External Suppliers
Of course, you don't have to stick to our Recommended Suppliers. If you are using anyone else, we'd strongly recommend that you carefully research them first or that someone you know and trust can recommend them. Please also make them aware of our Public Liability and PAT testing policy as below:
Any provider you book must provide a copy of their Public Liability Insurance. You or they need to supply us with a copy at least three months before the wedding, and it must be valid for the date of your wedding. Please note, it is not our responsibility to chase any suppliers for this, if it is not provided they will not be allowed to perform.
Any supplier that uses any form of electrical equipment (e.g band or dj, photo booth) must also provide proof of their PAT Testing Certification. This is a legal requirement, and any reputable company/individual will have this as standard.
If you decide to book our in-house DJ, or any other suppliers from our Recommended Supplier list, these certificates are not required.
Please note: You need to make sure their validity is still applicable by the date of your wedding before you send us copies. These certificates expire annually, so don’t send them too early, as if they expire before your wedding date, you’ll have to send again.
Any provider you book must provide a copy of their Public Liability Insurance. You or they need to supply us with a copy at least three months before the wedding, and it must be valid for the date of your wedding. Please note, it is not our responsibility to chase any suppliers for this, if it is not provided they will not be allowed to perform.
Any supplier that uses any form of electrical equipment (e.g band or dj, photo booth) must also provide proof of their PAT Testing Certification. This is a legal requirement, and any reputable company/individual will have this as standard.
If you decide to book our in-house DJ, or any other suppliers from our Recommended Supplier list, these certificates are not required.
Please note: You need to make sure their validity is still applicable by the date of your wedding before you send us copies. These certificates expire annually, so don’t send them too early, as if they expire before your wedding date, you’ll have to send again.
If you wish to book suppliers that are not on our recommended list, please contact us by email to confirm before your place your deposit with the supplier - regardless of whether or not they have been here before.
Unfortunately we do have a list of suppliers we would recommend you avoid, based on the feedback given by past couples who have been disappointed with the product or service, so it is always best to check first.
Venue Access Times
It's very important to check that your suppliers are happy to abide by our venue access timings before you book them.
On your wedding day, suppliers can have access to the venue from 10.15am. If suppliers need to access the venue any earlier than this, for any reason, this must be requested in writing and arranged in advance. Please be aware that this may not always be possible.
If you are using an external supplier as your DJ, please make sure they are aware that music must stop for midnight and must be able to pack up their equipment and have left the venue by 1am. It's very important you check this with them before booking.
More info on access times here
On your wedding day, suppliers can have access to the venue from 10.15am. If suppliers need to access the venue any earlier than this, for any reason, this must be requested in writing and arranged in advance. Please be aware that this may not always be possible.
If you are using an external supplier as your DJ, please make sure they are aware that music must stop for midnight and must be able to pack up their equipment and have left the venue by 1am. It's very important you check this with them before booking.
More info on access times here
Supplier Liasion
Remember, if you are using our Recommended Suppliers for your wedding, we are able to organise logistics directly with them as the access times available to them may vary.
If you are booking your own suppliers, you must make them aware of the above access times and arrange all logistics with them directly. We will ask you for this information (i.e. when we can anticipate them to arrive) in your final meeting, and will also ask you for their details for your Contact Details Form in time for your Decor Drop Off.
If you are booking your own suppliers, you must make them aware of the above access times and arrange all logistics with them directly. We will ask you for this information (i.e. when we can anticipate them to arrive) in your final meeting, and will also ask you for their details for your Contact Details Form in time for your Decor Drop Off.