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I have been fortunate to work with some excellent people but I can recommend only the very best of course. All these have impressed me with their professional attitude and high standards. They are recommended on that basis only and don't pay me...
..but if they want to send me a cheque that's fine by me!

Photographers Toastmasters Limousines Entertainers
Bands/Discos/Soloists Flowers / Jewellery / Dresses Wedding Sites Venue Guide

*Photographers* Having a good photographer at the wedding certainly helps me produce a better video as everything is more organised and relaxed.
Nigel Harper	Want the very best? Nigel Harper has won many top awards including Fuji Wedding Photographer of the Year for his stylish and artistic images. See www.nigelharper.com or tel. 01296 747747.
Dennis Orchard	www.dennisorchard.com tel. 01628 633558
Jeff Krotz	www.alltheworldsastudio.com tel. 01628 602198
Richard Goulden	www.pixels.tv Tel. 01895 468858
Jenny Wilkinson	www.creative-image.net
Stuart Bebb	www.stuartbebb.com tel. 01869 242294
Mark Seymour	www.markseymourphotography.co.uk tel. 01628 668283
Mark Sisley	www.marksisley.co.uk tel. 0800 581473
David Chia	www.studioimages.co.uk tel.01621 860698
Peter Prior	www.peterprior.com tel.01323 740741
Capture It	www.captureit.co.uk 020 8577 7109
Stuart G. Lloyd	www.stuartglloyd.co.uk tel: 01494 786830
Barrie Downie	www.barriedowney.com
Mel France	www.melfrance.co.uk tel. 01628 624713
Brian Foster-Smith	www.brianfoster-smith.co.uk tel. 01628 625778
Amy Gordon	www.amygordon.co.uk 0207 736 9797
Stefan Zabel	www.stefanzabel.co.uk tel. 01491 572548
Richard Collins	www.richardcollinsphotography.co.uk tel. 01491 578794

Toastmasters A good toastmaster not only keeps the proceedings in order but helps the bridal party to relax and adds a real sense of occasion.
Peter Gallagher	Peter is the best toastmaster I have worked with and stands out because of the way that he always creates a friendly rapport with the guests. His humour and charm really help make the day. Call him on 01296 749905.

