The Wedding Guru Oskar

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Hi, I'm Oskar Gilchrist-Grodnicki 👋
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Yanet & John - Dundas Castle - June 2023 "Oskar and his team took care of every detail, organized the guests, and he was even the master of ceremonies! He went above and beyond of what we expected."
Winner of Your Scottish Wedding Awards 2022 | Wedding Planner & Humanist Celebrant | Over 700 weddings delivered since 2009, anywhere from the Isle of Skye in the north to London.
The Wedding Guru Oskar Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£125
Maximum price
£7,000
From one-off wedding planning consultation to full wedding planning including venue search, support with website creation and updates, guest list management, supplier sourcing and regular video consultations to on-the-day coordination with a team of at least 2 planners managing your day. We can cover as much or as little as you need. Nevertheless, you can rest assured that as certified by over 700 happy couples you'll have a stress-free wedding day full of wonderful memories to cherish for the rest of your lives.
The Wedding Guru Oskar Details

Products and Services

On-the-Day Wedding Coordination
Full-Service Planning
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Celebrant / Officiant
Inbound Destination Wedding Specialist
Week of Wedding Planning
The Wedding Guru Oskar Full Description
The Wedding Guru Oskar is a multi-award-winning wedding planner who has been planning, running and delivering over 700 weddings since 2009, anywhere from the Isle of Skye in the north to London in the south of the UK. Oskar not only plans weddings, he’s also a legally-binding Humanist Celebrant and an Associate Business Coach with Kelly Mortimer - International Celebrity and Royal Event Planner! Since 2021, Oskar is also co-directing the Edinburgh Wedding Directory with his husband George. Most recently, Oskar is the Winner of Your Scottish Wedding Awards 2022 If you choose to work with Oskar and the team on your wedding plans or ceremony - you'll be glad to know that part of your fees will be donated to two of our chosen causes equally. This year we decided to support two organisations close to our hearts. Wedding Wish Makers helps terminally ill Brides and Grooms in Scotland make their wedding dreams come true & VOW for Girls - on the other hand, works to provide tuition fees for full-time education, boarding and transportation for girls at risk of child marriage around the world. Let's use LOVE to make the world a better place together! 💛 Want to discover more? Book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Oskar Gilchrist-Grodnicki
What is a great wedding you ask? Well, it’s a wedding where you and your nearest and dearest get to relax and make wonderful wedding day memories to cherish for the rest of your lives, while I take care of the rest for you. With me, you can feel confident that you will receive only the very best of service as certified by multiple industry awards including Your Scottish Wedding Awards and Great British Wedding Awards.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(32)
Kim & Katherine
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Calm confidence and efficiency!
It's a challenge to write a comprehensive review for Oskar, because he did so much for us to create our dream wedding! We initially met with Oskar back in January to begin planning for our wedding in July. Planning our Edinburgh wedding from Canada (with a 5 hour time difference) came with a number of challenges - but Oskar met all of them with calm confidence and efficiency! We had numerous planning sessions over Zoom, where Oskar patiently listened to all of our ideas and concerns. When we visited Edinburgh in February, we had the pleasure of meeting him in person and we knew it would be an absolute joy to have him there with us on our wedding day. Oskar was able to recommend many wonderful vendors that we used; our florist (Spiral Flowers), cake maker (Jill's cakes), photographer (Geebz photography), and wedding car (Edinburgh Classic Wedding Cards), and all of them were truly fantastic! Oskar was able to help coordinate every aspect of the wedding for us - which included a week of activities for our out of town guests ahead of the wedding. Oskar is exceptionally organized, readily available for any questions, open to ideas but also willing to share his wisdom. He can keep sight of both the big vision and the most minute detail. On the day of our wedding, Oskar arrived in plenty time to help us get ready, to set up the reception dinner and to field any questions from our guests. He helped us feel calm ahead of the ceremony and kept everything running smoothly - we didn't have to think about anything other than enjoying ourselves. I know it was a lot of running around for him, yet he was always smiling! Our guests loved him as much as we do! Thank you so much Oskar - we will be forever grateful to you for making our day go so smoothly and for all the amazing memories of it that we'll have!
Diana & Lukasz
Happy couple married in February
July 2023
He was full of suggestions and ideas and attentive to the smallest details.
Oskar was absolutely amazing! He helped us through and through, went above and beyond! He was full of suggestions and ideas and attentive to the smallest details. He fully taylored our ceremony to our requirements, including gathering background information about us and sharing it with the guests, consulting the script with us and suggestes incorporating traditions from three different countries: bride's, groom's, as well as Scottish. He also conducted our ceremony in two languages! We couldn't be happier!
Elaine
Wedding: December
July 2023
Flawless ceremony!
I got in touch with Oskar after a relative struggled to find a celebrant to conduct her wedding ceremony on Hogmanay. Oskar agreed to do the wedding (even though he was meant to be off!) and we are all so glad he did!! Oskar delivered a flawless ceremony- just the right amount of sentiment, emotion and humour, he kept the timings just right, making sure no one got too cold or miserable sitting outside for a lengthy ceremony on a Scottish December day. This man is literally so friendly, helpful and professional. Nothing is ever too much trouble. If I ever decide to ditch the hubby and remarry (and I might) then Oskar will be my first choice of celebrant!!
Kamile & Graham
Happy couple married in November
July 2023
If you're looking for an expert, look no further!
