Approved Suppliers List
This list is made up of great wedding professionals who have worked at Owlpen already, and we like having them here so much that we want them to keep coming back! We charge no commission or fees for featuring them on this page. They are simply reliable, talented, hard-working people and we recommend all of them highly.
Photographers
Ian Baker Photography
01453367255
Stu Jotham Photography
Big Eye Photography
marcusward@bigeyephotography.co.uk
01242 514591
***Please see below for Marcus’s videography profile as well***
Judith Parkyn
www.judithparkynphotography.co.uk
Heart Full of Tea Photography
Lilly Wilson Photography
www.lillywilsonphotography.com
lillywilsonphotography@gmail.com
Ben Wetherall Photography
07730 536164
Sam Furlong
01531 822816
www.weddingsbysam.co.uk
sam@weddingsbysam.co.uk
Steven Rooney Photography
www.stevenrooneyphotography.com
steven@stevenrooneyphotography.com
Videographers
Andy Murphy, Full Focus Weddings
Marcus Ward Films
Known as Big Eye Photography when shooting photographs
Zade Film Co.
Specialises in drones but also a great crew for classic documentary videography. Highly recommended.
07545 270496
Sound Systems/ Lighting
Chinnick Theatre Services, Stroud
01453 750 350
Ask about their ’party packs’ if you want to do your own music, but would rather not have a DJ.
Silent Disco: the new trend which is taking off massively. And no ringing ears at bed time!
www.silentnoizeevents.com
Cakes
Ask Well Seasoned Caterers, who do most of our wedding and event catering, for a bespoke quote.
Daisy Pratt, Very Vanilla
07467 226640
Baked By Beth
Delicious cakes made in Stroud
Sanna’s Cake Design Co.
07952775679
Florists
Abbey Meadow Flowers
Caroline is a long-standing regular here at Owlpen, highly recommended
Uley Flowers
As local as it gets – Amy grows her flowers in the the valley. She doesn’t do whole weddings, but if you want bouquets, button-holes or buckets of local flowers so you can do your own flower arranging, give her a ring!
07899954527
Daisy Belle Floral Design
Eve was married here in 2023, and she loves coming as an amazing supplier as well!
www.daisybellefloraldesign.co.uk
The Lily Pad, Stroud
enquiries@thelilypadflorist.co.uk
Cotswold Country Flowers
Fiona Porter
www.cotswold-country-flowers.co.uk
Sorori Design
Alexandra Sylvester
Wild Thoughts Floristry
Lottie Mills
Hair Stylists
Fordham Hair Design
Chris Fordham
07735 055 146
Individual Glamour
Charlotte Holder
Make-Up Artists
Victoria Abbosh, Professional Make-up Artist
07968 434 267
Suzie Ellson, Lovebird Make-up
07568 330 251
Holly Andersen
Jessica Rose
‘Cruelty Free’ make-up
Leanne Lishman Artistry
hello@leannelishmanartistry.
Stationery
Celia Evans
Pen and Fold
DJs
Soho Disco
Deckstar Deluxe
https://www.deckstardeluxe.co.uk/
Dizzy Feet: DJ Neil Carter
01453 753366
Sophie Bolton
Highly experienced DJ based nearby in Somerset. Recommended.
https://www.sophiebolton.co.uk/
Chris Matthews
CGM Discos
07746146745
Musicians
Panache Steel Band
Perfect for afternoons!
https://www.facebook.com/panachesteelbandthornbury
panachesteelbandthornbury@gmail.com
Gecko Live Events
Friendly agency with lots of experience working at Owlpen. They can provide a broad range of options from reception music through to live bands and DJs.
07545 999 299
The Cash Cows
Local duo from Stroud. Highly recommended!
AKA Party Band
Garden Acoustic Sets, full-on evening entertainment, and DJ sets. A great one-stop shop!
07545 999 299
Mumfudden Suns
07599 458630
@MumfuddenSuns
Liz Lipscombe, solo violinist
George Wilson Music – pianist
Bristol String Quartet
www.thebristolstringquartet.com
mail@thebristolstringquartet.com
Jemima Phillips, Harpist
Angharad James, Harpist
Bands
The Cash Cows
Local duo from Stroud. Highly recommended!
Fake Tan – The Ultimate Party Band!
AKA Party Band
Garden Acoustic Sets, full-on evening entertainment, or both!
07545 999 299
MIB Band, loads of fun!
The Wedding Crashers
http://theweddingcrashers.co.uk/
07795 270 322
Vegas
07899 923520
Hog Roasts and Street Food
Shaun Willey
North Nibley Hog
07872341906
01453 548185
High on the Hog
Wedding and Event Catering, Gloucestershire
Ice Cream
Cotswold Ice-Cream Co.
07595 431600
Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream
https://www.winstonesicecream.co.uk/hire-a-vintage-van/
Burgerlish Catering
Local Ultra Burger Van based nearby in Uley
https://www.facebook.com/p/Burgerlish-Catering-100064177508760/
Eden Crepes
Instagram: @eden_crepes_uk
The Coffee Lada
Great local coffee, ideal for the morning of the wedding, or the morning after! They can partner up with local bakers to provide pastries etc as well.
Other Entertainment
Darren Campbell, award-winning Cotswold magician
Christian Fletcher
07955659184
Juggling Inferno, for the pyromaniacs out there!
07773 382 947
Owlpen landscape commissions
For that extra-special wedding present!
Angela Cash
Celebrant
Olivia Coleman
www.oliviacolemancelebrant.co.uk
Toastmaster
David Stallworthy
https://www.theexecutiveguildoftoastmasters.co.uk/david-stallworthy
Owl Ring Bearer, Hawk Walks and Owl Wanders
Appollo Falconry
Baby-sitters
Maisie Fryer
07714 488887
MUM’S THE WORD Gloucestershire Branch
gloucestershire@mums-the-word.
07775309183
Equipment Hire
Bisley Marquees: www.bisleyhire.co.uk
Abbey Loos: www.abbeyloos.co.uk
Games Hire
Launch Event Hire
07813346878
3 Counties Castle Hire (outdoor games hire):
https://www.3countiescastlehire.co.uk/
All About Fun UK
01242 235273
Valley Furniture Hire
Dog Sitting
Chris Fowler, Wedding Day Dog Care
chris@shortlegsdogwalking.co.uk
Wedding Car Hire
Uley Wedding Cars
07534 974223
Kushi Cars
07828 309 527
Glamping