Thank you magazine to our fabulous wedding suppliers

Marry Me

in Kensington and Chelsea

Our Styled Shoot Suppliers

CONTENTS Why choose Kensington and Chelsea ............................... 6-7 A building renewed .......................................................... 8-9 Welcome to the ceremony rooms ..................................10-13 Introducing the Cadogan Suite ......................................14-17 Enter into a world of whimsy, the Ante-Room................18-21 Bringing nature inside, the Small Hall............................22-25 Waltz into the Great Hall................................................26-27 Meet the styled shoot vendors.......................................28-37 Special thanks.................................................................... 38

Marry Me

in Kensington and Chelsea

Welcome to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s ceremony and venue services

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ello amazing suppliers.

On behalf of the registrars and conferencing & events team at Kensington and Chelsea, we’d like to thank you all for pulling together and helping us engineer not one, not two, but FIVE shoots across Chelsea Old Town Hall, all in ONE day. It was wonderful to see suppliers who’d been allocated a specific room, lending a hand and helping out other rooms as and when needed, the shoot really did have a family feel to it, which was great to experience.

Team work makes the dream work

We have commissioned this magazine as a special thank you for all of your hard work towards helping us showcase our beautiful venue to the fullest.

Thanks to the behind the scenes suppliers who worked magic in creating our wow-wedding looks and thanks to the models and features, who were in front of the camera “giving us face” and ensuring we had beautiful images.

A massive thank you also goes out to all of our photographers and videographers, whose job it was to capture all of this magic and turn it into content that we can all showcase for a long time to come.

We’ve created a little community now, so do stay in touch, as we hope to keep making magic together.

Chelsea Old Town Hall King’s Road, London SW3 5EE Follow us on Instagram for your best wedding journey: @MarryMeInChelsea @KCVenues 5

Why Choose

K&C

Located in the heart of London, Chelsea Old Town Hall is our not so hidden gem, ready for your love story

Reason 1

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Iconic and, historic but with a brand new facelift

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Many fabulous spaces all under one roof, centrally located

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Great suppliers on hand to turn your “I do� fantasies into reality

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A Building

Renewed

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much-needed internal face-lift of the loved Grade II* listed Chelsea Old Town Hall began in early 2018. After months of careful planning, the Chelsea Old Town Hall renovation is now completed and we cannot wait to share our newly refurbished venue with you.

We were fortunate to work with a fantastic team of event suppliers who helped us to transform the space for some fabulous wowwedding looks within a styled shoot and we are really excited to show the new eagerly anticipated wedding rooms to you all today.

We asked our Head of Registration Services Steven Lord to give some advice to couples and he told us, “Do all legal paperwork as early as possible, then plan all the finer details afterwards.

Think legalities first! And most importantly don’t be afraid to ask your partners to get more 8

involved and give more assistance!” Head of Conferences and Events Joanne Gordon was instrumental in transforming the spaces for the shoot, and she had this advice for clients hoping to do the same for their special occasion “Have a vision for your event, be it colour scheme, theme and rough number of guests, from there you can start to plan the details; a mood board or even Pinterest works wonders to discover new trends.”

If you would like to find out more information on our iconic ceremony rooms, please visit our website www.rbkc.gov.uk/registrars where you can view our ceremony rooms and make a booking . Any questions, do not hesitate to get in contact at registrars@rbkc.gov.uk To keep up-to-date with everything wedding related, give us a follow on our Instagram page @MarryMeInChelsea We cannot wait to hear you say Marry Me In Chelsea!

If you would like to find out more information on our transformative halls and rooms, please go onto our website www.rbkc.gov.uk to view our impressive halls and make a booking. For any questions, please get in touch with us . To get the latest updates about Kensington and Chelsea venues, follow us on our Instagram page @KCVenues From your ceremony to your reception, the registrar and conferencing and events team can ensure your dream wedding vision is executed to perfection.

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Say Marry Me In Chelsea!

Welcome to our ceremony rooms

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fter an extensive renovation, we are proud to showcase our new ceremony rooms located at the Chelsea Old Town Hall. As you can imagine, we couldn’t have done any of this transformational work as shown in our styled shoot without our fabulous network of wedding suppliers and models who spent two days transforming and taking pictures inside our newly decorated spaces.

