Our Trusted Wedding Suppliers

Catering for weddings at Layer Marney Tower is provided by Bouquet Garni. They have an excellent reputation and offer a wide variety of delicious menus, using local and seasonal ingredients where possible.

Who you use to provide your music, flowers, cake, music and so much more, is absolutely your choice. The only exception to this is fireworks, which are provided by Dynamic Fireworks. Colchester based, they have a national reputation and offer excellent value.

To help you create your perfect day we have provided below an extensive list of Recommended Suppliers. These have all delivered their services at Layer Marney Tower, receiving glowing reviews.

 

 

Catering

CATERING

Bouquet Garni

Bouquet Garni creates memorable dining experiences for truly special celebrations. Our bespoke menus bring together exceptional ingredients, beautiful presentation and thoughtful service, from elegant wedding breakfasts to relaxed evening feasts.

With years of experience and a genuine passion for food, we take care of every detail, allowing you to relax, celebrate and savour every moment of your day.

Tel: 01206 393244
Email: mail@bouquetgarni.co.uk
Website: www.bouquetgarni.co.uk

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Florists

FLORIST

W Flowers

We love working with new trends and styles to create your wedding day vision bringing your wedding flower ideas to life and offering a one to one bespoke service with our wide range of glassware, vases, candelabras and accessories this allows us to offer outstanding designs for your wedding day.

Tel: 01255 830836
Email: julia@wflowers.co.uk
Website: wflowers.co.uk

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FLORIST

Amega Fleur

Amega Fleur Floral Design is proud to be a recommended florist at Layer Marney Tower.

We create luxury, bespoke and sustainable wedding flowers that enhance this historic Essex wedding venue, designing elegant floral experiences that reflect your style, your story and how you want to feel on your wedding day.

Tel: 01206 383387
Email: felicity@amegafleur.co.uk
Website: www.amegafleur.co.uk

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FLORIST

Butterfly

We create bespoke floral designs for weddings, events, farewells, and everyday beauty — each piece crafted with care, creativity, and a little bit of family magic.

Tel: 07305 459122
Email: karina@butterflyflowers.co.uk
Website: www.butterflyflowers.co.uk

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Decor

DECOR

Simply Rustic

Simply Rustic offers a beautiful collection of unique rustic décor, props and finishing touches. From bespoke signage and sweet carts to décor and post boxes, their gorgeous range is perfect for adding personality and charm to your wedding day. Visit their local showroom to view their extensive collection and find the perfect finishing touches for your celebration.

Cakes

CAKES

Tess's Cakes

Here at Tess’s Cakes I have designs and ideas for all styles of cake. So whatever you are looking for, come and meet me for your free no obligation consultation.

I will design and make a cake that is as unique as you are.

Tel: 01206 865402
Email: tesscakes1@yahoo.com
Website: www.tesscakes.co.uk

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CAKES

Claire Ellen Designs

Claire Ellen Designs creates beautiful, bespoke cupcake bouquets and wafer paper cakes, thoughtfully designed to capture the beauty, emotion and individuality of your special day.

Handcrafted and finished to perfection, your cake will be a breathtaking centrepiece, as irresistible in flavour as it is in design.

From our first conversation to the final flourish, my goal is to make the experience relaxed and effortless, and your cake as unforgettable as the moment you say “I do”.

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CAKES

Claire's Cakes

Let me introduce myself, I am Claire and cakes are my absolute passion! I embrace everything that is special to you by bringing together my award winning fondant creations in inventive ways. With over 15 years experience I pride myself on providing a unique, friendly and professional service. I offer consultations and cake samples for trying.

Email: clairescakes1@yahoo.co.uk
Website: clairescakesessex.co.uk

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Photography

Photography

EPS Photography

EPS Photography is a husband and wife team with over 25 years of experience photographing weddings across Essex, Suffolk and beyond. Our approach is relaxed, friendly and natural, capturing all the special moments of your wedding day as they unfold, alongside beautiful couple portraits and those all important family photographs. Having photographed many weddings at the stunning Layer Marney Tower over the years, we know the venue extremely well and love making the most of its incredible grounds, architecture and surroundings to create a wonderful collection of images for every couple.

Website: www.eps-photography.co.uk

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Photography

Visions of View

Visions of View is an award winning wedding photography and videography company with over 20 years of experience, and a proud trusted supplier at Layer Marney Tower.Our approach is relaxed, natural and unobtrusive, capturing the real moments of your wedding as they happen alongside beautiful, creative portraits.

