| Bands |
| Creation | |
| Creation, run by Simon & Dalia Cooper, are a great simcha band. They're really versatile and have a superb Israeli/Jewish repertoire as well as a comprehensive jazz, pop, 70s disco, big-band swing or rock'n'roll selection. Their vocalist, Jonny Turgel, together with their duo of keys and soprano saxophone have performed at over 100 chupahs in the last three years and are just amazing!
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| The Leo Green Experience | |
| The Leo Green Experience got the whole room on it’s
feet when I worked with them at a wedding at The River Bank Plaza. The band consists of some of the best
musicians in the country. They play regular showcase events so it’s well worth checking them out. |
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| Schwing | |
| I’ve worked with Schwing on a couple of weddings at
the Park Lane Hotel. They come as a 10 piece band with a fantastic male and female singer. Their
repertoire ranges from swing and jazz standards through to classic pop and soul. I found them really easy
going and great to work with. |
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| Xtatic | |
| Xtatic are a really good party band. I worked with them
at a Barmitzvah in Camden Town recently and they had the guests rocking in the aisles! |
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| Caterers (Kosher) |
| Jason Millan | |
| Jason Millan is now directing the company established by his mother, Marilyn Millan, over 20 years ago and is acknowledged to be one of the leading kosher caterers in the country. He is creative and innovative and it is a pleasure to be associated with him.
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| Rochelle Sassoon | |
| Over the last few years, Rochelle Sassoon has become one of the most sought after caterers for all kinds of events, from Bar Mitzvahs to Weddings and much more. Having worked with them on several occasions, I'm not surprised that they're so successful. One of the best!! |
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| Carole Sobell Events | |
| Carole Sobell, together with her daughter Bianca and son, Jonathan, is one of the most sophisticated caterers on the London kosher banqueting scene. My last function with Carole was in December, when the food was so outstanding that the videographer was still raving about it the following week! I'm very comfortable working with Carole Sobell: she really is in the top echelon of caterers. |
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| James A. Zimmer | |
| I did a function with James Zimmer last week at The London Hilton on Park Lane. There were over 300 guests and everything was just perfect: superb reception with seemingly never-ending canapés; excellent food, superb service and everything under the watchful eye of James Zimmer himself. Fantastic simcha from a brilliant caterer! |
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| Caterers (Outside Catering) |
| THIERRY DAUGERON CATERING | |
| THIERRY DAUGERON CATERING is based in Stamford and offers a high class catering service for private gatherings at your home, for marquee weddings, or for corporate events. He uses fresh local produce and will tailor menus to your individual requriements. His quality of catering and presentation has to be seen to be believed. And apart from all of that, Thierry is a really good guy. Bon appetit! |
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| Chair Covers |
| Mill House Events | |
| I did a wedding recently in the Midlands where Mill
House Events had suppied some beautiful chair covers. I see from their web site that they do lots of
other things also. Well worth a look. |
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| Chocolate Fountain |
| Sarah Barker | |
| Sarah Barker is a 'savvy' Event Manager who really knows her business. I worked with her for several years doing University Balls and now she provides elegant four foot high 5 tiered chocolate fountains, which are lit up by an eye-catching, colourful 2 tier surrounds creating the ultimate "wow factor" for your guests. She only uses the finest Belgian chocolate and sources a great choice of dips. A chocolate fountain is an excellent, cost effective, alternative to a dessert or wedding cake and it makes a stunning centrepiece. |
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| Directory |
| leicesterwedding.co.uk | |
| If you're getting married in Leicester, here's a great
wedding directory site dedicated to specialists providing wedding services in Leicester. |
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| Formal Wear |
| The Wedding Hire Company | |
| The Wedding Hire Company is a family-run business based in Oadby. They provide the ultimate men's formal hire service in Leicester where you will find the highest quality suits and exceptional customer service. And they recommend me as a toastmaster! Who could ask for more? |
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| Musician |
| Paul Martyn | |
| Whether it be a gentle mix of background popular favourites performed on the saxophone with soft vocals or a high energy, upbeat party show, Paul Martyn is experienced in reading an audience and will tailor his performance so that it is totally unique to your event. I've worked with Paul for several years at corporate events and weddings at some of the top venues in the country and he really is great! His music creates a brilliant mood without being in the sightest bit intrusive. |
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| Pipers |
| Cambridge Bagpiper | |
| Roy Sloane is one brilliant bagpiper and a joy to work
with. He has a wealth of experience gained from his time as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch
(Royal Highland Regiment) and offers a unique service that will make your special occasion truly memorable. |
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| Paul the Piper | |
| Paul Boness is available to add that certain flourish to special
events such as corporate events, weddings, funerals or other special occasions. He will always appear in Highland
dress suitable for the occasion, wearing either Muted Hunting Robertson (green) or Royal Stewart (red) tartan. |
