Alterkate is an alternative UK wedding planner based in the Lake District. On their own site they publish a Lake District base, coverage across the Lake District, North West and UK, and a contact phone on the 01539 Kendal dialling code. The studio brands personalised Bride's Aid and Groom Guide hours, unlimited online, phone and email support, and wedding day attendance on the Platinum package. On-the-day attendance can also be arranged as a bespoke extra on Gold and Diamond packages as published.
Your personalised UK wedding planner, based in the The Lake District, taking weddings from the "I do" to the "I will" and beyond.
How do we achieve perfection for such a low price? Our packages allow our teams to be the friend by your side, through dedicated online support, regardless of location, to create the ultimate wedding at an affordable price.
There will always be little things we can't control, but having a Brides Aid or Groom Guide at your big day will you give you the peace of mind you need to enjoy your day in style.
Published packages (as on Wedding Packages and the individual package pages):
- Gold Package - from £250 (15 hours of personalised service; unlimited online, phone and email support)
- Diamond Package - from £480 (30 hours; unlimited online, email and phone support)
- Platinum Package - from £850 (50 hours; unlimited online, phone or email support; wedding day attendance included as published)
- Top-up hourly Bride's Aid and Groom Guide hours available as published
- In-person consultations and on-the-day attendance available as a bespoke extra for Gold and Diamond packages
Those figures are theirs, as published in September 2026. Read them on their site before you plan around them. The model is virtual-first planning support with optional day attendance rather than a traditional full-time on-site coordinator for every package.
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