Bloomin Weddings

Bloomin weddings create high end silk artificial flower bouquet’s and all floral accessories you need to make your wedding day perfect! We are great value for money and do everything we can to help choosing your flowers stress free and enjoyable. Please see our 5* reviews on Facebook. We have a book now pay later scheme. You can choose from our beautiful collections or if your looking for something different we can make you a custom order. U.K and Ireland postage available. Thanks so much for looking. x To discuss further contact me on either my Etsy or Facebook page or give me a call on 07821 143744.

Genie Travel

Genie Travel is an independent Travel agent based in Worthing.

As part of the Travel Network group, I have access to many fully bonded suppliers, so I am confident I can find you your perfect honeymoon.

Whether that is a package already put together, or a tailormade itinerary to suit your preferences. Although based in Worthing, I can arrange flights from any UK airport.

PaperWhite Events Co

Welcome to PaperWhite Events Co, where dreams come to life and memories are made. We specialise in creating enchanting and personalised wedding decor that sets the perfect ambiance for your special day. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for design, we transform venues into breathtaking spaces that reflect your unique love story.

But we don’t stop there. Our exquisite collection of guestbooks offers a delightful way to capture the heartfelt wishes and cherished memories of your loved ones. From elegant and traditional to modern and whimsical, our guestbooks are designed to be cherished keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come.

At PaperWhite, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important moments in your life. That’s why we work closely with you to bring your vision to life, ensuring every element is tailored to your style and preferences.

Whether you’re envisioning a romantic garden affair, a glamorous ballroom celebration, or a rustic outdoor gathering, let PaperWhite, be your partner in creating an enchanting atmosphere and capturing the essence of your love story. Contact us today to begin the journey of turning your wedding dreams into a reality.

Stephanie Garrett Wedding Singer

Stephanie is a professional wedding singer working in and around the Midlands. She is a highly experienced performer, with years of vocal tuition behind her, allowing her to showcase an extensive repertoire. Her musical theatre background has elevated her to perform at prestigious venues including The London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall. Stephanie is now a popular choice to entertain you at your weddings and events.

The repertoire she currently holds is always being updated with new and exciting songs, providing the perfect ambience for your chosen event, whether it be a quiet acoustic ceremony or an evening reception party. No task is too big for Stephanie and she looks forward to working alongside you to provide a stress-free and fun experience for you and your guests.

Polly Bridal Hair

Hello, I am Polly a bridal hair stylist specialising in creating modern, soft and textured styles. I absolutely love my job and feel so lucky that I get to share all of these incredible moments with my brides.

I will work closely with you to create a look that’s perfect for you and your wedding.

I have such a passion for styling hair and all things weddings. I also have a luxury home studio where I offer trials to my brides.

Renbrand Creative

Award winning design and print studio based in Wales and Manchester. 

We create stunningly unique stationery for your once in a lifetime day! We do absolutely everything for weddings with a difference! From geeky, gothic, comic book and wildflower to boho, StarWars and gin! Save the dates, invitations, welcome signs, seating plans, place cards, table names, thank you cards and more – full stationery packages also available, contact us for details.

https://www.renbrandcreative.etsy.com

Cath McSweeney’s Art & Design studio

Cath McSweeney’s Art & Design studio is in the beautiful South Wales Valleys, UK,  I design beautiful hand painted leather & denim jackets – perfect for anyone wanting to express their style!

Personalised denim & leather jackets are perfectly suited to brides, bridesmaids, flower-girls & make a fabulous gift idea. Boho, modern, fashion forward Brides who want that something different on their wedding day.  Look no further – order a personalised, bespoke wedding jacket and stand out from the crowd!

Browse my gallery to see examples of  custom painted trainers and shoes. Nike Air Force ones, Dr Martens, Vans, Converse, wedding shoes and other footwear.  Be inspired  & fire up your imagination  – together, let’s create a beautiful piece of art that you will treasure.
Please do get in touch with any queries and to reserve your own bespoke work of art.


I look forward to working with you to create something beautiful!
Cath x

Smooth Rings

Smooch Wedding Rings established in 2000 create bespoke engagement ring, wedding & eternity rings.

We offer a complimentary home visit to help couples on their quest for their perfect designs.

All lifetime guaranteed with free polishing and resizing including a flexible payment plan to suit all budgets from £220!

Book your visit now via the website or drop us an email today.

Fig + Moss

Fig + Moss is a wedding stationary business that offers modern and budget-friendly wedding stationary suites. They provide a diverse range of styles and designs to suit every taste, from minimalist to bohemian. Fig + Moss believes that every couple should have beautiful and unique wedding invitations that don’t break the bank. Their high-quality printing techniques and attention to detail ensures that their stationary suites will set the perfect tone for your big day and impress your guests. They offer a variety of wedding stationary items, such as save the dates, invitations, RSVP cards, and thank you notes. With Fig + Moss, your wedding stationary dreams can become a reality.

COLLECTIVE 13

Independent men’s clothing and groomswear in Daventry, Northants. Stocking iconic clothing brands and tailoring specialists, including Mark Darcy and Remus Oumo suits, plus Northamptonshire shoe manufacturer John White Footwear.

Mark Darcy offers suits for all occasions, with bespoke wedding packages available.

Kirsty Cox Photography

Kirsty Cox Photography is a wedding photography company based in Oxfordshire. Kirsty favours a natural style, one that emphasises candid images and the use of natural light to capture the moments of your wedding day perfectly. 

G’s Sweet Treats & Event Hire

Event Hire and Sweet Treats in Sudbury

Whether you’re planning your wedding, a baby shower, or a birthday party, the special little touches can go a long way to making sure that your event is the best it can be.

Here at G’s Sweet Treats & Event Hire I’m able to hire out our products for small and large-scale events, and take all the worry out of planning to make sure that your special day or night runs without a hitch. I can also make favours and Treats to go with your event along with my hire props.

For an experienced occasion hire company around Sudbury with an eye for detail, please get in touch on 07434568258.

Kerry Clarke Wedding Hair & Makeup

Karen Clarke is a leading Wedding Hairstylist and Bridal Makeup Artist in Hampshire with over 14 years of experience and more than 300 weddings served. 

Karen operates on a mobile basis and serves brides at their homes or venues throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, Dorset and Surrey.

When it comes to Bridal hair and beauty, very few stylists and artists can match the experience, skills and passion of Karen Clarke.  Professionally trained and an accredited member of the Kristina Gasperas Academy, Karen strives to remain at the forefront of bridal beauty fashion and is able to deliver almost any style you may desire.

Karen strives to deliver exceptional quality and standards.  

Customers choose Karen because they expect great value and everything this principle incorporates. Experience, skillset, passion, reliability, character, all served with an industry leading desire to wow each and every single customer. 

KSCole Photography

Welcome to KSCole Photography.

We are Kerry and Steve, from the little village of Finstock, in rural Oxfordshire.

We love photographing weddings, and always shoot as a team.

Kerry shoots in a classic documentary style and loves taking closeups of all those little details that have been so meticulously planned.

