The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners was founded for one purpose: to promote professionalism in wedding planning. The company believes that by investing in training, development and helping to grow the wedding planning industry in a professional manner, that we can together provide an outstanding and unparalleled service for today’s brides and grooms.

All of our wedding planner members are vetted for professionalism and adhere to a strict code of ethics in the way that they operate their businesses which includes relevant business insurance. We have planners operating across all regions of the UK and many of our approachable, creative and resourceful planners will be at The Wedding Sanctuary.

Acclaimed London caterer, Table Talk has a long established reputation for excellence and occupies an enviable position as a firm favourite of luxury brands and discerning brides as well as the arts, corporate and sporting sectors. Table Talk are lauded as one of the finest caterers in London, offering sensational quality without the budget busting price tag.

All weddings are quoted on a bespoke basis and our couples are guaranteed an accurate, fully inclusive proposal within 48 hours of their request or sooner if required. All dishes are priced individually to maximise the choice available in the most cost effective manner for them. Couple are assigned an event catering manager who will be with them through the entire planning process and on the day from the first hello until the last goodnight.

For more than two decades Sassi Holford has been the designer of choice for discerning society brides to create the perfect wedding gown. Exquisite lines and sumptuous fabrics echo the bride’s own style, and nothing is spared in the structure and the detail to provide the renowned Sassi Holford cut and fit.

At the Sassi Holford boutiques in Chelsea and in her home town of Taunton, design flair and innovation have maintained a reputation for uncompromising quality. Every season her elegantly styled collection provides the inspiration for that perfect image at so many weddings of the classic English wedding gown.

Julia Boggio runs one of the most exclusive wedding photography studios in the UK. Known for her quirky and dramatic style, Julia was given the 2010 You &Your Wedding Bride's Choice award, as well as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Merton Business Awards. She is also a monthly popular columnist for Photo Pro magazine, one of the country's top photography titles, and her images appeared on 10 magazine covers last year, including 2 for You & Your Wedding, and 3 for Photo Pro. Julia runs her award-winning Wimbledon-based studio with her husband James, where she also photographs her world-renowned Vintage Boudoir pin-up images - a very popular gift for brides to give to grooms on their wedding day. Julia and James gained international infamy when their Dirty Dancing first dance went viral on You Tube, currently with over 8 million views. They have appeared on television programmes across the world, including Richard & Judy, BBC Breakfast, and GMTV in the UK; Sunrise TV in Australia; and The Oprah Winfrey Show in the US, where Julia danced with Patrick Swayze.

Amanda Austin has been running for over 12 years and in the last year we have had an unprecedented rise in our turnover from clients from the higher end of the wedding market, we feel there is a niche for a smaller boutique high-end florist. Our hands-on approach and willing team of qualified florists will provide you with everything you need. Accommodating our clients needs and demands along with creative flair, are vital parts of the Amanda Austin Flowers experience. From Traditional Romantic to Contemporary with a twist, Amanda Austin Flowers excel in creating the exact wishes and desires of all their brides. 12 years, 250 weddings but still only 1 special day!

CUTTURE produces bespoke laser cut stationery for weddings and events. We pride ourselves on exemplary graphic design and once teamed with the intricacy of laser cutting technology, truly unique stationery pieces are created.

Cutture’s wedding stationery is an entirely bespoke service with an emphasis on the couple and their personality and how best to represent this on their day, be it a themed wedding to incorporate their venue or a custom illustration all about their lives together which is then laser cut resulting in a piece entirely about the couple themselves, We see our work as not only stationery for the day but an item they will treasure and could even turn into a framed piece of laser cut art, as a keepsake forever.

Wise Productions have been producing events in London since 1992, supplying creative technical support including lighting, presentation and design services and sound systems.

Over 85% of our business is within the Unique Venues of London, and as such, we are well prepared to deal with the time constraints and challenges these buildings provide. Much of our technology has been developed with these venues in mind, including battery powered LED uplights and a white speaker system to blend with the décor of the venues we work in.

Each event we produce is bespoke to your needs, and we remain flexible and helpful throughout the process, making your wedding day as easy as possible for you to plan.