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| Photo Booth |
| Rentabooth | |
| Want something cool and different for your reception, Bar Mitzvah or
party? Rentabooth provide your own fun photo-booth. |
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| Photographers |
| Alpha Studios | |
| Keith Jaynes L.M.P.A. is an award winning full time
professional, qualified wedding photographer based in Leicestershire, whose style and approach to wedding
photography has over the years won him numerous awards. He is a guy I'm very happy to work with. |
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| Hayley Lehmann | |
| Hayley started as a photographer’s assistant working for
two highly regarded studios: Cameo Photography and Charles Green Studios, before branching out on her own in
2001. Formally trained in photography at Central London and Westminster Polytechnics, and then having studied
digital imaging at NESCOT, she was admitted as a Licentiate member of the British Institute of Professional
Photography in February 2001. She is one of the leading wedding photographers on the London Jewish scene and
a joy to work with. |
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| Mydas Digital Photography | |
| Maurice Selwyn photographs weddings, Barmitzvahs
corporate events and social occasions. He has a relaxed and gentle style and makes clients feel totally at
ease whilst in front of the lens. His work is stunning and he's a pleasure to work with. |
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| Pixels | |
| If you're looking for something different from your
wedding photography give Pixels a call. With many, many years of experience but right at the cutting edge
with a real "can do" attitude. Speak to Richard Goulden. |
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| Venues |
| Coopers Arms, Weston on Trent, Derbyshire | |
| The Coopers Arms is the perfect place for a wedding or
wedding reception. This impressive 17 th century mansion house offers a warm and unique venue. With the
emphasis on quality and service you can be assured of a friendly and professional approach. |
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| Devonshire Place, Leicester | |
| Now here's a venue I can really recommend: after all,
I chose it for my own daughter's wedding reception! Superb food, outstanding service, and a delightful
banqueting team who will bend over backwards to accommodate you. Great city centre venue! |
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| Kilworth House, Nr. Lutterworth, Leicestershire | |
| A wonderful Victorian orangery with stunning views across beautiful south Leicestershire countryside sets Kilworth House apart as a real gem of a wedding venue. Superb food and friendly staff make this the perfect country house hotel for a really memorable wedding day!
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Ladywood Estate
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| Ladywood, a former hunting lodge on the outskirts of Rutland, has been connected with the famed Cottesmore Hunt for centuries. The magnificent house and grounds is owned by the Saunders family who enjoy it as their English residence. The grounds have been meticulously landscaped with sweeping lawns and formal topiary, and the deciduous wood which gives the house its name, provides the perfect backdrop for the magnificent Chelsea Dragons. Hand Maid Weddings represent this most exclusive venue in Leicestershire & Rutland, which has recently become available for exclusive hire for marquee Weddings & Events. I am their recommended toastmaster. |
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| Normanton Park Hotel | |
| Normanton Park Hotel offers a beautiful back drop to your wedding day. They are situated within 5 acres of gardens and parkland overlooking Rutland Water, the perfect surroundings for those all important pictures. Their emphasis is always focused on quality of service whether they are helping to arrange your wedding plans or just simply hosting your reception. Their dedicated and experienced wedding co-ordinators well help guide you through planning your big day so its everything you ever wished it could be. And what's more, I'm their favourite toastmaster! |
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Prestwold Hall
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| I seem to be working more and more often at Prestwold Hall, near Loughborough. It's one of the venues operated by Maverick and is one of the premier stately homes in the East Midlands. As a wedding venue it's brilliant: georgeous grounds, elegant rooms and excellent catering delivered by and outstandingly friendly and helpful team. If you're planning to get married in Leicestershire, this is one venue you just have to consider! Also, check out the other Maverick venues: Sutton Bonnington Hall, Noseley Hall, Norwood Park and Tutbury Castle. |
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| Video Photographers |
| Videoscene | |
| Tony Myers and his team are really nice and obliging
people and their company, Videoscene, has been creating professional films for weddings, barmitzvahs,
anniversaries, etc. for more than twenty years, so they really know what they're doing! |
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| Wedding Planners |
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Hand Maid Weddings & Events
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| Hand Maid Weddings & Events is a freelance Wedding & Event planning service run by Hannah Solomons. Hannah uses her knowledge, experience & creative flair to make sure your Wedding is completely unique, reflecting your tastes as a couple, and saving you money throughout the process by using recommended suppliers. The cost of the service is often offset by the discounts available, thus making the service free! Hannah's service is completely bespoke, and tailored to meet your exact needs, ensuring that the planning experience is fun and completely stress free (without making you feel as if your Wedding or Event has been hijacked!). Having met and worked with Hannah, I can recommend her with the utmost confidence! |
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