Recommended wedding suppliers

Looking far and wide for good wedding suppliers?

Below are the names and details of wedding related suppliers that I have observed or worked with. Obviously things change. Companies change hands or cease trading, so please use this only as a rough guide when choosing the suppliers for your wedding or event.

Hen party activities

Hen Party Entertainment

If you are looking for a unique hen party activity that is a cheeky bit of fun, how about a life drawing session? A model in your area and art materials will be provided for your session. All you need to do is be ready to get in touch with your creative side. No squirty cream or dancing over your lap, but rather a more tasteful approach. Get drawing and have a giggle with a glass of Prosecco. Get more information and make a booking.

Wedding venues

Coombe Lodge

Coombe Lodge was a stunning venue for the wedding of Glen & Kerry which I photographed there. A grand venue with character, beautiful backgrounds everywhere and great views of the surrounding countryside. The bridal suite is especially lovely, a very large light and airy room with tasteful decor. A perfect wedding venue.

Oakhampton Park

“Oakhampton Park is not a hotel, it is a private country home, where you will be warmly welcomed for your own exclusive “home from home” to relax and entertain your friends, partners or colleagues

This Georgian family property dating from 1734, has been completely renovated and is approached by a curving drive through its own parkland and is situated with a southerly aspect enjoying far reaching views over the lake and surrounding glorious countryside. The rear of the house is enfolded by a beautiful traditional terraced walled garden with stabling to one side and a pool, gym and hot tub to the other.

The relaxing accommodation includes 2 elegant and charming drawing rooms with open fires, a dining room of character seating 20, snooker room & library, 2 TV rooms with full sky viewing ,6 comfortable double bedrooms with bathrooms each with their own unique character, boot & drying room and dogs, of course, are welcome.

The house is wireless broadband enabled so your laptop can work in your own room or in front of a log fire.”

Ash House Hotel

“Built approximately 300 years ago, this spacious and gracious building has been carefully restored over the last few years to provide elegant and comfortable accommodation. It offers modern facilities whilst maintaining the character of the Georgian family house it used to be. Ash House Hotel is unique amongst Yeovil hotels.”

St Audries Park

“Looking for a wedding venue in Somerset? St Audries Park is the perfect location for both your weddings and receptions. Situated within 100 acres of tranquil deer park, overlooking the rolling Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel beyond, this fairytale manor house provides the perfect Somerset venue for your special day and was voted ‘Best Wedding Venue’ in 2013 by the readers of Wedding Ideas Magazine.

There are also 22 luxury bedrooms reserved exclusively for your wedding night ensuring the perfect end to your perfect day as well as 9 additional bedrooms adjacent to St Audries Park which can also be reserved on both the night of and the night before your wedding day, subject to availability. Additionally a hidden cottage in the grounds can accommodate the Bride and Bridesmaids the night before the wedding and Peregrine House can accommodate the Groom and his party the night before the wedding too.

Wedding reception: The Victorian Orangery offers a unique setting for your wedding ceremony and the stunning banqueting hall can seat up to 130 guests for the wedding breakfast. As we offer exclusive use of the entire house you can also invite up to 250 guests for the evening wedding reception and party.”

The Castle

“Whether you are exploring the finest landscapes of England’s West Country, seeking a wedding or conference venue or looking for exciting holiday activities for the entire family – The Castle Hotel in Taunton offers unrivalled accommodation with plenty of warm, friendly hospitality to make your West Country business or pleasure visit memorable.”

Hornsbury Mill

“A charming example of an early 19th century corn mill set deep in the heart of Somerset on the A358 between Taunton and Chard.

Built of local flint with hamstone mullion windows it combines many original features with the modern comforts of four star silver accommodation.

Enjoy the sight and sound of the fine old waterwheel, which has been lovingly restored and turns effortlessly during daylight hours.

Four acres of beautiful, informally landscaped gardens with lake and fountain form the backdrop to this delightful location where peacocks, swans and ducks are long-term residents making this an ideal venue for weddings in Somerset, special occasions and conferences.

Ten en suite guest rooms include a well appointed ground floor room which has good disabled access and facilities, and the delightful Crown Wheel Suite comprising bedroom with four poster bed, luxury bathroom and separate sitting room overlooking the cogs and mechanism of the mill wheel.

Whether you dine in our restaurant, take a short break, or visit on business we are here to look after you and make your stay a relaxing one.”

Shapwick House

“Shapwick House, near Glastonbury, available exclusively for private hire, weekend retreats and film locations.

Shapwick House can be found about half a mile down a winding lane. A magnificent Tudor Manor House, surrounded by 30 acres of informal gardens and grounds, admist the rolling Somerset countryside. An idyllic setting for a private party or family reunion.

An amazing and private venue available for private hire by a large group of friends and family to gather together. Built by the Monks of Glastonbury in 1487, it still has grandeur and period features, including a large open Tudor fireplace and four poster beds.

