Services & Suppliers

Let us help bring your dream wedding to life…

Whatley Manor is a perfect choice for your country house wedding but we understand that a wedding day includes so much more than just the venue.

To help you make the planning and organising a little easier we have listed some of our little black book of suppliers who all come highly recommended and like us will do all they can to make sure your wedding is extra special with every little detail considered.

Of course our wedding manager Holly Firks-Matthews will help you every step of the way too.

Services & suppliers

First Dance Choreography

Looking for some assistance with your first dance? Whether you wish to surprise your guests with a show-stopping routine, or simply look coordinated and comfortable on the dance floor, Kelsall Choreo will help prepare and guide you for your special newlywed moment. We also specialise in hen & stag dance parties, mother/son and father/daughter dances, bridal party performances, flash mobs, wedding evening entertainment and more!

My website is www.kelsallchoreo.com.
Styling

Wedding Creations – Lauradana
I am a lover of; natural elements, love stories, travelling, sunsets, authenticity, creating beauty, meeting new people and visiting new places! I am willing to get stuck in and make beautiful bespoke items for your day. I want your wedding to be unique, memorable and for your guests to see the ‘you’ in it all! Visit her website
Ceremony

Marriage and Civil Partnership

Chippenham Registry Office

Celebrant – Tara Health Arnold

Tara is a committed and passionate Celebrant providing bespoke ceremonies. she is meticulous about attention to detail and top of my list is listening to what you want for your very special day. I love English literature and the spoken word and it is my aim to use my background and knowledge of this to create something beautiful and unique for your ceremony. More information here

Local Churches

Shipton Moyne

Easton Grey

Malmesbury Abbey
Floristry and design

Emily – Persephone Violet
Emily is proud to offer all of her customers a highly personal floristry service, where attention to detail is key. She uses seasonal and fresh flowers to make truly beautiful and bespoke floral arrangements, bridal bouquets, bridesmaid’s flowers, and buttonholes for weddings throughout the South West including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and further afield. Visit her website for more information

Flowers by Passion
Established in 2001, the Passion team have a drive and enthusiasm for creating beautiful wedding flowers. From a bride’s bouquet to table flowers and large instillations, we love using seasonal blooms to create natural, inspirational wedding designs. We also offer an extensive and eclectic range of vessels, props and candlelight, that can be used to enhance your big day. We are passionate about providing you the very best quality and service throughout your journey with us Visit their website for more information
Photography

Jo Hansford
With a keen eye for detail and creativity, Jo Hansford and her husband Nick work together to capture the most special, natural moments of your day that will delight you for years to come. Visit their website for more information.

Courtney Louise
Hello, I’m Courtney, a professional Gloucestershire based wedding photographer covering mainly the Cotswolds, and the surrounding counties.

I photograph weddings in a very laid back, un-obtrusive manner, capturing the whole day as it unfolds in front of me. I photograph all the elements of the day discreetly; creating a great mixture of natural moments, soft and romantic private newly-wed photos, relaxed group shots and never missing those sweet little details- all photographed with beautiful, natural light. Visit their website for more information

Little Bird Photography
I have a very natural style, with 18 years Photography experience. Favouring natural light and making the best possible use of that beautiful golden hour in the late afternoon. Although I guide my clients in the way they pose, I want to bring out the absolute best in you and make you feel comfortable so I only slightly guide you and wait for those special moments to just happen – and they do! I want everyone to have fun and enjoy their time with me as I believe that photographs capture a moment in time that will forevermore hold incredibly special and irreplaceable memories. Visit Leanne’s Website

Nicola and Glen
Nicola and Glen are an international wedding photography duo based in the Cotswolds. They specialise in destination weddings in the Cotswolds servicing clients from London and abroad getting married in the English countryside. Their work is about helping people feel relaxed and natural in front of the camera and experience the joy of having their love documented. They are themselves a couple and together bring their own unique perspectives to create the most beautiful record of two people on their wedding day. Their style is romantic, artistic and timeless. View their website
Film

Gorgeous Films
For moments to cherish and relive every time you press play, contact Gorgeous Films. Nothing brings back the special memories of your big day quite like a ‘gorgeous’ film.

Taylor Videography
Taylor Videography creates beautiful and emotive cinematic wedding films in a natural and relaxed style. Providing you with the moments to treasure for years to come. Find out more.