My style mixes documentary, traditional and fine art, to create images that are a little different, with movement and colour.

Together our styles give our customers a mix of images that tell the story of their day, with variety, intimacy, passion and love.

We can’t wait to join you on your special day, so why not get in touch?

Steve Cole

Pink Poppy Veils 

Affordable and great quality bespoke Wedding veils where most beading aspects can be tailored to truly compliment your Wedding dress.

My new, amazing, ready to wear Veil collection is chosen with current Bridal trends in mind and include 3D flowers, Sparkles and the ever popular maximum scattered Pearls.

In addition to Wedding Veils we also stock a fabulous collection of hair pieces; Tiaras, Vines, Combs.

From our Wedding veil workshop in Shropshire, our Wedding veils offer something for every Bride; the classic, timeless look of a plain veil, the brilliance of the sparkle you get from a crystal veil, the beauty of scattered pearls or maybe it’s a rich lace veil you envisage to compliment your Wedding dress. We promise to make it super easy, sharing ideas, deciding if it’s one of our pre-designed styles or maybe it’s an affordable, bespoke veil you envisage, we are with you every step of the way until you are totally happy you have found  ‘ the one’

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL UK ORDERS

https://www.Etsy.com/uk/shop/PinkPoppyveils

The Cubshack Bar

Introducing…..the Cubshack Bar

The mobile bar you NEED at your next event!

Whether you are hosting an intimate celebration with friends and family or planning the wedding of your dreams…there is no event too big or too small and we have everything you could possibly need.

Cocktails… check. Beer … check. Prosecco…. Check. You name and we will have it.

All of our packages are individually priced and bespoke to the customer. We listen to your needs and make your wishes a reality. Here at Cub Shack we believe in making your event one to remember, with our experienced team on hand every step of the way you can sit back, relax and enjoy your celebrations while we do all the hard work. Plus we might even let you take all the credit 😉

Let us take the hard work out of hosting. Nothing is too much trouble for the Cub Shack!

Fields of Pressed Flowers

About Fields of Pressed Flowers:

Wedding flowers, in particular the bouquet, play an important role in your wedding. They can help show your personality as a couple, add atmosphere to your venue, and convey sentiment and memories through the use of certain flowers.

But once your wedding is over, what happens to all those lovely (and expensive!) flowers? They can to be given away to guests, or displayed for a week or so before they eventually get thrown away. Aside from your wedding photos, there is not lasting physical memory of those beautiful flowers.

This is where I can help! Having been unable to preserve much of my own bouquet, I wanted to be able to do this for others, enabling them to have an everlasting floral memory of their special day. I can take your bouquet and carefully hand press your flowers over several weeks, in a traditional flower press, before creating your pressed flower keepsake for you to display and remember your day by. 

I take deliveries of bouquets and wedding flowers UK wide. Please get in touch if you want to find out more about my services, or reserve space for your bouquet.

About me:

Hello, I’m Lucy the floral preservation artist behind Fields of Pressed Flowers. I am passionate about helping you to create beautiful and sentimental keepsakes from your wedding. Working from the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, pressing flowers is my hands-on creative outlet from being an Architect and a mum.

Gin and Frolic Bars

Gin and Frolic is a tastefully renovated bespoke horsebox mobile bar, finished to the highest standards, that brings a unique addition to any event.  Available for hire in the South East and across the UK. No location is too remote, and no event is too big or too small.

We offer a friendly, bespoke service, providing a fully stocked bar, staff and all licenses to cater for your special day. We are fully insured, and hygiene rated.  We provide an array of drinks including quality beers and lagers, high end spirits, wine and fizz.

All elements of our relaxed, fun mobile bar can be tailored to you and your individual event (cash, subsidised or drinks packages are available). 

Our mobile bars can be set up anywhere; outside in the open air or inside a marquee.  We work closely with you to discuss your requirements and ensure our mobile bar compliments the style of your event.   

Perfect for weddings, hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, festivals, garden parties, pool parties, funerals, corporate and public events.

We have 2 mobile bars available. Please get in touch and we will take care of you all your drinking needs, so you can enjoy your day!

To secure your booking we require a £200.00 deposit which includes the following:

  • A choice of either bar (depending on availability)
  • Your chosen date is secured
  • A fully stocked bar
  • Licensing and staff
  • A site visit to discuss your requirements

Happiness Blooms Creations

I’m Clare and I’m a floral preservation artist based in Norfolk, Happiness Blooms Creations is a business where we preserve flowers in resin, from wedding bouquets to funeral flowers, we can create a keepsake for you in many designs. We can preserve a single flower or a whole bouquet in a resin shape of your choice.

Our personal design service will give you something to keep and treasure forever, we pride ourselves on our modern floral preservation service and capture the story behind your flowers producing quality artwork in glass-like resin.

My floral preservation work captures the moment and allows you to pass down your memories, beautifully preserved, for many years to come.

When She Snaps

Hi, I’m Molly. 

Based in Bristol, I decided in 2020 to become a freelance photographer after many years being the other side of the camera. With wedding photography quickly becoming one of my passions. I just love capturing those special moments that last a lifetime. 

I understand that choosing things like photographers for your big day is a HUGE decision, so thats why I feel a friendly service is essential with things like initial consultations key. That allows us to agree what you want before the big day happens to ensure you get the shots you require. You will hopefully see that I am very passionate about every part of this job and most importantly the social aspect of working with client/s. I love the idea packaging together an experience of a lifetime my clients, something to always remember.

From the moment you enquire, right though our initial first meet to talk about your aspirations to the moment I snap on your special day. You will feel at ease and relaxed as I take control of all your photography needs.

So don’t hold back, reach out and make an enquiry and lets discuss YOUR BIG DAY.

M 🥰

The Little Details Company

The little details company was born out of a wedding day panic. You know the type of morning when everything is going wrong, the bride can’t know, and her friends jump in to save the day? Yes that. I (Kate)  was one of those friends and as a big fan of weddings, decided that no friend or family member (and certainly no bride or groom) should have to undergo such stress when it should be a celebration. So, way back when in 2004 I rocked up at a wedding show with eight chair covers and sashes, one centrepiece and a passion for style. Little did I know that I would be booked that day for a wedding that was the weekend after, and the business would go from strength to strength.

I later made the move from Hampshire to Northamptonshire in 2012 (funny what love makes you do!) and met Katie in our day jobs working in the event industry. We worked well together, complimented each other’s strengths, and found we had the same big ideas about wedding venue perfection (although Katie is more of a faffer than me!) we decided to team up to be able to bring the little details company to Northamptonshire whilst still growing it in Hampshire.

The little details company is a real family business, with our husbands often pitching in when their engineering and mechanical design strengths are needed, and our children being taught a positive work ethic… although they aren’t quite trusted to tie bows yet, but they have worked out they could earn some serious cash! 

We’d love to work with you on your wedding helping you create the day of your dreams so check out our socials page for inspiration and drop us a message to chat things through.