We know Layer Marney Tower incredibly well, from the best light and locations during the day to those incredible opportunities after dark. Most importantly, we keep photography relaxed and enjoyable, giving you more time with the people you’ve invited to celebrate with you.

Email: matthewharrison@visionsofview.co.uk
Website: www.visionsofview.co.uk

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Photography

James Thomas

James Thomas Photography provides natural, storytelling wedding photography throughout Essex. Combining documentary coverage, candid moments, elegant portraits and creative imagery, James captures the authentic story of each wedding day. With a relaxed approach and a focus on genuine interactions rather than awkward poses, couples receive beautiful, timeless galleries they can treasure and revisit for a lifetime.

Tel: 07745 945619
Email: info@jamesthomasphotography.co.uk
Website: jamesthomasphotography.co.uk

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Photography

Andy Chambers

Hi, I’m Andy, a normal guy with a camera, maybe two; oh, I also love shooting weddings too. I’m just not the type of person to just turn up on the day and click away for a few hours and think, job done, time to go home. I’m looking for the moments that make a wedding, a wedding, and not me asking you to “say cheese”. Your wedding is unique, and I believe that’s how it should be captured.

Tel: 07862 265273
Email: info@andychambersphotography.co.uk
Website: andychambersphotography.co.uk

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Photography

Rachel Reeve

I am Rachèl Reeve, a wedding photographer based in Colchester, but working across the South of England & further afield, having photographed more than 450 weddings.
I have a love for capturing the real, beautiful & often fleeting moments that make a wedding day so special. From the quiet anticipation and little details, to the laughter, emotion & celebrations, I’m there to tell the story of your day as it naturally unfolds.
My approach is relaxed, unobtrusive & personal. I want my couples & their guests to feel completely at ease in front of my camera, allowing me to capture genuine moments, creating timeless photographs that truly reflect you, your relationship & the people you love.

Photography

Tracey Davies

Tracey is a storytelling photographer, capturing how your day truly felt. She is a warm, joyful presence who blends in effortlessly, capturing the day with honesty and heart.

Tel: 07341 442963
Email: tracey@traceydaviesphotography.com
Website: traceydaviesphotography.com

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Videography

Videography

Luxe Wedding Films

With over 10 years of wedding videography experience, I’ve (Aaron) perfected the art of capturing weddings in a completely discreet manner while delivering the very best cinematic results. Having worked alongside the incredible team at Layer Marney Tower for many years, my refined approach allows you to relax and enjoy every moment while I quietly record high-quality, timeless memories.

Website: www.luxeweddingfilms.co.uk

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Videography

Adam Prescott Videography

A Suffolk wedding photographer and videographer capturing natural, story-driven images and cinematic films across East Anglia and beyond.

Your day unfolds in real moments. Nervous giggles, quiet glances, packed dance floors. That’s where your story lives, and that’s what gets captured, calmly and unobtrusively, with no awkward posing or forced smiles.

Tel: 07881 286312
Email: weddings@adam-prescott.co.uk
Website: www.adam-prescott.co.uk

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Content Creation

Content Creation

Wedit

The Wedit is an Essex-based wedding content creator, capturing all the behind-the-scenes moments, emotions and excitement of your wedding day in a way that feels authentic and unobtrusive.

From those quiet in-between moments to the big celebrations on the dance floor, using an iPhone, The Wedit creates beautiful, social-media-ready content that allows couples to relive their wedding day almost instantly. Working discreetly alongside your professional photographer and videographer, The Wedit captures the candid moments and little details that might otherwise be missed – giving couples a way to remember not just how their day looked, but how it felt.

Website: www.thewedit.com

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Live Music

Live Music

Arioso String Quartet

Arioso String Quartet is a lively, vibrant, experienced group of musicians based in Suffolk.

Live Music

Joanna Power (vocalist)

Joanna Power is a versatile live singer and guest entertainer, performing solo, as part of a duo, or with showbands. With a repertoire perfect for weddings, private celebrations and events, Joanna brings energy, professionalism and a love of live music to every performance.

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Live Music

Adam on Piano

Adam is a Multi-Award Winning Luxury Events Pianist with over 10 years of experience in the Wedding & Events Industry, Adam knows precisely how to set the perfect tone for every special occasion he is a part of.

