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Yay!! Yay, I am officially your wedding photographer! I can’t begin to tell you how privileged I feel to have been chosen to capture your day. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough. Please keep in touch throughout your wedding journey, as I love to hear about your plans, what’s been booked and what amazing suppliers I am going to be working with. Remember I am here to help too; so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. There is nothing you need to do regarding your photography for now. I will contact you six weeks before the wedding with a form I’ll need filling in containing all the information I’ll need for on the day. This will include timings, group shots required, suppliers being used and more. This way, I do not have to worry about asking you anything on the day and can concentrate on snapping away. To help you with your planning further if you need it, here is a small booklet of suppliers I would highly recommend. These are all people I have worked with personally and know would make perfect people to book. I really hope it helps but if you need any recommendations for suppliers not listed, please let me know and I’ll happily send more across. I really can’t wait until your wedding day arrives. Believe me, it’s going to be here before you know it.
Stationery
Paper knots Paperknots is an award winning luxury stationery and design studio established by experienced graphic designer Lisa Butler. Creating charming wedding stationery through distinguished design and unexpected details, you’ll find something for all tastes from contemporary to classic, rustic to romantic or even something just a little bit quirky. There’s a wide selection of off-the-peg designs, each distinctive, stylish and created with tonnes of wow factor. Alternatively you can opt for the bespoke design service with items designed entirely from scratch and crammed with exquisite touches to reflect each brief - perfect for the couple looking for that next level of detail.
Catering
Rustic Roast Kitchen Rustic Roast Kitchen can take care of all the Catering Arrangements for your Wedding Day. We are extremely versatile and have the facilities and equipment to work from venues and locations across the UK. We work alongside our clients to create a menu, package and schedule to suit their day. Our work ranges from Afternoon Tea in Village Halls to BBQ’s in a Tipi, we thrive on a challenge and love being a part of such a special occasion! http://www.rusticroastkitchen.com/ eat@rusticroastkitchen.com
Videographer
Blooming lovely films Hello I’m Leanne! I create heart warming, goose bump making and memory cherishing films about people in love. I bypass the cheesy nonsense and capture your day in a way that is discreet, natural and real. Using latest HD DSLR cameras and a bunch of other gadgets, I love to take the cinematic approach that will give your film that added sparkle. You want a beautifully crafted, visual moving memory of the most important day of your life. I think we’re a match made in heaven. Let’s meet, drink tea and chat about your day!
Blue Ridge At Blue Ridge Wedding Videography we understand how important your big day is. We specialise in making sure everyone else can share in your fantastic memories for the rest of your lives. We offer you extensive packages in wedding videography from award winning film makers, film makers with an abundance of live event filming experience, advanced editing skills and fantastic story telling ability. We offer you a well produced, entertaining film to showcase for the rest of your happy marriage.
http://bloominglovelyfilms.co.uk/
We don’t make handicam home videos, we create your wedding film, we make your memories, move.
hello@bloominglovelyfilms.co.uk
http://www.blueridge-weddings.com/ info@blueridge-weddings.com
Handmade Flowers
Studio Sappor Studio Sappor offers the perfect in alternative wedding flowers. Made entirely by hand, each petal is stitched to the next in your choice of fabric and finished to a high standard with embellishments of your choice. There are so many perks to having fabric flowers on your day; if you suffer from allergies, the colour choices are endless (pink, polka dot or even tartan... anything!) and the best is that you get to keep them forever.
http://www.studiosappor.com/ hello@studiosappor.com
Cake Pops
We are Delish We are delish cake pops – At Delish, we not only supply cake pops, but also other goodies for your wedding dessert table. Fluffy homemade marshmallows in various flavours, cupcakes, cookies, tarts, brownies… and of course the main cake where appropriate (or we can work with the main cake supplier to make it all tie together). For something a bit different, why not have a cake pop favour for each guest with a nametag on. The possibilities are endless!
http://www.wearedelish.com/weddings/ yes@wearedelish.com
DJ
DJ - Dancefloor DJs & Events Dancefloor DJs & Events are a well established wedding DJ and events company based in Leicester with over 10 years experience. We can provide wedding DJs, Venue Uplighitng, dance floors and more for your wedding and event.
Contact us today for more information on 0116 3480146 www.dancefloor-djs-events.com.
Band
Band - Plastic Pantomime PP have performed at every type of event imaginable, from weddings to biker rallies. We can cope with anything! (even your mental family and friends. Yes. Even HER...) We’re happy to receive requests - the more obscure the better! We have excellent musical credentials - Boney M supported us at Pontins once - no shit! Flexible? Us? Flip’ yeah!! We’ll chat with you about anything you have in mind and make it happen baby!
http://www.plasticpantomime.co.uk/ management@plasticpantomime.co.uk
Photo Booth
Snapbooth Entertainment
My wife rented a photo booth at our wedding and we had an awesome experience. We had 800 pictures taken that night at our own wedding, and for the rest of our lives we have pictures of the people who are truly the most important part of that day. Snapbooth was created. Snapbooth Entertainment started with you in mind. Being a recent bride and groom ourselves, we want to ensure that your day or event is as stress free as possible. Let Snapbooth entertain your guests.
http://www.snapbooth.com info@snapbooth.com
Flowers
Stephanie Saunders
Passion for flowers
Stephanie Saunders believes the importance of understanding a brides vision for her wedding day is huge. It’s about interpreting her own individual brief and transforming that into the wedding bouquet she has always dreamt about.
