Resources
A few partners I’ve worked with and will happily recommend.
Wedding planners
If the idea of planning the wedding all sounds too much then it’s time to get some help. The average wedding takes at least 250 hours to organise and there’s no point in getting stressed out on the most important day of your life because the flowers haven’t arrived or the place cards are wrong.
Perfect Days
Personal and professional wedding and civil partnership co-ordination for couples planning to marry in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
www.perfectdays.info/index.php
Cars
A bit like the dress this where you should start with the type of car you want then work backwards Two things I know 1920’s Rolls Royces go a lot slower than you think And there’s not much room for a big dress in an Inspector Morse Jaguar (they do look cool though but the back doors don’t open that wide) A couple of suppliers we like who are a bit different and with an interesting selection of vehicles
Banbury Wedding Cars
For a traditional car and good old fashioned service
www.e-swoosh.co.uk/banburyweddingcars/
Jeeves & Wooster
Vintage and classic wedding cars
Wedding video
Bigger Picture Wedding Films
With over 20 years of film and Broadcast television experience, the guys at The Bigger Picture Weddings can guarantee a thoroughly memorable, creative and broadcast standard High Definition video of your special day. Although Oxfordshire based, The Bigger Picture Weddings work all over the UK and Europe. They also provide a web trailer which can (if you so wish) be shared with family and friends across the internet/social media platforms and mobile phone devices as well.
www.thebiggerpictureweddings.com/
Bridal wear
A bit like the dress this where you should start with the type of car you want then work backwards Two things I know 1920’s Rolls Royces go a lot slower than you think And there’s not much room for a big dress in an Inspector Morse Jaguar (they do look cool though but the back doors don’t open that wide) A couple of suppliers we like who are a bit different and with an interesting selection of vehicles
White Dress Boutique
A beautiful bridal boutique located in Leamington Spa.
www.thewhitedressboutique.co.uk
Jacqueline Doxey - Design Couture
Bespoke Wedding Dresses. Vintage Inspired wedding dresses with a contemporary feel. Fabulous made to measure wedding dresses near Leamington Spa,
Quello
If you're getting married and haven't chosen the dress yet, then do have a look at Quello. Quello is an exclusive bridal boutique set in the heart of Old Kenilworth, Warwickshire and I know you’ll get fabulous service as well as beautiful dresses.
Quello offers the discerning bride-to-be couture designer bridal wear blending elegance, vintage and glamour, perfectly. Please visit our website for more information.
True Romantica Bridal
True Romantica Bridal prides itself on delivering a personalised quality service from the minute you walk through the door right up until your wedding day. No appointments necessary, and certainly no pressure to buy, we can guarantee you will enjoy every minute you spend here. We have new wedding dress collections from leading designers such as Ronald Joyce, Justin Alexander, Veromia Bridals and brand new to True Romantica Bridal - Alfred Sung. With bridesmaids dresses by classic Veromia and funky Kelsey Rose.
Hair and makeup
I get to see lots of weddings and they all run so much more smoothly when you have someone to do your makeup.
Dulhan
One of the most talented makeup artists I’ve worked with, Dulhan was founded by hair stylist and makeup artist Mandeep Hundal. Mandeep is creative director and head hair and makeup artist at the company. With more than 8 years in the industry, Mandeep understands a woman’s need to feel glamorous and flawless in any situation. Specialising in bridal, fashion and media, her work regularly appears in Asian Woman, Asian Fashion and Asian Bride Magazines.
