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Preferred 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 preferred suppliers below. The reason for this is that we have on file all the legal and insurance paperwork relating to these specially chosen suppliers. You don't have to worry about any of these details. Just chat to one, some or all of 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 preferred list. They are chosen completely on merit.
Bars*
Outside Bars Dorset (Chris Young) www.outsidebarsdorset.co.uk
The Paddock Bar - horse box and indoor (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
Creative Catering (Donna Pearce) www.creativecateringfood.co.uk
HostaRoast (Julian and Heidi) www.elsefamilybutchers.co.uk
Victoria O'Brien Cakes, Bakes and Catering (Victoria O'Brien) www.victoriaobrien.co.uk
Pieminister (Faye and Katie) www.pieminister.co.uk
Country Plate Catering (Sophie Miles) www.countryplatecatering.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) [email protected]
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 Clementynes (Tom Clements) www.tomclements.co.uk
Boogie Wookie (Kirsty) www.boogiewookie.com
Daniel Benisty (Danny) www.danielbenisty.com
Chris Toyne - Barn Dance, Ceilidh (with caller) -T: 01963 210 403 E: [email protected]
Skylark Live Music (Leona Passow) www.skylarklivemusic.co.uk
Dinner, Acoustic and Atmosphere Music
Tom Clements Acoustic (Tom Clements) www.tomclements.co.uk
Daniel Benisty: pianist/singer (Danny) www.danielbenisty.com
Ed Wren: pianist (Ed) www.lastminutemusicians.com/members/edwren.html
Skylark Acoustic (Leona Passow) www.skylarklivemusic.co.uk
Boogie Wookie Live Acoustic Lounge (Kirsty) www.boogiewookie.com
Keysworth String Quartet (Michael Moorsom) www.keysworth.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 Air Shows (yes, really)
Yakovlevs Display Team (Matt Kitson) www.yakovlevs.com
Wedding Co-ordinators/Planners
Tasha-Mae Wedding and Events Co-ordinator (Tasha Gilchrist) https://www.tasha-mae.co.uk/
Leanna Elizabeth Weddings (Leanna Haskill) www.leannaelizabethweddings.com
Wild Revive - Lotus Bell Tents (Natalie Ward-Jollie) www.wildrevive.co.uk
Herald Caravans (Mary) - delivered on site and ready-to-go www.heraldcaravans.co.uk
Mike Kerby - Bagber, Sturminster Newton - 078 16 601 538
Pastel Designs (Charlotte Cobb) www.pasteldesigns.co.uk
Sophie Amelia Designs (Sophie Sullivan) www.sophieameliadesigns.co.uk
The Little Red Bus (Laura Farmer) www.freeformimages.co.uk/thelittleredbus
Bloc Photo Booths (Matt and Becky) www.blocphotobooths.co.uk
Swingletree Vintage China Hire (Mandy Hart) - Props and Styling - www.swingletreevintage.co.uk
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
Coast to Coast Laundry Ltd. (Stacey) - Tablecloths and Napkins - www.coasttocoastltd.co.uk
In Harmony Beauty Salon (Lisa Galvani) www.inharmonywells.co.uk
Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Make-up (Mel) www.bournemouthbridalhairandmakeup.com
Marybeth Trigwell Bridal Hair and Make-up (Marybeth) www.marybethtrigwell.com
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
Sapphire Styling (Wendy) www.sapphirestyling.co.uk
Tessa's Tiaras (Tessa Corney) www.tessastiaras.co.uk
The Somerset Celebrant (Carol Smith) www.somersetcelebrant.com
Celebrant, MC and DJ - Roger Knight www.rogerdgknight.com
Exclusively Yours Bridal Boutique (Kayleigh Harty) www.exclusivelyyoursbridalboutique.co.uk
Bridal Reloved (Kate Rushall) www.bridalreloved.co.uk
Joanna Pyda Cake Studio www.JoannaPydaCakeStudio.co.uk
Ice Maiden Cakes (Julie Gibson) www.icemaidencakes.com
Midnight Cake Creations (Teresa Baxter) www.midnightcakecreations.com
Dainty Bakes (Megan) www.daintybakes.co.uk
James and Kerrie Photography (James and Kerrie) www.jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk/
Cummins Photography (Charlene Cummins) www.cumminsphotography.co.uk
Malthouse Photography (Mark Cornwell) www.malthousephotography.co.uk
Photography by Chantel (Chantel Fudge) www.photographybychantel.co.uk
Stephanie Atkins Photography (Stephanie Atkins) www.stephanieatkinsphotography.com
Old Chapel Flowers (Sue Carter) www.oldchapelflowers.co.uk
Twigs and Twine Floral Design (Laura and Ella) www.twigsandtwinefloraldesign.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
Lovebug Wedding Cars - VW Beetle wedding car - (Maxine and Paul Jones) - www.lovebugweddingcars.co.uk
Wedding Transport for Guests
Lewis Coaches - vintage 1940s coaches - (Mark Withers) 01963 363 787
Excelsior Coaches - www.excelsior-coaches.com
Thompson Wedding Videos (Becky Maidment) www.thompsonweddingfilms.co.uk
DJ Nick Burrett (Nick Burrett) www.discos.co.uk
Max's Sentient Juke Box (Max Jones) www.maxssentientjukebox.com/
DJ Roger Knight (Roger Knight) www.rogerdgknight.com
DJ Dave Lucas (Dave Lucas) www.facebook.com/djdavelucas
Bridge House B and B Henstridge (Wayne and Wendy) 01963 362 796 [email protected]
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