The occasional party.co

At the occasional party.co we offer a number of hire items and bespoke designed pieces to add to your event to make it extra special. We offer a number of backdrops, and hire items to match your colour scheme for your special day.

Please contact us via social media, email or by filling out our enquiry form. Look forward to discussing your inspirations which we hope to help you with.

Based in Bedfordshire and covering Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and North London.

Eddie Young Magic

Firstly, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

When you plan your big day, you want it to be remembered for years to come. Have you thought about who will keep your celebrations on track, who will do all the announcements and who is going to wow your guest on the day?

Well, that’s me your Wedding Emcee. What’s an Emcee, I hear you cry.

Think of me as your modern-day master of ceremonies. 

I welcome your guests, introduce the key stages of your day and make sure everyone’s in the right place at the right time (you don’t want Grandad missing when the photographer’s ready to roll). 

Then imagine a toastmaster who comes with a quaint brand of humour and memory-making magic

As your wedding emcee I do everything you’d expect from a traditional toastmaster but without the formality and the red tailcoat (so 80’s, don’t you think?). 

In a contemporary twist, I use comedy and magic to provide a relaxed energy that creates new friendships and brings families together.

I’ll help your day run smoothly and give everyone lots of laughs and breathtaking moments along the way.

Love Laura Laser Designs

From one of the first important steps creating your special day invites, to transforming your venue: adding colour; style and interest to make your dreams come true.

We will be with you every step of the way!

We offer a range of items:

  • Save the dates/Invitations
  • Bride/Bridesmaid Gifts for the Wedding morning
  • Welcome Signs
  • Table Plans
  • Table decorations
  • Favours
  • In Memory of Signs
  • Ceremony Signs
  • Guest Books
  • Gifts

& Much more!

Buy straight from our website or get in touch for a personalised consultation where we can discuss designs, themes and provide a personalised quote.

Louise Cannon Cakes

I’m Louise, a cake designer who loves creating beautiful and delicious cakes that add the perfect sweet finish to your special day.

I love working with my couples to create the cake of their dreams, whether it’s more traditional with hand made sugar or fresh flowers to match the bouquet, or something more quirky with figures that hold special meaning for you. It’s your wedding cake and you get to choose how it looks.

But looks aren’t everything, what’s on the inside counts too and your wedding cake really should provide the perfect sweet finish to your special day.  You can have different flavours for each tier, so you can keep granny happy with a small fruit cake on the top if you need to, then the rest can be your own favourites – chocolate, vanilla, lemon, red velvet, carrot, salted caramel… the possibilities are endless and absolutely delicious!

Please take a look at my website and social pages, and do get in touch if you have any questions or would like me to create your dream cake. 

About me: 

I’ve always loved baking and decided in 2015 to learn the decorating side before setting up Louise Cannon Cakes in 2016. My specialty is sugar flowers and working with sugar paste (fondant), but I’m equally happy making semi-naked or butter cream finish cakes. 

I’m fully registered and insured, with a level 5 food hygiene rating from Swindon Borough Council. 

Julie’s Vintage China

Julie’s Vintage China has a unique collection of vintage china and accessories available for hire to impress your guests.

The quality of my vintage china is exceptionally high. I have carefully built my collection over the past 10 years and ensure only the best is good enough. Each piece of fine bone china has gold gilt edging which really ties the collection together. I can provide individual matching trios for up to 150 guests. All the trios will mismatch together to create a beautiful display adding a touch of elegance and style to your table setting.

We would love to share our collection with you so it can be used and enjoyed adding a unique vintage touch to your special day. I hope that by hiring our china your afternoon tea themed wedding breakfast or bridal shower will feel just that extra bit special!

We not only supply vintage china for weddings, we also cater for corporate events, birthday or anniversary celebrations, baby or bridal showers, family get togethers and more.

Please visit our website or contact us for more information, we would love to hear from you…

JHD Photography

An East Midlands-based professional photographer, living in Crowland, Lincolnshire with my two beautiful children, my partner Iain & our three furry family members (2 cats & a dog).

Self-taught, I took up photography as a hobby, shooting for family and friends. But as word spread, it quickly grew into far more than that and in 2015 JHD Photography was born.

I am truly driven by my love & passion for being behind my camera, I genuinely care about every person I am lucky enough to meet & every precious moment I take – With each client, I see a story – your story!

I strongly believe that natural is best. So, no awkward set poses or routines. I want you to feel relaxed enough to be yourself, with me there to capture that essence & true raw emotion.

Deb Burrows Photography

Based in London and Essex I’ve been taking photos since my dad (a very keen photographer himself) bought me my first camera when I was 6 years old and I havent stopped taking photos since! 

Self-taught and having an incredible passion for photography I love watching the story unfold and telling it in a frame or a series of frames. Natural, Modern, and Cinematic.

I blend into the day and become part of the experience and will capture all the moments you might forget. 

​I have an eye for detail, texture, time, and mood. My ethos of shoot the subject, capture the moment, deliver the memory, is my driving force and I aim to bring that quality and joy to everyone.

​If you are looking for a relaxed creative photographer that will make you feel at ease, and get high quality photos of your special day I would love to hear from you!

The Grazing Sparrow

Here at The Grazing Sparrow we pride ourselves on providing each customer the opportunity to experience the ultimate graze. What better way to indulge your guests than with one of our graze tables. 

We cater for anything from brunch to cheese and charcuterie. We also offer a canapé package. All our tables and platters are bespoke, with you in mind.

We are a small family run business based in Coventry. 

Serenity Decor

We Provide all services for Wedding Events like wedding bedroom décor, special event decoration and much more.

We are the first wedding bedroom décor company in the United Kingdom.

We have a variety of packages, which can be customised depending on your requirements, Interests, and Budget Plans.

We understand that your wedding day is the most important day of your life and that every last detail must be perfect. We’re a highly professional band of creatives with an excellent taste and very high standards, with over 20 years of collective wedding décor and planning experience.

Azure Wedding Cars

Azure has been offering the highest standard in wedding car hire for over 10 years; providing a tailored chauffeur service for your day in any of our pristine Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Daimler motor cars.

We welcome you to arrange a viewing, we’re perfectly positioned to provide our wedding transport to Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

Tim Hill Photography

Hurrah, you’re getting married! There’s nothing we love more than being part of a wedding. Our style is relaxed and unobtrusive, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds. We’ll also be there to record all those details you’ve spent hours and hours perfecting – the beautiful detail on your dress, your shoes, your suit, flowers and that much thought about venue decor that reflects the feel of your big day – the things you’ll always want to remember.

After the big day your photos will be uploaded to your own password protected client area to enable you to share with friends and family and view them in the comfort of your own home, giving you the opportunity to relive your wedding day from start to finish by sitting back and remembering all those feelings and emotions that made your day so perfect.

We use top quality albums to present your images and have a team of talented suppliers to create bespoke framed images for us should you wish..