Website: www.adamonpiano.com

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Live Music

Jonny on Sax

With unbridled energy and an unwavering enthusiasm to make your wedding day one to remember, Jonny will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life!

Email: jonny@jpcomposing.com
Website: www.jonnyonsax.co.uk

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Live bands

Live bands

The Hit List

We are The Hit List; a professional four piece wedding and function band based in Essex. We pride ourselves on delivering an energetic and unforgettable show with every performance.

Tel: 07762 208873
Email: info@thehitlistevents.com
Website: www.thehitlistevents.net

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Live bands

Halo Band

Halo is a dynamic and versatile 5-10 piece Essex based wedding & function band renowned for creating unforgettable musical experiences at weddings, corporate events, and exclusive international venues. With a passion for performance and a commitment to excellence, our band delivers high-energy sets that keep guests dancing all night long, as well as intimate acoustic performances perfect for sophisticated daytime gatherings or activities.

Email: info@entertainment-nation.co.uk
Website: haloband.co.uk

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DJs

DJs

DJ Buzby

For many years, DJ Buzby has been a trusted DJ at Layer Marney Tower, helping couples create unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Based in Colchester, Karl brings experience, professionalism and a passion for making every wedding special. From your first dance to the final song, every celebration is tailored to you and your guests, with great music, professional sound and lighting, and a packed dance floor.

Proudly recognised as Colchester’s ThreeBestRated DJ Business for 10 consecutive years, DJ Buzby delivers a first-class service from enquiry to celebration.

Tel: 07860 872243
Email: djbuzby@outlook.com
Website: www.colchesterdjdisco.com

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DJs

DJ Samuel Hann

DJ Samuel Hann is a multi-award-winning wedding DJ with over 20 years’ experience, creating unforgettable celebrations across Essex and Suffolk. From music and seamless mixing to professional sound, lighting and expert hosting, every detail is tailored to you and your guests.

Samuel also offers premium extras including photobooths, uplighting, mirror balls and rustic love letters, creating the perfect atmosphere from ceremony to final song.

With a personal approach and a passion for packed dance floors, Samuel is a trusted choice for exceptional Essex weddings.

Tel: 07826 843640
Email: info@djsamuelhann.co.uk
Website: www.djsamuelhann.co.uk

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DJs

Devoted Events

Devoted Events are an internationally-award-winning wedding DJ company based in Chelmsford. Specialising in personalised services, we strive to ensure that your celebration of love is as unique as your relationship. We have a wide range of services to suit all needs and are passionate to help you and your loved ones make lasting memories together.

Tel: 01245 350515
Email: contact@devotedevents.co.uk
Website: devotedevents.co.uk

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DJs

Blu Ice

Based in Colchester, DJ Blu Ice provides professional wedding DJ and entertainment services across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding counties. Their tailored packages are designed to suit different styles, requirements and budgets, without compromising on quality. With years of experience, an extensive and regularly updated music library, and a range of lighting and dancefloor options, Blu Ice goes the extra mile to create a memorable celebration that’s all about the happy couple and their guests.

Tel: 0330 1331677
Email: contact@blu-ice.co.uk
Website: blu-ice.co.uk

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Dynamic Fireworks

Dynamic Fireworks is an award-winning firework company based in Colchester, Essex, with over 30 years’ experience creating unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Specialising in bespoke wedding displays, from traditional and low-noise fireworks to musical displays choreographed to your favourite songs.

We also offer smoke, confetti and cold sparks, creating magical, picture-perfect moments throughout your wedding day, from the first kiss to a spectacular firework finale.

Tel: 01206 762123
Email: sales@dynamicfireworks.co.uk
Website: www.dynamicfireworks.co.uk

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Entertainment

Richard Symes Magician

Richard Symes is a professional wedding magician. His close-up magic gets guests talking, laughing and interacting. Entertainment that gives them something to enjoy and share throughout natural gaps in the day.

Packages include the Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Celebrations.

Visit Richard’s website to find out more about his wedding magic.

Email: info@richardsymesmagic.com
Website: richardsymesmagic.com

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Entertainment

Mr Tees Crazy Golf

Our beautiful handcrafted 9-hole wedding crazy golf course brings fun and laughter for guests of all ages, with bespoke obstacles and high-quality materials.

Fully set up with putters, golf balls, scorecards and pencils, it’s a fun and memorable addition to your wedding day.