Passion for Flowers offer a bespoke floral design and styling service for weddings, their work is beautifully created with flair, passion & attention to detail using flowers of the highest quality. The Passion for Flowers team is dedicated, enthusiastic and personable to ensure you have the wedding you have always dreamed of. They offer a full wedding service including bridal party flowers, church flowers, ceremony flowers, venue flowers, statement features and table dressing.
During an initial consultation, with Stephanie herself, she will help to develop your ideas into your dream design, befitting your chosen venue and style, offering her valuable advice on how to make the best use of your budget and where to decorate to achieve that wow factor.
http://www.stephaniesaundersflowers.co.uk/ info@stephaniesaundersflowers.co.uk
http://passionforflowers.net/ karen@passionforflowers.net
Wedding Belles of Four Oaks
Wedding Belles of Four Oaks Wedding Belles of Four Oaks is one of the leading bridal shops in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Their aim is to provide you with the very best customer service along with an amazing selection of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tiara’s, veils and much more from the UK and Europe’s foremost bridal designers. At Wedding Belles they pride themselves on being able to offer you a first class service to help you prepare for your dream day. They are available to speak to during their shop opening hours or via e-mail.
http://www.weddingbellesbridal.co.uk info@weddingbellesbridal.co.uk
Helena Sinclair Bridal Hair
Hair
I have specialised in Bridal Hair over the past 13 Years. I have been involved in countless weddings previously working at a well established salon in Birmingham and now directly in my own right. I have a real love and passion for bridal hair. I love the excitement and buzz on the morning of the Brides big day. I feel privileged to be part of this special day and making the bride and bridal party looking and feeling fabulous.
http://bridalhairbyhelenasinclair.co.uk helsinky1@hotmail.co.uk
Make-up
Chloe McCall
Jodie Hazlewood
I believe in making every bride feel a million dollars on their big day, I strive to design a look that they want to achieve and feel comfortable with. I like to enhance people’s best features in order to achieve the perfect look. To meet the highest level of service standards, I continuously develop my skills and keep up to date with the latest products, looks and trends
I believe that every woman should feel at their most beautiful on their wedding day. My work highlights a bride’s natural beauty by creating the most flattering bespoke makeup design for them, making them feel amazing. My kit is full of Nars, MAC, Chanel and Laura Mercier and lots of secret tips and tricks. I have handpicked a team of extremely talented hair and makeup artists and together we work on weddings across the Midlands and nationwide.
Chloe has been voted ‘Best Wedding Make-up Artist’ in the West Midlands in The 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Wedding Industry Awards!
http://chloemccall.com/ chloemccall@hotmail.com
www.makeupbyjodie.co.uk contact@makeupbyjodie.co.uk
Group Shots
I get asked quite a lot about Group shots and how many there should be. This is completely up to you but from experience, around 10 always seems ideal. Over that and my couples get a bit bored, after all, it is them having to stand there for every single one.
Darren & Louise
To speed up the process on the day, so you can get back to your drinks reception, when it comes to writing your list, here is a big tip. Either write them in largest amount of people first so we can then eliminate people from the group as we go or fewest people first so we can add people to the shot. Here is an example;
Darren & Louise & Alison & Michael & Andrew
Darren & Louise & Bill & Julie Darren & Louise & Bill & Julie & Lisa Darren & Louise & Alison & Michael & Bill & Julie Darren & Louise & Alison & Michael Darren & Louise & Alison & Michael & Andrew & Bill & Julie & Lisa Darren & Louise & Andrew & TJ & Sam & Fin & Caspar Darren & Louise & Andrew & TJ & Sam Darren & Louise & Lisa & Tara & Emma & Jenne & Michelle
As you can see, Darren and Louise’s list was so quick and easy to follow. It started with just them, then Mum and Dad, then siblings etc, which meant no one got frustrated with having to come in and out for photos and it was completed very quickly.
Top Tip!
Another huge tip is to delegate two people to help gather people for the group shots. One person from each side of the family is ideal. I print a couple of copies of the group list to bring with me on the day, so if we have a couple of people who know the guests personally helping out, it really speeds the process up. I hope these tips help when writing your list.
What I take pictures of
I know you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into planning your wedding so I want to capture every little detail for you. I don’t want you to have to worry about writing a list of things for me to capture like the Dress, Shoes, Favours etc. I will get them automatically. The only thing I need to know is anything that might not be obvious to me but very important to you. Have you brought all your paper craft (invites, RSVP etc) with you so I can stylise it for a picture? I wouldn’t necessarily see that so would need to be told this is an important shot and where it will be for me to grab.
Top Tip!
Best bit of advice I can offer is buy insurance!! You are spending £1000’s on your wedding so £50 for a safety net is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I encourage this from what I have seen happen and it’s completely worth the piece of mind. Now, let the planning commence and please keep me up to date with everything. I really do love hearing about your plans. If that is over tea and cake, even better!