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my recommended suppliers
Planning your wedding is such a special journey, and having the right people by your side makes all the difference. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside some truly wonderful suppliers who not only create beautiful work but also bring warmth, professionalism, and care to your big day. I’ve gathered my personal recommendations here to help make your planning a little easier, knowing you’ll be in the best of hands.
photographers
Gemma Giorgio Photography
If you’re dreaming of wedding photos that are effortlessly romantic, beautifully natural, and full of real emotion, Gemma is the photographer you want by your side. Since 2014, she’s photographed over 175 weddings and is a trusted wedding photographer at venues across Essex and Suffolk. Gemma's clients consistently rave about her blend of professionalism and warmth.
Emily Tyler Photography
Looking for wedding photography that blends luxury editorial style with natural, heartfelt moments? Emily Tyler is a perfect choice. Emily has earned accolades—including features in Vogue—and her couples often praise how her warm, unobtrusive presence helps them feel at ease, resulting in authentic moments filled with connection, joy, and real emotion.
Sam Rundle Photography
For couples who want their wedding to feel like a celebration—not a photo shoot—Sam Rundle is your go-to photographer. Sam’s clients often say he blends into the day like “a friend with a camera." As the 2025 Essex Wedding Photographer of the Year, he takes pride in delivering photos he’d be happy to receive himself—relaxed, informal, and filled with emotion
hair stylists
Hair For Your Occasion
When you book Hair for Your Occasion, you're not just getting dreamy, modern hairstyles with a boho twist—you’re getting a styling partner who thinks of everything for your big day. With her calm, caring approach and attention to every little detail, Sara helps your morning feel effortless—so you can shine, relaxed and radiant, when it matters most. Photo taken by Emily Tyler Photography.
Boho & Bridal
Boho & Bridal specialises in modern, effortless bridal hair with a soft boho-luxe feel. Creating contemporary styles that are “imperfectly perfect,” Tanya designs bespoke looks tailored to each bride — from textured twists and soft glam buns to romantic Hollywood waves and tousled updos. With over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, her focus is on enhancing natural beauty while creating relaxed, elegant styles that feel timeless, modern, and completely personal to you.
Hair by Alice Rose
Hair by Alice Rose is a Suffolk-based hairstylist offering personalised hair services in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Specialising in beautiful colour, styling, and bridal hair, Alice focuses on creating effortless, confidence-boosting looks tailored to each client’s individual style.
venues
Tuffon Hall
Tuffon Hall is a stunning vineyard wedding venue in the North Essex countryside, offering exclusive-use access, beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and rustic-luxury reception barns. With charming on-site accommodation and award-winning English wines, it’s a perfect blend of elegance and relaxed rural charm. I’m also based just five minutes away, making it wonderfully convenient for wedding mornings. Photo taken by Nook Photography
Butley Priory
Butley Priory is a magical, 700-year-old gatehouse wedding venue tucked away in the Suffolk countryside, offering exclusive weekend hire in a peaceful, woodland setting. Its Great Hall, with lofty vaulted ceilings, creates a breathtaking backdrop for ceremonies, and with luxury accommodation across four on-site properties, it’s perfect for a relaxed, extended celebration steeped in history and natural beauty. Photo taken by Gemma Giorgio Photography
Gosfield Hall
Gosfield Hall is an impossibly romantic, Grade I–listed Georgian mansion that feels like stepping straight into a period drama. Once a royal residence, its grand staircases and glittering chandeliers create a breathtaking backdrop for a truly show-stopping wedding day. And with me being just 10 minutes away, you can trust that your wedding morning will start smoothly, calmly, and utterly pampered. Photo taken by Lavenham Photographic