Wedding Suppliers I Love Working With
Planning your wedding is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming. There are so many different suppliers that you need to find to make your day perfect, and it can be difficult to know which ones are right for you.
If you have friends or family that have recently married asking for their recommendations is a great place to start.
I also hope that I can help a little by sharing the details of suppliers I’ve worked with and been impressed by over the years of shooting weddings. I’ve listed a few for each part of the day, all of whom I’ve found to be lovely people who provided a great service.
FLORISTS
Your flowers are likely to be one of the most important elements of your wedding décor, and of course, your bouquet is almost as important as your dress, so it’s really important to choose a florist who can make your floral vision come alive.
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Tattie Rose
Tattie Rose creates the most amazing wild displays inspired by the changing seasons, it’s impossible not to fall in love with their arrangements. I have seen them use oak, blackberries and many other elements you wouldn’t expect to see used in at weddings and they have always looked fantastic.
I have been fortunate to work with Tattie Rose and her and her team several times now, here are just a few of the weddings where she has created stunning floral designs:
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This Floral Life
This Floral Life is a bespoke floristry studio based in Midhurst, West Sussex, nestled on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Founded and led by Karen Watson, a former Buying Director at Harvey Nichols and co-founder of The Real Flower Company, the studio specialises in creating natural, sustainable, and seasonal floral designs for weddings, events, and private clients.
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Mary Jane Vaughn
Mary Jane Vaughan is a renowned London-based florist celebrated for her elegant and sustainable floral designs. With over three decades of experience, Vaughan has established her studio in Battersea, just steps from the New Covent Garden Flower Market, allowing her to source the finest British-grown flowers whenever possible
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Flower & Glory
Flower and Glory Florists is a boutique floral studio known for its elegant arrangements and personalised service. Specialising in bespoke bouquets, event decor, and seasonal displays, they combine artistic flair with a deep passion for flowers. Whether crafting a romantic wedding centrepiece or a cheerful birthday bouquet, Flower and Glory Florists sources the freshest blooms to create stunning designs that reflect their clients’ unique tastes.
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Juliet Glaves
Juliet Glaves Flowers is a distinguished floral studio renowned for its commitment to British-grown, seasonal flowers and its sustainable approach to floristry. Founded by former television director and producer Juliet Glaves in 2007, the business began with the establishment of a five-acre flower farm on the border between Shropshire and Herefordshire. There, Juliet and her husband Neil cultivate over 200 varieties of blooms, foliages, and grasses, creating an ever-changing seasonal palette that informs and inspires every aspect of her floral designs.
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Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart is a renowned British luxury florist founded in 1993 by Nikki Tibbles. With over 30 years of experience, the brand is celebrated for its opulent and visionary approach to floristry, offering bespoke arrangements for weddings, events, and everyday occasions. Wild at Heart has garnered a loyal clientele, including A-list celebrities and prestigious brands, and has been featured in prominent publications such as Vogue and The Telegraph.
HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTISTS
The wedding makeup artists and hairstylists I love and really enjoy working with have a great understanding of light, in addition to being highly talented makeup artists. They always know the best places to position you in the room, both for applying makeup and for helping the photographer create beautiful pictures of your preparations.
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GAVIN HARVIE HAIR
I wish I had an excuse to book Gavin to do my hair, I was so in love with the Hollywood waves he created for Celia. He is such a genuine guy who makes everyone feel at ease.
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Lauren Mathis
Lauren Mathis is a professional makeup artist based in the UK, specialising in bridal and fashion makeup. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, she offers personalised services tailored to each client’s unique features and preferences. Her expertise encompasses creating timeless, elegant looks that complement a range of occasions, from weddings to photo shoots.
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GEMMA SUTTON
Gemma Sutton is an award-winning bridal hair and makeup artist renowned for her natural, fashion-forward approach to wedding beauty. With over 14 years of experience in the film and television industry, she founded her own studio in Farnborough, Hampshire, where she and her team specialise in creating timeless, personalised looks that enhance each client’s unique features.
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SPENCE & OLIVE
A lovely hair and make-up duo, based in London and Dorset. When it comes to recommending hair and make-up artists, I am always looking to see how happy my couples feel and how well the styling lasts into the day.
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Shannon Belle
Shannon Belle is a highly skilled hair and makeup artist based in Southampton, Hampshire, specialising in bridal beauty and event styling. With over a decade of experience, she leads a talented team that caters to weddings, commercials, special events, and editorial photoshoots. Shannon’s approach is characterised by a radiant, soft-glam aesthetic, focusing on creating modern, flattering looks that enhance her clients’ natural beauty.