The perfect unexpected entertainment your guests will be talking about long after the last dance.

Tel: 07368 644261
Email: info@mrteesmobilecrazygolf.co.uk
Website: www.mrteesmobilecrazygolf.co.uk

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Entertainment

Red and Black Fun Casinos

Red & Black Fun Casinos brings the excitement, glamour and buzz of the casino to your celebration, creating unforgettable entertainment filled with fun, laughter and a little friendly competition. With fantastic service at the heart of everything we do, we don’t simply provide casino tables — we create memorable moments your guests will be talking about long after the last chip has been played.

Tel: 07810 752504
Email: keely@redandblackcasinos.com
Website: www.redandblackcasinos.com

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Entertainment

Scribble and Sparkle

Trudi is a live illustrator who comes to your wedding and draws your favourite people throughout the day. Each guest receives a unique keepsake to take home, a wedding favour with a little more sparkle!

Website: scribbleandsparkle.co.uk

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Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Photobay

Don’t settle for the conventional photobooth, take a look at our packages and get the ultimate photobooth experience, wrapped up in some 1960’s style, sure to make a lasting impression at any event.

Tel: 07405 553745
Website: www.thephotobay.co.uk

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Photo Booth

The Photo Booth Company

The Photo Booth Company (formerly The Little Horse) provides a premium, stylish guest experience across East Anglia. We specialise in luxury indoor photo booths, our unique horsebox photobooth and audio guest books that blend timeless vintage aesthetics with high-end professional photography.

Tel: 07881 286312
Email: hello@the-pb.co
Website: www.the-photobooth-company.co.uk

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Layer Marney Tower Transport

Wedding couple with the Layer Marney Tower Routemaster Bus

Routemaster

With a leisurely top speed of 40mph our iconic Routemaster bus is not well suited for a Lands End to John O’Groats run. But if you want to collect your guests from some hotels or other places, take them to wherever you are being married (perhaps Layer Marney Tower or your church) and then onto your wedding reception, there is no more relaxed and enjoyable mode of transport.
At the end of the evening guests can climb aboard the bus and be safely driven back to local hotels or pre-arranged locations.

Tel: 01206 330784
Email: weddings@layermarneytower.co.uk
Website: layermarneytower.co.uk

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Rolls Royce

You don’t need to worry about booking a wedding car when you book a wedding reception at Layer Marney Tower. Either a 1931 20/25 Rolls Royce or a 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is included in the reception price. Your decision is to choose one or the other.
If you can’t decide and would like both, no problem – though there will be an additional charge for the second car!

Tel: 01206 330784
Email: weddings@layermarneytower.co.uk
Website: layermarneytower.co.uk

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Horse and Carriage

Horse and Carriage

Layer Marney Horsedrawn Carriages

Fulfil your childhood fairy tale dream of being taken to your wedding by a pair of beautiful horses. Feel like a princess for the day and be treated like royalty by our experienced coachman and groom turned out in full traditional matching livery uniforms.
Our modern wedding horse drawn carriages retain all of the elegance and grace of traditional vehicles but with modern safety features.

Tel: 07958 700450
Email: info@layermarneyhorsedrawncarriages.co.uk
Website: layermarneyhorsedrawncarriages.co.uk

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Taxis

Taxis

Beckingham Cars

Tel: 07813 116902

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Taxis

SS Cabs

Tel:01621 817399
Website: www.sscabs.co.uk

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Taxis

Minicab Services

Minicab Services or Five and Five Fours as we are more commonly known, commenced trading in 1973, and is one of Colchester’s oldest and most established taxi and private hire companies.

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Christmas and Bank Holidays and can fulfil all your personal and business travel needs.
Our taxi fleet includes saloon cars, estate cars, minibuses accommodating up to 8 passengers and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Multiple vehicles can be booked.

Tel: 01206 544444
Website: minicabservices.com

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Bridal wear

Bridal wear

Hilary B

Choosing your dream wedding dress is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your special day. Here at Hilary B, we are dedicated to help you find the most important dress you will ever wear. Whether you have a strong idea of your bridal look, or are trying wedding dresses for the very first time, we are here to help, guide and advise you during every step of this new exciting journey. After all, we have been dressing brides for 40 years, so when you visit us here at Hilary B, you are in extremely safe and experienced hands.