Ultimately we pride ourselves on being honest, approachable, very flexible and generally quite nice people (!) Get in touch – we’d LOVE to be part of your special day ♥

Echo Wedding Films

Your wedding day is not the start of your story – it’s the first page of the next chapter. And we can help you write it. Not only will we be by your side to capture every important moment on your special day, but we will also be your resource, your guide, and your friend throughout everything leading up to it, and for all the days that follow.

Planning a wedding just became fun. There will be no compromise in our attention to detail.

This day only happens once… So live in the moment, and leave the rest to us.

Chantelle Spare Photography

I am a Wedding Photography Specialist who loves weddings. I love to see the excitement, the nerves and then the ‘It’s over’ looks. 

I capture these moments and the realness of the day. 

​Your wedding day is the single most important day of your life and you invest a lot into your day from planning, changing plans, the cost and this is time consuming. 

You want to be able to look back and remember it and this is where I come in.

You want to look at your images and think ‘Oh yeh I remember this’ or ‘Wow he was a little drunk’ you want to be able to see the natural images of that day. 

​My style is natural and detailed where you can be relaxed and be you.

Jane’s Vintage Flowers

Flowers you can treasure forever

Let me introduce myself, I am Jane Bond.
I have personally designed and created all the flowers on this site.

I only use carefully selected materials and double satin ribbons, which gives them a beautiful and realistic look which will remind you forever of your special day.

In 2017, Jane’s Vintage Flowers started to provide quality memorabilia to last a lifetime and to forever remind you of your special day.
Since day one, genuine love and passion for quality products and my top-notch customer service has defined who I am and what I do today.

The dedication of my work is reflected through great designs using carefully selected materials and handmade custom orders to make my customers’ shopping experience enjoyable and satisfactory.

I see flowers as a key component to any beautiful event, but beyond that, I know that an event truly ‘wows’ when all design components are thoughtfully crafted and styled to match yours.

Maybe you have the vision, but you’d like us to design a few statement pieces – the dessert table, lounge seating, or at the bar.  Let’s talk more.  I will then put together a custom quote based on your needs.   

Due to the custom work I do, price quotes are provided on an individual basis after discussing all the gorgeousness that defines your event. 

North East Wedding Awards Winner 2021 

Planned By

So, you have booked your venue – great news, but what’s next on the wedding ‘to do’ list and what else needs to be organised? Who is focussed on making sure everything flows seamlessly from now until the last guest leaves? That’s where Planned By comes in…

I have spent the last 15 years planning and managing all manner of weddings, in all manner of venues, for a wide range of different couples. Help can be tailored to your requirements with full wedding planning, on-the-day coordination packages and single hour consultations offering advice and guidance on your ideas. Logistics and operational planning are my specialities, overseeing your suppliers and ensuring the structure of the day is exactly as you imagined and therefore allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your special day. 

If you have a really good idea of what you would like your wedding to look like, but just need someone to run your ideas past and offer a bit of a helping hand… that’s me! I would be delighted to chat through your plans with you and offer any further advice and support as required. This is a pay-as-you-plan service, as much or as little as you need.

I look forward to chatting through your plans and being a part of your special day. 

Elegant Oaks Weddings & Events Hire

Elegant Oaks Weddings and Events Hire is based in Plymouth and covers the surrounding areas also. 

We specialise in beautifully rustic pieces at extremely affordable prices.  We keep our prices low by asking customers to collect and return, however we can deliver to venues for a small extra fee depending on locality. 

We not only supply pieces for weddings, but for engagements, birthdays, baby showers and any special event!   

Please check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.

Fleur’s Floristry

Fleur’s Floristry is an independant, luxury floral business based in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Emily pride’s herself on creating beautifully bespoke arrangements and personalised packages for any celebration, but specialising in bridal floristry from (bouquets to hair combs) & venue decoration.

Why not take the stress away from your big day, and approve your florals, or even have them delivered before your big day with no risk of wilting, or seasonal dependency?  Working with only the highest quality silk and faux flowers, she will create pieces that last a lifetime and will remain a stunning keepsake for years to come.

EyebrowPhotography

I’m a wedding photographer based in Essex, offering coverage throughout the UK and beyond.

My aim is to photograph your day as it naturally unfolds.
I want to capture all of them special moments that you might miss as you enjoy your wedding day.

Your wedding day is unique, and your photos should be too.
So, whether it’s a wedding in Essex, London, or a trip to Thailand, I want to hear about it!

The Pretty Infinity

Welcome to ThePrettyInfinity

Beautiful handmade to order multiway dresses ranging from classic, tulle and velour. Fabrics to suit all occasions from bridesmaid dress, prom dress to evening wear.

All dresses are available in 3 lengths and i have a range of 30+ colours. All dresses, and tie sets  are made to order so please get in touch if you’d like any length alterations.

Childrens Sizes are available.

If you have any questions regarding any of my products please get in touch.

Forever Bouquet Fine Art

A stunning, bespoke, oil painting of your wedding bouquet is the unique offering from Forever Bouquet Fine Art.

Every bride falls head-over-heels in love with her special flowers and often wants to preserve them for longevity. Professional artist, Caroline Evans MA, offers an alternative to traditional preservation methods with her timeless, yet contemporary, floral art works which aim to keep the flowers and their associated memories fresh forever.

More than just a memento, these heirloom paintings can be commissioned by the bride, her partner, close family or by wedding guests with gift vouchers available.

Paintings are made from photographs so are not time sensitive and, therefore, can also make a fabulous anniversary or birthday gift!

Average Joe

Hello!

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself and my artisan coffee service – Average Joe’s; above average coffee!

I have been providing artisan coffee at events for several years and have always been fortunate to have long queues and happy customers. I am very proud of the good reputation I have for consistent quality and service.

All my ingredients are sourced from sustainable providers and, where I can, from small businesses that share the same values. I am happy to provide references and samples for you to enjoy.

The events I have served at are wide ranging, from large music festivals, weddings, classic car events and food markets through to small specialist events… I like to integrate with the other vendors and engage with the communities and always present a warm and friendly customer interaction to ensure they leave with a great coffee and a good feeling – for me all an important part of the customer experience.

My vehicle is a classic Land Rover Defender which always looks great for any occasion, location or style of event, it is fully equipped with the best coffee dispensing machine and products to ensure I remain compliant with H&S and able to provide a reliable and valued service.

Rachel Gilbertson Photography & Film

Rachel Gilbertson Photography & Film is based in Liverpool, Merseyside but happy to travel to capture your memories through photographs and film for your special big day!

I do bespoke packages around what the couple want whether that’s just certain parts of the day, or all day including prep, ceremony up until first dance.

Please have a look at my social media for previous work and reviews from my clients.

Singing Waiters UK

The Ultimate Event Entertainment

There is nothing that compares to being in a room full of people who are singing at the top of their lungs and dancing around the room. Especially if those people are your nearest and dearest, friends, family or work colleagues.

Our singing waiter/ waiters will blend in the the real event staff, serve food/ drinks and mingle whilst undercover before revealing that they are singing waiters, bursting into song and getting everyone involved in a truly epic, unified and unforgettable moment.

We ensure that all ice is well and truly broken with our unique, inclusive and one of a kind energy.

