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Recommended Suppliers

We know what a minefield it can be to find great suppliers that are available, and trusted by a reputable company, based in the Southeast! All the suppliers listed below have worked with us before, and we are happy to recommend their services to you, as our trusted suppliers.

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Florists

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  • If you'd like to arrange your own flowers you might like to consider Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm which offer DIY Buckets of locally grown flowers. Please call Mrs Emma Martin on 07900 535830 /www.pitfieldbarn.co.uk/

Photography Credits Alison Dewey

Transport

Taxis (please order taxis at least one hour before you need them)

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  • South Downs Taxis (Hassocks) 01273 846666

  • Radio Cabs (Brighton) 01273 20 40 60

  • Sussex Mini Coach Hire (Burgess Hill). 01444 220048. www.sussexminicoachhire.co.uk

  • Travelmasters (Eastbound and to Brighton, also mini buses) 01273 628628
     

Wedding transport

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DJs & Bands

       DJs:

 

  • Richard Chamberlain - Beach entertainment - www.beachentertainments.co.uk

  • Indie Wedding DJ - Incredible energy all night - fantastic range of tunes. Website and Contact  IG: @eddiethegoatboy

  • Unity Talent DJs are based in Brighton & Hove and offer professional Mobile, Event and Wedding DJs in Sussex. They also supply photobooths! paul@unitytalent.co.uk / www.unitytalent.co.uk

  • The Ultimate Party DJ: Mark Wintle DJ. Mobile: 07834 688253 email: mark@mwdj.co.uk.                                         www.ultimatepartydj.co.uk

  • Southern DJ's - www.southerndjs.co.uk

  • Boomtown function band - available through Alive Network

  • ·Stick It On –  An alternative DJ service that turns you and your guests into DJ superstars by guiding them to play three of their favourite songs.  rob@stickiton.org.uk

  • Level Eleven Events & Entertainment - DJs, sound, lighting, dance floors, photo booths & LOVE letters - www.level-eleven.uk

    Bands (chilled, acoustic, drinks reception):​​
     

  • Chapel Hill Duo offer violin and cello song covers for weddings.  www.ChapelHillDuo.co.uk

  • Paul Richards, Jazz guitarist - www.rhlive.com

  • Ciaran Phillips - singer and guitarist - beautiful voice, ideal for drinks reception. Also offers DJ packages for parties and weddings: @londonmuso IG link Email: ciaranphillips1985@gmail.com

    Bands (upbeat, evening party):

  • Oomph: Super band, great crowd pleaser, funk and jazz music. DJ also if needed. robstrumpet@hotmail.com/ www.rhlive.com

  • Murdoch's Crazy Eyes - www.mcemusic.com

  • ·The Big Kahuna Band: 9 piece band who bring alive classic soul, funk, disco and ska tunes from all eras. It is a great big colourful show from start to finish and will guarantee a full dance floor www.bigkahunaband.co.uk 

  • Empire - The Ultimate Wedding & Events Band. Female fronted four piece band offering high energy, edgy performances. Fantastic value for their many years of experience, and you can see them from free every other Friday at The Cricketers in Brighton to check them out. 10/10 - Plus they offer accoustic duo performances for drinks receptions - talented bunch with great vocals. Website

  • Happy Hour Music - happyhourmusic.co.uk - fantastic band with great voices and energy.

  • The Party Starters - www.partystartersweddingband.co.uk

  • The Buchanan Ceilidh Band comprises highly experienced musicians who are spontaneous and quirky when playing for ceilidhs/barn dances! Scottish Ceilidh in particular! www.poptop.uk.com

  • ·Buddhalicious- top-quality funk sound playing lots of classic and modern music. www.buddhalicious.co.uk

  • The Sweet & Low Down- gorgeous bunch - excellent vocals and energy www.sweetandlowdown.co.uk

  • Soulshine Band - Funk, soul and disco lovers at heart, but can also perform a number of RnB, 80's, 90's and current charts for those who would like to keep things more up to date. Excellent vocals and energy - floor fillers. soulshineband.co.uk 

