I know from speaking with couples how daunting it can be to plan a wedding, as there are so many things to arrange, and so many options to choose from. Im often asked by prospective Brides and Grooms, if there are any particular wedding suppliers based in East Sussex or Kent, that I could recommend. Having photographed weddings for a few years now, Ive worked with a huge number of excellent suppliers and businesses in the wedding industry.
So Ive put together a list, with links to websites or contact details, of all the suppliers that I can personally recommend, for their quality and service. Ive been careful to include a range that covers all budgets, from tight to ‘money no object!’.
As there are so many things to cover, Ive split this into two articles. This one covers Hair & Makeup, Wedding Dresses, Suits, Flowers and Wedding Cakes.
The next blog article, part 2, covers Musicians, Bands, Entertainment and Videographers.
Hopefully those of you who are planning your wedding, will find these two articles useful for putting together your perfect day!
Hair & Makeup Artists
For the Bride and Bridesmaids to look picture perfect, stunning wedding makeup and beautiful hair is a must!
Lauren Garfitt Makeup & Hair (Tunbridge Wells): http://www.laurengarfitt.com
Chloe Campbell: http://www.chloecampbellmua.com
Natasha Valerie Makeup (Hastings): http://www.natashavaleriemakeup.com
Amanda Robbins Hair & Makeup: http://www.ajhairandmakeup.co.uk
Lili (Hastings) : https://www.instagram.com/lilimuavn/
!Bridal Hairstyling (Kent & Sussex): http://www.simplybeautifulweddinghair.co.uk
Wedding Dresses
For many Brides, by far the most important decision of all, is the wedding dress. It needs to be a dress in which she will feel the most beautiful she has ever looked, and fit her perfectly. There is a huge range of styles, from the extravagant statement dress, the big princess dress, to the sparkly bejewelled, to vintage or lace style, to the elegant Grecian style. It’s not an easy decision, and finding that perfect dress is essential for the Bride to have the wedding of her dreams. I have a few listed here, all of whom are really excellent for their range and quality, covering a range of budgets:
Chilham Bridal (near Canterbury, Kent): http://www.chilhambridal.co.uk
Wild Floral Bridal in Robertsbridge: http://www.wild-flora.co.uk/
Meryl Bridal Wedding Dresses in Crowborough: http://www.merylbridal.co.uk
Isabella Grace in Tunbridge Wells: http://www.isabellagracebridal.com
Fross Wedding Collections in Halland, Lewes: http://www.frossweddingcollections.co.uk
Secret Bridal Boutique in Hastings (Annalize) : http://www.secretbridalboutique.co.uk
Suits
These days, the Groom (and his Best Man and Groomsmen!) is as style conscious as the Bride. Men want to look sharp, and they want to look their best. Groom’s also like the stylistic details too, such as the pocket square and cufflinks.
I only have one recommended supplier for suits and menswear. For me, Dobell are really the best overall, for their excellent prices coupled with a huge range of gorgeous and stylish suits. Everything from smart classic, to modern and tailored, to edgy ‘Peaky Blinders’ style tweed. They also have ties with matching pocket squares, so all your bases are covered!
Dobell: http://www.dobell.co.uk
Flowers
Wedding flowers add so much beauty and style to a wedding, not just for the bouquets, but also the table decor and the ceremony area.
The Flower Alchemist (Lucinda) Robertsbridge: https://www.thefloweralchemist.co.uk
Flora May Florist (Seaford): http://www.floramay.co.uk
Wedding Cakes
From classic, to modern, or if you want something truly unique and fun, these suppliers cover the full range of wedding cake styles:
The Coffee Cupcake Company (Jane) Eastbourne : http://www.thecoffeecupcakecompany.co.uk
Cakes Sussex – Rose (Eastbourne) : http://www.cakessussex.com
Henry Batten – best value + free delivery (Haywards Heath): https://www.harrybatten.co.uk