Our singing waiters are some of the best vocalists and entertainers in the business. Our roster includes west-end stars, established artists, frequent cruise performers and touring entertainers.

​We also provide bands, DJs, evening entertainment, daytime vocalists + musicians, speciality acts and so much more. Just let us know what you are looking for an we will make it happen. 

Singing Waiters UK will add an unparalleled atmosphere to any event.  Get in touch today to find out what we can do for you.

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Lightbulb Moments

Hi,

I’m Rosie – a Wife, momma of Gracie and Ruby the Labrador and very much a foodie. 

Lightbulb Moments was created after I got married in 2022. Planning to the nth degree and pinning Pinterest board after Pinterest board was my idea of heaven! I wished the experience and the day didn’t have to end. But now with my amazing neon signs, I get to do it all over again with you lovely lot and I couldn’t be more excited! My promises are to help you have the best wedding day possible whilst also providing a LGBTQIA+ safe and inclusive space. 

Our neon signs will light up your wedding day ✨ 

They really are a must for any couple and are very on trend. Whether you want to use them behind your top table, as a photo booth, a backdrop, or even on the dance floor.. it matters not as they offer enormous flexibility. They will always add that extra special touch to your day and venue.

Our neons are all mounted on acrylic and stand-alone on rustic custom made copper frames. This means they can be placed almost anywhere and be decorated how YOU want. They will offer fantastic photo opportunities for your Instagram loving friends. 

All of our neons are made from LED Flex and replaces the traditional glass neon signage. They produce relatively no heat at all and no risk of the glass shattering/breaking like usual neons, making it safe for all your guests.

To make things easier for you, we offer delivery or collection. Get in touch to hear about our current deals and offers. 

Sew Graceful Studio

Do you have a special occasion, event or wedding day coming up and have no or some ideas?  Let’s draw them together and make something unique for you.

Our passion is to design and create, helping make your occasion more special and magical.

My work has taken me to fusion weddings, themed weddings, parties, baby showers, christenings and more.

I am happy to work with you and create colour pallets, and bespoke items.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.

Our studio is based in Maidstone, Kent but we can dispatch items throughout the UK.

Gorgeous Gifts Company

Hi my name is Emma an  I am the very proud founder of Gorgeous Gifts Company.

My business was born out of my love of being creative and especially whilst making personalised items for my own wedding 5 years ago. I loved designing and creating all those special little personal touches that made our day extra magical.  I had so many compliments on the items i had made, it planted the seed which grew into the dream of opening my own store so i could create special personal gifts & items for others!

I’m proud of the beautiful quality things I have been able to create for others from wedding robes, glasses, gift boxes and guest books to name a few.  I am constantly designing and adding to my list of beautiful items and my passion for creating unique and gorgeous gifts continues to grow.

Cherrelle Blake Photography

Hi, I’m Cherrelle, a relaxed, fun and rustic Wedding and Lifestyle photographer based in beautiful Norfolk. I love capturing the moments between the ‘moment’.

I’m a candid photographer and have been described as relaxed, emotive and organic.

I’m outdoorsy, live for travelling and I enjoy those simple things in life…if you’re a couple who feels I’d fit into your special day then please check out my website and get in touch, I’d love to chat.

Kelisha Diamond Nails

I am Kelisha Diamond and I make salon quality press-on nails. I specialise in bridal and elegant chic nails for traditional and stylish women who doesn’t have time to be in the salon. My nails are made from salon grade material and are made using the gel system. They are custom made to order based on your nail bed measurements that is provided by you once you have measured your nails using my simple nail sizing kit. This ensures you get the perfect accurate fit just for you.

Press on nails are posted throughout the UK and are super simple to apply following a few basic instructions you will have beautiful salon quality nails within 15-20 minutes. They make the perfect keepsake gift for many years to come as well as being reusable up to 4-5 times – perfect to where on anniversaries, date nights, etc. Nails can be worn temporarily or can be worn semi-permanent for 2+ weeks. I offer 2 active nail lengths of short and medium.

Press on nails can be pre-booked up to 12 months in advance with a non-refundable booking fee to secure your space.

Currently, I am offering a bridal package of two sets or more at £20 each plain or £30 simple design – saving £5 off each set. Press on nails helps you save time and energy to focus your attention on other things without you being present.

360 Motion Events

We are a passionate, creative and professional family run 360 Photo Booth business, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, who value the moments that matter to you most because who wouldn’t want to experience the modern twist on a photo booth concept?

We take great pride in our work ensuring every customer is filled with joy whilst standing on our platform.
Our job is to make sure you do not have to worry about a photo booth thing on your special day, so all you need to do is mount the platform and enjoy! – we will do the rest.  

With you in mind we have worked hard behind the scenes to ensure we have the best equipment including; graphics, lights, props, cameras and many more features paired with our quality client service for your big day.  
Through our dedicated and seamless workings we will ensure a fun, well lit, prop filled environment to generate your high quality slow motion videos with guaranteed instant delivery to your guests. 

Northamptonshire based, however we cover the whole of the UK. Travel fees will apply for locations over 75 miles away from us – please ask at time of enquiry for more information.

Brampton Heath Golf Centre

Your wedding is undoubtedly one of the greatest days of your life. It’s a day that will be remembered by yourself, family and friends for many years to come so let us make it a reflection of your own individual style.

We Offer the following:

  • Option of a civil ceremony
  • Wedding Coordinator to help with your planning
  • Flexible Menu’s and Wedding Packages
  • Inclusive Drinks Packages
  • Private use of Balcony with spectacular views over the course
  • Option of Canapes
  • Variety of buffets available such as Hog Roast, BBQ or traditional Finger Buffet
  • Giant games for the Balcony to keep the kids amused
  • We also work with a number of suppliers who can offer anything from a backdrop, Casino Tables, Bouncy castle or even a helicopter for arriving!!

HELPING YOU TO PLAN

Civil Ceremony

If you’d like to have your entire wedding at Brampton Heath you will first of all need to book the Registrar at the appropriate Register Office. You will need to tell them where and when you would like the ceremony to take place. We recommend to book the Registrar before paying your deposit, to avoid dissapointment. 

Numbers for a Civil Ceremony are limited to 100 guests at Brampton Heath Golf Centre.

Berryfields Wedding Venue

Exclusive Wedding Venue in East Northamptonshire. If you are planning your wedding and looking for a blank canvas to style your day, then Berryfields could be perfect for you. The owners have created a beautiful lakeside venue with bespoke shepherd hut accommodation.

This secluded wedding venue is hidden away in the charming village of Yarwell. Located just 20 minutes from the centre of Peterborough and only a couple of minutes from the A1.  The site is made up of 21 acres of beautiful countryside overlooking a private lake with its own resident swans. It really is a great place to relax, celebrate with family and friends and reconnect with nature. Accessed by a private lane; Berryfields is the perfect setting to plan your big day, be it a stunning marquee or tipi wedding you are free to style it your way.

