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The average wedding has more than 23 different suppliers and services contributing to make a Bride's wedding day as individual and special as she is.
Sourcing wedding suppliers who share your passion for design and style to entrust with an event as special as your wedding is of paramount importance and requires a huge amount of research. Finding the right supplier who you can not only work with but will interpret and deliver your dream as well as offer sound advice and guidance is so important. You also have to have a rapport with your supplier as the last thing you need when organising a joyous event is stress and disappointment.
Whilst you may have some wedding suppliers recommended to you, it is always worth exploring new and inspirational ideas before you make a final decision. Some venues have suppliers lists. These may be people they can recommend or simply know of. Some venues also stipulate that you must only use their preferred suppliers which rather narrows downs your personal choice and may be in the interests of the venue but are not necessarily a reflection of your personal style, so check carefully which suppliers you are obliged to use before commiting to a venue.
With so many different suppliers to keep track of you must be extremely well organised. It is of course important to obtain written quotations from all your suppliers and any agreements between yourselves are well documented to avoid any misunderstandings. Keep track of all deposits paid and agree in advance the final balance and when it is due. You may find our Suppliers Checklist helpful.
Below is a summary of all the wedding suppliers and services that may be involved in your wedding. You can search for services in the categories that interest you in our preferred listings directory. We only list the finest wedding suppliers who are able to offer an exceptional level of professionalism. Have a look at be inspired by what they have to offer.
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Albums & Guest Books
Your wedding photographer may well supply your photo album but wedding albums for grandparents or bridesmaids make a special gift or you may like a secondary album for informal photographs taken by your guests. Providing a guest book at the reception is a lovely way of recording the thoughts of your wedding guests
Beauty hair and make-up
Every bride has a special glow and will look beautiful on her wedding day but following a beauty regime and having professional bridal hair and make-up stylists will give you more confidence and make the wedding photographs look even more amazing
Bouquet Preservation
You can preserve your beautiful bouquet for prosperity so that it would look as wonderful as on your wedding day
Bridal Accessories
Wedding shoes, tiaras and veils as well as jewellery are all accessories that will enhance your wedding dress. Contempory or vintage hair accessories will add a finishing touch to your bridal hairstyle.
Food and Drink
There are many ways of hosting a wedding reception ranging from champagne and canapes, a buffet reception, simple hog roast or a traditional wedding breakfast. The wedding cake is a focul point of the wedding reception with long standing traditions. Traditional wedding cakes are made of fruit cake, iced and tiered but cup cakes and chocolate cakes are increasing in popularity.
Decor and Chair Covers
Chair covers are an easy way of transforming the plainest venue and you can either hire other decorative items or hire a specialist venue dressing company to decorate and theme your wedding venue
Entertainment and Music
Music plays an important part in your wedding and keeping your wedding guests entertained throughout the day will ensure a memorable occasion
Favours
Ask a man what he thinks a wedding favour is and you may not get the answer you expected! Wedding favours are placed on the tables for each wedding guest as a small momento or thank you for attending your wedding and can be themed to matched your colour scheme.
Fireworks
What better end to a magical day can there be than an explosion of fabulous fireworks lighting up the sky
First Dance
The first dance together as man and wife is a memorable occasion and all eyes will be on the Bride and Groom. If you are not a natural dancer, have some lessons beforehand and hit the dance floor with confidence
Flowers
Flowers represent love and are play a central role in every wedding. Transform your ceremony venue and wedding reception with stunning floral displays
Gift List
What other time in your life can you make a list and others will buy it for you! Many large stores offer a wedding gift list service or if you have all the basics, you may wish to place your wedding list with a small specialist store with unusual items or even select a piece of art from a gallery or book an amazing honeymoon to which your guests can contribute
Gifts for the Wedding Party
It is usual for the Groom to buy the Bridesmaids, Best Man and Ushers a gift which he presents during his speech at the wedding breakfast. Bouquets or gifts are often also presented to the Bride and the Groom's mothers
Grooms Attire
Hire or buy formal wedding outfits for the Groom, Best Man and Ushers or for less formal weddings, a bespoke suit from a master tailor will cut a dash and give many years of pleasure
Hen & Stag Party
Whilst hen and Stag parties traditionally took place the night before the wedding, this is probably not a good idea if everyone wants to look their best! Hen & Stag parties can range from pampering spa days or weekends for the Hen Party to activity weekends for the boys.
Honeymoon
The Bride & Groom usually depart the day after the wedding rather than miss out on the wedding party fun. A honeymoon is the holiday of a lifetime so take your time and plan carefully.
Insurance
Weddings are expensive and despite the best planning, things can go wrong. Venues can burn down, dresses can get damaged and something could get lost. Wedding insurance is relatively inexpensive and is a vital necessity.
Invitations & Stationery
Your wedding invitations set the style of your wedding the minute they are received by your wedding guests. Other wedding stationery involves 'save the date' cards, Order of Service sheets, Place Names, Seating Plan and stationery for your 'thank you' letters
Jewellery
Engagement and wedding rings are of course the main items of jewellery but the Groom often presents his Bride with a special necklace or pair of earings as a wedding gift and the Bride may well give the Groom a watch or cufflinks
Marquee
Marquees make popular wedding venues and are totally flexible in the number of wedding guests they can accommodate. Marquees are not only traditional white structures but comes in all shapes and sizes with luxury bedouin tents becoming a popular choice for a less traditional wedding
Mother of the Bride
A daughter's wedding day is a very important occasion for any mother who will of course want to look her best. Dresses with jackets or suits remain as chic as ever and a wonderful hat with fabulous shoes and bag complete the perfect mother of the Bride outfit
Photography
Wedding photographs are a lasting reminer of your wedding day and great care should be taken in choosing your photographer
Toastmaster
A toastmaster or master of ceremonies will officiate at your wedding by making all the necessary announcements to keep the wedding guests informed of what is happening during the day as well as announce the speeches. A good toastmaster will ensure your wedding runs smoothly and on time
Transport
Horse and carriage, classic car, red bus, racy Ferrarri or luxury limousine are all options for transporting the Bride, Groom and their wedding guests depending on the locations of the ceremony and venue receptions. Making an entrance or even departing in a helicopter is becoming increasingly popular
Venue
If you are opting for a religious wedding ceremony you will also need a venue for your wedding reception. Alternatively, if you choose to have a civil ceremony both the wedding ceremony and the reception can be held at the same venue
Videography
A video is a memorable way of recording not only the visuals but the sounds of your wedding day including the moment when you exchange your vows. Video photo boths are a fun way for your wedding guests to leave messages and are hugely entertaining to see some of the fun you might otherwise have missed
Wedding Dress
For the bride this is probably the most aspect of her wedding day and whilst the traditional colour is white, ivory and more striking colours often worn
Wedding Dress Cleaning
If you want to keep your dress as an heirloom or intend selling it, it is important to have it cleaned by a professional wedding dress cleaner as soon as possible after the wedding
Wedding Planner
A wedding planner will either organise your wedding totally or just assist in areas where you need some help. Engaging a wedding planner alleviates the stress and pressure of planning a large wedding and leaves you to enjoy your day knowing that everything is taken care of
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