David Grange Videography
David is the must unobtrusive videographer in the industry. Hardly anyone knows that they are being filmed. Find out more
Cakes

Vanilla Pod Bakery

Cake By Rachel

Story Teller Cakes
Transport

Cole Executive Hire
Cole Executive Hire is a family run bespoke chauffeur company who have had a close association with Whatley Manor for over 13 years. They provide a first class, discreet and reliable chauffeur service suitable for both individuals or groups, business or pleasure. They also provide Whatley Manor with the very highest evel of service to take the stress out of arranging transport on their wedding day. View all their services here.

Chepstow Classic Buses
Classic Buses is a Chepstow based bus operator with a beautiful fleet of classic buses available for hire. All our vehicles are lovingly restored to ensure they are in the best condition. With us, you are guaranteed a journey filled with fun, excitement and nostalgia. Visit their website

DB Wedding Cars
Through meticulous planning and fantastic service, Dave and his team ensure you and your wedding party arrive in true comfort and style in high-quality and well-maintained cars. Conforming to the highest standard of chauffer etiquette to make your special day event more perfect. Discuss your requirements direct.

Cotswold Chauffeur
Offering a professional, five star service with extensive knowledge of the local area the Cotswold Chauffer can ensure all your transportation needs are taken care of for your big day. Arrive in one of their luxury cars. Find out more here.
Stationary

Peony and Rose
Browse our beautiful range of personalised save the date cards and wedding invitations, featuring timeless, elegant designs. With high quality stationery customised to fit your personal taste and style, we also offer a range of on the day stationery. From welcome signs and place cards to traditional orders of service and seating plans, coordinate your theme throughout with beautiful stationery by Peony & Rose. Visit their website

Archibald Edwards
Archibald Edwards are award-winning wedding stationers specialising in hand-made, bespoke invitations and stationery. Choose from a collection or discuss your own bespoke ideas and bring your creativity to life. Apply your chosen design to all items within your wedding stationery range, from Save the Date Cards through to Thank You Cards, and create a fabulous and unique range of wedding stationery that reflects the true style and individuality of your love. For more information, visit the website.

Emerald Paper Design
Emerald Paper Design is a wedding stationery and modern calligraphy studio based in Cheltenham, UK. We specialise in bespoke watercolours, illustrations and calligraphy to create stationery you and your guests will love. Whether you are looking for something modern, something floral, or something completely different, we can help create a design with an individual touch. Visit Emma’s website
Hair

Juliet Draper
I specialise in Bridal and Special Occasion hair and makeup and can travel to your location on your special day. I cover Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. I am passionate about my work. It is always an honour and pleasure to be a part of a bride’s special day. Visit her website here

Chris Fordham
Chris is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire in The Cotswolds and is one of the UK’s leading bridal wedding hair specialists having won numerous awards and accolades, in great demand for his skill at creating bridal hair styles. Visit his website
Make Up

Elle Hitchens
As a professional, fully trained MAC make up artist, Elle has a fantastic reputation in the industry for high-end, wedding make up and has worked with many happy brides over the years. She offers a calming influence, a helping hand and a friendly face on your big day as well as beautiful make up for you, your bridesmaids and anyone else in your bridal party. To book Elle as your makeup artist, visit her website.

Natasha Louise
Myself and my small team of professional makeup artists promise to make you look and feel amazing. Whether its for your wedding, a special occasion or a personal branding shoot. Visit her website

Victoria Abbosh
Victoria Abbosh is a London trained Makeup Artist based in The Cotswolds, specialising in bridal and beauty makeup. Her makeup artistry has led her to work with highly acclaimed actors, presenters and sports personalities; and on editorials, fashion shows and advertising campaigns. Victoria works closely with her clients, designing and creating a perfect look which is flawless, when meeting family and friends, as well as in front of the camera. To see Victoria’s work visit victoriaabbosh.com
Ceremony and Reception music

Astor String Quartet
A perfect choice for background music for your guests to enjoy pre or post ceremony. The Astor String Quartet is an all-girl, string quartet with many years experience playing at weddings, product launches, birthday parties and corporate functions.

Pianist Richard Sully
Richard Sully is a world class pianist who can entertain your guests during the ceremony, drinks reception and dinner. He has a huge repertoire of music and styles. He had played for the likes of Princess Diana, The Great British Bake of Team and George Clooneys wedding.

