ideal, but we’re happy to help if your date is sooner.

Do you supply the crisps or sweets for crisp walls or sweet tables?

No — we style the table but you provide the snacks.

Is the glitter biodegradable?

Yes — we use eco-friendly, biodegradable glitter that’s safe for skin.

How many people can you glitter in 2 hours?

We can glitter around 30-40 guests in two hours.

Can you match the glitter colours to my theme?

Yes — we can create a custom glitter palette to match your wedding colours.

Do you need access to power for the glitter bar?

Ideally yes — we ask for access to a power socket to keep everything running smoothly.

How far do you travel for the glitter bar?

We’re based in Oxford and provide glitter bar hire across the UK.

How much space do you need for the glitter bar?

We need a space of around 2m x 2m for the glitter bar.

Can you write both my wedding speech and my vows?

Yes — we can help with both speeches and vows for couples, best men, maids of honour or anyone speaking.

Do I have to do a Zoom call?

No — we’re happy to work by email, phone or WhatsApp.

Can you help if I’ve already written something but I’m not sure it works?

Absolutely — we can edit and polish your draft so it flows and feels natural.

Will my speech or vows sound like me?

Yes — we make sure your words feel authentic and true to you.

Do you offer speech writing for anyone other than the couple?

Yes — we help best men, maids of honour, parents of the couple and more.

How far in advance should I book speech or vow writing?

2-3 months is ideal, but get in touch — we’ll do our best to help.

Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?

Absolutely — we work with couples of all genders, identities and orientations, and only collaborate with inclusive venues and suppliers.

Are your services disability inclusive?

Yes — just let us know what you need and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.

Do you support neurodivergent couples?

Yes — as a neurodivergent-run business we understand how to offer patient, flexible support.

Do you work with religious weddings?

Yes — we respect and support all faiths and are happy to learn about your traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking with Glitter Elements is easy. Simply get in touch via our Contact page, email, WhatsApp or social media to discuss your event. We'll check our availability and provide you with a personalised quotation.
To secure your booking, you'll need to sign our Booking Agreement and pay the required deposit.
If you're organising a public event, such as a festival, community event, family fun day or Christmas market, and would like Glitter Elements to attend on a pay-as-you-go basis, we'd love to hear from you. We can discuss the best setup for your event and provide a tailored quotation where required.
Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event date.
Your booking is confirmed once we have received your signed Booking Agreement and deposit payment.
Yes, we take payments by cards or by BACS.
We're based in Milton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and travel throughout the UK.
Travel within 15 miles of Milton is included. Beyond this, mileage is charged at 45p per mile. Any parking, tolls, congestion charges or accommodation required will be discussed and agreed before your booking is confirmed.

