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The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House

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Approved Suppliers
For your wedding at The Old Milking Parlour, the bar, the caterer and the marquee (if you have a marquee) MUST* come from our list of Approved Suppliers below (the list contained in this pink-ish box). The reason for this is that we have on file all the legal and insurance paperwork relating to these specially chosen suppliers - and we are confident that they will give our valuable couples absolutely top-rate service and the best value for money. Just chat to these superb suppliers and book your choice.
Please rest assured that these suppliers are people and companies who have previously done a superb job for our wonderful wedding couples and have been specially chosen for their honesty, reliability and value for money.
Please also be assured that we do not receive any commission from - nor do we make any charge to - these suppliers to be on our approved list. They are chosen completely on merit.
Bars*
Outside Bars Dorset (Chris Young) www.outsidebarsdorset.co.uk
The Paddock Bar (Gemma and Lee) www.thepaddockbar.uk
The Digby Tap (Nick Sargent) www.digbytapmobilebar.co.uk
Catering*
Dorset Delights Catering (Alice and Louise Conway) www.dorsetdelightscatering.co.uk
Victoria O'Brien Cakes, Bakes and Catering (Victoria O'Brien) www.victoriaobrien.co.uk
Dorset Porkers Hog Roast www.dorsetporkers.co.uk
Pieminister (Faye and Katie) www.pieminister.co.uk
Hostaroast - Else Family Butchers - banquet catering and evening hog roast/BBQ - www.elsefamilybutchers.co.uk
Country Plate Catering (Sophie Miles) www.countryplatecatering.co.uk
Dikes Kitchen Event Catering www.dikes-direct.co.uk
Ethic Street Pizza (Fi) www.ethicstreetpizza.co.uk
Fairfoods (Clare Persey) - vegetarian and vegan catering www.fairfoods.org.uk
Helen Furness Catering Ltd. (Helen Furness) handnfurness@gmail.com
Great Tastes Barbecues and Sharing Platters www.greattastes.co.uk
Black Cat Catering - Grazing Platters/Boxes/Buffets - (Sarah) www.blackcatcatering.co.uk
Underwoods Fish and Chips (James) www.underwoodsfishandchips.co.uk
Marquees*
Maidman's Marquees (David Brooker) www.maidmansmarquees.com
Ernest G Hart Marquees (Jon Ross) www.ernestghart.co.uk
The Marquee Hire Company www.themarqueehirecompany.com
The Southern Tipi Co www.southerntipi.co.uk
DJ and Disco
Included in the price of your wedding at The Old Milking Parlour is a fabulous party evening provided by TJ's Disco. Rich and Paul, TJ's friendly, experienced and totally professional DJs, will keep the dance floor full and your guests bopping away all evening long. A fun time is guaranteed for all.
Preferred Suppliers
Hand-made Artisan Genuine Italian Gelato
Bo Bom Gelato (Marilena and Luca) www.bobomgelato.com
Bands
Boogie Wookie (Kirsty) www.boogiewookie.com
The Clementynes (Tom Clements) www.tomclements.co.uk
Daniel Benisty (Danny) www.danielbenisty.com
Chris Toyne - Barn Dance, Ceilidh (with caller) - 01963 210 403 chris.toyne@btinternet.com
Skylark Live Music (Leona Passow) www.skylarklivemusic.co.uk
Dinner, Acoustic and Atmosphere Music
Boogie Wookie Live Acoustic Lounge (Kirsty) www.boogiewookie.com
Wedding Guitarist (Dave Roberts) www.davidrobertsweddingguitarist.co
Tom Clements Acoustic (Tom Clements) www.tomclements.co.uk
Daniel Benisty: pianist/singer (Danny) www.danielbenisty.com
Skylark Acoustic (Leona Passow) www.skylarklivemusic.co.uk
Harpists
Siona Stockel www.serenesounds.co.uk
String Quartets
Keysworth String Quartet (Michael Moorsom) www.keysworth.co.uk
Pianists
Ed Wren (Ed) www.gigheaven.com
'cello
Atma 'cello and Guitar Duo www.atmaweddingduo.com
Magicians
The Bath Magician (Grant Maidment) www.thebathmagician.co.uk
Cartoonists and Caricaturists
Cornwall Caricatures (Cassie Kemp) - hilarious live portraits of you and your wedding guests - www.cornwallcaricatures.co.uk
Outside Entertainment (bouncy castles, fun fair stalls, skittles etc.)