Lizz Lipscombe
Lend a touch of class and romance to your special day with Lizz Lipscombe, the solo violinist. With a vast range of musical pieces in her repertoire Lizz performs beautiful, accostic violin music carefully tailored and crafted to suit your special day. From light classical music during the guest arrival, through to classical options during the ceremony. Lizz is well suited to wander the tables during your wedding breakfast, serenading guests and equally as talented performing in a designated area for guests to watch at their leisure. View her repertoire here.

Ruth Faber
The beautiful sound of a golden harp is the perfect accompainiment to a wedding and Ruth is one of the UK’s most experienced and proficient harpists. She is a dazzling, highly experienced harpist who draws rich and perspective sounds from her instrument and her rhythmically secure, firmly articulate harp playing is always a delight. See here for a selection of suitable music.

Alice Offley
Alice is a world class piano vocalist who will entertain your guests with either instrumental or vocal piano music. She can create the perfect bespoke atmosphere to suit your ceremony, drinks reception or dinner. Alice performs a huge range of music and styles, from background to party singalongs, so can adjust the repertoire to fit your entertainment needs. Visit her website
Evening Musical Entertainment

Cotswold Disco Entertainment
With their instinctive ability to draw and read the crowd and breadth of musical knowledge, Cotswold Disco Entertainment deliver a DJ performance level like no other, with attention to detail that will exceed expectations. They are memorable, fun, unique and totally focused on you and your guests and bring a personal approach to every event. Find out more here.

Firefly Band
Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Firefly is one of the UK’s leading function, wedding & party live bands for hire. Our musicians have performed on television shows such as 90210, ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… and also BBC national radio. Band members have also supported major international artists, working with performers as diverse as Katie Melua, Kerry Katona and The Weather Girls. Visit their website

The Moon Loungers
As a dynamic 3-piece we are able to offer vibrant live evening entertainment. We always give a lively, energetic performance, with occasional between-song banter designed to help relax your guests and entice them onto the dance floor! Visit their website

Down For The Count – Visit their website
Fireworks

Cotswold Fireworks
Cotswold Fireworks started as a husband and wife team in 1998. Our sole purpose is to create spectacular and professional Fireworks Displays throughout the UK. Each display is built using the latest available fireworks which are carefully sourced from manufacturers selected for their quality and safety standards. Large and small, far and wide, we will be happy to discuss the requirements for your event.We take our passion for Fireworks and turn it into spectacular shows for all occasions. Visit their website

Chase Lane Fireworks
Wedding Fireworks have become increasingly popular over the last 15 years. Therefore, it’s now very common for the bride and groom to incorporate a fireworks display in to their day. At Chase Lane fireworks we promise to provide an excellent service to you. Sealing off your night with a fantastic, sky filling wedding fireworks display. As a result, wowing your guests, setting a magical atmosphere and helping create beautiful memories of your special day. Visit their website
Marquee

Abbas Marquees
Hire a luxury marquee and create your perfect venue customised to suit your requirements and your own creative ideas, an Abbas Marquee is your blank canvas and can bring a touch of luxury and opulence to any occasion. With many years’ experience with marquee weddings, Abbas Marquee offer a professional and efficient service to ensure the smooth running of your big day. Everything you need from one specialist company, from the marquee, to the furniture to the dance floor all under one roof. Find out more.
Children

Pitch up and Play
Headed up by Isabella, who works as a Private Nanny and has been in the Childcare Industry for 8 years, Pitch Up and Play is made up of highly qualified and highly awesome Play Workers. When you book with us you’ll get a bunch of fun, creative and happy individuals who are rather partial to a flower crown and a sausage roll. See more information here

The Hotel Nanny
Escape the day-to-day — book a great hotel and a superb nanny from The Hotel Nanny! We are the best in our field, award winning and with the best industry reputation to boot. What better stress buster but to have a fabulous few days away as a family to regroup — recharge and enjoy some time alone to romance again. We are here to help take the load from your busy schedule and allow you the true peace of mind that your children are enjoying a gift from us, having a super time with their very own Mary Poppins, while you can truly focus on the ‘luxury of together time’. See more information here
Entertainment

The Bath Magician – Grant Maidment
Having wonderful entertainment at your wedding is a MUST if you want the day to flow from start to finish! Grant’s amazing magic is the perfect solution, with all kinds of different packages available, including the whole day – “Spellbound Package” – to keep your guests utterly mesmerised! Find out more

Services & Suppliers

Let us help bring your dream wedding to life…

Services & suppliers

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