The 1.5-acre wedding field offers ample room and a stunning backdrop to create some wonderful memories individual to you. There are no hidden costs, and you are free to use your own choice of suppliers as we firmly believe you should be able to have exactly what you wish for on your day.

Open for weddings from March through to October to include up to 5-day hire to enable plenty of time for set up. There is ample space for car parking on site and onsite camping facilities to include electric hook-up, toilet and shower facilities.

Berryfields is also open for short stays in our cosy lakeside shepherd huts, offering double bed accommodation with kitchen and en-suite facilities you have all you need for a lovely break away from it all.

If you would like more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us at berryfieldsevents@gmail.com or call 01780 784828.

Dave Octave Celebrant

Planning a special celebration? Looking for a Celebrant?  You’re in the right place!

Whether a wedding, vow renewal, a naming ceremony, a coming of age or a memorial to a loved one, with Dave Octave Celebrant you are guaranteed a tailored, warm, crazy, romantic ceremony filled with fun that reflect you and your personality.

This is your celebration and you have the uniqueness and heart to do it your way.  Well, this is where it starts.  This is where you can begin to realise all those elements of YOUR perfect celebration.

Let’s a have free no obligation chat about the amazing ceremony we can create together!

Bloom Bouqcakes

Bloom Bouqcakes is a cakery specialising in floral cakes and cupcakes which can be displayed and decorated in a variety of ways! 

All orders are freshly baked and handcrafted to meet your specifications and dietary requirements.

We offer consultations and taster boxes to help you decide your flavours and fillings, alongside a variety of additional products to compliment your special day. 

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4YaParty Weddings & Events

4YaParty Weddings & Events is a venue styling business with a difference.

We specialise in decorating venues with rustic-boho props and decor, without costing the Earth. Handmade and upcycled, many of our props and decor use reclaimed wood to ensure your big day is unique, beautiful and friendly to our planet.

4YaParty can supply everything from chiavari chairs to centrepieces, signs, backdrops and everything in between. 4YaParty, We transform spaces into beautiful places without costing the Earth.

Antony Meredith Photography

I’m Antony, better known as Ant. I’m a wedding photographer based in Shropshire covering the UK.

My style of photography is documentary. This allows me to capture more relaxed and natural photos throughout the wedding day. 

These photos help to tell the story of the day through small and special moments that’s can easily be forgotten.

My favourite type of photo is a black and white one! They bring out so much detail and make them seem so simple but beautiful.

If you like full of emotion, natural, unposed and posed photos, I would love to hear from you!

Jenny Anderson Photography

Hi I’m Jenny. I love photographing weddings and being a part of the magic of the day. I like to make people feel relaxed in front of the camera and for them to have fun. I’ve studied photography to degree level. Before doing weddings I photographed bands at festivals and live gigs.

I also worked with BAFTA and through both of these I got to meet and photograph some amazing people. My hobbies apart from photography are going to gigs, reading, watching movies, playing with my two boys and going for brunch with my friends. I love glitter and Outlander. 

WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK.

Simple Yet Beautiful Photography

I’m Melissa, I am a documentary and lifestyle photographer focusing on the unposed, raw candid moments of your big day. My aim is to work with you to give you timeless photos that last a lifetime.

I am more than just a photographer; I will be there to help you in any way I can from holding your veil to getting you a drink. From set prices to bespoke packages I aim to cater to all no matter what.

The Copper Inkpot

A Norfolk based Calligraphy and Engraving studio that creates elegant, made to order, bespoke and handmade services.

The Copper Inkpot offers a variety of collections and pieces to suit any theme. From romantic hand written place names, to elegant statement signs and personalised items including hand engraved scents & gifts to remember.

Take a look at our website or Instagram and get in touch for a chat about how we can create a bespoke experience for you, before, during and after your wedding day.

Wooden Event Hire

Wooden Event Hire is brought to you by Sophie & John, a Husband-and-Wife team who specialise in rustic styling items for your special day.

We have combined each of our individual skill sets, to create our business. Sophie has over 14 years of event management experience and a real passion for all things wooden and rustic. John is a professional cabinet maker, with over 20 years’ experience – he knows his wood!

We source all the wood which we work with from a local forestry business. All our hire items are created in our workshop, hand-crafted by us. We only work with solid real hard wood, and we maintain our hire items to the highest of standards – which is really important to us.

We offer packages for multiple hire items, and an individual price list. Our hire items include tiered cake stands, table centre log slices, our unique table plan stand, doughnut wall, and our huge 7ft x 5ft rustic oak arch to name a few!
We are flexible and want to work with you and your budget, to create the vision that you have for your dream rustic wedding.

Stamford Wedding Cars

Stamford Wedding Cars is a new option for taking care of your wedding transport needs. Having worked with and operated some of the region’s leading wedding car companies, we are pleased to offer our experienced and quality service and stylish fleet of cars. 

We take pride in offering a personal, tailored service, so please let us know your preference for ribbon colours, route preferences and maybe another special treat, and we will do what we can to help.  

Our drivers are all experienced in chauffeuring for weddings and work with the upmost professionalism and discretion. Our cars are well maintained and despite not being a legal requirement for classic and vintage cars, they all have a current and valid MOT for your safety and peace of mind.  

Based near Stamford, we are happy to work within Stamford, Rutland, Peterborough, East Leicestershire, South Lincolnshire, South Nottinghamshire, East Northamptonshire, North Bedfordshire, West Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk. However, if you are outside of these areas, please do not hesitate to ask. If we can help you, we will. 

Your wedding day is all about you and we aim to make your day just that little bit more special. 

Not Just Travel Hayley John-Charles

I am Hayley a personal travel consultant with years of experience and speciality of romance in the award-winning country of Saint Lucia.

My role is to find you, your perfect match and provide you with a stress free bespoke unique service.

Whether you choose a hen/stag do, a destination wedding or your dream honeymoon I can take care of every detail for you.

I want you to turn your heart’s desire into your dream surrender. Your “only live once” moment.

Meaning you don’t have to worry about a thing

So come and talk to me and I will send you packing!

Love & Loved

Love & Loved is a contemporary yet inviting space with a considered curation of – modern with an edge and traditional with a twist – dresses, separates and so much more.

We are a champion of British designers and an advocate of sustainable and ethical brands complimented by our off-the-beaten track barn conversion set in the heart of a conservation area.

We appeal to the less traditional bride creating a wedding day that is a reflection of their day to day selves, keeping the traditions they love and ditching the ones they don’t, with just the right amount of fuss and flounce.

Daisy Chain Entertainment Group Ltd

Daisy Chain Entertainment Group Ltd provides live entertainment for all events and occasions.

We are a team of professional singers, musicians and performers providing live music, bands and tribute acts across the UK and abroad.

Looking for entertainment for your Wedding Day? Is it all too much trying to find musicians to serenade during your canapés then a Party Band or DJ to end the night with a bang?! Well look no further, as here at Daisy Chain Entertainment Group Ltd we can provide it all! From Singers to Saxophonists, Pianists to Party Bands we have them all under one roof.