Funtasia (Russel and Louise) www.funtasiaentertainment.co.uk
Owl Ring-Bearers and Birds of Prey
FAB Falconry (Florence Barker) www.fabfalconry.co.uk
Wedding Co-ordinators/Planners
Tasha-Mae Wedding and Events Co-ordinator (Tasha Gilchrist) www.tasha-mae.co.uk
Bell Tents
Wild Revive - Lotus Bell Tents (Natalie Ward-Jollie) www.wildrevive.co.uk
Hay and Straw Bales
Mike Kerby - Bagber, Sturminster Newton - (calls only, no texts please) 078 16 601 538
Wedding Stationery
From Sally with Love (Sally Harflett) www.fromsallywithlove.co.uk
Sophie Amelia Designs (Sophie Sullivan) www.sophieameliadesigns.co.uk
Personalised Wooden Signs, Favours, Gifts and Laser Cutting
Copper Frog Designs (Martin Kearvell) www.copperfrogdesigns.com
Photo Booths
Bloc Photo Booths (Matt and Becky) www.blocphotobooths.co.uk
Pikabooth (Sophie and Matt) www.pikabooth.uk
Props and Venue Styling
Swingletree Vintage China Hire (Mandy Hart) - Props and Styling - www.swingletreevintage.co.uk
Nanny Nellie's Attic - vintage china and prop hire (Sarah) www.nannynelliesattic.com
Sweet Pea Wedding and Event Hire (Lisa Discombe) Prop hire for DIY & rustic weddings www.sweetpeadorset.com
5 Star Celebrations (Jill Bowen and Jess Mason) www.5starcelebrations.co.uk
Venue Decoration Supplies
Table Decor/Chair Decor/Venue Decor - Event Decor Shop - www.eventdecorshop.co.uk
Beauty and Make Up
Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Make-up (Mel) www.bournemouthbridalhairandmakeup.com
Marybeth Trigwell Bridal Hair and Make-up (Marybeth) www.marybethtrigwell.com
Hair
Lauren Gosling Bridal Hair Specialist www.laurengoslinghair.com
Bridal Hair in Hampshire (Michelle Crosser) www.bridalhairinhampshire.co.uk
Marybeth Trigwell Bridal Hair and Make-up (Marybeth) www.marybethtrigwell.com
NLS Bridal Hair (Natasha) www.nls-hair.co.uk
Sapphire Styling (Wendy) www.sapphirestyling.co.uk
Accessories
Tessa's Tiaras (Tessa Corney) www.tessastiaras.co.uk
Celebrants
The Somerset Celebrant (Carol Smith) www.somersetcelebrant.com
Celebrant, MC and DJ - Roger Knight www.theweddingguy.org
Wedding Dresses
Exclusively Yours Bridal Boutique (Kayleigh Harty) www.exclusivelyyoursbridalboutique.co.uk
Bridal Reloved (Kate Rushall) www.bridalreloved.co.uk
Wedding Cakes
Joanna Pyda Cake Studio www.JoannaPydaCakeStudio.co.uk
Blue Box Cake Company (Wendy) www.theblueboxcakecompany.com
Midnight Cake Creations (Teresa Baxter) www.midnightcakecreations.com
Photographers
James and Kerrie Photography (James and Kerrie) www.jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk/
Cummins Photography (Charlene Cummins) www.cumminsphotography.co.uk
TP Photography (Greg Thurtle) www.thurtlepower.com
Malthouse Photography (Mark Cornwell) www.malthousephotography.co.uk
Sophie Wheeler Photography (Sophie Wheeler) www.sophiewheelerphotography.co.uk
Photography by Chantel (Chantel Fudge) www.photographybychantel.co.uk
Stephanie Atkins Photography (Stephanie Atkins) www.stephanieatkinsphotography.com
Jasmine Shiner Photography www.facebook.com/jasmine shiner photography
Florists
Old Chapel Flowers (Sue Carter) www.oldchapelflowers.co.uk
Flourish and Grace (Zoe) www.flourishandgrace.com
The Flower Shed (Lea) www.theflowershedyeovil.wixsite.com/florist
The English Florist (Oonagh) www.theenglishflorist.co.uk
Silk Flowers
Pene Dene Flowers (Pene Dene) www.penedeneflowers.co.uk
Bridal Cars
Lovebug Wedding Cars - VW Beetle wedding car - (Maxine and Paul Jones) - www.lovebugweddingcars.co.uk
Wedding Transport for Guests
Excelsior Coaches - www.excelsior-coaches.com
Videographers
Thompson Wedding Videos (Becky Maidment) www.thompsonweddingfilms.co.uk
Kyle Forte Films (Kyle) www.kylefortefilms.co.uk
Laundry Services
Helliar Laundry Services - www.helliarlaundryservices.com
Accommodation
Clockhouse B and B (Christine Drake) www.clockhouse-marnhull.com
The Ship Inn at West Stour (Gavin Griggs) www.shipinn-dorset.com
Gable Cottage B and B (Lorna Julius-Sadler) - www.dorsetcottagebandb.co.uk/wp/
Also: Best Western Hotel at Shaftesbury and Premier Inn at Wincanton