Zoe Clark’s passion for cake decorating began in 2005, after which she went on to work with some of the most prestigious bakers in the business. Along the way she developed her unique style and skills and subsequently set up her own business in 2008. Zoe’s cake creations are incredibly popular amongst clients and press and she was awarded Perfect Wedding’ s ‘Best Wedding Cake designer 2010’. Zoe has just finished writing her third cake decorating book Chic and Unique Cakes and has recently opened a new boutique in Wimbledon, The Cake Parlour.

At Gorgeous Films, we understand the importance of booking the best company possible to film unobtrusive, natural shots of your wedding, and to capture incredibly special moments both creatively and sensitively. To maintain our high production values, we have invested in state of the art, cinematic stills and video cameras, audio recording equipment and editing software. However, we believe what sets us apart is our ability to capture the ‘soul’ of the day, the chemistry and charisma of the couple and their guests. The Gorgeous team look forward to chatting with you at The Wedding Sanctuary on how having a film actually works on the day, how to get yourself prepared in advance and other insider tips.

Velvet Living offers stylish, sleek and elegant bespoke furniture for hire. We have had the pleasure of working with some of the best venues and private homes to produce the ultimate wedding and events.

Velvet’s furniture is unique in its style but also its flexibility, whether you want to create banquette or sofa seating for a wedding breakfast, chill out seating for the reception or night club feel for the evening party; anything is possible as our collection is entirely modular. Clients need only provide us with the blank space; we will then design a bespoke configuration of furniture that completely reflects the style of event that you have envisaged. With a core collection of white and black velvet Velvet Living furniture is also available in a variety of colours.  These seamless formations not only transform an empty space into a stylish setting of exclusive glamour, but do so without compromising on comfort. 

For all further information please contact: info@velvetliving.co.uk / www.velvetliving.co.uk / 020 7731 3525.

Emmy Scarterfield is the innovative designer behind the brand. She has worked for many of the most influential fashion houses in Italy and the UK including Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Pringle and Mulberry. A firm favourite of stylish brides to be, Emmy offers a stunningly beautiful and refreshing collection of custom made to order shoes, offering a choice of fabric, colour, heel size and decorative detail from her selection of vintage inspired designs. To accessorise to the very last detail, Emmy has created an exquisite selection of vintage inspired combs and hair bands that match the shoes to perfectly balance an outfit.

Sternberg Clarke are the UK’s leading supplier of entertainment. From extravagant weddings to corporate drinks parties, Sternberg Clarke has something that will suit all tastes and budgets.

What we really pride ourselves on is our knowledge of acts that are new & different, from music to circus, comedy to magic. With our knowledge and experience, Sternberg Clarke can help you come up with entertainment that is perfect for your event.

With over thirteen years experience within the wedding industry Elle Au Naturel provides an exceptional and unique hair and make-up service for brides in the UK and abroad. We can advise on any aspect of hair and make-up, including cutting and colouring with our in house hairdresser. Each client is an individual and is given a unique look to them, incorporating the style of their wedding, their dress and their colour scheme. Please visit our website www.elleaunaturel.com to see all our previous work, our clients comments and further information on us that shows the in depth service we provide.

Antonia looks forward to sharing her tips at The Wedding Sanctuary, chatting through different options and doing some practice hair demonstrations with you.

I advise brides on their best overall look. That includes: personal colour schemes, hair styles, make up selection and accessories. I help brides choose the right shape, styles and trends for their wedding dress and other essential wear.

I also assist grooms, bridesmaids, mothers of brides and other bridal party members.

I aim to help clients find a style that’s “really you” that they may not realise is in them.

Katrina Choat is a Founding Member of the Association of Stylists and Image Professionals & Member of The Federation of Image Professionals International.

Staggered is the UK's leading men's wedding website, assisting the modern groom, best man and father of the bride from the engagement through to the honeymoon and anniversaries. At Staggered, our editorial mission is simply: weddings, blokes, sorted.

Staggered offer assistance with everything from proposal ideas, buying a ring, original stag do ideas, getting the suits sorted and even how to deliver the most feared challenge of all – the wedding speech. With a team of writers that include tailors, vicars and even BAFTA-nominated comedians, every base is covered.

Take a look for yourself at www.iamstaggered.com and sign up for our free 2011 Staggered Directory - the ultimate wedding guide for men.

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