Help With Planning your Wedding in London and the South
It isn't easy organising a wedding, especially when you are juggling work commitments or maybe planning an event at a distance from where you are living.
We can help by recommending other professionals we've met. They are all outstanding and have gone that extra mile for our couples.
We will add to this page throughout each wedding season. Please remember to mention that Susan and Godfrey recommended you when making your enquiry.
Bridal Dress
Pantiles Bride
Brides whose weddings we have photographed have spoken highly of the choice of bridal gowns at The Pantiles Bride. Their service is also excellent with helpful and attentive staff.
http://www.pantilesbride.com/pantilesbride/index.html
Caterers
Acclaim Food
Organising a wedding can be a daunting experience. Where can you get great food,efficient service, the right venue and all the extras at the right price? We can personally recommend Acclaim Food, having photographed many weddings where they were the caterers. They have an experienced friendly team and excellent service is guaranteed. Acclaim Food is a recommended caterer at Syon House, Syon Park.
Create
Delicious food which looks great and tastes fantastic. We can also personally recommend Create, having enjoyed the same cuisine as the guests at Syon Park. Their service is second to none.
Flowers
Nancy Ursell's
Nancy Ursell's flower design is outstanding. Contemporary, imaginative and fresh, with excellent customer service.
Bloomingperfect Contemporary Flower Design, 2 Grampian Close, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5PH
Tel: 020 8643 9744/07753 827694
Pot Pourri
Dominic Hughes at Pot Pourri in Chiswick is a very talented young designer who goes the extra mile to create stunning arrangements which make the most of every location, from the interior of contemporary London flat to a grand stately home.
255 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4PU
Tel: 020 8994 2404
Hair and makeup
Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes is hugely talented, very pleasant, totally professional and fun.
Mob: 07802 819 508
http://www.itsallaboutyou.uk.net
Pam Wrigley
Also check out Pam Wrigley, who has a great team of artists who will make sure you look your best for your big day. Pam covers London and the South East
Tel: 0208 742 1994
Mob: 07720 300 062
Lighting and Sound
Yes Events
Whether your wedding is big or small, YES EVENTS can provide quality entertainment and professional production services you can rely on. Recommended suppliers along with us prestigious venues such as Syon Park, they can help with every aspect of your function, giving you peace of mind that you will not be disappointed.
They provide mobile discotheques, sound and lighting production, pyrotechnics, firework displays, specialist entertainers, live bands and much more, working with you from the first planning stages until the very end of your event to ensure complete success.
Music
Helen Duffy
The Danesfield Quartet comes highly recommended by one of our brides.
Tel: 01628 476 258
Mob: 07771 615 247
Photographers
It may be that we're already booked for your big day. If that's the case, we'd have no hesitation in recommending
Richard & Sarah Harris
Gurwinder Soor
Scotish Piper
Martin Mckay
Martin Mckay makes a sound that cannot be ignored. Entertain your guests in Scottish style and make a grand entrance when Martin pipes you into your wedding breakfast.
Stationery
Glyn Archer
Glyn Archer can be relied upon for original creative designs with a personal touch.
Glyn Archer Graphic Design
Tel: 01803 391217
www.glynarcher-graphicdesign.co.uk
Toastmasters
A professional Toastmaster will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly and according to your plans. We warmly recommend:
Eric R. Gill MNAT
'Bramleys', 26 The Orchard, Semington, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 6NN
Tel: 0870 766 3250
Mob: 07770 625378
Transport
Ashley Wedding cars
Ashley Wedding cars have a fantastic selection. Their service is excellent.
Kings North, 77 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey
The Candy
For a personal touch, try The Candy family. A husband and wife team like us, they offer a friendly and totally reliable service.
Tel: 0208 707 6641
Mob: 0790 324 215
www.candys3.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Timebus
And if you have a large crowd to transport around central London, we recommend a London bus booked through Timebus. A bus is fun. It keeps all your guests together, ensures they arrive on time at your wedding venue. Your guests might even enjoy a sight seeing trip around the capital while you and your new husband or wife enjoy some quiet time to yourselves in your bridal car.
Timebus Travel, Boleyn Drive, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2BP,United Kingdom
Tel: 01727 866 248
Video
Gorgeous Film Productions
Speak to Jo at Gorgeous Film Productions. These young film makers are a pleasure to work with and they make stunning films.
Gorgeous Film Productions
Tel: 01202 761588
Mob: 07841 489049
Mike Cottrill & Richard Daly
We also recommend Mike Cottrill & Richard Daly. They are fun yet discreet and will thrill you with their images.
Reel Vision, The Moat House, Lymm Hall, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AJ
Tel: 01925 75 8776
Mob: 07734 807 335 and 07966 793 860
Wedding planners
Why not treat yourselves and get a real professional to ease the burden?
The Party Planner
Visit Jodie at The Party Planner
The Party Planner, Stepping Stones, 12 Water Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8SS
Tel: 01635 552288