As this magazine is highlighting the different looks in our styled shoot, these rooms have all been “dressed”. To view our standard ceremony rooms, take a look at our brand new brochure that we’re really proud of.

Couples can really tailor their occasion: Whether you have a particular colour scheme or theme, get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate your requests

Recognise the lady in white?

We mentioned everyone taking part and helping where necessary.

Eagle-eyed readers will spot our glamorous Registrar Summra who stepped in to partner with the dapperly attired Venn

A Touch of Nevaeh

Interview with a planner...meet Tessa

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essa Williams IEWP, Founder and Managing Director of A Touch Of Nevaeh co-ordinated the styling of the ceremony rooms. Having graduated from QC Event School, she is now a certified International Event and Wedding Planning Professional™ (IEWPŽ) an accreditation she is particularly proud about.

What was your vision for this space?

I wanted a clean, flexible setting with a pop of colour in the form of flowers, provided by the lovely Gaynor of Bailey and Blossom, as well as a touch of whimsy. This was showcased in the elegant balloon installation by Balloonista.

It was really lovely working with the Registrars to get this ready, we were like a little family, all working hard to get the spaces ready and the models in place!

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PROFILE OF A FEW SPECIAL TOUCHES IN THIS SPACE

What made you get into the wedding and events industry?

I have always had a passion for weddings and event planning. I started off with my sister Nina and for years we planned everything from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to day trips, funerals and christenings, you name it we did it!! It was easy, especially coming from a large family such as ours. One day years later I decided that this was not enough for me I wanted more. I craved more, more knowledge, more experience and also certification. To be certified as a Wedding and Event Planner was a big thing for me so I enrolled on a course and at the end received my certification as an International Event and Wedding Planning Professional, so I am proud.

What’s next for you?

I absolutely love travelling and love wedding and event planning, so it’s only right I mix my two passions together and plan destination weddings!

Left: Time to relax, The team celebrate a smooth-running shoot

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The Cadogan Suite

Introducing your fantasy wedding

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o now you’ve said “I do”, it’s only a short walk to the other side of the Chelsea Old Town Hall to delight and amaze your guests within one of our fully customisable reception spaces. The first rooms we’d like to draw you into is the Cadogan Suite.

Comprising of two conjoined rooms, of which the main one incidentally used to be a storage area; it has now been transformed into a beautiful space, perfect for various numbers of guests for a wedding breakfast or even a bridal shower.

Perfect for intimate occasions or larger weddings: As the Cadogan Suite’s name suggests, there is also an Ante-Room which guests can spill into

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Cristal Olivier Weddings

Interview with a planner...meet Cristal

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xperienced planner Cristal of Cristal Oliver Weddings is bringing fantasy weddings into reality, one dream at a time.

A wedding is a couple’s all important day. How would you micro-manage such a big occasion whilst still ensuring the couple feels catered for throughout their big day?

I always want to ensure that every moment of the wedding feels special for our couple (especially our bride) whilst maintaining the high standard of service and style we have been entrusted to deliver, which is why I have hand-picked a team of highly skilled co-ordinators to work alongside me to create the magical day every bride and groom dreams of. So due to careful pre-planning, micromanaging is never stressful for me when it comes to executing the long-awaited wedding day.

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PROFILE OF A FEW SPECIAL TOUCHES IN THIS SPACE

If a client approached you with a colour theme that you felt was a total mix match or a vision that was out of this world, how would you guide them?

We get a varied array of clients, some are very traditional and others are more adventurous with their colour themes. We welcome both types, as we are versatile and relish the idea of challenging our creativity to make all visions work and still create the wow factor every time! We recently had an enquiry to create an enchanted garden with real trees! Nothing is asking too much in our opinion. Whether it’s a blush pink and rose gold, or bright orange and emerald green, we are able to take every couple’s vision and make it a beautiful reality.

What are your top three tips you would give to an engaged couple who has never planned any event whatsoever?

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Hire a good, well-recommended planner!

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Speak to someone who you know has recently said their “I dos” (who is also probably likely to advise you to get a planner…!)

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Explore some great blogs, magazines and publications that can give you inspiration.

Almost too good to eat, The sweet delicacies provided for this shoot were by the amazingly talented Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium - note we said almost...