Get in contact with us today for us to see how we can create your bespoke entertainment wedding package just for you. Take away the stress, with one booking, one point of contact and only one contract. We can’t wait to help make your wedding dreams a reality. 

Sugar Lens Wedding Films

Sophie at Sugar Lens Wedding Films will tailor your wedding video to perfectly match your style and vision. Whether you’re planning a dreamy escape amongst nature or a glamorous hotel soiree, your finished product will embody the day’s spirit and soul that she sees play out before her eyes. Sophie treats each film with the love and respect as if it was her own personal wedding film and reflects who her couple’s are by telling their unique love stories in special ways.

Sophie will put you at ease, helping you to relax on your big day, as she believes it is not about the camera, it is about you. Sophie invites you to explore samples of her work and reach out to discuss your big day.

Sugar Lens Wedding Films can provide videography services in the areas of Essex, Suffolk and Dorset.

Vimeo channel – https://vimeo.com/user70575366

Steve Hawkes Photography

Wedding and portrait photographer based in the Midlands.

I have a passion for capturing moments that tell a story.

My wedding style is documentary or “reportage” photography working discreetly to photograph you and your guests as you enjoy yourselves, capturing all of the magic as it happens. I am always relaxed, polite and flexible to your needs. Telling the story of your wedding day in a simple elegant manner.

I am all about the emotion, the expressions and the love. I am there to capture the tears of joy, the proud look on the faces of parents, smiles, hugs and lots of laughter.

90% of a wedding day is spent capturing these natural, emotional photographs of not only the bride and groom but also their wedding guests, often photographing people without them knowing, which helps to capture the true emotion of the day.

Home at Honeysuckle

I am the founder of Home at Honeysuckle and we make personalised clothing, gifts, and accessories for any occasion.  We also specialise in personalised wedding accessories such as bridal party pyjamas and robes, gifts for guests, acrylic table decorations and acrylic signage.

We offer a tailor made package where we design items specifically to match your theme and provide an online consultation and design service to ensure that we capture your ideas perfectly.

VIP Waiters

VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE PERFORMERS

“WE GET THE PARTY STARTED.”

SURPRISE SINGING WAITERS FOR WEDDINGS, CORPORATE EVENTS AND PARTIES.

WE ARE THE WAITERS THAT SERVE UP A PARTY @ ANY OCCASION THAT REQUIRES WAITER SERVICE.

AVO 💈 STUDIO

Based in Weedon, Northampton, you’ll find out studio conveniently located close to a number of popular wedding venues and businesses. We offer high quality cuts and finishes – all hair types welcome. Bespoke wedding packages available upon request.

Jamie Agutu Films

Hi I’m Jamie, a UK & international wedding filmmaker with a passion for telling authentic stories and creating authentic wedding films.

My experience behind the camera stretches beyond weddings. From filming corporate & brand events for the likes of Amazon Music, to assisting TV and Cinema productions.

With the skills and techniques I have learnt I look to provide you with a film you will never get sick of watching, just like your favourite movie or TV series, you can watch on repeat.

Your film should be a true reflection of your love for one another. It is an essential piece to your wedding, highlighting the memorable moments that you can watch back, over and over again.

Check out my YouTube channel –

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Blossom & Blooms Floral Studio

Hello! I am a home based florist in Bedfordshire creating cost effective florals for your special day. Whether it’s Modern, traditional, funky, fresh, dried or artificial flowers that you are looking for, I will work with you to make your dream day come true.

I have over 20 years experience in the floristry industry, I started my own business in 2017 and since then I’m flourishing. Every year is getting busier so don’t delay in getting in touch to arrange your wedding florals. I will only take one wedding a weekend so my full heart and soul is given to your special day.

Contact me today for a free one to one consultation to discuss your ideas and provide you with a full detailed competitive quote.

AJTImages

Hi, I’m Alex, a truly alternative wedding photographer who creates unique, bespoke wedding artwork for amazing, quirky couples looking for something different from their wedding photography. I’m based in the heart of Warwickshire, but regularly travel across the UK to capture amazing memories for awesome couples.

Check us out on Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@ajtimages

JMS EXCLUSIVE LIMOUSINE

You may ask why we say we are “Exclusive” that is because we solely only do Weddings in our Lincoln Limousine. We Operate throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire, occasionally on request we can cover other areas too.


Our Limousine is fitted with LED lighting in the rear of the vehicle, and with a large J Seating that can carry upto a maximum of 7 passengers.
We also carry a wide selection of music cd’s
 (Love Songs) for your special day for you to listen to on your journey.

JMS EXCLUSIVE LIMOUSINE is owned and operated by John, who has a wealth of experience driving various vehicles and customer service experience.

As the Vehicle is automatic you will be guaranteed a safe and comfortable journey on your Wedding Day.

We do provide refreshments onboard in the bar area of the Limousine too!

The Boho Shack

The Boho Shack is an eco conscious Wedding, Event, Styling and Décor Hire Company. Our approach is to offer a sustainable prop, furniture hire and styling service with zero waste for any event.

The Boho Shack will work with your concept however big or small to bring your event to life. We can create chill out zones including photo booth opportunities, vintage bar set ups including small detailing throughout. Alongside this we offer a dried or foraged foliage installations to create bespoke eco conscious designs, to sit alongside your brand.

Caroline Nixon Photography

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel great about their photos because after your special day is over the photos are all you’re left with. You should be able to look back over your photos with a sense of pride and be taken on a journey that helps you remember your day.

I do this by prioritising the photography client relationship by becoming friends with my clients which then also makes them feel more at ease around the camera. I also offer a pre wedding shoot which is a great ice breaker before the big day. It is a chance for a couple to have some loved up photos which will then mean they will feel more relaxed on the big day. I am based in West Berkshire but, I travel to photo shoots all over the UK. I have a range of photography packages available to suit every couples needs which you will find throughout my website. 

Emma’s Kitchen Cakes

I create bespoke wedding and celebration cakes for all occasions with a focus on beautiful bakes that taste as impressive as they look using high quality ingredients and local free range eggs.

​Over the past 10 years, I have developed my designs and now offer a vast range of bakes to help celebrate any event. I have also created treat boxes which are the perfect alternative for a smaller celebration and include the tastiest collection of bakes  such as decorated biscuits, brownies, blondies, cake hearts and cupcakes.

I am a home-based business located in Swindon, and hold C & G General Catering 705, 706 1 & 2, Health & Hygiene levels 1 & 2 and am fully insured and registered with a 5☆ rating.

I hope you enjoy browsing my site and please feel free to send me a message to say hello or make an enquiry!

Eighteen Twelve Sweets & Events

Here at Eighteen Twelve Sweets & Events we have you covered , offering a range of options for your wedding day such as –

  • Clear Sweet Bags
  • Mini Sweet Pouches
  • Sweet Cones
  • Sweet Cups
  • Sweet Platters
  • Wedding Favours
  • Sweet Bar
  • Sweet Table Arrangements

All sweets are made to order.

