Weddings

Supplier Love


For all your wedding needs Dovecote Events has created a list of fantastic and talented recommended suppliers.

Accommodation

Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts

Luxurious shepherd huts in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside

Food & Drink

Dovecote Events

Exclusive in-house event caterers

Photography

Merriman Photography

Oxfordshire-based photographer specialising in wedding and portrait photography

Sam Bennett Photography

Wedding and portrait photography in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northampton and surrounding areas

Sam and Steve Photography

Unposed, candid, natural wedding photography

Dale Stephens Photography

Professional, documentary photographer based in Oxfordshire committed to capturing candid and natural photographs.

Roo Stain Wedding Photography

Award winning creative wedding photographer based in Warwickshire, Midlands. Specialising in natural story telling with a relaxed documentary approach.

Jodie Cooling Photography

Wedding photography that captures the true essence of your day in a completely relaxed and natural way.

The Kensington Photographer

Providing wedding photography and wedding videography using a relaxed approach with a candid style.

Cakes

Deliciously Divine

Delicious, romantic and rustic buttercream cakes.

Terre et Lune Cake Design

Charlene is a wedding cake designer with a passion for creating impossibly beautiful artisan wedding cakes. Think relaxed and free-flowing creations embellished with delicate florals, artistic flourishes and touches of exquisite detail to bring your style to life. Charlene's inspiration comes from the world around us; from nature’s beauty, textures and colours, as well as art, pottery and architecture, all designed to create an edible work of art and tie in perfectly with your wedding day vision. She will work closely with you to create your dream design resulting in a truly unique, expertly hand-crafted and delicious centre-piece.

The Pretty Cake Company

Established in 2008 by Samantha Tempest, The Pretty Cake Company stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of bespoke luxury wedding cakes. With a steadfast commitment to craftsmanship, Samantha specialises in creating beautiful creations that will enhance the essence of your special day.

Flowers

The Flower Shed Oxford

Jemma… Inspired by all things rustic and natural. With many years experience, in the beautiful world of flowers I'm forever in awe of my job. To love what you do, is precious. I sure do. Spreading the flowery love from my workshop, I create beautiful natural designs influenced by the great outdoors. Specialising in Weddings at gorgeous rustic venues like this, is where I'm bursting with inspiration. Covering the Bicester and Oxfordshire area, my home towns. Each creation is bursting with inspiration, just for you.

Hibiscus Floral Design

Claire is a highly experienced, qualified freelance florist based near Banbury, Oxfordshire offering exquisite bespoke floral designs.

Bloomin Events

Arrange a FREE consultation to discuss ideas for your wedding day flowers. From large scale venue decoration to the smallest detailing in your bridal bouquet, we will design a package to suit tailored to your unique requirements.

Willow and Thyme

Creating simply beautiful, bespoke flowers for romantic weddings & fabulous events across Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire.

Wild Rose Florist

Working closely with awesome couples, we create beautiful bespoke designs that celebrate nature and seasonality for those who aren’t afraid to let their imaginations run wild.

Flowers by Kirsty

We'll work with you to make sure every detail is perfectly suited for your special day from the simplest flower to the most elaborate focal point. Let us bring our passion for creativity and beauty to your event creating a stunning atmosphere using seasonal locally grown flowers and sustainable arrangements that will leave you and your guests in awe. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable floral experience.

Music & Entertainment

Ear Candy

Duo, trio or four-piece band

EAR CANDY have fast become one of the UK's most popular FUNCTION BANDS delivering both high-energy dance-floor fillers and relaxing background entertainment. Their notable repertoire spans ACROSS THE DECADES, producing a DIVERSE and EXCITING show for all ages. Add that to a winning combination of infectious energy and stylish charisma and it’s no wonder audiences always walk away satisfied. Ear Candy's adaptability presents the opportunity to choose between a SOLO, DUO, TRIO & 4-PIECE OUTFIT making them the PERFECT CHOICE for ANY occasion.

Smooth Moves Events

A variety of differently priced DJ and lighting packages to suit every budget. Including a star cloth back drop if needed to hide the equipment during your ceremony at the barn. With optional extras including magicians, poker tables, live music and even lookalikes! From the moment you book with us we will always be on hand over the phone or online to help you achieve exactly what you want.

Fairvue

Fairvue offer a chilled out acoustic ensemble, fully amplified setup and additional saxophone.

DJ Wedding Disco

Your big day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you deserve nothing but the best. Rest assured, your special day will be filled with the perfect soundtrack, meticulously curated to your preferences and the desired vibe.

Decor & Styling

The Kind Designer

Modern calligrapher in Oxford, UK specialising in wedding stationery, teaching workshops and live event calligraphy.

Anna Jayne Designs

A small independent business based in Buckinghamshire, specialising in watercolours, creating original artwork onto pretty papers and luxurious fabrics.

Boho Backdrops

Specialists in creating the most gorgeous bespoke dried flower backdrops, centrepieces and welcome signs for your boho inspired event!

Something Borrowed Event Hire

Venue styling and event hire company.

Transport

Taxis

007 Cars Banbury01295 700 007www.007carsbanbury.co.uk 24h
Banbury Cars07918 744 184www.banbury-cars.co.uk 24h
Carriage Taxis Banbury01295 25 25 25carriageco.cab 24h
Castle Cars Banbury01295 270 011castlecarsbanbury.co.uk 24h
Cherwell Cars Oxfordshire01295 25 55 55www.cherwellcars.com 24h

Allerston Taylor & Regency Carriages

Vintage wedding cars

Props

Photohoof

Unique photo booth hire

Our charming vintage horse box has been lovingly converted into a unique photo booth bursting with character. A fun addition to any celebration.

Purple Lily Event Hire

Specialising in games, Purple Lily can be sure to add the fun to any event!

Bridalwear & Accessories

Butterfly Bridal Boutique

With more than 80 stunning wedding dresses to choose from our fairy-tale bridal gallery boasts designs by Essense of Australia, Ronald Joyce, Charlotte Balbier, Ivory & Co, Casablanca Bridal, Wtoo by Watters and Rita Mae by Alan Hannah (tea-length dresses).

Hair & Makeup

Sam Bushell Makeup and Hair

Luxury bridal makeup and hair, serving the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire

Honeymoons

Travel Counsellors

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