Our Trusted Wedding Suppliers

We recommend the best suppliers, ensuring your wedding day perfection.

As well as providing the perfect backdrop for your big day, we want to ensure all aspects of your wedding are as perfect as you've dreamed. We have carefully selected our most trusted suppliers, who share our pursuit of wedding perfection, and showcased them below to help you with your plans. Furthermore, we don't have any commercial arrangements with our suppliers - we recommend them purely on merit alone.

All aspects of your wedding covered by our team of trusted suppliers.

Whatever your theme/thoughts or style on wedding perfection, we have a supplier to suit. Our trusted suppliers vary in style and budget, and there really is something for everyone in the list below. As we move along with your wedding day plans, we'll soon get to know your style, so please do contact us for any further tips or advice you might require when it comes to suppliers.

Layer Marney Horse Drawn Carriages

Layer Marney Horse Drawn Carriages are a small, fully insured family run business based south west of Colchester.  Our Coachman Alan has over 30 years of carriage driving experience.  You can feel in safe hands as Alan has passed The British Driving Society ‘Code of Practice Road Driving Assessment for both Pairs of Horses and Teams of Horses in Rural & Urban Environment’.

Our modern wedding carriages retain all of the elegance and grace of traditional vehicles but with modern safety features.

Because every wedding is different, please give us a call to discuss your specific requirements, we are always happy to help so we can make your day run smoothly.

We have a choice of livery coats as well as a wide range of coloured cravats for your coaching staff.  We can also match in the colour on our flower garlands for your chosen carriage for the day to match your colour scheme.

We also decorate the horses with matching coloured Ostrich feather plumes of your choice.

We would welcome you to come visit us at Clears Farm to meet the horses and view the carriages in our carriage showroom.

Alan has completed  the BDS Level 4 Professional Drivers qualification covering all aspects of commercial carriage driving.  Alan has also been awarded his Tandem Bars at the Tandem Club’s 75th Anniversary meet which is quite a personal achievement.

We pride ourselves in being a very friendly business that thrives on making your day special by giving a very personal service.

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The Ostler Carriage Company

At The Ostler, the UK’s largest carriage company with the most extensive range of carriages, excellence is not just a goal; it’s our promise. Our team of highly qualified coaching staff boasts years of expertise in handling horses and carriages with the utmost care and professionalism. From the moment you embark on your journey with us, you can expect a personal service from a dedicated team of staff and your very own wedding coordinator, ensuring each client receives that personal touch from day one, you are well looked after!  Your safety is of the utmost importance to us too and The Ostler goes above and beyond the industry requirements including Operators Licenses and Full Public Liability Insurance to £5M.

So let us turn your special moments into unforgettable memories. Whether it’s a fairytale wedding, a romantic anniversary, or a captivating photo shoot, our meticulously cared-for horses and beautifully crafted carriages are ready to add a touch of regal charm to your occasion.

We understand that every wedding or event is unique and we can provide you with those personal touches. That’s why we offer an extensive range of colours to choose from for floral garlands, plume feathers for your horses, coaching staff uniforms and silk cravats, allowing you to perfectly match the aesthetics of your occasion. Whether it’s a classic white, a romantic pastel, or a bold hue, our carriages are the canvas for your vision.

So please feel free to contact our friendly staff, give us a call or whatsapp us – we are here for you every step of the way!

Telephone: 07411 176945

Whatsapp: 07361 554385

https://www.horseandcarriagehire.co.uk/

Artfull Splodgers (Nicky)

Artfull Splodgers are the experts in creative fun! Founded and run by mother of four Nikki Lacey (NNEB). We are Ofsted registered and run strictly to all regulations for mobile crèches.

We cater for all kinds of children’s parties including Wedding Creche’s, Craft Parties, Jewellery Parties and child care for any type of event. Call 01245 225841

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Gavin Davey – Magician

Gavin has been performing magic for over 25 years.  His vast experience across various different events means he has entertained and interacted with people of all varieties and knows how to entertain and wow a crowd as well as individuals.

With a gentle, approachable style and a great sense of humour, Gavin is the perfect magician to have at your wedding. He will charm and enchant your guests with sleight of hand and incredible illusions performed right in front of your eyes. Call 01376 342 858

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Red & Black Casino

Entertainment for weddings is just as important to the bride and groom as making sure the wedding cake is striking, the food is delicious and your bridal party look amazing so why not do something different by having a casino at your big day?

