Abigail's Collection recommends the following Essex based wedding Suppliers. Some of these Essex based wedding companies are the companies that Abi and Rob hired for her own wedding and were selected following a great deal of research.
Aaron String Quartet
This all girl quartet were brilliant, lovely girls who played during our wedding ceremony and throughout dinner creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.
http://www.aaron-string-quartet.co.uk
Bouquet Garni Caterers
Nothing was too much trouble for these Guys! All of the food was of a very high standard, presentation and service was second to none. John and his team were extremely helpful and professional and I highly recommend them.
http://www.bouquetgarni.co.uk
Cakeflair
Sally at Cakeflair has an excellent reputation and has a fantastic kitchen & cake showroom to inspire you with ideas. Originally we found it hard to choose a design as there were so many but we were delighted with our final choice - it looked gorgeous and tasted delicious.
http://www.cakeflair.co.uk
EPS Photography
Simon is a real professional and is also very friendly without taking over the day. He'll carefully capture all of those special wedding day moments. We had a combination of reportage (informal) and traditional group photography and our finished album is absolutely fabulous.
http://www.eps-photography.co.uk
Magician - Nick Reade
Nick's ‘close up magic' really did astound our guests and added a special touch to the day. We asked Nick to entertain guests whilst group photography was taking place at the bar and then for a while from table to table during dinner.
http://www.nickreade.com
Talking Flowers
Jane at Talking Flowers is a fantastic florist who interpreted my ideas exactly and made the venue look really stunning. I was delighted with every aspect of Jane's work and also delighted at the reasonable price.
http://www.talkingflowersflorist.co.uk
The Wedding Network
A brilliant wedding website packed with news, reviews and ideas. It also features an excellent wedding directory for sourcing suppliers. A brilliant (and FREE) resource for brides - it really helped me with plans and ideas.
http://www.theweddingnetwork.co.uk
Toastmaster – Mr Mervyn Rutter
Without this Man I think the day would have descended into chaos! Mervyn is a real diamond, a helpful and calming influence who paced the day exactly as we had requested. Mervyn managed the after dinner speeches with humour and charm, I highly recommend this Toastmaster he is simply brilliant and a lovely man. This service really is excellent value for money.
http://www.institutetoastmastersgb.fsnet.co.uk
Videohouse Productions
Nik put together a fabulous DVD of our day. Discreetly he managed to capture all of the best moments and produced a fantastic film for us which included a mini interview (optional) and our favourite music.
http://www.videohouse.org
Other Services (not related to my own wedding but highly recommended)
Ambiance of Colchester – Mother of the Bride
Customers can enjoy the pleasure of boutique shopping at this wonderful occasion wear specialist. With new and updated collections seasonally from leading designers it will be an absolute pleasure creating a fabulous look and choosing the right one!
http://www.ambianceofcolchester.co.uk
Amicio
For exquisite chair covers and matching linen hire look no further. With an unconditional quality guarantee amicio will help create the breathtaking vision you always hoped for!
http://www.amicio.co.uk
Chic Chair Couture
These high quality chair covers will transform modest banqueting chairs by adding a special finishing touch! With a beautiful organza or brocade tied sash your chairs will look simply stunning!
http://www.chicchairs.co.uk
Dave Dreamer Professional Disco & DJ Services
You and your guests can really party and celebrate your wedding night with this fantastic DJ and impressive disco. Highly professional and enthusiastic Dave and the Guys pride themselves on a quality approach to DJ'ing.
http://www.davedreamer.co.uk
Flowers by Anne Goldschmidt
I (Abi) have been lucky enough to receive flower arrangements created by Anne and her team, I can honestly say they were absolutely stunning! Flowers by Anne provide a distinctive creative design image and aims to provide a personal service for weddings and all special occasions.
http://www.flowersbyanne.co.uk
Melting Chocolate Moments
Simply the best chocolate fountain in Essex. Derek and Julie are lovely and will look after you and your guests. Make sure you try the pineapple and profita roles, ohh and the chocolate brownies!!!
http://www.meltingchocolatemoments.co.uk
Olga Becker - Photographer
Olga Becker is an award winning photographer who is both friendly and approachable. She offers individual wedding photography packages depending on your budget. Also available from Olga Becker Photography are 'boudoir' sessions, Olga will help you to capture your sexy side and create an intimate gift with your very own sexy book .
http://www.olgabeckerphotography.co.uk
Simply Beautiful Hair
Kelly is a fabulous hair specialist who has assisted me on photo shoots in the past. Whatever your wedding hair style dreams, her goal is to ensure that you look and feel your best.
http://www.simplybeautifulhair.co.uk
Suffolk Cup Cake Company
These delightful cupcakes are a fantastic idea and can be given as a special thank you, as favours or instead of a traditional wedding cake. I was lucky enough to receive some from my wonderful Hubby on Valentine’s day and they were scrumptious!
http://www.suffolkcakecompany.co.uk