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The Ante-Room

Enter into a world of whimsy & wonder

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his room is the ying to the main room’s yang and was a space that Celestine of Angels and Gypsies team got to work transforming into the pretty area you see before you.

This room can also host ceremonies and is always able to be customised to a couple’s particular tastes. The pastel coloured theme matched just so with the decor, showcasing it to perfection.

Bright and breezy: Full of natural sunlight, the Ante-Room can be transformed into a fairytale setting. The flower wall was so effective, you expected butterflies to emerge

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Angels & Gypsies

Interview with a decor specialist... meet Celestine

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riding themselves on their fantastic customer service and their ability to transform any space within most time frames, Celestine from Angels and Gypsies has some advice for couples planning to use a distinctive venue.

What piece of advice would you give to couples about their wedding decor?

Always think about your decor in conjunction with your venue. Do not try to impose your preconceived wedding styling ideas on your venue without really looking at the space, shapes and colour tones of the area.

Try not to ‘overdress’ a venue that is already gorgeous. You can overdo it. Likewise, some venues actually do require more work.

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PROFILE OF A FEW SPECIAL TOUCHES IN THIS SPACE

In your experience, what has been the one reoccurring problem you have seen happen on wedding days?

Bad wedding day timings. I am not talking about running late, I am referring to the fact that the original plan was awry in the first place. For instance, not planning enough time for initial set up, not setting enough time aside for photographs and lastly, not assigning enough time to the speeches.

What three things would you change about your own wedding?

This is a hard one. Firstly, I would have hired in nicer chairs. Chairs play such a huge part in how your wedding decor looks. Secondly, I would have had taller centrepieces. There is no proper reason for this, I just love them.

Oversized centrepieces are definitely the order of the day.

Lastly, instead of a DJ, I would have had a live wedding band. They are so in right now and they create such a cool vibe.

A truly collaborative effort, ,Celestine was keen to thank all of her trusted suppliers, many of whom she’s worked with before, particularly Bespoke Bakes By Danielle, who created the eye catching sweet treats

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The Small Hall

Bringing nature

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he specific request for this look was to have some particular nods to nature and ensure that there was a feeling of the outside brought in, which was certainly achieved with this impressive display. Designed to showcase the space as being suitable for both a ceremony and a reception, this ambitious theme was able to be photographed from above due to an accessible balcony, great for creative shots. A dance floor provided by GoodWorks Entertainment was key to subtly partitioning the space, they also transformed it with mood- enhancing lighting.

Foilage and ferns: The show stopping arch designed by Petals Event Styling to dramatically frame the cake was perfect for picture opportunities Opposite: The dance floor took on an eye-catching mirror-like appearance

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L&M Events

Interview with planners...meet Lorraine & Meena

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rtistic wedding planners Lorraine and Meena love the idea of a challenge, and transforming the Small Hall into a dual purpose space was right up their street.

Who inspires you?

Wow, there are so many people who inspire us in this industry, but if we had to choose it would definitely be Mindy Weiss. She provides a full service of event planning, is an author, speaker and has worked with brands such as Vogue, Lancome, Too Faced and many more. Mindy has planned a variety of events such as; weddings, product launch parties, baby showers and has been in the industry for twenty years.

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SPECIAL TOUCHES

What influenced you to start your business in wedding planning and co-ordination?

L : Definitely planning my own wedding! It was challenging and very stressful, but I knew what I wanted and how I wanted it, but at the time I was the only one I trusted to make it happen.

Having the experience of having been a bride myself, it is easy for me to relate to other brides and ensure that all their worries are put to rest.

M: I love weddings! I have had a passion for weddings from as long as I can remember and I thought why not turn this passion into a business? So I did!

What advice would you give to a couple getting married looking for a wedding planner/co-ordinator?

Shop around! There are so many wedding planners/ co-ordinators to choose from but select the one that best fits you. Go to consultations (the first one is usually free) so you can meet them and feel their energy, that is so important! Oh, recommendations are pretty good too, definitely worth checking them out.