A wedding is a magical event anyway and a casino adds some glitz and glamour to the occasion. It’s something everyone can enjoy from your flower girl to your great grandpa, bringing together groups of friends and family who may not already know one and other. Having a fun casino at your wedding can act as a great way to break the ice and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement that can be enjoyed by the whole wedding party.

Red & Black Casinos experienced croupiers will entertain your guests and are more than happy to explain the rules to anyone, whether they’re first time gamblers or just want to brush up on the rules. Red and Black Casinos provide a service that will be sure to make your big day a memorable one at competitive prices and can be supplied as your only wedding entertainment or combined with music, dancing and more.

 Call 07810 752 504

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Bride Beautiful – Make Up

Karen is a Professional Bridal and Occasion Makeup Artist based in the heart of Essex.
With over 15 year’s experience designing natural to glamourous looks, Karen has worked at all the main leading wedding venues within Essex and as far as Europe.

Karen specialises in creating beautiful, long lasting and flawless bridal makeup. She loves to take the time to work out the perfect look for each client. Using high quality products, her aim is to enhance your best features, whilst using the correct application techniques. Karen’s knowledge in photographic makeup will ensure your look will be perfectly portrayed in pictures too.

Karen regularly attends Britain’s top masterclasses and shows to keep up with the latest trends. She does this not only because it is her passion, but in this industry, makeup looks change and it’s important to keep up to date with what is current and innovative. Karen also has her work featured in various publications and bridal blogs.

Karen’s professional kit is exclusively made up of a wide range of luxury brands including Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit, Urban Decay and Illamasqua, plus many more.

Karen only ever does one wedding per day. This means she will be exclusively yours right up until you walk down the aisle (for touch ups if required).
At your trial you will visit Karen in her exquisite salon based in Chelmsford. She will assess your skin and your current makeup routine. Preferred makeup looks are discussed as well as colour themes to ensure the right makeup look is achieved for your special day. Then a bespoke makeup look will be created using the most luxurious makeup products available on the market. These products have been carefully selected to make sure they not only look great in photographs but last all day right through to the evening, however hard you party!

Call 07786 935201

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The Cambridge Bag Piper

Having played the bagpipes for some thirty years, and with a wealth of experience gained from my time as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), I offer a unique service that will make your special occasion truly memorable. I’m proud to say that I have had the pleasure of playing the bagpipes for most of the current Royal Family and I’ve also been a guest at the White House where I played for George Bush senior. Whatever the event, be it a wedding, funeral, party, Burn’s night celebration or gala dinner the bagpipes always add a touch of style and prestige; leaving your guests with lasting memories. With every detail tailor-made to your own requirements you can be assured of a professional and personal service. I can play traditional Scots and Irish music, favourite melodies or even requests. For details visit: www.cambridge-bagpiper.co.uk.

Oakwood String Quartet

Based in Essex and Suffolk, Oakwood String Quartet is a  professional and vibrant group dedicated to providing the very best variety and highest quality string quartet music. Perfect for weddings, check them out here: www.oakwoodstringquartet.co.uk.

Sandra Lambert – Pianist

Piano Perfection was founded by pianist and bandleader Sandra Lambert who, together with her friendly team of professional pianists, specialise in providing beautiful piano music for weddings, family parties, charity fundraisers, award ceremonies, gala dinners, product launches and corporate events.

Book a professional pianist for hire from us and you can expect immaculate presentation, reliability and professionalism at all times.  We perform an extensive and varied repertoire of piano music incorporating romantic ballads, show & film music, light jazz and popular classics through to the more contemporary pop songs of today. Expect to hear songs from Chet Baker to the Beatles, Disney Themes to George Gershwin, Adele to Van Morrison.

And if an acoustic piano in excellent condition isn’t available for your event, we will supply a digital stage piano keyboard for you free of charge.  We also have portable baby grand piano shells available

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Simply Swing/Rat Pack

Simply Swing is a leading London and Surrey based swing band for hire delivering high quality musicians for all celebratory events; in particular weddings. Playful and dramatic, cool and current, Simply Swing will take you on a musical journey from Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack to Michael Bublé and Pharrell Williams. Passionate party makers, we enjoy adding contemporary rock and pop songs into our mix too. Check them out here: www.simplyswing.co.uk.

The Orchard Trio (Vicki Oliver)
Live music trio specialising in functions, events and weddings. Call 01268 780336

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Ford End & Great Waltham Churches

Call 01245 364081

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