INDUSTRY FRIENDS
INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS WE KNOW AND TRUST
I understand that working with the right suppliers and venues is crucial when it comes to planning your wedding or celebration. Through the years I have had the privilege to work with some incredibly talented suppliers and venues and so I would like to give you my insiders knowledge. Just to be clear, I have not been paid to provide this information, these are people I know, like and trust.
PLANNING
Benessamy Wedding and Event Planning
If you need support in planning any event, I highly recommend the services of Val Mattinson from Benessamy Wedding and Event Planning. She is highly organised, meticulous in detail, very experienced and has the most incredible contacts in the industry.
STYLING
Lush Occasions
Louise from Lush Occasions is a venue stylist with an eye for detail. She is an absolute perfectionist when it comes to setting up a wedding or event and her style is very chic and elegant. Her service includes floristry too, so she can deliver the full package to give you that fairy-tale wedding of dreams. She is also the loveliest person and goes above and beyond for every client, she lives for those happy tears when couples see their wedding visions come to life.
Modern Heritage Styling
If you are looking for a highly luxurious wedding styling service, then Fran at Modern Heritage will certainly provide it. Think opulence and extravagance, runway aisles of dreams and styling that creates a lasting impression.
Fine and Dandy Events
Charlotte from Fine and Dandy events is a wedding and events stylist with a flair for contemporary design. Based in Nottingham, she has a studio full of on trend furniture, props, backdrops and accessories for hire and also offers a full and bespoke styling service. I collaborate with Charlotte to bring wedding couples the very best dessert table decor.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sara Hazeldine Photography
Sara is a talented product and personal branding photographer. She is the photographer behind my website pictures and one of the reasons it looks so visual and fabulous!! She is also an all-round lovely lady and so easy to work with!
Daniel Hughes Photography
Daniel is a such a lovely chap, you cant help but feel at ease as he snaps away with his camera. His style is relaxed, natural and fun and he really knows how to capture those special, magic moments!
Captured by Megan Wilson
Megan loves to play with light and mood in her photography and as a result her work has the feel of a painting in a gallery, she is a true artist and the way she has captured my desserts is not only beautiful but soulful too.
Esther Louise Triffitt Photography
Esther is the sweetest, most unapologetically authentic lady and she is a real sucker for a Love story! You will feel so relaxed around her, it will feel like your best friend is taking the photos of your big day. Esther’s images have a dreamy, filmic quality, she is a very talented lady!
Darren Cresswell Photography
Darren’s photos are elegant and understated. His relaxed approach means you won’t spend hours lining up for photos, he’ll just snap away capturing the real emotion of your special day.
Helen Howard Photography
Helen’s images are full of light and love, she has a natural and emotional, storytelling approach to capturing your special day.
VENUES
Norwood Park
Based in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, this stunning country estate is an exclusive use venue and the perfect picturesque backdrop for your special day. The team are friendly and go above and beyond for their couples. I feel very privileged to be a recommended supplier here, returning time and time again.
Stubton Hall
Stubton Hall is a breath-taking Georgian stately home set on the border of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Its size, grandeur and grounds are hard to beat. It’s a venue fit for Royalty and you will be treated as such if you decided on this venue for your wedding. I have had the pleasure of being a recommended supplier here for a number of years working on weddings as well as other events.
Swancar Farm Country House
This exclusive Nottinghamshire venue boasts rustic charm and contemporary elegance. The team are dedicated and meticulous, ensuring your perfect day is all you dreamed it would be. Its gives a beautiful photographic backdrop to your wedding day, and has wonderful accommodation too.
The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel
This intimate and exclusive, Southwell boutique venue is glamorous, stylish and very charming, the staff are organised, attentive and incredibly helpful too which makes it an all-round fabulous place to get married. As a recommended supplier at this venue, its one I love to return to time and time again.
OddHouse Farm
This charming and sustainable family-run venue is nestled in the Nottinghamshire countryside with beautiful views that can be admired through the glass facade of the newly converted Dutch Barn. This venue gives a truly personal and bespoke service, with access to luxurious cottage accommodation the night before as well as the night of your wedding including a beautifully converted traditional gypsy caravan honeymoon suite! If you are looking for a rustic yet contemporary venue, with real character and exclusive service then look no further!
BRIDAL WEAR
Mimi Toko
A bridal boutique for the stylish, modern bride. The dresses here are nothing short of breath-taking and the service is special, personal and incredibly attentive. Rosie is the loveliest lady with years of experience in helping you choose the right gown to show your beauty inside and out! Mimi Toko’s gorgeous boutique can be found in Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
Shade Bridal
An intimate and chic boutique in the heart of Ruddington, Nottingham, owned and run by the lovely Emma. It houses chic, elegant and romantic designer gowns that scream quality and attention to detail. With a background in Fashion and textiles, Emma carefully curates her collections based on her exacting standards, and she ensures that your gown will fit to perfection.
MAKE UP ARTISTS
Make Up and Glow by Fran
Francesca is an experienced make up artist having worked for brands such as Laura Mercier before starting her own business. Fran is expert in making you look the best version of yourself and creates a flawless finish that will last the whole day. She can calm your nerves and gives you the perfect dose of positive encouragement at the start of your wedding day.
FLORISTS
Flower Barn
Jenny and Emma are a dynamite floristry duo. They are a down-to-earth sister team with 40 years of experience between them and they go above and beyond to make your floral dreams become a reality.
Jacaranda Flowers
Michelle’s motto is ‘Go Big or Go Home!” if you have a love for flowers and want to adorn your wedding with an abundance of blooms, then Michelle can create the most fabulous of floral installations, an aisle of dreams and bouquets and centre pieces that leave a lasting impression.
Frond and Bloom
Charlotte’s refined and contemporary floristry style, brings flair and a romantic elegance to wedding flowers. She has a wonderfully creative eye and her designs are truly a work of art. She also has her very own flower farm, growing her own fantastic blooms is her labour of love.
ENTERTAINERS
Duncan William -Wedding and Party Magician
Duncan is a charismatic showman who is guaranteed to have your guests laughing in amazement at his jaw-dropping magic. His style is contemporary and fun and he really knows how to work a crowd. He performs all over the UK so wherever your wedding, party, or corporate event, he is the perfect person to entertain your guests.