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Dan Clarke

In Stylist & Props, Supplier

To Have and To Hire Events

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To Have and To Hire Weddings & Events are multi award-winning venue stylists offering a stunning collection of decorations and props for hire for your wedding. Voted and Judged as The Best Venue Stylist in the South East for the last two years.

Let us help you enhance the beautiful space at Southend Barns, whether that be an awe inspiring ceiling install, an Insta-trending neon sign or some beautiful centre pieces. Our stock list is huge and we are able to offer many different styles and themes from boho to rustic, glam to traditional.

We are here to help you bring your ideas to life or if you are struggling to bring everything together then you can chat to one of our stylists and we can help inspire you. We are offering zoom calls to all couples whilst lockdown is on.

Once lockdown eases you can also arrange to visit our styling studio and wedding warehouse where you can see all our props in real life. We would love to talk to you about your special day, so please do get in contact.

OFFER: We are running numerous special offers on our Instagram page we will extend these for Southend Barns couples up to 21st February 2021, along with this we will give all couples an extra 5% off when they quote SOUTHENDVIRTUAL.

Offers include discounts on neon signs, balloon décor, and discounts on new orders. Please see our Instagram account for more details @tohaveandtohire_weddings.

In Hair & Beauty, Supplier

Polkadot Hair and Makeup

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Hello! I’m Charlotte, a bridal hair and makeup artist who loves creating romantic textured hair and radiant makeup that leaves you feeling beautiful and like the best version of yourself!

Let me help you design your dream bridal look, pairing your gorgeous dress, venue and style together, creating a timeless look that you’ll LOVE.
The getting ready part in your PJs is the best and I’ll be there ready to put you at ease and pamper you and your bridal party so you feel like a goddess when you slip your dress on!

Please feel free to get in touch and ask me any questions you may have. I can’t wait to hear from you! C x

OFFER: Anyone who puts a deposit down after enquiring
through the wedding fair, quote ‘southendfairoffer’
when they book and they will be entered into a prize
draw to win a free trial (worth £140)

In Supplier, Videographers

D&T Video Services

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We are a full time husband and wife team with many years experience in producing the perfect wedding film. Southend Barns is a beautiful location and we are with you from the bridal preparation right the way through to the first dance.

We produce a full length wedding film incorporating the ceremony and speeches, with some gorgeous romantic shots in the lovely grounds. A highlight film is also produced as well as our Vidipix images.

You receive your films on Blu-ray as well as USB, and we also produce copies for both parents, in presentation cases.

There is no better way to remember your day, than a beautiful wedding film that can be enjoyed by all of your family for many years.

In Photographers, Supplier

Adorlee

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I’m Nicci, an award winning documentary wedding photographer with a wealth of experience.

I focus on the raw, genuine, less pose-y side of relationships capturing the reality and randomness, the belly laughs, the real love and the key moments – the beautiful and the out-takes – natural wedding photos that embrace the absolute heart and soul of your wedding day, not cheesy poses or having you stand around for hours for family photos. Just you being you! And me capturing what makes you two tick.

If you’re after REAL photos of YOUR day, with true to life colours and a true representation of your day, then please do visit my website and get in touch, I’d be thrilled to hear from you.

OFFER: £100 discount using code SEB21VWF *expires 28th February 2021

In Photographers, Supplier

Hana Venn Photography

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Your wedding photos are never going to be as special as the memories of your big day, but they can definitely be close! I won’t take over your day or put you in weird, awkward poses, and I definitely won’t encourage any nose touching (but if that’s your thing, I’ll be there snapping away!)

My priority is for every photograph to hold a real memory, whether that’s your guests playing garden games, being blinded by the over eager confetti thrower, or the two of you catching up on your mornings.

In Music & Entertainment, Supplier

Toast

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Toast exists to provide you with outstanding musical entertainment performed by passionate and talented artists who share a genuine love for what they do.
We blend this with service that’s personal and always professional, ensuring your event (whatever the occasion) is a roaring success.

We know that getting the music right and leaving your guests with a lasting impression is paramount to a memorable day. We can help take the stress out of the choosing and the hassle out of the organising, leaving you to concentrate on getting to the church on time.

5 reasons why Toast should be top of your charts:

QUALITY ARTISTS
Every one of our artists is hand selected based on the exceptional quality of their music and performance.

