My Favourite Suppliers

It's essential to me that I have access to only the best suppliers, afterall it's my reputation on the line.

I do not charge any supplier to be on my website, which leave me free to choose those people who I know will do the best possible job for you if they don't do their best they simply disappear of the list!

VENUES

So you've decided to do it - the first thing you need is a venue, here are some of my favourites

Bristol Area

Merchants Hall - Tel 01179 9738058- enquiries@merchantventurers.com - Gary & the team offer the most stunning venue, positively brimming over with history a truly grand venue

Gloucestershire

The Barn@ Calcot - 01666 890391 - rachel@calcotmanor.co.uk - Calcot Manor Hotel, Barn and Spa offers everything you could wish for on one site
Berkeley Castle - 01453 810332 - info@berkeley-castle.com - David and the team offer you the opportunity to have your own castle for the day, imagine drinks on the gun terrace overlooking the Berkeley estate
Chavenage House - 01666 502329 - caroline@chavenage.com - Chavenage House offers an opportunity to spot the TV Film location - the estate is often used for shows like Poirot, Larkrise to Candleford - so you can be the stars !
Eastington Hall - 01179 863105 - info@eastingtonhall.co.uk - An elegant Regency country house, available on an exclusive weekend hire basis
The Kingscote Barn - 01453 861161 - info@kingscotebarn.co.uk - Richard Gale lovingly restored this stunning barn, it sits in it's own provate valley - simply stunning setting
Matara - 01453 861050 - rebecca@matara.co.uk - the most tranquil place you can ever imagine with an amazing collection of eastern artifacts

Oxfordshire

Caswell House - 01993 701064 - kate@caswellhouse.co.uk - *NEW* - Beautiful mid-converted barn with cottages, please call Kate so you can see their plans
The Meet - hayley@themeetoxford.co.uk *NEW* - totally secluded this barn conversion offers softly rolling countryside and landscaped gardens

Wiltshire

Luckington Court - 01666 840488 - nina@luckingtoncourt.co.uk - *NEW*- Fabulous marquee setting
Winkworth Farm - 01666 823499 - info@winkworthfarm.co.uk -*NEW* - with huge eco credentials this new and exciting venue is mid conversion. Melanie & Jeremy's plans are simply stunning

Now here's the A-Z of everytihng else!

BALLOONS

The Giant Card and Balloon Company - 01453 757883 - www.giantcard.com. Jeanette Cranstone is an amazingly creative balloon artist - Over the years she has helped me on many events and has even created a full 'Jungle Book' themed room for a fun Christening Party

BEAUTY

Calcot Spa - 01666 890391 - www.calcotspa.co.uk Sarah Endacott and the Spa team create a relaxing space to prepare for /or recover from your event - simply perfect pampering from head to toe

Maria Make up Artist - 01285 841541 Maria did my makeup on my wedding day, need I say more!

Sanchia Finlay Make Up Artist - 01452 309869 - www.finlaymakeup.co.uk Sanchia was one of my Brides a few years ago. I was amazed when I bumped into her recently and found out about her new business - I reckon she could even make me look lovely after a long weekend. She can even airbrush you !

CAKE

Contemporary Cake Designs 07766 900 832- www.contemporarycakedesign.com Xavier creates the most amazing and truly tasty treats

CHOCOLATE FUN

Choc Falls 07973 491289 www.chocfalls.com Nicki and her team add a little fun to any occasion, lovely proper chocolate!

CAR HIRE

Vintage Cadillac Services - 07850 772410 - www.vintagecadillacs.com Steve Amor looks the part on your day - Dressed up and polished, just like his classic cars

CATERING

William's Kitchen at calcot - 01666 891222 - www.williamsatcalcot.co.uk Well obviously I'm biased, I love William's Kitchen at Calcot - they were our caterers on our wedding day and I rate them so highly I even took a job with them

Fodda - 01242 525780 - fodda.biz@uwclub.net Angus Bruce and his team specialise in simple delivered buffets in and around the Cheltenham area - Scrummy Stuff

DISCO

Bonehead Productions - 01452 864004 - www.bonehead-productions.com Darren Owens (one of the team of DJ's) is my favourite - sorry boys I know you shouldn't have favourites but..... I finally found a company not to cocky to realise that every couple are different and that we all like different music - Darren will work with 'your' very own playlist

ENTERTAINMENT

Entire Occasions - 01454 261229 - www.entireoccasions.com If Malcolm Hardy is on the case you can relax and know that your guests will have a great time - Malcolm can source any type of entertainment from a big band to a fun face painter.

FLOWERS

Flowerama -01452 750736 www.floweramadesign Jane Ferson has a natural touch simple beautiful displays. Jane works to any budget ow

Flowercube - 01453 758585 www.flowercube.co.uk Francis Fenwick for flowers with the wow factor

Crazy Daisy -01453 840900 www.crazydaisyflowers.co.uk - Abbie Smith, after years of working for other people Abbie has now taken the plunge, her displays are modern & fun

HONEYMOON

Anne Hancock, Travel Counsellor - 0845 058 7195 - www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/anne.hancock I have lost count of number of times I've heard rave reviews about Anne and how she has tailor made a honeymoon to remember. She is happy to organise everything so you are in safe and and can relax from door to door, whether it's a week in Whitby, two in Trinidad & Tobago or a month in Mauritius

JEWELLERY

R J Spicer - 01242 574871 www.rjspicer.com Ryan will create your perfect individual wedding or engagement ring. The bit I love is that he committs to cleaning, polishing your jewellery for life as part of his service.

MENSWEAR

Slaters Menswear, Cheltenham -01242 224494 www.slaters.co.uk Great value suits to buy or hire

PHOTOGRAPHY

Gee Photography- 01179 413388 www.geephotography.co.uk Gee provides some of the best Black and White work in the region. If you ever see him at an exhibition don't expect him to sell to you, he'll simply sit back and let his work speak for itself. Cool as you can be but HOT photos

Lovegrove Weddings - 01275 853204 - www.lovegroveweddings.com Damien is such a talent he even teaches photography! His use of light is truly beautiful

Maggie Booth - 01453 758621 - www.maggieboothphotography.co.uk Maggie has classic style and a wonderful eye - she can spot that perfect shot.

Cotswold Weddings - www.cotswoldweddings.net Jane & Oli capture your day beautifully always happy and talented too

REGISTRARS SERVICE

Gloucestershire Registration Service - 01452 425000 www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/registration The Gloucestershire team are lovely, they make a civil marriage a beautiful and romantic occasion. The web links takes you through to all the technical bits you will need to know including fees