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I’m an established contemporary London Wedding Photographer working from leafy Dulwich in South London.
My ambition is to provide you with a collection of stunning images that will recount the emotions, love and warmth from one of the happiest days of your life.
If you like the examples of wedding photography in my galleries then we’re half way there. For the other half we can work together to seize memories for you to relive and share with your family and friends. It’s your day!

We have many years of experience of playing at religious services, civil ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies. Our familiarity with the course of events on your special day will ensure that the music played, will be of the highest professional standard and will also add to the smooth running of the ceremony.

Please quote “Spains Hall” at time of booking to secure discounted rates and complimentary upgrade for Bride and Groom (subject to availability!) More details here. For transport to and from the hotel please see our Transport suggestions page and discounted rates with Easton Cars

Wendy Parkin

Beautiful cakes hand made to your requirements, each one individually crafted with loving care by Wendy Chapman, using the best ingredients to ensure the cake tastes fantastic as well as look sensational.

Contemporary Florist

Creating stylish wedding stationery to your taste

Sally Power

An event Florist who supplies Local Businesses and a Local multi national company with reception displays. I am dedicated to providing high quality arrangements, and am delighted to be a “Suggested Supplier” at Spains Hall.

We are a professional wedding photographer specialising in reportage style wedding photography in essex. We have worked extremely hard in order to establish a well respected name and reputation. Much of our wedding clientele comes from word of mouth as satisfied customers tell others and first time wedding clients become repeat customers.

Wedding bands, DJ’s, pianists, jazz bands, harpists, string quartets, Latin or Ceilidh bands we have it all. Call us for a friendly discussion about your musical requirements.

The best UK live music entertainment agency for weddings

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS & CRÈCHE
Anita Albery

The musical party fun begins with music and hoop games while everyone arrives, followed by lots of singing and actions to old songs and new. Children play a variety of hand held percussion instruments and will have a lot of fun singing and playing musical games with bubbles, pom-poms, parachute games (space permitting) and lots more. Arrangements can be very flexible.

Debbie is a creative and highly motivated makeup artist, with over 12 years experience. She is based in Essex, but happy to travel to any location. Debbie specialises in all areas of make-up, bridal, fashion, photography, Theatre, T.V, film and body painting.

Hair and makeup By Tracey Sheppard

Let me start by introducing myself, my name is Tracey and I have been a hairdresser for over 30 years. Despite my experiance I constantly attend courses to keep my hair and makeup service up to date with fresh new ideas.
I am qualified to offer other services such as colour, cuts and perms to accompany your wedding service.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Gavin Davey

The types of magic that I do:
Wizarding
Close-up
Strolling
Stage
Children’s Parties
Adults Parties
Ballooning Modelling
Wizarding Workshop

Five self-contained suites, each with sitting room, bedroom and shower room.  Two holiday cottages also available, both sleeping four.  The cottages have held 4 stars for the last 11 years and the bed and breakfast suites which have now opted out of the rating system - 6 years.
The bed and breakfast suites consist of private sitting room, bedroom and en suite shower room. A self-service style continental breakfast is taken in your sitting room at the breakfast table. We are situated in the medieval town of Thaxted surrounded by beautiful Essex open countryside.

Country Styles is located at La Hogue Farm Shop Chippenham which is situated on the edge of the picturesque Chippenham Park Estate just off the A11- 2 miles from Newmarket, the world famous horse racing town.You will be sure of a friendly and efficient service when you visit our small but well stocked store and garden display. You will find gifts for all occasions alongside traditional and unusual garden furniture and accessories.

Ann Pilgrim
Braintree

Initially we will meet to discuss your visions and ideas. I will then take you through my portfolio to inspire new ideas.
Next we will discuss your colour scheme and I will take you through suitable flowers and textures to compliment the overall look and feel of the day.
Please contact me to arrange your free consultation!

Jackie Sweeting

I am Jackie Sweeting, a freelance florist, based in Saffron Walden, Essex, concentrating on Weddings, Corporate Flowers and Gifts for all occasions.
Special Petals is all about service.  We offer creative and inspiring designs, with a truly personal touch and dedicate the maximum amount of time possible to each project that we are given.

See our pop/rock bands, soul bands, jazz bands, swing bands, string quartets, harpists, ceilidh bands, Latin bands, pianists or wedding DJs. Brilliant live bands and party bands to provide your wedding music. These and many more acts available, with advice about choosing the right music for your wedding reception or wedding ceremony.

