This pointless, trashy slog of a series sees wannabe organisers of nuptials badly struggle to run couples’ big days – judged by Fred Siriex. It’s so irritating it will make you need a lie down
I’m afraid that, coming as hard as it does on the heels of the festival of stupidity that is the UK edition of Alone, the advent of Ultimate Wedding Planner on our screens forces me to renew my call for all broadcasters’ charters to be amended. From now on, all channels must include at least three shows every year showcasing and celebrating people’s real skills and genuine talents – rather than chucking them into situations in which they’re set up to fail. Hopefully this cross-platform Basic Competence series will keep us all from throwing ourselves at the nearest wall until we fall into the sweet relief of unconsciousness.
You can probably guess what Ultimate Wedding Planner is like. There are three judges; Fred Sirieix, best known for his soothingly charmant presence as maitre d’hotel in Channel 4’s First Dates; Sara Davies, founder of supply company Crafter’s Companion and Dragons’ Den dragon since 2019; and Raj Somaiya, the CEO of Silverfox Events, a company that specialises in organising high-end weddings. And, while it feels like there are 700 contestants, my notes assure me there are only eight. All of whom have been operating on the fringes of the wedding planning business but now want to break into the industry proper.
