Friends

Please see below for a few examples of local services and suppliers related to my ceremonies.

Event Planners/Management

Natalie

Natalie Solanke Wedding & Event Planner

Whatever your needs are and whatever you are looking for, Natalie tailors her service to your individual requirements.

She’s an absolute sweetheart, incredibly competent with a keen and creative eye for detail, and I love working with this woman!

Check out her website for further information and do get in touch with her if you have any questions.

The Wedding Collection by Boleyn

A fab one-stop shop for suppliers and all sorts to help you achieve an unforgettable day!

Venues

Browning bros

Gatehouse Barns – Peldon

East Mersea Hall – Mersea Island

Jimmies Farm – Ipswich

The Vineyard – Mersea Island

Chalkney Water Meadows – White Colne

Browning Bros – Great Tey

Captains Wood Barn – Maldon

Priory Hall – Hadleigh

The Waterfront – Harwich

Marks Tey Hall – Marks Tey

West Street Vineyard – Coggeshall

Wholesale Suppliers

http://www.byfords.co.uk

http://www.essexweddingsupplies.co.uk

https://www.weddingmart.co.uk

http://www.civilceremonies.net/

Flower Designs

Amega Fleur

Jardiniere

Jennifleurs

Photographers

Anesta Broad

Grace Hill

 Lucie Watson

Entertainment

Too Drunk to Funk

TooDrunktoFunk

For an energetic and interactive evening of boogie-woogie and fun, Too Drunk to Funk are your guys! As a highly skilled professional 6-piece band they have extensive performance experience and guarantee to keep you and your guests entertained throughout the evening, playing polished tracks spanning from motown and disco right through to your favourite party boppers and modern pop.

Luscious three part harmonies, snippets of choreographed moves, and even a game or two for the crowd to have fun with!

(Did I mention I happen to play in this band?!)

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Soap Your Auntie

SYA

For a more rocky night of high octane fun, this 5-piece band specialise in performing superb renditions of your favourite songs in a rock style.  Don’t be fooled by the genre… they cover everything from AC/DC right through to One Direction and Movie themes! They even give out free soap bars!

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Eclipse

Eclipse

With a huge and versatile repertoire, this 3-piece talented band can provide virtually any type of music from chilled out dinner music, foot tapping patio music to non-stop evening dance sets. They perform with their very own pre-recorded tracks with live guitar and piano, and the great vocals.

Pianist Ian is also available to play for your event either as an organist, a solo pianist, or alternatively, ask him about one of the many choirs he works with!

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Steve Brewer

Steve is a brilliant professional singer and a great guy – he not only has great pipes, but he’s a superb entertainer too, guaranteed to bring a special and memorable touch to any event – whether it’s singing for a service or ceremony, through to full sets, day or night of any genre you like! Super versatile and flexible, Steve prides himself on tailoring his performances for your occasion

Maddie Cole

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Maddie is a professional singer that caters for an array of events, performing a variety of solo shows that span all genres, all styles and can be tailored to your requirements. As well as singing for ceremonies, she also offers a night of diverse music that compliments the atmosphere of a venue, and Maddie also has multi-tribute shows called ‘All About the Babes’, ‘All About the 60’s’ and ‘All About the 80’s’.

Visit her site to learn more.

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Captured in Time DJ: https://www.facebook.com/capturedintimeuk

Paul Berry Disco DJ: 07960 874365

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Catering

Galley Seafoods

The Salty Shack

Bubble & Sweet Waffles

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Funeral Directors

(For Colchester)

East of England Coop

Hunnaball

Freedom Funerals

John J Smith

R. Gwinnell & Sons

Stone Masons

 John J Smith Memorial Masons

A Clarke Monumental Masons

Coffins and Caskets

Creative Coffins

Colourful Coffins

Coffins.co.uk

Crazy Coffins

And if I’m unavailable to help you at your time of need, there are a few fabulous local celebrants that I would personally recommend:

Angie Jones

Deb Reed

Rachel Charlotte

Michelle Taylor