Make-up by Charlotte
After eight years at the BBC, Charlotte is now a professionally qualified freelance Make-up Artist based in Royal Leamington Spa. In 2003, Charlotte was accepted into a world-leading Make-up School ‘Greasepaint’ in London, where she gained internationally-recognised training by industry professionals. She went on to specialise in Bridal and Special Occasion Make-up, Television, Stage and Photographic Make-up, as well as Make-up Tuition across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
Anna Ashfield Professional Make-up Artist
Anna has an extensive repertoire from weddings and parties to catwalk and photographic shoots. Her professionalism and artistry has ensured a continuing success. She is passionate about colour, beauty and fashion and her strength lies in her attention to detail and ability to consistently produce flawless complexions and beautiful make-up
Rowena Wedding make-up artist
Do you want your wedding make-up to look natural, flawless and to last all day? Do you want a make-up artist you can trust and who is relaxed yet reliable? Stratford based bridal make-up specialist Rowena delivers on all counts. Rowena uses airbrush make-up to achieve the look that celebrities crave so you can forget your worries about uneven skin tone and blemishes. Trained at the renowned London School of Beauty & Make-Up, Rowena travels to where you are getting ready so that can enjoy your special day knowing your make-up is expertly taken care of.
www.myweddingmakeupartist.co.uk
Flowers
Sarah Horne Flowers
Do try Sarah Horne Flowers. Florists With a Chelsea gold medal and awarded the UK runner up title in the flower shop of the year awards, this is no ordinary flower shop.
Julia Mitchell Distinctive Floral Design
Whether your style is boutique hotel or country house, a magnificent castle or stately home. Fabulous individual designs created for you. Venues throughout Warwickshire, the Cotswolds and beyond.
Fiona Harris-Inspired-elegance
Inspired Elegance is a professional and friendly florist based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire serving both private and corporate clients. From beautiful hand tied bouquets, delivered nationally, to wedding flowers, event flowers and corporate flower services, our expertise and experience deliver flowers to compliment any occasion.
Ailsa's Floral Design
Flowers with Style Ailsa is a florist based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, specialising in luxurious and stylish arrangements for weddings, events and special occasions. Her style is a fusion of modern trends with a touch of natural and traditional elegance.
Karen Foster Flower
Based in Leamington Spa, covering Warwickshire & South Leicestershire; Karen's style is relaxed & natural with inspired & elegant finishing touches to complete your day perfectly!
www.karenfosterflowersandgardens.co.uk
Sarah Horne Flowers
Do try Sarah Horne Flowers. Florists With a Chelsea gold medal and awarded the UK runner up title in the flower shop of the year awards, this is no ordinary flower shop.
Jewellery
Peter Stephan
For unique jewellery and unique service try Peter Stephan in Leamington Spa.
Music and entertainment
Variations on a Theme
There are dozens of string quartets out there, but here’s one that is distinctly different with a repertoire ranging from Hollywood to Bollywood. Do go and check them out.
www.variations-on-a-theme.co.uk
Toast masters
Howard Jones
Howard Jones was featured in BRIDES magazine's Top Ten Toastmasters and is well known at the most prestigious venues around the UK. Many married couples remember their wedding breakfast, as just a meal with a few speeches at the end; but Howard will help you to properly plan and structure your day, transforming it into a memorable event.
Wedding stationery
True Bloom Wedding Stationery
True Bloom specialise in unique 'Guess Who's Getting Married?' invitations featuring your own baby photos! Wedding invitations, table plans, thank you cards, etc. Based in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Fresh Wedding Design
For a fresh approach to wedding stationery design with creative innovations for the contemporary couple.
Wedding cakes
Sweet As
Sweet As creates gorgeous Belgian chocolate wedding cakes especially for you. We make the cakes from the very best ingredients including local free range eggs, local cream and milk and unrefined sugar. Take a look at our mouth watering website for some pictures and to book your free consultation.
Venues
Recommended venues
Follow the link below to view our recommended venues.
Reciprocal links:
www.soontobemarried.co.uk
www.weddingdaze.co.uk
www.all-weddings.co.uk
www.theweddingindex.co.uk
www.uk-wedding-photographers.com
www.hitched.co.uk
www.weddingvenues.com
www.weddingsinwarwickshire.co.uk
www.uk-photographers.biz
www.warwickshireweddingpages.co.uk
www.engagement2wedding.co.uk
www.theukweddingguide.com
www.davidmorphew.com
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