Tel: 01206 578889
Email: info@hilaryb.com
Website: hilaryb.co.uk

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Bridal wear

Abigail's Collection

With 31 awards and over 20 years of styling Brides Abigail’s Collection offers a really special VIP bridal shopping experience.  Based in Colchester and ensuring that Brides look and feel incredible during a really memorable (and entirely private) styling experience.  The team at Abigail’s Collection warmly awaits and can’t wait to celebrate this special time with you.

Tel: 01206 574575
Website: www.abigailscollection.co.uk

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Bridal wear

Courtyard Bridal

One to one bridal appointments with the same consultant from first booking to final dress collection. All for you to enjoy in a relaxed and private setting in Tiptree Essex.

Tel: 0789 4009403
Email: courtyardbridal@outlook.com
Website: www.courtyard-bridal.com

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Bridal wear

Amara Bridesmaid Studio

At Amara we understand that choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses is an integral part of creating your beautiful wedding day.  Let us help you to create your vision.

Tel: 01376 564800
Website: www.amarabridalandprom.co.uk

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Grooms wear

Grooms wear

Anthony Formal Wear

Anthony Formal Wear offers a fantastic range of wedding suits for grooms, ushers and page boys, with stores in Billericay and Colchester. From stylish suit hire and ready-to-wear collections to bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring, their experienced team can help you find the perfect look for your special day. With an extensive choice of styles, fabrics and personalisation options, Anthony Formal Wear combines quality, craftsmanship and expert service to ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day.

Tel: 01277 651140
Website: www.anthonyformalwear.co.uk

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Grooms wear

The Groom's Room

For your suit hire, made to measure and bespoke suit needs!  We proudly cater for Men and Women and with 31 awards and over 20 years of styling experience our Grooms (and Brides) can be sure of tailoring excellence and a service to remember at The Grooms Room in Colchester.  A professional and warm service awaits you.  We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Tel: 01206 574575
Website: thegroomsroomessex.co.uk

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Make-up artist

Make-up artist

Joanna Plimmer

Joanna Plimmer is an award-winning luxury bridal makeup artist with over 20 years’ experience within the beauty industry, including 12 years with CHANEL.

Known for her soft, radiant and timeless style, Joanna creates beautifully polished bridal makeup that enhances natural features, ensuring every client looks and feels like the very best version of themselves.

Tel: 01206 482077
Email: info@joannaplimmer.com
Website: www.joannaplimmer.com

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Make-up artist

Laura Amy

For the bride who wants to feel confident, radiant and completely themselves on their wedding day, Laura Amy Makeup creates refined soft-glam looks that feel elegant and effortless. Known for her calm presence and meticulous attention to detail, Laura will bring a relaxed and reassuring energy to the morning, so you’ll feel completely at ease & enjoy each moment of getting ready!

“Effortless soft glam for your forever moment”

Hair stylist

Hair stylist

Lisa Curtis

Lisa specialises in creating romantic effortless bridal hair styles to make you feel the best version of yourself on the wedding day, Lisa provides an additional bridal stylist for larger bridal bookings allowing you to have a slightly later start time and ensuring every person in the bridal party is looked after right up until you walk down the aisle.

Tel: 07766 254891
Email: info@lisacurtishair.co.uk
Website: www.lisacurtishair.co.uk

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Hair stylist

Leggybird

I specialise in weddings, events and occasions; covering Essex, Suffolk, London and destination weddings. I have always been obsessed with anything hair related, also fashion, accessories and weddings which is all combined in the industry I am in!

Website: leggybirdhair.co.uk

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Jeweller

Jeweller

Lance James the Jewellers

In order to maintain his close relationship with his clients, Lance continues to exhibit at over 20 Wedding Exhibitions in Essex and Suffolk each year as well as offering face-to-face appointments  in central Chelmsford. So bespoke and one-off commissions are also possible for those customers with very special and unique requirements.

Tel: 01245 523755
Email: online@lancejames.co.uk
Website: lancejames.co.uk

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Dog chaperone

Dog chaperone

Woofs and Weddings

Woofs & Weddings helps couples include their four-legged best friend in their big day – stress free and full of joy. With 8 years’ experience and 200+ weddings chaperoned, we take care of everything, from photo-ready pups to aisle walks and all-day care. Dog first aid trained, fully insured and DBS checked, we keep your dog safe, happy and exactly where they belong – right by your side.

Tel: 07479 691444
Email: woofsandweddings@outlook.com
Website: www.woofsandweddings.co.uk

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