Here are assorted people and places I've been impressed by. I suppose I should say that, like the BBC, I am not responsible for the content of external sites, or the quality of their work…but from my experience they've been excellent at what they do!
Venues
Gate Street Barn - beautiful secluded barn in Surrey
The Bingham - lovely venue on the Thames in Richmond
Grittenham Barn, Upwaltham Barns and Batholomew Barn - Stunning barn in West Sussex.
Upper Court - perfect venue for a country house wedding in Gloucestershire.
Barn at Bury Court - Great barn on Hampshire/Surrey border
Greyfriars House - Beautiful mansion in the Surrey hills
Hospital of St Cross - Incredible medieval church, with stunning gardens for a marquee reception
Tylney Hall - Impressive Hampshire country house near Basingstoke
Lainston House - Luxurious country house in stunning countryside near Winchester
Florists
Kate Avery Flowers - really gorgeous flowers
Hair and make-up
Hanna Wildman - a professional hair and make up artist based in Guildford. Great at her job and super nice too.
Victoria Fergusson- Victoria offers a beautiful collection of hand made accessories and a full make-up and hair service (at your home or the venue) for your special day.
Catherine Fransham- She's really nice and will make you look radiant on your big day!
Videographers
Rupert Ward-Lewis - super talented videographer who manages to make everyone look like movie stars!
J Productions - lovely videographer based in Surrey.
Other Stuff
Kalm Kitchen - yummy (and lovely) Surrey caterers.
Ellie & Charlotte - a gorgeous local (if you live by Clapham Junction like me!) boutique who make bespoke wedding dresses.
I love my DJ - Great DJ and events company who give a percentage of their profits to charity.
Herbie hire - hire Herbie for a really cool, alternative wedding car!
Soul Reaction - awesome 7 piece soul and funk band