Our Story

The Art of the
Perfect Wedding

Petticora was founded on a single conviction — that every couple deserves a wedding as extraordinary as their love story. We are building the UK's most beautiful platform for discovering wedding venues, trusted suppliers, and elegant planning tools.

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FreePlanning Tools
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Who We Are

More Than a Directory —
A Planning Partner

Petticora connects engaged couples with the UK's most exceptional venues, photographers, florists, caterers, and more. Every vendor in our directory is reviewed and verified, so you browse with confidence.

From intimate Cotswolds manor houses to dramatic London spaces, from master photographers capturing fleeting moments to artisan florists transforming barns into palaces — our directory is reviewed against the Petticora standard for quality, creativity, and professionalism.

We pair our directory with a full suite of free planning tools — budget tracker, guest list, seating chart, timeline builder, and personalised discovery features — so every detail of your day is beautifully organised in one place.

How We Got Here

Our Journey

2013

The Idea

Founded in London after our co-founder spent months searching for her own wedding venue — frustrated by cluttered, impersonal directories. Petticora was built to be the platform she wished had existed.

2015

First 1,000 Vendors

We reached our first 1,000 reviewed listings across venues, photographers, and florists — with a focus on the South East and London.

2018

Planning Tools Launch

We launched our suite of free planning tools — budget optimiser, guest list, and seating chart — to bring the full planning journey in-house.

2022

National Expansion

Petticora expanded to full UK coverage — Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and every English county — with over 10,000 verified listings.

2025

Ivy & the Matchmaker

We introduced smarter planning guidance and the Vendor Matchmaker quiz, helping couples build a more focused shortlist from across our nationwide directory.

What We Believe

Our Values

Curation Over Volume
We'd rather feature one outstanding florist in a county than twenty average ones. Quality is our only standard.
Couples First
Every feature we build, every vendor we list, every decision we make is guided by what's best for the couples who trust us.
Beautifully Organised
Planning a wedding involves hundreds of decisions. We make sure no detail is ever lost, forgotten, or overlooked.
Vendor Partnership
We work alongside our vendors as true partners — helping them reach the right couples and grow their businesses with integrity.
The People

Meet the Team

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Eleanor Ashworth
Co-Founder & CEO
Former event producer turned platform builder. Eleanor planned 200+ luxury weddings before founding Petticora to make that expertise available to every couple.
J
James Holroyd
Co-Founder & CTO
Engineer with a decade in marketplace platforms. James built the vendor matching algorithm and every planning tool from the ground up.
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Sophia Delacroix
Head of Curation
Former Condé Nast Brides editor. Sophia leads our vendor verification process and ensures every listing meets the Petticora standard.
M
Marcus Chen
Head of Partnerships
Builds and nurtures our relationships with the UK's finest wedding suppliers — from independent florists to estate venues.
For Wedding Professionals

Grow Your Business
with Petticora

Join the UK's most beautiful wedding platform. Reach engaged couples actively searching for vendors in your area and category. Free to list, powerful tools to convert.

List Your Business
  • Free verified listing on the UK's fastest-growing wedding platform
  • Enquiry inbox and lead management tools
  • Appear in Vendor Matchmaker results for your category and region
  • Gallery, pricing, and amenity showcase on your profile
  • Real reviews from verified couples — build credibility instantly
  • Analytics dashboard to track views and enquiries
Begin Your Journey

Your Perfect Wedding
Starts Here

Browse 26,000+ vendors, use free planning tools, and let Ivy guide you — all in one beautiful place. Free forever for couples.