Individual jewellery, wedding gift lists

Primavera is situated opposite King’s College (with a spectacular view of the College from our window) in the heart of the University and cultural City of Cambridge in England. A small sister gallery can be found on the corner of Magdalene Street and Northamption Street, opposite the Folk Museum.

A handsome 16th Century, Grade 2 listed house offering one double room with en-suite facilities and one twin room with private shower-room.
Both rooms have TV and hairdryers. A comfortable guest lounge with tea/coffee making facilities is available. Recently achieved Visit Britain Gold Award.

Inkerman Designs creates luxury, personalised framed table plans for special events. A table plan is essentially a seating diagram and is therefore integral to the organisation and smooth running of any formal occasion where guests are required to sit at certain tables.

Inkerman Designs philosophy is that the table plan should match the high standards and prestige of the rest of your special occasion. When so much detail, time and effort is put into all other aspects, from the venue selection, to the table decorations, chair covers, food and drinks choices, entertainment and so on… a table plan to match this level of thought is a must.

Anne is well known for her exceptional quality, innovative design and her friendly professional service offering a very personalised service for all Bridal and Floral arrangements.

She has worked with National and International Florists enjoying both traditional and modern design.
Anne prides herself in spending time with the Bride, getting to know her in order to provide that individual touch.

Encore Entertainment, providers of sensational vocal acts for all occasions, performed by leading West End and international Opera Soloists.

From the finest Tenors and Sopranos in concert and cabaret, to the very best surprise singing waiters, chefs and guests, all of our shows can be tailored to your requirements and to the nature of the event. Having performed for members of the Royal Family, top celebrities and the worlds largest and most successful corporate organisations over the last few years, we are now widely recognised as the UK’s No.1 provider for acts of this nature, performed worldwide by the finest international soloists and west end leading artists. We have a vast selection of music available from Opera to Musical Theatre, Swing, Jazz and Rock.

Every wedding, party or event is a moment in life for which flowers can provide the perfect commentary and Sophie will work closely with her clients to create the perfect floral designs for every setting.

I work as a freelance musician and woodwind and piano teacher in Essex - both privately and in schools. I am a member of the Essex Concert Orchestra, Trillium (a woodwind trio), Duo Capriccioso (flute and cello), and have a busy performance schedule as a soloist and pit musician around various musical, choral and operatic societies. Duo Capriccioso and Trillium are available to book for weddings and other functions.

I offer a personalised, comprehensive dress-making and alteration service - from buttons to ballgowns.
I have a BA(Hons) in Costume Interpretation and worked in theatre and film as a costume maker for many years before establishing my bespoke dressmaking business.

Janice Unitt

Your special day deserves that personal touch.  What better way to explore and expand your exclusive ideas and plan your floral decorations that with an individual consultation in the comfort of your own surroundings.

From the small and intimate to a grand and lavish affair we have extensive experience in creating designs for all aspects of your wedding.  From our initial meeting, until your big day we can adjust and modify your ideas until we reach the perfect look for you.

On a wedding day we’d rather not ask you to smile for us or to do too many unnatural poses. All we’d ask is that you are you and we believe that this makes for the best photos. This naturally leads on to talking about our style.  What one person may describe as contemporary another may think is traditional. It really is a very subjective field, like any art, what some people like others detest and it really is down to personal taste. If we were to describe our images in three words we’d say:

‘natural, relaxed and evocative’

We offer a very personal wedding service at KV Hair & Beauty and will happily travel to any requested venue or home seven days a week in order to ensure our Brides and their wedding party feel calm and relaxed on this special day.
Our salon director specializes in her passion of Bridal Hair & Make up and will give ideas and inspiration with a one on one personal consultation. We have several different, very competitive packages to choose from but will happily cater for your needs and requirements for the day.

At ImageCapture we have a passion for what we do: we are totally dedicated in creating special memories in pictures for you that stand the tests of time. Once your flowers have faded, your dress is hung away and ‘thank you’ cards have been sent out, all you have left is the imagery we create for you. You can rest assured it will conjure up all those lovely memories for an eternity.

• Friendly down to earth and fun photographer!
• Offer state of the art coffee table albums at reasonable prices.
• Reportage natural photography with an eye for detail and capturing those spontaneous moments!
• Adaptable price lists to suit your budget.
• Complimentary video slideshow with all bookings.
• Member of the prestigious WPJA.