Alexander Michaels	Alexander otherwise known as "Pav" is larger than life! He's good fun and professional. See his site or phone 0116 241 2000.
Eric Gill	Eric is friendly, good natured and regarded as one of the best in the business. See his site or phone 08707 663250.
Mike Jacobs	Mike is friendly and professional, see his site or phone 0116 241 2000.
Dudley Walters	Dudley is also exceptionally good and works hard to make the day run smoothly. Tel 0208 2059317.
Limousines I notice that many chauffeurs seem more keen to get home in a hurry than spend a few extra minutes at the wedding! It's your day and you deserve better treatment than that. These companies will give you time and a quality product.
Regency Carriages		Professional, friendly service with a good range of cars. See www.regencycarriages.co.uk or call 01494 481004.
Entertainers
	Luisa Calvo did her caricatures at our daughter's wedding and everybody loved them, and her! She did the kindly view of me on the home page too! Visit www.wickedcaricatures.com or call her on 01733 558 164.
	Paul Megram is an amazing close-up magician and lots of fun. He comes highly recommended as you can see on his great website at www.paulmegram.com or call him on 01296 434727.
Bands / Discos / Soloists
I am often asked to recommend a good band. Before you book please check out their style, everyone has different tastes when it comes to music.
	BACKSTREETSOUL describe themselves as high energy pop, soul and funk. I can vouch for that. Details are on www.backstreetsoul.co.uk Call Andy Carr on 0208 688 9924. They are cool.
	BOOGIEWONDERLAND are billed on www.boogiewonderland.net as the "UK's ultimate 70s live disco tribute band" they certainly get everyone dancing. Call 01403 750810.
	THE MAD HATTER BAND are all top musicians and play Roaring Twenties, Thirties Jazz, Swing etc. See www.themadhatterband.co.uk for full details or call Robert Stevens 01869 245357.
DIVA	Cheryl Lucas is the diva for DIVA and they really know how to get the party going with some great pop and soul. Call Cheryl at Sweet Potato Promotions on 01462 673889.
	Juno are an excellent Irish band, call Joe Murphy on 0121 352 1745 or Paul O'Brien on 0121 745 5871.
	HOTSPOT DISCO, based in Windsor, call Jason on 07711 870431.
Gee Bello Musical Services	Gee Bello provide all kinds of live bands. I saw their soul/funk band recently and they were excellent. Call Teresa on 020 8407 0134.
INNOVENTS DISCO	Decent discos are hard to find so go to INNOVENTS, Darren Latimer on 01344 774874.
Melissa Bell Soul Singer	Melissa Bell is the former lead singer for Soul2Soul and has backed many top artistes including Stevie Wonder. She can solo in church and put soul in your reception. She's brilliant and is a lovely lady too! Call her on 0207 6096820 / 07903 181272 or see www.soul-explosion.com .
EUGENE Guitarist	Eugene is a versatile guitarist, covering many styles of music Jazz, Latin, Rock, Pop, see www.eugene.com .
Fab Opera Cabaret	Fabienne Borget has a fabulous voice that can blow out the church windows and a cabaret act that is - there's only one word for it, fabulous. Tel.020 7639 1793 or e-mail.
Maria Beattie Harpist	Maria Beattie plays beautiful live harp music for your Wedding Ceremony and/or Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast. Tel. 020 85195474 M: 07711 132486 See her on www.wedding-harpist.com
	A real Scottish bagpiper, Martin (the real) McKay. See him on www.pipermckay.com or tel. 07710 237094.
Flowers / Jewellery / Dresses / Stationery / Marquees / Hair & Make-Up
Ribbons & Pearls Wedding Dresses	Affordable splendour. You really must see www.ribbonsandpearls.co.uk for detailed photos, descriptions and prices for scores of new and pre-owned wedding dresses, Tel.01628 530120
The Bay Tree Jewellery	Beautiful wedding jewellery, tiaras, crowns, combs, favours and cake decorations by Nikki Leaver, The Bay Tree
	Beautiful Italian wedding shoes and bridesmaid's bridal shoes for sale in Cookham, Berks. Tel. 01628-527177, see www.persephonewedding shoes.co.uk
BAY TREE EVENTS	Elegant marquee hire and bouncy castles by Bay Tree Events of Maidenhead, Tel.01628 624093
Big Day Hair & Make-Up	For Mandy Driver's Hair & Make-Up Service in your own home tel. 01753 863397. Website is www.bigdayhairandmakeupservices.co.uk
Venue Guide
I have filmed at most venues in the Thames Valley area and many further afield. I form my own personal opinions of each and I'd be happy to discuss them with you and save you some legwork maybe. Nowhere is perfect but some are closer to it than others! I think you have to fall in love with the place whilst being aware of any limitations. Rather than list everywhere I have been I'd just like to share with you a few of my favourites:- Stoke Park Club (Stoke Poges) - Palacial, nice gardens, sumptuous dining room and very good food. Danesfield House (Marlow) - Stunning building, magnificent grounds and rooms, excellent food. Great Fosters (Egham) - Grand manor house style with dark oak panels, beams and loads of character, plus good food. Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons (Gt. Milton) - Small but beautiful house, amazingly photogenic gardens, a Michelin starred restaurant and heavenly food. Clearwell Castle (Forest of Dean) - A perfectly sized Gothic castle for a wedding, superb grounds. Worth a trip down the M4. Other favourites are Taplow House (Taplow), Compleat Angler (Marlow), Tylney Hall (nr.Basingstoke), Phyllis Court Club (Henley), The Bull (Gerrards Cross), The Berystede (Ascot), Cliveden (Taplow), Waddesdon Manor Dairy (nr.Aylesbury), Amberley Castle (Hants) and Blenheim Palace (Woodstock).
And for everything else:
The best one-stop shops for all your other wedding requirements, from dresses to sample speeches:- Other Links UK Wedding Suppliers Directory PersonalWedding Plan Wedding Frames Wedding Chaos Event Management UK The Wedding Index - your Elegant, fast & free Wedding Directory Here Comes The Bride Guide Have fun!