We generally cover the south of England, including:
- Oxfordshire
- Cotswolds
- Berkshire
- London
- Surrey
- West Sussex
- Hampshire
- Wiltshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Warwickshire
- Northamptonshire
We usually require:
- Approximately 2m × 2m for indoor events.
- Approximately 3m × 3m for outdoor events.
If your venue has limited space, please let us know and we'll do our best to find a suitable layout.
Access to a standard power socket is helpful but not essential. We can operate without mains electricity for many events.
Yes. We provide our own professional 3m × 3m pop-up gazebo with weights for outdoor events where required.
Outdoor bookings are subject to suitable weather conditions and venue restrictions.
Absolutely. Whether you're planning a wedding, hen party, birthday, corporate event or festival, we're happy to tailor our glitter colours and styles to complement your event.
If you have a particular colour scheme or theme in mind, let us know when booking and we'll do our best to accommodate it.
We offer a wide range of glitter applications, including festival glitter, glitter freckles, glitter beards, glitter brows, hair glitter, face gems and bespoke glitter designs.
If you have a particular look in mind, we'd love to hear your ideas.
Yes. Guests are welcome to choose their favourite colours, glitter blends and designs from our selection, allowing everyone to create a look that's unique to them.
Most glitter applications take between 2 and 5 minutes, depending on the design chosen.
This allows us to keep queues moving while still giving every guest a beautiful glitter application.
Yes. Our professional cosmetic gels are designed to keep glitter securely in place throughout your event.
How long it lasts will depend on the design, activity level and weather, but most guests enjoy their sparkle for many hours. When you're ready, it can be removed easily using warm water and your usual cleanser or shampoo.
Yes. We only use premium cosmetic-grade biodegradable glitter made from plant-based materials as an alternative to conventional plastic glitter.
You can find out more on our About Our Glitter page.
Yes. We only use cosmetic-grade biodegradable glitter and professional cosmetic products designed for use on the face, body, lips, around the eyes and in the hair.
We never use craft glitter or craft glue on the skin.
Not in the way many people expect.
Unlike traditional loose glitter, our cosmetic-grade biodegradable glitter is applied using professional cosmetic gels, which help keep the glitter exactly where it's belongs. This means there's no sprinkling of glitter onto guests and very little airborne glitter.
Only our Glitter Artists handle the glitter, so there are no self-service glitter stations or open pots for guests to use.
To help keep your venue clean, we:
- Use floor mats where appropriate.
- Keep glitter contained within our working area.
- Tidy our workspace throughout the event.
- Vacuum and use a static duster to clean our working area before leaving.
- Remove all waste generated by Glitter Elements.
Please let us know before your glitter application if you have any allergies, skin sensitivities or medical conditions.
Our standard skin adhesive is pure aloe vera gel, and we also carry a hypoallergenic conductive gel as an alternative for guests with an aloe vera allergy or sensitivity.
If we believe a glitter application may not be suitable, we'll always discuss this with you before proceeding.
We are a nut free business, so rest assured there are no nut oils present in any of our products.
Our glitter is easy to remove using warm water and your usual facial cleanser or shampoo.
Avoid rubbing the skin vigorously. Instead, gently massage the area while washing to remove the glitter comfortably.
Yes. We do not provide glitter applications for children under the age of 3.
Children aged 3 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult throughout their glitter application.
That's absolutely fine.
We never force anyone to have a glitter application. If a child becomes upset, uncomfortable or simply changes their mind, we'll stop immediately.
Our jewellery workshops focus on creating beautiful jewellery using a wide selection of beads, gemstones, charms and findings.
Depending on the workshop you've chosen, guests can make items such as:
- Bracelets
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Keyrings
- Bag charms
- Phone charms
Our workshops are designed to be fun, creative and suitable for beginners, with no previous jewellery-making experience required.
Please note that our workshops focus on bead and gemstone jewellery rather than metalworking, soldering or wire jewellery.
If you're looking for something specific, we'd be delighted to discuss a bespoke workshop tailored to your event.
Yes. All jewellery created during our workshops belongs to the person who made it and can be taken home at the end of the session.
Absolutely. Many of our clients choose to combine both services to create the ultimate party experience.
Take a look at our party package page for more information.
Yes. We are committed to making our glitter bars and jewellery workshops as accessible and inclusive as possible.
We welcome guests of all abilities and are happy to discuss any accessibility requirements before your event.
Yes. We understand that some children and adults may benefit from a quieter, lower-sensory experience.
Where possible, we can reduce or stop background music, switch off neon lighting, offer quieter one-to-one glitter applications and adapt our approach to suit individual needs.
We never pressure anyone into having a glitter application if they don't wish to.
Light rain isn't usually a problem when we're operating under our gazebo.
However, if weather conditions become unsafe, such as strong winds, or thunderstorms, we may need to pause or stop operating until it is safe to continue.
Yes. Glitter Elements is fully insured and holds £5 million Public Liability Insurance.
Yes - our glitter artists must be DBS checked.
Yes. We are happy to provide our Public Liability Insurance certificate, DBS certificate, Risk Assessment and Method Statement to venues and event organisers on request.
We may take photographs or videos of our glitter bar, jewellery workshops and general event atmosphere for use on our website and social media.
Adults are welcome to ask not to be photographed.
We never publish photographs or videos of children without a signed parent or guardian media consent form. If anyone wishes to have an image removed, simply let us know during the event or contact us afterwards.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please contact us as soon as possible.
Our cancellation policy can be found in our Booking Terms & Conditions. Where possible, we'll always do our best to accommodate changes to your booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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