Gilted to perfection, The fabulously pretty all white cake by Buttermilks Cake looked like it was made for the show-stopping alcove it was placed in

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The Great Grea Hall

A setting of pomp

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or couples who just want a bit more space, we’ve got them covered. Say hello to the Great Hall. With an impressive surface area of 267 sq mts, it is a superb example of late Victorian neo-classical architecture with its vaulted ceilings, marble columns, sprung wooden floor and cove lighting. The venue boasts original oil paintings and ornate wooden panelling and iron work. Yet it also offers contemporary event support services for a broad range of client events including Conferences, Weddings, Fashion Shows, Art and Antique Shows, Concerts and Charitable Events and is surely one of London’s most unique event facilities. We literally had a bit of fun in this space at the end of the day’s shoot and our runaway bride shook out her hair and tossed the bouquet.

Our youngest model Venn happily caught it.

Watch out world!

So if after all that you’re thinking of referring a client to the Chelsea Old Town Hall or you are in fact an engaged couple interested in finding a centrally located venue keen to push the boat out for your special occasion, get in touch via the following means.

Contact us For ceremonies: You can book online at  www.rbkc.gov.uk/registrars or call us on 020 7361 4100 registrars@rbkc.gov.uk For venue/room hire: You can book online at  www.rbkc.gov.uk/royalborough-venues/royalborough-venues or call us on 020 7361 2220 venues@rbkc.gov.uk

Meet the Vendors The talent who gathered for our styled shoots #SuperSuppliers We’d like to properly introduce you to the talented individuals responsible for the wedding decor transformations in our stunning rooms located within our newly renovated Town Hall. From designers to special touches providers, if you’re looking for something a bit different and rather personalised, look no further. Feel free to add them on social media and say hi. Whilst you’re at it, don’t forget to add us!

@MarryMeInChelsea @KCVenues

The Fairy Dust Sprinklers...or planners!

Here we shine the spotlight on only some of the fantastic suppliers who were responsible for the work that you saw in the pages of this magazine.

Cristal Oliver is a wedding and events planning company focused towards bringing fantasy weddings into reality and giving guests a truly memorable experience.

“It was an honour to be invited to lead on planning and styling the Cadogan Suite in the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall. Working in such a beautifully crafted room with amazing vendors to bring the vision of the team alive was simply magical, and the images say it all! I cannot wait to work here again.”

Cristal Olivier Weddings * Website: www.cristalolivier.com Email: info@cristalolivier.com * Instagram: @cristalolivierwedding L&M Events Ltd is a family owned wedding planning, styling and events company. Wedding planners Lorraine & Meena are an exceptional duo who have planned the transformation of the Small Hall.

“You had us at luxury! Specialising in luxury weddings, we could not resist the opportunity to work for such a prestigious venue in the Royal Borough. The building is stunning, full of grandeur and original features, which we highlighted in the styled shoot. A must-see for couples that are all about the detail.”

L&M Events * Tel: 07532 253 923 Email: lmevents03@gmail.com * Instagram: @lmevents03 Angels and Gypsies is a wedding decor company famed for beautiful and glamorous weddings, Decor Specialist Celestine was responsible for co-ordinating the transformation of the Ante Room “The Chelsea Old Town Hall is a beautiful venue. It is classic and full of history. I wanted to work on the Kensington and Chelsea relaunch in order to show couples how a classic venue can be staged to create a modern, fun and stylish theme, whilst still keeping the demeanour of the surroundings.”

Angels and Gypsies * Website: www.angelsandgypsiesevents.co.uk Email: info@angelsandgypsiesevents.co.uk * Instagram: @angels_and_gypsies

Tessa Williams IEWP, is the Founder and Managing Director of A Touch Of Nevaeh.

“It was a honour to work with Kensington and Chelsea. I wanted to collaborate to offer my knowledge and expertise of the industry and help bring their vision to life. It was an amazing experience working with everyone involved on the shoot. I look forward to working with them all again in the near future.”

A Touch Of Nevaeh * Website: www.atouchofnevaeh.com Email: enquiries@ atouchofnevaeh.com Instagram: @atouchofnevaeh

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The Cuisine Creators Eucharia Allen is the founder of Buttermilks Cakes specialising in bespoke wedding cakes without the designer price tag.

“I was so excited at the opportunity to work with Kensington and Chelsea Old Town Hall because of the history of the borough and the architecture of the building.

It is such a stunning place to get married. I worked with top vendors and the organisation from the staff at Chelsea Old Town Hall was exceptional. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful weddings that will take place in this gorgeous venue.”