We completely agree with all of the below recommendations and wonderful words about Oskar. If you are looking for a wedding expert to make your planning fun and easy, look no further! He is not only an exceptionally talented professional but also a very kind human being. And he is a humanist too! Our wedding ceremony was tailored to us, to include a few light hearted jokes, special elements and specific texts. We were given a choice of vows and nothing was a bother! Plus he made us both feel better on the day! Just overall a wonderful human.
Stephanie & Craig
Happy couple married in December
July 2023
Delivered the most wonderful, exquisite day!
Oskar is truth in advertising – he IS the wedding guru and came through and then some on every front for us. We are Americans and were planning a micro wedding in Scotland the day after Christmas and knew that although it would be very intimate, we wanted a full experience and memories for a lifetime. From our very first meeting, I knew he was the right person to partner with and he completely delivered the most wonderful, exquisite day we could have imagined. From our wishes and vision to new ideas to special surprises and his complete and total focus on helping us the day of, he exceeded our expectations. Oskar has a gift in that we never felt stressed or concerned about planning an overseas wedding – I knew he had every detail covered and he brought together a world-class team of professionals to support the day. My husband and our children enjoyed his company so much and, in the months leading up to the wedding, his guidance, communication, and help meant we could relax and be in the moment once the day arrived. He even went the extra mile over the Christmas holidays to pick up flowers and our marriage certificate for us – talk about service! I truly can’t say enough about Oskar as he was a tremendous resource, partner, and friend through it all and the day was executed flawlessly because of him. I give him an unqualified recommendation for ANY wedding needs you may have and truly hate that it’s all over, because working with him was a joy. You are nuts if you don’t hire him! Thank you, Oskar!
Maria & Francisco
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
We couldn’t have been in better hands with Oskar
From the beginning we knew we couldn’t have been in better hands with Oskar, he’s an exceptional wedding planner who truly exceeded our expectations and made our special day an absolute dream come true. From start to finish, his professionalism, organisation, and dedication ensured a stress-free planning experience - everyone was so surprised at how calm we were in the run up to the big day. Even beyond the meticulous planning, his passion and knowledge of the industry is clear and this was invaluable for us arriving at various pragmatic solutions to create a memorable day but within our budget. On our wedding day, Oskar was a calming presence, ensuring that everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we were able to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day. We truly couldn't have done it without him and can’t thank him enough for always going the extra mile to ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible.
Eilidh & Mateusz
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
Oskar he made us feel at ease!
We are so glad we found Oskar to be our wedding celebrant, he is such a professional and a truly lovely person. From the first meeting with Oskar he made us feel at ease and was able to provide everything we asked for, which meant our ceremony was very personal to us. Oskar was readily available and reliable, he ensured that the whole process went smoothly, from filling in legal documents to reminding us to bring key elements for our ceremony etc. The fact that he could perform our ceremony in two languages (English and Polish) was an absolute dream for us and we could not be more thankful to Oskar for the extra effort that takes. He delivered the wedding ceremony in such a warm and friendly way and all our guests mentioned that. We highly recommend Oskar as a wedding celebrant, thank you so much! Mr and Mrs Grech.
Julie & Brian
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
Exceptional experience as we eloped in Scotland
Oskar provided us with an exceptional experience as we eloped in Scotland. His attention to detail and expertise in wedding planning made our special day truly unforgettable. From the stunning venue selection to the flawless coordination of vendors, everything was executed seamlessly. His personalized approach and ability to understand our vision ensured that every aspect of our wedding reflected our unique style and preferences. Oskar's professionalism, responsiveness, and calm demeanor throughout the planning process put us at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy our wedding day without any worries. We are incredibly grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend his services to any couple looking for a talented and reliable wedding planner.
Reece & Rachael
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
The best decisoon we have made!
My wife and I were unsure about whether we should get a wedding planner, but hiring Oskar was easily the best decision we made. Even though we'd already booked almost all of our suppliers at the time, his help was invaluable, especially as we were planning a wedding hundreds of miles away. He knew all the right questions to ask when we met with our venue and catering teams, which he was more than happy to attend with us, and had ideas we'd never even thought about. We also had two suppliers cancel, including our transport just two weeks before, but Oskar was able to advise us and help us find a brilliant alternative. We'd have been lost without him (and had a long walk!) On the day, he never stopped and made sure everything ran on time and smoothly, and we cannot thank him enough.
April & Ross
Happy couple married in May
July 2023
If you are planning a wedding, book Oskar ASAP! We are so glad we did!
100% Recommend!! Arranging a wedding from the heart of Texas was quite the undertaking, but Oskar made all the decision making process easy and efficient. He's a wonderful communicator, is a wealth of knowledge or traditional and non traditional wedding ideas, and his vendor relationships love working with him (we loved them too!). He made our fairy tale wedding come to life and our guest are STILL talking about it weeks later.... If you are planning a wedding, book Oskar ASAP! We are so glad we did!
The Wedding Guru Oskar Location & Contact Details