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WEDDING CAKES
There is now an endless variety of wedding cake styles to choose from. Once you’ve decided on a style and colour scheme, you can start to plan a cake to suit. It’s a great idea to approach your cake maker with a few ideas in mind, and don’t forget that, as well as looking great, it needs to taste amazing!
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Nevie Pie
Natasha of Nevie Pie Cakes specialises in beautiful hand-painted cakes. I love the delicate appearance of her cakes and the attention to detail, each one really is an edible work of art!
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VIDEOGRAPHERS
Wedding photographers and videographers have sometimes been known to clash due to different working styles. It’s crucial to ensure that the relationship between the photographer and videographer is respectful and that they can collaborate effectively. Here are a few videographers whom I have really enjoyed working with.
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BROWNS FILMS
I love the style of Tom’s films; he keeps things simple and is unobtrusive, which is every photographer’s dream! It’s so important that videographers and photographers look for each other’s eye-line to avoid being in each other’s shots.
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SKINNY BOY FILMS
Kate and Steve of Skinny Boy Films have a really discreet an unobtrusive approach. As an ex video editor myself I am always aware of strong editing and storytelling and Skinny Boy Films do it so well!
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AWB FILMS
AWB Films is a UK-based wedding videography company led by Alex Boundy, who brings a wealth of experience from his background in documentary television and film production with esteemed institutions like the BBC and HBO. Since founding AWB Films in 2016, Alex has captured over 300 weddings across the UK and internationally, from Cornwall to Scotland and beyond.
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SY FILMS
Shaun Young Films is a Hampshire-based wedding videography company led by Shaun Young, a filmmaker with over eight years of experience capturing weddings across the UK and Europe. Shaun’s approach is characterised by a natural, relaxed, and considered style, focusing on telling the authentic story of each couple’s special day. Utilising minimal gear and emphasising natural lighting, composition, and framing, he ensures a discreet presence while capturing the atmosphere of the wedding.
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HUSHABYE FILMS
Hushabye Films is a creative wedding videography company led by Jade Gooch, a former TV producer/director with over 15 years of experience working with major broadcasters like MTV, BBC, and Channel 4. Jade specializes in producing fun, emotional, and visually dynamic short wedding films that feel more like music videos than traditional wedding videos. Her approach is energetic and hands-on—armed with a single handheld camera, she immerses herself in the celebration, capturing candid moments, dance-floor antics, and heartfelt exchanges with a relaxed and upbeat attitude.
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CATERING
Choosing the right caterer for your wedding is essential, your guests will expect to be well fed, and the food is one detail of the wedding that you can be sure even the least observant guest will notice and remember!
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CAPER & BERRY
Caper & Berry is a catering company based in Godalming, Surrey, celebrated for its exceptional culinary artistry and bespoke service. Established in 2000 by Tim Brennan, the company has become one of the most recognised premium caterers in London and the Home Counties. Known for their creativity and flair, Caper & Berry prides itself on delivering food that is not only delicious but also visually stunning, ensuring each dish serves as a memorable experience for guests.
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KALM KITCHEN
Kalm Kitchen is an amazing catering company based in Surrey, renowned for its inventive approach to food and exceptional service. Founded in 2008 by Jen and James Middlehurst, this family-run business has built a reputation for delivering outstanding events across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.
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ROCKET FOOD
Rocket Food is a family run boutique catering company and I had the pleasure of photographing their director’s wedding. I can honestly say that every canapé I tasted was amazing. The wedding breakfast was tapas themed with Vietnamese spring rolls, lobster and lots of other colourful creations floating by for most of the reception. Delicious!
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Based in Horam, East Sussex, specializing in creating exceptional culinary experiences for weddings and events across the South East of England. With a reputation for excellence, they have been entrusted with catering at prestigious venues such as Firle Place and Gildredge Manor. Clients consistently praise their delectable menus, seamless service, and attention to detail.
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JACARANDA
Based in Midhurst, West Sussex, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and seamless event management. Established in 1998 by Bee, Jon, and Ian, the company has built a stellar reputation across Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire for its stylish and elegant events, complemented by mouth-watering menus and outstanding service
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PEA & POD
Renowned for its innovative approach to food and exceptional service. Founded in 2019 by Henrietta Russell, a Ballymaloe-trained chef with over 18 years of experience, the company specialises in bespoke catering services for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and special occasions across Hampshire, London, Surrey, Berkshire, Sussex, and beyond.
WEDDING BANDS
The wedding make-up artists and hair stylists I love and really enjoy working with have a great understanding of light in addition to being highly talented makeup artists. They always know the best places to position you in the room, both for applying makeup and for helping the photographer create beautiful pictures of your preparations.