Exclusive use only is offered by the owners of Shapwick, so the house is entirely yours for as long as you would like it. Shapwick House is a unique Medieval Manor noted for its warmth and hospitality.

Guests will be greeted in the magnificent Great Hall where in the Winter a log fire provides a warm welcome, and in the summer extensive lawns prove a delightful setting for a drinks reception.”

The Mount Somerset

“The Mount Somerset Hotel and Spa in Taunton, Somerset is a stunning Regency country house hotel, set in four acres of beautiful grounds. This grand dame of a building sits high upon her mount, cradled in between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, affording guests some of the best views in Somerset.

With its high ceilings, sweeping spiral staircase, opulent decor and a feeling of gentle elegance and luxury, The Mount Somerset has all the characteristics of a quintessential English Regency mansion.

Well established as one of the finest luxury hotels and restaurants in the region, The Mount Somerset has won a host of awards including two AA Rosettes for outstanding cuisine and four AA stars for comfort and hospitality, making it the perfect venue for a dinner, a weekend away or a wedding in Somerset.

Maunsel House

“Maunsel House, a 13th Century Manor, steeped in history and splendour can be exclusively yours for your wedding or special occasion, whether for one day or a whole weekend. From the moment you arrive at Maunsel House you will be encouraged to treat it like home, with friendly staff whose sole aim is to make you and your guests’ experience truly wonderful.

From your first meeting to your once in a lifetime event your own dedicated wedding planner will be with you every step of the way. Whether you are having a civil ceremony or a church wedding every detail will be meticulously covered.

The romantic charm of a Maunsel House wedding lies in the family home atmosphere, full of character, history and beauty, it is without doubt one of the most magnificent wedding venues in Somerset. The glorious parkland, lakes and orchards are yours to enjoy, wonder round and visit the duck ponds and the ponies or enjoy a quiet moment by the roaring wood fire in the library like Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote the Canterbury Tales whilst living here.

This magical Somerset wedding venue can cater for all theme’s, whether it’s a beautiful summer wedding under the pergola with guests, a marquee on the lawn, or an intimate winter wedding by candlelight with close family and friends, we will do whatever it takes to make your dream wedding come true!”

Wedding dresses, suits and other attire

Sassis Holford wedding dresses

Emily Forsyth Bridal

“Unique, Alternative Style Wedding dresses, individually hand made to measure in the UK for brides all over the world. Our dresses take influence from Medieval, Fantasy, Fairytale, and Celtic style, given a modern twist to combine these romantic styles with modern bridal elegance.

All of our dresses are made to order and so can be customised and adapted to be perfect for your individual style, or you can order your dress exactly as pictured. Available in a wide range of colours and made to flatter any figure, you can be sure that your wedding dress will be as unique as you are.”

Rookery Bridal

Rookery Bridal wants you to feel inspired and excited about your wedding day. We welcome you and your entourage to our luxurious environment. We meet you in a calm atmosphere and let you be yourself, relax and enjoy your appointment.

Bellissimo Occasion Wear

Specialising in mother of the bride and groom, and wedding guest outfits and accessories.

Bands & Entertainment

Stylish Entertainment

A great sound and lighting setup and a funky selection of music which really rocked Glen & Kerry’s wedding at Coombe Lodge in Blagdon. Entertainment that really lives up to its name, highly recommended.

Parody Portraits – Caricatures

Funkty Dumpty

“Funkty Dumpty are the ultimate live funk, soul & pop function band! Based in the South West of England, they formed in early 2004, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best upbeat function bands in the UK. They play nationally and internationally for all types of function from Corporate Events, Music Festivals and University Balls to Birthdays, Weddings and Christmas Parties.

The band is made up of between 6 and 10 full-time, professional musicians who between them have an astounding amount of experience in the live music arena and can entertain any crowd. With their emphatic vocals and highly acclaimed band and backing singers, they have built up a solid repertoire of the best of funk, soul and pop classics including Respect, Superstition and Think and current hits from artists including Justin Timberlake, Cee Lo Green and Beyoncé.”

Wedding flowers & decorations

Bramble & Wild

Limousines

Spirit wedding cars

“After being collected by our professional uniformed chauffeur, turn heads and arrive in style aboard our beautiful Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Wedding Car or lovely Beauford Wedding Car and / or one of our Jaguar XJ8 Wedding Cars in and around Bristol, Somerset and South Gloucestershire”

Photographers in other areas

Weddings in Scotland – www.ianarthur.com

Design and branding

Sonder Digital – Website creation and management

“The cornerstone of Sonder Digital is that if you can imagine an online product, we can build it. No matter how complicated.

We build systems that you can build your business on.

However big or small your project might be, whether it’s a public facing website, or a bespoke CRM or intranet system behind the scenes, sending us an email or picking up the phone to have a talk with us will help you in making the right decisions.”