Buttermilks Cakes * Website: www.buttermilkscakes.co.uk * Tel: 07852 902 570 Instagram: @buttermilkscakes Founder Danielle ensures luxury bespoke wedding cake design focusing on a perfect finish and delicate care and attention to detail, from design to creation.

“When the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance to work with the Kensington and Chelsea team. They were not only efficient, but warm and welcoming; as is the atmosphere in the unique and stunning surroundings of the buildings. I can honestly say it didn’t disappoint and I’m really looking forward to what the future holds.”

Bespoke Bakes by Danielle * Website: www.bespokebakes.co.uk * Tel: 07799 866 388 Email: bespokebakes@aol.co.uk * Instagram @bespokebakes Locally situated in Fulham Road, Chelsea and run by Catering Manager Geraldine Tilhos, the team bake bagels, mini bagels, bread and pastries daily and have nearly 30 years of experience in producing freshly baked bagels & goodies for the people of London.

“As a local business located in the heart of the borough, we are keen to stay in touch with the local community and share our passion for the food that we make!”

B Bagel Platters * 236D Fulham Road, London SW10 9NB * Tel: 020 7351 2931 Email: orders@bbagelplatters.co.uk * Instagram: @bbagelplatters

All In Hand Catering is run by Chelsea’s own Private Chef Michael Glennon, providing a first class service for all events.

“As a Kensington and Chelsea resident and local catering company, we were happy to collaborate for the re-opening of the Chelsea Old Town Hall (COTH). This iconic building and venue on the King’s road is one I have known all my life and have used many of its facilities at some stage. We are delighted to collaborate and to be part of their exciting future.”

All In Hand Catering

www.allinhandcatering.co.uk 0207 993 4886/07739 564 072 Instagram:@aihcatering

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The Transformers Stylish Maurice is passionate about all forms of art and creativity, from architecture, sculpture and photography to the beauty of the land; this provides him with the inspiration to create. His collection was created to embrace personality, evoke emotion and challenge barriers without fear. This unique collection is stylish, distinctive, confident menswear.

“It was an honour to have an opportunity to showcase my collection at such an exquisite building which has hosted stars from the acting and music world.”

Maurice Whittingham * Tel: 07912 271 124 Email: iam@mauricewhittingham.com * Instagram: @mwhittinghamuk Uber-friendly Hazel Edwards is the Director at Gillian Roberts bridal boutique and HoneyV bridal accessories. For the last 30 years she has specialised in helping busy stylish brides find their perfect wedding gown.

“It was fantastic to be involved in the Chelsea styled shoot for such an iconic building, a truly memorable opportunity. Also, my parents began their married life around the corner over 50 years ago, how romantic can you get!”

Gillian Roberts * Website: www.gillianrobertsbridal.co.uk * Tel: 020 8859 7120 Address: 28 Well Hall Road, Eltham, London SE9 6SF * Instagram: @gillianrobertsbridal HoneyV website: www.honeyv.co.uk * Instagram: @honeyvtiaras The dapper gents Dean and Greg are founders of Suits Direct which is now in its 10th year as a high street menswear personal service shop for suits and men’s accessories. Priding themselves on repeat custom from loyal client recommendations, they believe that every man should have at least one great suit.

Suits Direct * Tel: 020 7383 5125 Address: 57 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JL

Having been in the industry for over 14 years, locally based Halimah is the Creative Art Director of HBeauty, specialising in makeup, hair and henna. She is completely committed to putting 100% into transforming clients from all walks of life.

“I bring creativity, patience and a wealth of experience.

Chelsea Old Town Hall is a very prestigious and beautiful venue.

I was happy to be working with the Marry Me In Chelsea team for their relaunch.”

HBeauty Website: www.hbeauty.co Tel: 07949 993 505 Email: Info@hbeauty.co Instagram: @halimahbeauty

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The Capture Gurus Neli’s emphasises that her skill as a photographer is due to the bonds she makes with the couple and aims to show their personality and love connection through a modern and elegant photographic style, capturing their love story holistically.