Address

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We're a business by appointment only

Nearest Town

Edinburgh

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M8

Nearest Train Station

Waverley

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

The Wedding of Mr & Mrs LOVE - check out my Real Wedding blog to read this story: https://theweddingguruoskar.co.uk/read-me-blog/real-wedding-mr-and-mrs-love

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

luxury - knowledgeable - caring - sympathetic - reliable

What about your business are you most proud of?

Having over 13 years of industry experience and winning six awards!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Start wedding planning with a wedding email address - this will help you keep it separate from all other personal emails and will ensure transparency with your other half!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Check out my latest Real Wedding blog about my favourite personal touch from the Bridegroom to his Bride: https://theweddingguruoskar.co.uk/read-me-blog/real-wedding-mr-and-mrs-love

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Let's start the wedding planning fun with a non-obligatory FREE 15 minutes consultation call and take things from there. I can help you with as much or as little as you need! I tailor my service to each couple individually.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?

I've been asked to hide a Horse Carriage from the Bride as a surprise from her Groom - this was quite tricky at a city centre venue with no car parking, but we did it!

How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?

I am available 24/7 and focus on up to 10 weddings per year, offering a very personalised service to each and every wedding couple.

What do you love most about your job?

Start wedding planning with a wedding email address - this will help you keep it separate from all other personal emails and will ensure transparency with your other half!

What is your favourite moment at a wedding?

The Wedding of Mr & Mrs LOVE - check out my Real Wedding blog to read this story: https://theweddingguruoskar.co.uk/read-me-blog/real-wedding-mr-and-mrs-love
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