We are CrossWinds-a brass/saxophone quintet based in mid-Essex. We play a wide range of music from baroque classics through to marches, folk tunes, spirituals, ragtime, jazz, swing, show tunes and modern popular music.
Our varied repertoire is suitable for all types of events from formal concerts and weddings to fetes and charity events.

PhotoWeddings has established a reputation as being one of the most outstanding wedding photographers in Essex . We pride ourselves in providing a unique and personal service. Due to the fact that Gary only photographs one wedding per day, you can be guaranteed that his full attention will be devoted to you on your special day. Apart from the superior level of service, Gary is always willing to meet up with the bride and groom at the venue one or two weeks beforehand in order to discuss requirements.

A unique style, a relaxed approach and personal service at all times.
Lee Troman is known for simply stunning wedding photography that will capture the story of you big day forever.

Gavin has worked at most of the leading wedding venues in Essex. As one of the leading wedding photographers in Essex he is in demand for his reportage and creative style of wedding photography both in Essex, London and across the UK.

Gavin has just been awarded first and second place for his creative wedding photographs and been named wedding PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR as well as PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR for both professional organisations for photographers, the BIPP & MPA in London and Essex for 2009 & 2010.

Three luxurious bedrooms (two doubles and one twin) plus a large comfortable guest lounge, all with digital televisions, free Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee making facilities.
Lynton House also has its own resident, fully licensed, Private Hire Vehicle and Driver for transport to and from Spains Hall (advanced booking essential).

The mobile wedding crèche experts in creative fun for children, also for corporate functions where children need to be looked after by professional child carers Specialists in children’s parties and events of all types including jewellery, craft and holiday clubs

Welcome to Potty Patrick top international
children’s entertainer

* Magic * Music * Puppets * Fun & Games
* Songs with Guitar * Balloon Animals * Disco

Perfect for any children’s event – as seen on TV

Birthday parties, school shows, weddings, fundays, corporate events, christenings

It may be a wedding, a day at the races or any other chance to dress up, but that special occasion demands a special hat and we are sure that you will find just what you are looking for from our huge selection of over 4500 styles within the group.

Kathy Whiteley

We search out unusual, fair trade, handmade or local products and agree with William Morris who said ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

Frontier Fireworks Ltd are a highly respected fireworks display company based in Sussex in the South East of England offering a full spectrum of artistic displays to suit all budgets and requirements over the whole of the UK.

The company started trading in 1996, providing a different and fresh approach to fireworks display design firing unique, safe and spectacular fireworks displays.

We can supply Fireworks that meet the noise requirements at Spains Hall.

What do we provide?
- A personalised, stress-free entertainment service for your special day
- Music and lights to suit your personal tastes and needs-playlists are always welcomed

Julia Camilleri is a freelance make-up artist carrying out Bridal, Fashion and Photographic make-up in London and the South East. Julia has worked with leading model agencies and numerous magazines including Sugar, Elle, B, TV Hits and FHM Magazine to name but a few during her 10 years working as a make-up artist. Julia is a MAC Pro member and uses predominently MAC products.

Accredited Master Photographer David Bradford LMPA/DipPP set up the company in April 2004, and after a few years shooting weddings he was lucky enough to be so busy that he was turning down bookings. In 2008 he was introduced separately to two talented photographers looking to venture in to the world of wedding photojournalism, Alexandra Hayes and Chris Burton. David set about coaching both of them to instill the same approach and standards that have made his work so popular, and now after many months of preparation all three photographers are available for bookings.

Beverley Nichols

Our aim is to ensure that your wedding flowers will be simply unforgettable.

Our bespoke designs are created to suit your very own style – from classic to contemporary, modest to extravagant; Jades will work with you to make your wedding flowers a lasting memory of breathtaking beauty and romance.

Leen moved to the UK in 2007 and took over an established florists in Linton, near Cambridge, which she renamed ‘The Flower Boutique’. Within a year the shop was selected as one of just 12 English florists to feature in Sally Page’s beautiful new book ‘Flower Shops & Friends – a year’s journey around English flower shops’.

