Chauffeur
Certus Cars The Mercs and the service are absolutely top of the range, while friendly owner Tim will look after you as carefully as if you were his own daughter. Highly recommended by us! www.certuscars.co.uk
Photography
Becky Male Bristol wedding photographer who loves to shoot relaxed, happy weddings for couples looking for natural, spontaneous wedding photographs www.beckymalephotography.com
Entertainment
Darren Campbell Magician Magician extraordinaire; the perfect ice-breaker www.darrencampbellmagic.co.uk
Flowers Pie the knot
backdrop for photos. The food is out of this world, too www.berwicklodge.co.uk Bristol Marriott Hotel Historic, Victorian elegance and an unrivalled city centre photo location on the steps facing College Green www.mercure.com Clifton College An uniquely beautiful and prestigious setting in the heart of Clifton www.eventsatclifton.com
venues Somerset has to offer. An 18th-century Palladian mansion house, set in 36 acres of classical landscape with a sweeping driveway, manicured lawns and an ornamental walled garden, this is the perfect luxury country house hotel for an exclusive wedding in Somerset www.stoneaston.co.uk The Clifton Club Traditional private member’s club www.thecliftonclub.co.uk
Food and catering
Pieminister Pieminister have been dishing up pies at weddings for over a decade; there are 13 awardwinning flavours to choose from, including the new gluten-free pie range, served with mash, minted mushy peas and gravy. They can handle everything from drinks to canapés, puddings and late-night snacks, too, sourcing ingredients from top local, ethical producers www.pieminister.co.uk
Lisa Elliott Floral Boutique florist in the heart of Clifton Village www.lisa-elliott.co.uk The Rose Shed Floral designs full of romance and charm www.theroseshed.co.uk
Wedding planner
The Little Wedding Helper Kirsten Butler brings her vast experience, knowledge and style to help you make your wedding day perfect www.littleweddinghelper.co.uk
A Ston-style wedding
Harbour Hotel & Spa Be among the first to tie the knot in this fabulously stylish new addition to the city www.harbourhotels.co.uk/hotels/ bristol-harbour-hotel-spa Homewood Park Beautiful hotel in glorious Freshford, with friendly staff and beautiful grounds www.homewoodpark.co.uk The Royal Crescent Simply the grandest and most elegant hotel in Bath www.royalcrescent.co.uk Ston Easton Steeped in history, this beautiful house is one of the West Country’s most romantic estates as well as one of the most idyllic wedding www.mediaclash.co.uk I BRISTOL LIFE I 25