Choosing suppliers for a wedding can be a massive head ache. I have lived through this head ache. Questions that you ask yourself - Will they turn up? Are they actually any good? Will the makeup artist make me orange? Will the band sound good? Below are a bunch of amazing suppliers that I have worked with that are guaranteed to rock your wedding!
Music
Those That Can't
I'm going to be honest, this is my wedding band! I don't want to over sell myself but... if you want killer banging live tunes at your wedding then look no further. We do everything from The Killers and Artic Monkeys to 90's mashups featuring The Spice Girls and Britney Spears (you'll also get to see me shredding the guitar!).
Owen Productions
This is not just about hiring a DJ to play music, this is turning your wedding into a full on party! Mega lights, mega sound, special effects, DJ's and other musicians. Just tell Owen what you want and he will make your wedding dreams come true! Click HERE!
Harpist - Christine Palethorpe
We had Christine play at our own wedding. It was literally the best thing we did! Core memory = waiting for my wife to walk down the aisle listening to harp versions of Ben Howard, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Star Wars music. You even get to choose your own music from her massive playlist!
Entertainment
Magician - Ricky Locke
He was educated in Hogwarts so you know he's legit! Some of my favourite candid photos come from peoples reactions to magicians and Ricky is the best of the best. Not only will he blow your mind with small tricks but he can also perform a massive show stopper in front of your whole wedding party!
Garden games and Mini golf - Rustic and Vintage Carts
Mini golf at a wedding... Hear me out on this one! We had it at our own wedding and everyone had so much fun. The team comes and sets everything up while you're having your wedding breakfast ready for you to score some hole in ones when you're done! It's such a great way at getting guests off their feet and having fun!
www.rustic-vintageminigolfandgameshire.com
Secret Service Singing Waiters
I've photographed a bunch of weddings that have had singing waiters. And every time it's been absolutely amazing. The best thing about it is your guests won't know a thing until they start singing! Conga lines, twirling napkins, air guitar...the list go's on. They are such a good edition to any wedding!
Glitter Bar - Mary Had a Little Glam
I'm dying to work a wedding where Mary brings her glitter bar! It's something completely different and definitely brings the glam festival vibes to a wedding. Also slightly dreaming of photographing a groom covered in pink glitter!
Cake
Louly's Little Bakery
If you are not booking Anna to make your cake then you are doing something wrong! It's the kind of cake that will live in your core memories forever. Not only does she do the best wedding cakes you've ever seen, she also creates dessert tables. I had the full shebang at my own wedding and it was one of our highlights! Stop reading and go book her.
Wedding Rings
Kate Dawson Jewellery
Kate produces the most amazing rings. I got my wife's engagement ring and our wedding rings from Kate and they are absolutely beautiful. You get to see her studio and talk through all the various options available. Going to Kate is an awesome experience and is so much better then going to a high street shop!
Evening Food & Drinks
Mobile Bar
Anna and David are just the best. Their converted horse box bar is stunning and fits with every type of wedding! They offer endless possibilities - Gin bar, whiskey bar, wine bar, cocktails and beers. Tell them your idea and they will provide!
Wood Fired Pizza Box
I'm passionate about pizza. In fact, it's the best food ever invented! And at the top of the pizza mountain is Mark and his wood fired pizza box. His hot honey and chorizo pizza is literally an eyes roll back in your head moment. This is your only choice if you want pizza at your wedding.
Hair and Make Up
I'm not an expert on hair or makeup but I know what photographs well! Here are two that I have worked with that offer slightly different styles.
Nicola Hodgkinson - East Midlands
Nicola is a specialist in natural make up that looks beautiful in photos. She's awesome to work with and is a relaxed presence! She does both the make up and hair during the morning so you don't need to worry about having to book two different suppliers.
Makeup By Mary - West Midlands
Mary creates sophisticated, glamorous and modern looks that enhance the way you look instead of creating a whole different person! She is great to work with and is a calming presence in a potentially hectic part of your day.
For the Grooms
His Day Weddings
There is a massive amount of information out there for brides, in fact pretty much every wedding magazine and planning site is aimed at brides. But David and Anna have created an amazing resource full of helpful advice for grooms. They also host the best wedding fairs, think axe throwing, VW's, bespoke suits... the list goes on!