“I was most impressed with the professionalism of the whole Marry Me In Chelsea team who put together this extensive project and supported all the suppliers in its execution. It would be a pleasure to work with them in the future as I’m sure a wedding day in Chelsea Old Town Hall will be nothing short of perfection for any couple who chose it as their wedding venue.

Name Neli Prahova * Website: www.NeliPrahova.com Email: neli@neliprahova.com * Instagram: @neliprahova Stanley Awuku is a wedding, portrait and events photographer, capturing the true beauty found in life’s honest moments.

“Working with Kensington & Chelsea was inspirational and a delight for me. The Chelsea Old Town Hall is a beautiful venue, and it was a privilege to be able to capture timeless photos. .I believe that the aspirational setting of the borough challenged me to refine my photography skills even further, and inspired me to capture beautiful images that would reflect opulence and beauty.

Name: Stanley Awuku * Website: www.sawukuphotography.com * Tel: 07443 994 099 Email: info@sawukuphotography.com * Instagram: @sawukuphotography Jamirah Photographers headed by Abi Abiola is a London based photography company specialising in coverage of wedding documentaries and luxury events worldwide. Professionals to a tee, they are experts in delivering an aspirational, photojournalistic approach.

“I was delighted to be involved in this five in one challenge at Chelsea Old Town Hall. What bigger task was there than to do so much in so little time? I was game, and our efforts paid off!”

Name: Abi Abiola * Website: www.jamirahphotographers.com * Tel: 07983 550 469 Email: contact@jamirahphotographers.com * Instagram: @jamirahpro

ReelVIP,is a video production company based in London.

They recognise the importance of providing clients with a VIP experience and create videos and films for clients and couples across the globe.

“Why we’re different? The only passion we have above video, is people. We put stories at the heart of everything we create.

Working with the team at Kensington and Chelsea is a great experience. From the initial instruction, to the day of the shoots, everyone was professional, enthusiastic and wished to make the day a great success for all.”

ReelVIP Website: www.reelvip.co.uk Email: info@reelvip.co.uk Instagram: @reelvip

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Jez Dickson is an award-winning London based wedding photographer. A former resident of Kensington and Chelsea, he’s extremely familiar with both the area and Chelsea Old Town Hall.

“The ethos of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea celebrates diversity, individuality and creativity. As a photographer, It is always a pleasure to shoot here as the team make it such an inclusive and rewarding experience.”

Jez Dickson * www.jezdicksonphotography.co.uk Instagram: @jez_dickson

Yvonne Blume is an experienced wedding photographer for over 15 years and now specialises in photographing intimate civil weddings, so that all couples, no matter how big or small a wedding they’re having, can get great quality photographs to remember their day by.

“I have now photographed over 150 weddings with the Kensington and Chelsea registrars and it’s a great feeling to come to work and be amongst a team, all of whom are warm and helpful and take huge care to make each couple’s wedding special, no matter how busy a day it is.”

YBPHOTOGRAPHIC * www.ybphotographic.com * Tel: 020 8432 0898 Dedicated chelsea page: bit.ly/chelsea-weddings * Instagram: @ybphotographic Tino began his photographic journey with a good grounding. Having completed photography diplomas and more importantly receiving guidance and tutelage from some of the best photographers in the UK and beyond, Tino went on to establish himself as a full time photographer in a very short space of time.

“My style?? When it comes to a wedding I know each one is unique, I really do try and get into the mindset of my couples to understand exactly what type of wedding they have envisaged, and shoot and edit accordingly, my images although they are like my children, don’t belong to me.”

Tino Antoniou * website: www.tinoantoniou.co.uk Email: info@tinoantoniou.co.uk * Instagram: @tinoantoniou

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The Special Touch Facilitators Balloonista’s founder Aurelija creates amazing bespoke balloons displays and installations for exclusive high-end weddings and events.

“Working with the Marry Me In Chelsea team was a truly amazing experience. They have pulled together so many creatives to do five styled shoots in one day which is unheard of, however we pulled it off - go team!”

Balloonista * Email: www.balloonista.co.uk * Tel: 07827 335 164 Instagram: @balloonistaco

VishwArt Ltd is a boutique business specialising in creating unique and original wall art in a rare medium called quilling. As well as bespoke art, they also make personalised gifts for all occasions.

Founded by two sisters and artists Tina Gajjar and Alpa Smith, they produce artistic masterpieces that add a WOW factor to any event and interior.

