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WEDDINGS AT WHERWELL PRIORY
Suppliers
Marquee suppliers, caterers, cake makers, and insurers
Marquee providers:
Marquee supplied by Alresford Marquees at Wherwell Priory
Micheldever Mini Marquees have erected several very succesful marquees here over the years, 01962 774777.
John M Carter, based in Basingstoke, is a very long established reliable firm with a large selection of different size marquees, 01256 324434.
Delightfully Lavish, in Berkshire, 01635 201308 have some wonderful, colourful, and very reasonable marquees.
Marquee Art, offer canvas panels which are rather striking. They are based up north but cover the whole country. 01653 695115.
Decorate your marquee with Pom Poms from Mad Dogs and Englishmen...eyecatching, dramatic and different.
Decorate your marquee with Pom Poms from Mad Dogs and Englishmen...eyecatching, dramatic and different.
Luxury Mobile Loos in Basingstoke offer, well, luxury mobile loos! 01256 325011.
Electricity can be provided by Wherwell Priory for an additional charge of £120 plus whatever usage you have (we have two, metered, 63 amp single phase weatherproof external sockets) or alternatively you will need to hire a generator - for example from HSS Hire.
For a good list of marquees in Hampshire go to www.marquees.net
Caterers:
Aundi Mason, 01264 889088, has been providing outstanding catering for parties of all kinds at Wherwell Priory for the past fifteen years.
John Robinson, Butchers, 01264 312876, suppliers of meat to Wherwell Priory for over twenty years, can provide a magnificent hog roast.
Germain Marquis, chef owner of the Clos du Marquis near Chilbolton, also provides catering for smaller weddings. 01264 810298.
Gary Butler, 07784 272590, gaxx@live.co.uk has been catering for large parties (including one attended by Prince Charles) for more than fifteen years.
Vanilla is a well-established and highly professional catering company based in Southampton.
Vintners, Champagne
Cottonworth Champagne is made from grapes grown locally at Wherwell. The Cottonworth Estate provides some of the finest wines in the rapidly expanding UK market. This distinctive blend of Fruhburgunder, Regent, and Rondo grapes fuse to produce a sparkling wine brimming with aromas of cranberry juice and pear, perfect for a summer wedding. For more information contact Cottonworth Estate.
Bowes Wine offers a bespoke service, including organising tastings and liaising with caterers. They have helped countless couples with this part of the wedding celebration. Contact them on o1380 827291 or go to Bowes Wine.
Mobile ice cream:
Ice cream on a tricycle, from Ice Cream Trike Bike, 07587 147105.
Vintage ice cream van, from Vintage Scoops, 0796 8987930.
Cakes:
If you want a chocolate wedding cake go to specialists, Parkers Cakes based in Weyhill, Andover.
otherwise try Bridal Cakes in Whitchurch.
...or for cup cakes, go to Genii, in Romsey.
Insurers:
What happens if one of your suppliers goes out of business? For one of the best specialist wedding insurers go to De Faqto.
Vanilla is a well-established and highly professional catering company based in Southampton.
Vintners, Champagne
Bowes Wine offers a bespoke service, including organising tastings and liaising with caterers. They have helped countless couples with this part of the wedding celebration. Contact them on o1380 827291 or go to Bowes Wine.
Mobile ice cream:
Cakes:
otherwise try Bridal Cakes in Whitchurch.
...or for cup cakes, go to Genii, in Romsey.
Insurers:
Musicians, DJs, wedding planners, fireworks
Musicians:
Local band, Torn Off Strips, are hugely popular with a wide repertoire. Their latest delighted customer comments, "Without seeming to sound too gushing the performance you gave was outstanding! There are lots of bands around but none of them can be as good as Torn Off Strips! I will certainly be looking out for any local gigs you are playing." For more information go to their website.
Another very versatile group which has played at Wherwell is Candy Apple Blue... go to www.candyappleblue.com for more information.
Emma Topolski is a bilingual (french/english) jazz singer-songwriter. Hear her, see her, then contact her by email, or phone 07775590397.
Emma Topolski is a bilingual (french/english) jazz singer-songwriter. Hear her, see her, then contact her by email, or phone 07775590397.
"At the wedding itself Emma and the band were fantastic, playing two sets and then a DJ set afterwards. The dance floor was full the entire time and lots of people came up to me to praise the band. Of particular note was that they appealed to a wide range of people, not just our friends but right the way from the older generation to my wife’s young nieces. They were also very professional in how they conducted themselves in setting up and clearing away."
The Tenth Avenue Band are amazing and unusual - based in Newcastle, but there is a rumour they are coming south next summer. For more information go to their website.
The Rogue Harpist has played frequently in Wherwell church and plays jazz and rock as well as hauntingly beautiful traditional pieces. For more information go to Rogue Harpist, 07818 530301.
"On the last night of their stay Domini played her harp and all of those present were delighted with her prowess, beauty, confidence and skill. It was just the absolutely perfect accompaniment for the visitors to have a quintessentially English harpist....Domini has also played at our church at a number of weddings... as the incombent I know when Domini is performing, I can relax in the sure knowledge that all will go well."
Reverend Errol Williams
Wedding planners:
Apollo have a very helpful wedding timeline, top ten tips, and list of themes on their site. They run stylish and unusual events, phone 0845 883 3403.
Fireworks and DJs:
Firebird Fireworks are based in Aldershot, Hampshire and have orchestrated magnificent displays across the country. They also have a DJ service. Ring them on 01252 311068.
Andy Marshall is an experienced wedding DJ. For more information go to Glitter Events or ring 0844 678 0176.
Dressmakers, florists, photographers, hairdressers, make up artists, stationers and jewellers
Florists:
Flowers by Clare, Chilbolton, 01264 860173, specialises in wedding flowers - bouquets, button holes, table decorations... everything in fact. A very personal service.
Sleek and Stylish Wedding Flowers, Amesbury, is a specialist wedding florist designing bespoke bouquets, and much more, telephone Madalayne on 07984 544861
The Garden Inn, Stockbridge, 01264 811661, friendly, expert approach to planning the flowers for your big day. Specialising in all areas of floristry from country style bouquets and table decorations to unusual contemporary hand tieds and arrangements.
Wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses:
Conleigh Bridalwear, Stockbridge, 01264 811616.
Photographers:
For something completely different as well as a really terrific memory go to Daisy Jenks Films. The Haddon-Paton wedding shown on the website is really a breath of fresh air when it comes to wedding video and photography... apparently this was the first Daisy did, and subsequent compilations are a little more professional, but i really can't see how that can be...it's just 'perfect' exactly how it is... Daisy's phone number is 007979 520327, and you can see more wonderful video clips here.
Pippa Mackenzie is a husband and wife photography team producing truly original and high-quality work, and based in Farnham. Go to their website to see examples, or telephone them on 01798 865483.
Sarah-Jane Bullock, Amesbury, 07833 727629
and A Little Different Photography is, well, a little different
Hairdressers:
William Stewart Hair Design Wherwell, attracts customers from all over the county, and has particular expertise with tiaras. 01264 860400.
Make up artist:
Carina Simonds, Winchester, 01962 882733, mobile 077762 00043, does bridal make up, and make up for the bridal party.
Stationers:
For exquisite, individually made and designed invitations and place cards contact Mandy Harrison, 01264 369589.
Jewellers:
For bespoke wedding rings, brides' and bridesmaids' jewellery (which can be made to incorporate the wedding date), and ushers' cufflinks look at Disegni Domini.
For vintage pieces go to Magpie Vintage.
