Meet the Team

Introducing the legends behind the legendary stag weekends...

Whether you're a novice best man in desperate need of guidance or a serial stag party organiser who just wants to experience the greatest weekend ever, you've come to the right place.

Below you can meet our expert team of party professionals who have all graduated from Stag Planning University and are ready and raring to plan your big celebration.

Meet StagWeb's Destination Specialists

What is a Destination Specialist?

Each one of our Destination Specialists are in charge of a range of incredible stag cities. They live and breathe each one to make sure they're across all the latest and greatest stag offerings and frequently visit their destinations to make sure they're up to scratch.

Jamie Birleson Destination Specialist

Destinations: Bath, Glasgow, Reading | Albufeira, Krakow, Palma, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

Joined: 2007

Jamie has been planning legendary stag weekends since he joined us in 2007 and knows his destinations better than anyone. Being based in Bath, he's the perfect person to ask about a weekend in our hometown, plus he had his own stag in Riga which he would highly recommend.

Talked About Stag Dos in: Daily Mail

Lucy Close Destination Specialist

Destinations: Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford, Stratford, York | Barcelona, Hvar, Lisbon, Madrid, Split, Tenerife, Valencia, Zagreb

Joined: 2021

Whether you're looking at some of the UK's biggest party cities or some of Europe's hottest destinations, Lucy will be on hand to help you navigate the chaotic waters of stag party planning. Covering Croatia and Spain as well as some UK belters, you'll be on to a winner with any of these stag hotspots.

Talked About Stag Dos in: Nottingham Live | Oxford Mail

Niamh Pease Destination Specialist

Destinations: Chester, Harrogate, Leeds, Newquay, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Southampton | Cork, Galway, Magaluf, Prague

Joined: 2023

Covering some of our biggest up-and-coming destinations as well as premier party hotspots like Prague and Magaluf, Niamh is the go-to person if you're looking for somewhere a little bit different but a whole lot legendary.

Talked About Stag Dos in: Southampton Echo | Chester Standard

Simon Old Destination Specialist

Destinations: Brighton, Edinburgh, Norwich, Plymouth | Belgrade, Benidorm, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Gdansk, Hamburg, Ibiza, Innsbruck, Ljubljana, Marbella, Munich, Reykjavik, Rome, Sofia

Joined: 2016

Since 2016, Simon has been sending stags to some of the coolest destinations in the UK and Europe. From the beaches of Marbella to the ski slopes of Innsbruck, Simon's your man if you're after a truly unforgettable send-off.

Talked About Stag Dos in: Brighton Argus | Edinburgh Live

Tom Keenan Destination Specialist

Destinations: Belfast, Blackpool, Bristol, Cardiff, Essex, Exeter, Maidstone, Swansea, Torquay, Woolacombe

Joined: 2015

Part of our stag planning squad since 2015, Tom looks after some of our best destinations including Amsterdam, Budapest, Cardiff and the UK stag capital - Bristol. Our headquarters are based just down the road from Bristol and Cardiff in Bath, so Tom pops across to both regularly to make sure we're across the best stag offerings.

Talked About Stag Dos in: Lancashire Live

Luke MacFarlane Destination Specialist

Destinations: Bournemouth, Cambridge Cheltenham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle

Joined: 2011

If you're looking for a lively weekend in some stag party stalwarts like Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle, Luke's your guy. He will use all the experience he's built up since 2011 to help you arrange a weekend worthy of the Stag Do Hall of Fame. No dramas. No faff. No hassle.

They take the pain out of organising for large groups and provide perfect recommendations tailored around the event.

Robert Keeley 29 August 2023

I had a fantastic time booking the weekend away. The team was very helpful and answered any question I had. 10/10 all the way through.

David Munro 21 August 2023

I am very impressed with their quick response and great service. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Jay Snashfold 21 August 2023

We had such a good time and the activities were great. Very quick to respond too which was very helpful. Looking forward to booking again with you!

Dan Price 14 August 2023

Great company - it made the organising of the stag party stress-free. Would definitely recommend for other stag dos!

Dan Burgwin 04 August 2023

StagWeb helped organise the whole day and it was an amazing experience. I'd book the event again even if it was just a group of friends looking to have a great day out.

Matt Blenkinsop 03 August 2023

Meet StagWeb's Event Managers

What is an Event Manager?

Once your weekend is booked in, you'll be passed along from your Destination Specialist to your Event Manager.

They will make sure everything is booked in and ready to go and will be on hand right up until the event to answer any burning questions you may have.

Ellie Silk Head of Events

Destinations: Liverpool | Sofia

Joined: 2019

Ellie heads up our fantastic Events team, but she's also on hand to manage all of our stags who are heading to Liverpool for their big weekends away. She'll be able to give you a load of helpful tips and advice on the best places to head to while you're there, plus she'll make sure your weekend is seamless from start to finish.

Carmen Solteras Galdo Event Manager

Destinations: Belfast, Manchester, Nottingham, Plymouth, Sheffield | Cork, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Lisbon, Madrid, Reykjavik, Split, Valencia, Zagreb

Joined: 2023

You'll be in very very capable hands with Carmen as your Event Manager. From Dublin to Dubrovnik, Sheffield to Split, she'll be on hand to help with any Qs you have about your upcoming trip and make sure you're all booked in and ready to party.

Natalie Prescott Event Manager

Destinations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cheltenham, Essex, Newcastle, Newquay, Oxford, Reading, Stratford | Gdansk, Krakow, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

Joined: 2023

If you're heading to any of the amazing destinations listed above, Natalie will make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. And by 'everything goes as smoothly as possible' we mean 'your send-off is as legendary as it deserves to be'.

Sophie Johnson Event Manager

Destinations: Cardiff, Portsmouth, Swansea | Albufeira, Amsterdam, Belgrade, Benidorm, Berlin, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Ibiza, Magaluf, Marbella, Munich, Prague, Tenerife

Joined: 2023

Sophie will ensure your booking is as smooth as it should be and will help you take all the stress out of what can be a very demanding situation. That frees up your time to focus on the important stuff… like how you're going to prank the groom or what outrageous shirts you're going to wear!

Stephanie Hazell Event Manager

Destinations: Bath, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Chester, Exeter, Leeds, Maidstone, Norwich, Southampton, Torquay | Ljubljana, Warsaw

Joined: 2022

Steph will help you sidestep the stress and make sure your itinerary is spot-on. From booking you in to handling any questions you have, she'll be on hand throughout your journey from Best Man to Stag Legend!

Vicki Clifford Event Manager

Destinations: Brighton, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Harrogate, London, York | Barcelona

Joined: 2021

Whether you're going to Barcelona or Brighton, Edinburgh or London, Vicki will make sure you're primed and ready for the groom's big bachelor bash. With Vicki booking everything for you and looking after all the long-winded admin jobs, you're free to focus on the partying.