“It has been our honour and an incredible experience to be selected as one of the suppliers to work with Marry Me In Chelsea for the relaunch of Chelsea Old Town Hall so I gifted a bespoke piece of art” VishwArt * website: www.vishwart.com * Tel: 07956 114 636 Email : info@vishwart.com * Instagram: @vishwartuk Iyanna Monique is an award winning acoustic and electric violinist. With a collection of hits from genres including Classical, Jazz, Reggae and Soul... she has a repertoire fit for any occasion.

“Amazing! It is an honour to be part of Chelsea Old Town Hall relaunch!”

Iyanna Monique * website: www.iyannamonique.com Email: info@iyannamonique.com * Instagram: @iyannamoniqueviolin

Creating bespoke, custom painted jackets, which are completely personalised to each bride; the talented founder Sammy Lea works with the couple to create a design that will make a meaningful addition to their big day.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure working with the Marry Me in Chelsea team, their professionalism and friendly ‘can do’ attitude is just brilliant! I’ve been particularly keen to work with this venue for some years, as it has such a prestigious reputation as one of the top venues in the country.”

Sammy Lea’s Retro Emporium Instagram:@sammyleasretro Facebook:@sammyleasretro

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Sonal Dave is an award winning public speaking coach, Lady Toastmaster and Ceremonies Celebrant. For those seeking unique and authentic cel-ebrations, Sonal’s services ensure that your event is not only seamless but reflects your unique personalities.

Keeping it short and sweet, Sonal had this to say; “Great Things In Business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people” - Steve Jobs Sonal Dave * Website: www.sonaldave.com * Tel: 07940 715 666 Email: sonal@sonaldave.com * Instagram: @sonal_dave68

Capturing your life or love story and wedding within your own bespoke magazine, Pauline (responsible for this magazine) from It’s My Magazine combines everything from your childhoods, meeting, proposal, wedding and honeymoon within copies of your very own personalised wedding magazine. A perfect keepsake and wedding favour, couples can order anything from 10 to 100+ copies and it’s a perfect way to include absentee loved ones as well as send them a copy by post..

It’s My Magazine * Website: www.itsmymagazine.com * Tel: 020 3086 8982 Email: info@itsmymagazine.com * Instagram: @itsmymagazine

For the perfect gift or wedding favour, couples are loving the personalised route, James from The Champagne & Gift Company offers a stunning selection of personalised Champagne and nonalcoholic bottles. His team created some fabulous personalised bottles for our styled shoot which photographed beautifully and had people hoarding the mementos in their droves!

“The industry seems to be going in the ‘personalised’ direction more and more. This is reflected in couples wanting to go the extra mile to really delight their family and friends. Also, a gift that is personalised is something they will keep forever, after all it’s one day, it’s worth investing the time.” time.

The Champagne & Gift Company * Website: www.champagneandgifts.co.uk * Tel: 020 3893 4746 Email: bespoke@champagneandgifts.co.uk * Instagram:@champagneandgifts

Personalised bottles; a unique way to remember your day!

Do we have to give out gifts?

“There’s no wiggle room on this one — your friends are contributing their time and money, so it’s only fair that you and your fiance show your appreciation with a present. It doesn’t have to be expensive — but some token of appreciation is definitely needed.

Personalised mini bottles can double up as a place setting and make a delightful take home favour.”

As a special offer to readers Champagne and Gifts are offering free label design and a complimentary bag of C&G chocolate flowers. Just call or email them to redeem.

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The Venue Connoisseurs Petals Event Styling is a bespoke wedding decor company based in London. Design Consultant Louise artfully tells the love story of their couples within their styling.

“It was a pleasure to take part in the re-launch of the town hall, as we love the character and sophistication of each room. We worked with a fun team of creative and talented vendors, who truly showcased the beauty and splendour of the town hall; giving you a real taste of what it would be like to say #MarryMeInChelsea2019” Petals Event Styling * Website: www.petalseventstlying.co.uk * Tel: 020 3441 1261 Instagram: @petals_eventstyling Gemma is the CEO of GB Elegant Events, a wedding decor & prop hire business based in Battersea.

“I was privileged to be a part of the Chelsea Town Hall launch shoot, it was an amazing two days.