Horse-drawn Carriage

A 500 year old, heavily-beamed house in the heart of attractive Wethersfield village, only 12 minutes drive from Spains Hall.  We have 2 superb en-suite bedrooms, one with an attached single.  Resident’s lounge with large inglenook.  Reserved resident’s parking. All facilities are fully described on our web site.  Suberb Tripadvisor reviews.

Pengelly Photography provide the perfect wedding photography service, to keep your most special day alive forever. We specialise in reportage, creative and contemporary wedding photography. We provide wedding photography services in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk.

I work mostly on wedding hair creating styles to meet each individual brides needs, styles to compliment her dress as well as working with the styles that suit her face shape. I also offer a full range of hairdressing services.

Safe and Sound Mobile Crèches is a privately owned, independent company that specialises in providing bespoke childcare for weddings and other one off events.
We can provide a fun and secure environment for your children at various events and locations allowing parents to relax and enjoy themselves safe in the knowledge that the children are enjoying their day too, under the supervision of our team of experienced childcare staff.

Staff are police (CRB) checked, have professional childcare qualifications and extensive experience. All crèches are registered with Ofsted and are fully insured.

Chair covers and wedding supplies

A family run business with over 20 year’s experience.  Based in Canvey Island, we cover Essex and the surrounding counties including London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & other areas further afield.
We specialise in providing a wide range of quality services for any special occasion, including Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Corporate Functions, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christenings, Engagements, Parties, School Proms and Christmas Events, to name just a few.

Sue or Chloe

Established in 2005 Designer Flowers now have a new studio. This allows us to concentrate on weddings and events without the day to day interruptions of a shop.

I have worked with a large number of venues, and have become the recommended supplier for many of them. I have built up a good reputation and have received a lot of positive feedback from my clients.

Having performed at over 1,500 functions (including 1,000 weddings) ourselves at virtually every venue in the South East, we know the technical information needed by the artistes, saving you both time and money.

Nicki Scott

Our wedding photography services culminate with a choice of handmade album from a selection of manufacturers spanning from Los Angeles to Italy and Essex!

I am a full time, professional wedding photographer in Chelmsford, Essex.  I specialise in natural and unobtrusive wedding photography to capture the fun and style of your wedding day.

Freeze-dried rose petals, preservation of flowers, bouquets etc from any occasion

Delightful accommodation in a converted Tudor Barn.  A warm welcome is assured and a hearty breakfast will be served in the Vaulted Hall.  Three rooms in total:  two Double Rooms, one with a king size bed and one which can be arranged with twin beds or one large double bed. Both have newly-fitted en-suite shower rooms.  One Superior Double Room featuring a king-size sleigh bed and en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bath.  All three bedrooms include a flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD player; alarm clock;  iPod dock; hair dryer; tea and coffee-making facilities;  iron and ironing board; fan, additional heaters and spare blankets.

Monitor Music are the UKs leading supplier of live wedding bands, live function bands, event lighting, live wedding entertainment, mobile DJs, jazz quartets, live wedding music, solo harpists, saxophonists, guitarists & pianists. We manage over 2,000 bookings each and every year for events ranging from weddings, civil partnerships and private parties to high-profile corporate functions all over the world.

Ellora Strings are a well established quartet, providing bespoke chamber music for weddings, functions and corporate events.

The quartet comprises four professional musicians, each having performed with renowned orchestras and ensembles including the Philharmonia, BBC Concert Orchestra, London Festival Orchestra and British Philharmonic. TV, pop and radio credits range from soundtracks, such as Downton Abbey, to performances on BBC Radio 3.

With a modern and relaxed approach, we aim to capture stunning images of your wedding. In addition to traditional posed images, we use ‘photo journalism’
style photography to capture a more natural side of your big day.

Spotlight Entertainments was founded in 1993, and since this time the business has built a reputation as one of the leading entertainment agencies in the UK. We organise entertainment for a wide range of clients, from private individuals holding weddings and parties to companies including Sony, Polo Ralph Lauren, Land Rover, Jaguar, Yell, Swarovski, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Greene King, Capita Group and British Telecommunications plc. We are familiar with many of the UK’s top venues, and many of these recommend us as a supplier.

Kirstie Sweeting

Your big day should focus on reflecting who you both are as individuals, and as a couple.  As well as what your marriage is going to mean to you.
Rule books have no place in wedding design.  There is simply no need to do things the way everyone else does just ‘because’.  Instead unconstrained imagination and creativity should be called in to play.  Mixed with expertise and knowledge of how to make things happen.