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THE TROUBADOURS
These guys were AMAZING! They managed to get everyone up dancing and singing on tables. It was such a great idea to have them playing between courses during the wedding breakfast, the energy in the room at Sarah and Alistair’s wedding was incredible.
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THE EARTH LIGHTS
It’s often the case at weddings that I don’t remember much about the bands, it’s not a reflection of the entertainment but I’m so engrossed in capturing the action on the dance-floor that I don’t always absorb the music. Earth Lights Boogie are completely unforgettable though, their performance is so full of energy and their voices are flawless. They get into the middle of the action on the dance-floor and even have a rapper. Spencer, the front man, has the most amazing hair too.
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THE LOW RIDERS
The Low Riders are a funk and soul band and are perfect if you want your party to be lively and the dance floor to be full all evening!
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SOUL BEAT
Soul Beat are another band that is bursting with energy and you can’t help but want to dance when they are playing, I’ll even confess to having a little dance with my camera. These guys kept the dance floor packed and everyone happy for the whole of the party.
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TUX FIZZ
Tux Fizz is a high-energy wedding band based in Gloucestershire, renowned for their interactive performances and dynamic live shows. Winners of the 2023 and 2024 Wedding Industry Awards for ‘Wedding Band of the Year,’ they specialise in creating unforgettable party atmospheres that keep guests dancing all night long
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THE FUNCTION BAND
The Function Band is a premier UK-based event entertainment company renowned for transforming weddings and events into unforgettable experiences. Since its inception in 2008, The Function Band has performed at over 250 events annually, captivating audiences with their dynamic performances and diverse repertoire. Their versatility is showcased through offerings such as the ShowBand and DJ Live packages, which can be tailored to include various configurations ranging from a 6-piece ensemble to an impressive 20-piece showband, featuring vocalists, instrumentalists, and even string and brass sections.
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THE HURRICANES
The Hurricanes are a dynamic UK-based wedding and event band renowned for their high-energy performances and extensive repertoire spanning rock, pop, soul, disco, and country classics. Originating from Hampshire, the band comprises five seasoned musicians with backgrounds in cruise ship entertainment and live events. Having previously been resident performers on Celebrity Cruises, they bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to every performance.
Their diverse setlist includes hits from the 1950s to the present day, ensuring that guests of all ages are entertained.
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TRULY MEDLEY DEEPLY
Their unique style centers around crafting medleys that blend the most memorable parts of popular songs, spanning genres like 90s pop, Motown, indie, UK garage, and classic house. This approach not only energizes the dance floor but also evokes nostalgia, creating a shared experience among guests of all ages.
Truly Medley Deeply is celebrated for their ability to read the crowd and adapt their performance to suit the mood of the event.
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WEDDING PLANNERS
Wedding planners can make such a difference in the lead-up to your wedding and on your actual wedding day. They will already know a range of great suppliers and will help you select the ones most suited to your wedding. On the day itself, they will take away any stress and worry by making sure everything runs to plan.
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SUSIE EVANS
Susie is one of the best when it comes to planning a marquee wedding at home.
Susie and Libby are such lovely people who I always enjoy working with, calm and friendly with an amazing attention to detail.
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LUCY ANN EVENTS
Lucy Ann Events is a premier wedding planning company known for creating elegant, personalized, and seamlessly executed celebrations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through design, Lucy Ann and her team work closely with couples to bring their unique vision to life. From intimate ceremonies to grand destination weddings
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LOUISE PERRY
Louise Perry Weddings is a distinguished wedding planning agency renowned for delivering luxurious, bespoke celebrations across the UK and internationally. Founded by Louise Perry in 2012, the company has garnered numerous accolades and is recognized among the top 100 wedding planners globally . Operating from Essex, Louise Perry Weddings offers a range of services, including full planning, partial planning, and on-the-day coordination, tailored to each couple’s unique vision and requirements
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LILLINGSTONE EVENTS
Lillingston is a renowned event planning company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in creating extraordinary weddings and parties worldwide. Founded in 1993 by Sophie Lillingston, the company has built a reputation for delivering bespoke celebrations that are both imaginative and meticulously executed. Operating from their Notting Hill office in London, Lillingston offers a range of services, including full wedding planning, design, and on-the-day coordination, tailored to each couple’s unique vision.
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KATRINA OTTER
Katrina Otter is the founder and lead planner of Katrina Otter Weddings, a boutique wedding planning company renowned for crafting timeless, elegant, and bespoke celebrations across the UK. With over a decade of experience in the events industry, Katrina established her firm in 2013, driven by a desire to offer personalised and creative event management services. Her approach centres on understanding each couple’s unique vision, seamlessly blending their personalities with luxurious design elements to create memorable experiences.