Most fledgling businesses can only dream of raising their profile in a national glossy magazine just weeks after their launch.

But the dream came true for a South Lakeland business which is featured in the latest edition of Company women's magazine.

Wedding planner Caroline Powney was thrilled to be one of four people to appear in the magazine under a First Time Lucky-themed feature.

"I've been doubly lucky to successfully set up the business, with the support of the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency and the Royal Bank of Scotland, and also to be featured in a national magazine," said Mrs Powney, of Kendal.

She specialises in research, planning and co-ordination for people organising events in Cumbria, especially couples wanting to tie the knot in the Lakes.

"I provide a costed list of available options, to make sure that people can take full advantage of the amazing range of top quality locations and wedding services available in Cumbria," she said.

The 27-year-old, who gained a degree in English Literature at Edinburgh University and later worked for the Wordsworth Trust, said she had always fancied the idea of running her own business.