Everyone was really helpful and friendly, especially the staff. A lot of work was put into the shoot and the outcome of the photos show this as all the rooms looked stunning, fit for a Princess or Prince. I wanted to work with Chelsea & Kensington as it’s my local borough and I absolutely love The Town Hall’s historical features with its new elegant look. I also love that there are different rooms to suit all couples, to match their personality, amount of guests and theme.”

Instagram: @gb.elegant.events * Facebook:@GBelegantevents Event Decor Hire founded by the super skilful Mary does exactly what it says on the tin. Creating and executing glamorous events and making things pretty is their aim and making it as simple as possible for couples is key! This involves the flowers, the decor and all of the decorative wowelements for their wedding or event.

“Kensington and Chelsea have been an absolute pleasure to work with.. easy going, knowledgeable and helpful, the venue is a beautiful space and we always enjoy our time there.”

Event Decor Hire * Website: www.eventdecorhire.com * Tel: 020 8697 2181 Instagram: @eventdecorhire

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Gaynor is the owner of Bailey & Blossom, providing luxury wedding flowers to couples seeking creative design. She loves working with foliage and uses flowers to enhance rather than overwhelm or “leaving space for the butterflies to dance.”

“Working with the team at Chelsea Old Town Hall is amazing, such professional but friendly and fun people, with an enormous sense of pride in their beautiful venue.

Being given the opportunity to take part in the shoot was a huge honour and I can’t wait for more!”

Bailey & Blossom * Website: www.baileyandblossom.co.uk Tel: 07775 621 849 * Email: baileyandblossom@gmail.com Instagram:@baileyandblossom

Luxury tableware providers Duchess and Butler were the first port of call when coming up with the fantasy wedding dreamscape.

“It was such a pleasure to have been involved in this shoot to launch the newly renovated Chelsea Old Town Hall! It’s always so refreshing to see a venue that has been beautifully and thoughtfully restored with a neutral palate, yet still to maintained its classic features and the most incredible wooden floors. We are really excited about it here at team Duchess and Butler and think it will be a huge success.”

Duchess and Butler * Website: www.duchessandbutler.com * Tel: 01442 262 772 Email: hello@duchessandbutler.com * Instagram: @duchessbutler GoodWorks Entertainment is an event production and entertainment company specialising in high quality music ser-vices, dance floors and creative prop hire.

“We had a good stress-free experience working with Kensington and Chelsea. The venue is easily accessible with ample parking at the back, so everything went well for us. Lovely venue and looking forward to doing more work at Chelsea Old Town Hall.”

GoodWorks Entertainment * Website: www.goodworks.events * Tel: 020 3633 0656/077 0335 1483 Email: info@goodworks.events * Instagram: @goodworksentertainment

Penelope is a very versatile & innovative creative who has over a decade’s worth of experience artistically within the high fashion industry. Responsible for the visual direction and overall look of the models and the couture, she was able to holistically ensure our cast were in tip top shape throughout the gruelling two day shoot.

“Working with Kensington and Chelsea was a great experience. I loved their historical, stately venue as well as their their forward-thinking, visionary attitudes. I look forward to styling future brides who wish to embody the elegance and class of this iconic, statement venue whilst helping them to showcase their own individuality and style.”

Instagram: @p3nny_scissorhands #vagadollsinlondon

Founder of Gray & Greenery is London Florist Laura Gray.

“Working with the Kensington and Chelsea team is a wonderful, collaborative experience, where brides and grooms have their pick of an amazing selection of London’s top wedding suppliers, all working together in a supportive, creative environment, in a stunning historic venue.”

Gray & Greenery www.grayandgreenery.com Tel: 07388 838558 * Email: hello@grayandgreenery.com Instagram: grayandgreenery

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A special thanks to our other suppliers who appeared within these pages Elizabeth Cake Emporium, Cake designer Dwiko Arie, Videographer Marvin Films, Videographer Just 4 Linen, Linen Kai Catering, Catering The Wedding Club, Bridal Gowns Aruna Seth, Shoes Simon Marks Jewellers, Jewellery Adivahs Events, chairs and tableware (Small Hall) Mellie Moo, Table Plan First Fruit Florals, Florist Papier, Stationary (Cadogan Suite)

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Thank you all!