Celebrate With The Celebrant

I’m Michael J McLaughlin, Family and Wedding Celebrant, allow me to create the perfect ceremony for your special day, have your ceremony anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

Tips for Hosting Children on Your Special Day

The topic of whether children should be invited to weddings is very contentious. Some people firmly believe they have no place and do not invite them, however for other couples it would not be the wedding of their dreams without their children or the children of people they love present. It is fair to say that kids can sometimes find weddings boring or become overstimulated, and either scenario can cause issues. So, this blog assumes you do want to include children on your special day and looks at ways you can ensure they have a fantastic time and there is no stress for the bride and groom and anyone else at the wedding party.

Set Your Expectations

Start by agreeing as a couple the expectations of children being part of the day. Some people have an open event, but others respectfully ask that children be excluded from the formal ceremony but welcomed at the meal and following celebrations. Once you have it in your head how they fit in, making plans for them becomes much easier.

Rehearsing Helps Kids

If some of the children at the wedding will form part of the ceremony, a flower girl, ring bearer, etc., then try and schedule a rehearsal. We have all seen videos of little ones crying or refusing to cooperate at the crucial moment. This is a big deal for them, so knowing what will happen makes it more accessible. Also, make sure what they are wearing is age-appropriate or let them change after the ceremony if you don’t want them crawling on the floor in a pretty dress, and make sure they are warm enough if the weather turns.

Kid-Friendly Eating

Feeding your guests is expensive, but most caterers can add a cheaper, less fussy kids meal that makes things run smoothly. It gives the parents peace of mind, too; trust us, no one wants to be the red-faced stressed parent trying to deal with a child who hates the food and won’t eat. Also, consider incorporating a goodie bag with the kid’s meals. Something to colour and some crayons, a small bag of sweets, a little pocket game, anything that helps them stay entertained. It can be a long time for a child to sit still and stay in one place! Sit your older teens together; they really won’t enjoy adult chat and will much prefer to be with people their age even if they don’t know each other before the day.

Activities

The other option is to look into activities. Some venues have a room set aside and can help organise a children’s entertainer to take over at a certain point, especially if there is going to be a lot of waiting around, or perhaps during the speeches. Other venues will be happy to arrange a big screen where you could leave kid-friendly movies running for any time they need to escape the main party. If you have entertained the children in the day, there is also nothing wrong with putting a curfew on the evening party and requesting that kids are taken home or collected by grandparents for the last few hours – by that point, the parents will probably thank you as they get some time to themselves!

Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

Having a guest book for everyone to sign is a traditional part of your big day. It is a lovely way to create a book of memories that you can look back over at any time and remember the magic of the moment. Sadly though, what tends to happen is that this book is placed in a cupboard or drawer where it gathers dust and is rarely looked at. If you want to create something that can take pride of place in your home and serve as a daily reminder, bringing smiles and warm fuzzy feelings while offering a unique take on the guest book idea, here are some alternatives you may want to consider.

Instant Camera/Photo Booth

Photo booths have gained much traction in the wedding world. The equipment, which includes a polaroid camera booth and lots of funny hats, feather boas, wacky glasses and signs, is delivered to the venue, and guests can enjoy snapping creative pictures. One way to create a guest book is to make a coffee table scrapbook of these images or frame them all in a large clip frame. You can even get the guests to design the layout by having the scrapbook on hand and some simple instructions asking them to snap it, stick it and sign it!

Fingerprint Trees

Ahead of the big day, commission someone arty to paint a large, bare branch tree onto an A2 or A1 canvas. All you need then are some ink pads in various colours. Ask your guests to take a finger or thumbprint and place it on a branch as if it were a leaf, and once more, get them to sign it, so you know which print belongs to each guest. It is fun and unusual and makes a gorgeous piece of wall art for your home once the big day is over.

Jenga Blocks

This has to be one of our favourites. Jenga is a popular brick stacking game, and these small wooden blocks are perfect for getting the guests to sign. Each block can be signed by an individual, couple or even family group as it has four sides. It is a talking point and will help you immortalise your guests loving thoughts forever. Depending on your personal choices, there are plenty of ways to stack it for display, either as they are or fixed into place in a frame or abstract structure.

A Box of Blessings

Finally, you could choose to create a box of blessings. Small cards are left with a box for guests to leave their blessings and words of wisdom on your big day. There is much scope to make this unique, from the container you choose to the shape of the paper or cards. Some people opt for a traditional message in a bottle rolled scroll; others pick a heart-shaped card. There is no right or wrong here!

Any suggestions we have included can be customised to suit the two of you perfectly and give you a guest book that will bring you joy forever.

4 Reasons Why You Should Work with a Wedding Planner

4 Reasons Why You Should Work with a Wedding Planner

4 Reasons Why You Should Work with a Wedding Planner

Planning a wedding can be a significant commitment on your time, and let’s face it, your sanity can take a hit too. Not only are you trying to create the day of your dreams, but you have to bring it in on budget and not upset either set of parents or the bridesmaids and please everyone. It is a tough challenge and something we aim to do once in our lives which is where the problem can arise. When undertaking a new task, practice and prior knowledge make things substantially more manageable, but that isn’t possible when this is your first attempt at planning a wedding, so calling in the professionals is a great way to save yourself work hours and not have to reinvent the wheel. You will also find that your stress levels are significantly lower, so let’s look at why you should work with a wedding planner.

1. Insider Knowledge

As we already mentioned, a wedding planner knows a massive amount, not only about the logistics and timings of getting everything booked but importantly doing it within your local area. This means they will know of any pitfalls to venues, problems with caterers, where to find the best dresses and more. The best part is that this information is in their heads and saves hours of Google searching. It also gives you a third party buffer, someone who is not closely related to the event, to negotiate the best deal, handle issues and complaints and understand how to deal with these companies.

2. They Bring Ideas to the Table

Although most brides have been planning their wedding since the first time they hung a pillowcase off the back of their heads (wisdom imparted to us all by Monica Gellar in Friends, and oh so true), there is always room to expand and augment your plans. Your wedding planner will have seen so many weddings and been involved in their planning that using some of their ideas can complete your goals and help create the perfect day.

3. The Voice of Reason

Weddings can bring out the best and worst in people and come with a ton of etiquette that you haven’t got time to learn. Offending people is all too easy, and it can feel like walking on eggshells. Do you pay for your bridesmaid’s dresses? What happens when the bride’s mother and the future mother-in-law come to blows over the centrepieces? When do you send invitations, and do you need save-the-date cards? Your wedding planner is also a master of diplomacy and tact and understands all the nuances of planning the big day. They can solve problems, give advice and are happy to let you rant when things go wrong.

4. Your Right Hand Man (or Woman)

A wedding planner will have scheduled their diary to ensure they have the time to help you plan, and more importantly, be there on the day to make sure things go off without a hitch. Trust us; you will feel so much better knowing they are in the background making sure the bridesmaids are making good time through hair and makeup, and the best man hasn’t lost the rings!

Check our our wedding suppliers Northamptonshire directory to find suppliers that can help you with your big day!