EXPERIENCED
We’re no fly-by-night outfit. Our years of work in the music industry mean we’ve got the know-how to make your event a success

SUPERHERO SERVICE
We won’t stop till we know you have everything required for your event to be perfect.

OPEN AND HONEST
Transparent pricing, informed advice and help every step of the way – working with us is a breath of fresh air.

NO STRESS, NO HEADACHES
Tell us where and when – we’ll make it happen.

Get in touch, we would love to help.

OFFER:

Please quote SEB10 for 10% off our popular Toast DJ service – please see our DJ promo video (discount is for our standard DJ package and only on off peak dates – please enquire).

Our promo video was shot at a real Southend Barns wedding.

(If you need to postpone your wedding date due to Covid government restrictions we will happily move your date and work with you to find a solution without any extra obligatory fees.)

In Florists, Supplier

Hedge Rose

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Hedge Rose floral designs are handcrafted in the cathedral city of Chichester.

Our breath-taking tailor-made wedding flowers are comprised of the freshest and most beautiful flowers. We will take the time to get to know you, draw on our extensive experience and bring your vision to life.

In Hair & Beauty, Supplier

Wylie Weddings

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My name’s Elysia Wylie and I’ve been in the wedding industry for nearly four years. I started off doing hair and beauty, which I now have over 10 years experience in.

My passion for weddings began when I started planning my own wedding, I fell in love with bohemian, romantic styles of hair and makeup. My favourite style of makeup is soft glam, making you look and feel the best version of yourself.

I simply love everything about the wedding process, from meeting you and helping you make decisions on your trial, to helping calm your nerves whilst I do your finishing touches. I absolutely adore making you feel like the queen that you are, on your big day.

In Hair & Beauty, Supplier

The Bridal Dream Team

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Creating beautiful hair and makeup for the modern bride

Hello we are Nadia (makeup) and Gavin (hair) and together we are The Bridal Dream Team. Our duo loves enhancing natural beauty in a way that looks effortless, polished and refined. We both strive to make our brides feel the best possible version of themselves, without ever feeling ‘over done’.

We are both experts in our individual crafts with years of experience in the wedding industry and our combined energy makes for a relaxed and upbeat wedding morning for you and your bridal party.

Our main aim is to get to know you and fully understand your bridal vision so we can create a perfectly tailored look for your special day.

In Cakes, Supplier

Queen Bees

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Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Queen Bees specialise in making French Macarons, an ultimate indulgence at your wedding. These delights can complement any colour scheme due to the bespoke shades we can create.

Macarons look seriously smart, making them an excellent choice as wedding favours. Beautifully packaged on the dining tables they’re the perfect scrummy gift for your guests. Macarons can be custom shaped, hand painted, etched or gold leafed to make them extra special.

We can provide limitless flavour and colour combinations. Hundreds can be arranged across tiers to create an attractive Macaron Tower, offering you a wedding cake alternative or a tasty centrepiece on a dessert/buffet table. Your tower will become a talking point as guests will be eager to tuck in and try your chosen flavours.

In Supplier, Videographers

Neil Collins Films

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I’m a wedding filmmaker based in Brighton in the UK and I love filming weddings. I started out making music videos about 6 years ago and from there I progressed into wedding films. I love the creativity involved in taking the emotions and details from a wedding day and turning it into a cinematic story.

I feel very fortunate to be in the position I am capturing people’s stories and filming them in real time as they unfold. Your wedding is really important to me and my aim is to capture it in the best way possible and give you something that not only captures the day itself but gives you a really professional timeless film that will last for generations to come.

OFFER: Free Drone Footage with every package booked

In Photographers, Supplier

James White Photography

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Hey!

I like to think of myself as a creative and fun documentary wedding photographer.

From the preparations at the start of the day until the dance floor is in full swing. For me wedding photography is about moments, reactions, emotion and atmosphere. Each wedding is unique, and that’s what I want to capture, without interrupting your celebrations asking you to pose. I’m always hunting those in-between moments.

When you relive the wedding through your photographs I want to you remember how you felt during that moment. Images that reflect who you are as a couple.

If you’re getting married and would like to check availability, just contact me and we can start chatting, I’d love to hear from you!

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