Partners
Venues
These are some of my favourite wedding venues to work with. I have developed a good working relationship with them over time and rate each one of very highly.
French Wedding - Chateau du Guerinet, Loire Valley, France www.loirechateau.com
An intimate baroque fairytale castle venue in the centre of France only 1.5 hours from Paris and easily commutable from London Stansted to Tours airport. Owned and operated by an Australian couple, the chateau holds weddings up to 80 people and can accommodate up to 40 overnight guests on the estate in absolute luxury. Religious ceremonies and blessings can be held in the private chapel or on the grounds. Bespoke weddings are our speciality or select our credit crunch buster wedding package just launched for exceptional value weddings. The grounds are lush and the reception rooms bright. Photographic opportunities abound from the sweeping Louis XV stairs, the private chapel, complimentary pair of horses and Victorian carriage transportation for that fairytale arrival, chaise longues, to name a few.
The Royal Society of Arts, London.
An intimate venue located right in the heart of London on John Adam Street behind the Strand. I've photographed weddings here from 25 guests up to 150 guests and somehow the RSA always feels 'just right'. They have a variety of rooms and locations around the building... all of them exceedingly photogenic and cosy. For more information please visit the Royal Society of Arts website.
The Institute of Contemporary Arts, London.
Located right across from St James park in London, their function rooms upstairs are atmospheric and stylish. With unobstructed views to St James Park (a great place for a few photos) and large bright spaces, the ICA provides a great place to have your wedding all under one roof. For more details please visit the Institute of Contemporary Arts website.
A lovely country setting, yet easily accessible from London. This venue has some of the most impressive grounds anywhere in the UK. Enough gardens to easily get lost in and a sprawling conference center that has facilities for weddings of all sizes and tastes. Visit The Grove website for more information.
Hotel du Vin, Tunbridge Wells.
Northbrook Park Estate, Surrey.
Dance Lessons and Choreography
Deliver the Dance are specialists in wedding dance choreography. They are a London-based company committed to making your first dance something to remember. Whether you are looking to 'wow' your guests with a complex piece of choreography, learn a section from your favourite film or simply get through the dance without standing on each others toes, they will work with you to provide a wedding dance that is effortless and fun to perform.
Visit their website for more information - and check back soon for a special offers when you book my photography packages together with a dance package.
Music - Discos, DJ, Live Music, Quartets etc!
I first came across The Wedding Music Company at the Royal Society of Arts where we are both accredited suppliers. Our paths have since crossed on various occasions and they provide a fully bespoke service with a roster of extremely high quality musicians. They’ll arrange any live music you want ranging from ceremonies and background jazz to Swing bands, cover bands and discos. They’re good for advice on ceremony repertoire and are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of choirs for church ceremonies. With an office in Edinburgh, they are able to offer genuine countrywide coverage so if you’re planning to book that Scottish Castle you’d always dreamed of for your wedding, they’ll still be the right people to contact.
Give them a call on 020 8293 3392 or email John at john.davies@weddingmusic.co.uk . Alternatively, if you just need some ideas at this stage have a look at their website www.weddingmusic.co.uk . It’s quite a good place to start, before you contact them.
Videography
Ivory and Gold are one of the videographers I have worked with regularly on weddings at the RSA in central London over the last couple of years. They're fantastic to work with, really relaxed and professional. If you're looking for the highest possible standards in videography and friendly service, I highly recommend Ivory and Gold.
Give them a call on 01438 223 679 or visit their website www.ivoryandgold.com.