  • Abba Tribute - Is There A Soul Out There - fantastic tribute band can be a 7 piece or 4 piece band. Excellent voices and musical talents. Website or Instagram or contact Jack on 07903456645

    Solo entertainers:

  • Karen - www.scarlettecoaching.com

  • Thom Music - www.thom-music.com

  • Megan Humphries Harpist: 07972038646, www.meganharp.co.uk meganhharp@gmail.com

  • Becky Woods is a fantastic solo singer ideal for performing during your drinks reception or meal. She has a pure, soulful voice with a huge amount of versatility to sing several styles of music / beckywoodsvocals@gmail.com

  • Scarlette Fever - www.scarlettefever.co.uk

  • Lucy Ballard Saxophonist. We think she is superb and is very professional. www.lucyballard.co.uk

  • Tom Butterworth is a professional Spanish, classical, instrumental guitarist and vocalist. www.tombutterworth.com​​​​

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Cake Makers

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Photographers & Videographers & Content Creators

Celebrants & Churches

We are close to the four beautiful old churches of The Downlands Benefice who give a warm welcome to wedding couples. www.downlandchurches.co.uk

Celebrants​​​​​:

  • Roxy Hayde: Roxy is a humanist wedding celebrant who creates joyful, one-of-a-kind, laughter and love filled ceremonies. Putting couples at the forefront, she creates memorable ceremonies that are the highlight of the day, rather than a boring formality. roxy.hayde@humanistceremonies.com, roxycelebrateslove.com IG: @roxycelebrateslove

  • ​Beth Kirkham - Modern and totally personalised wedding, funeral and naming ceremonies to remember. hello@bethkirkhamceremonies.co.uk, 07729458803, www.bethkirkhamceremonies.co.uk, IG: bethkirkhamceremonies

  • Nikki Kulin - Professional wedding and funeral celebrant creating bespoke, handwritten ceremonies. Website for full details and contact.

  • Hannah Osmond - independent celebrant www.hannahosmondcelebrant.co.uk

  • Stewart The Celebrant - Brighton/Hove-based modern-style celebrant www.stewartthecelebrant.co.uk / 07791590876

  • Sam Goodchild is an independent celebrant and minister dedicated to creating wonderfully personal weddings, funerals and baby naming ceremonies.’ Tel: 07512 347498; Email sam@infinitelove.uk / www.infinitelove.uk​

  • Serena Atkinson - a 'Local Independent Funeral Celebrant' / serenaatkinson@yahoo.com / 0781 5599741​

  • Claire Bradford is an independent Celebrant and member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants who specialises in creating ceremonies that are unique to you. www.creatingceremony.com or call Claire on 07929 764162. 

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Accommodation

The following B&Bs are in our village:
 

  • Duck Lodge B&B, School Lane, Pyecombe.  A luxury log cabin with a private hot tub for couples to use and a home cooked breakfast is included with your stay. As an added benefit, they will drop you to Pangdean on request as located at the top of the drive! Contact Keith Gough on Tel 07966 292601 or  www.duck-lodge.com

  • Flint Cottage in Pyecombe (just a few minutes from Pangdean), lovely cottage that sleeps 6 people. Call Fiona Walsh to book directly on 07748 644649.

  • Tallai House, Pyecombe (Mrs Valerie Bishop 01273 845848)

  • The Stables at The Forge, Pyecombe: Self contained, fully equipped apartment with continental breakfast provided. Sleeps up to four people. Airbnb Listing Here or tel: Jason - 07895  153906 or Louise 07766 311296, email: southdownswaystay@gmail.com
     

Holiday cottages in the area: ​
 

B&B’s and Hotels between 10-15 mins. drive away from us:​
 

  • Wickham Place, Wickham Drive, Hurstpierpoint. Tel Mrs. Joan Moore (01273 832172)

  • The View at Hill Lodge - Lewes. Sleeps 6-8 in 3 bedrooms. Stylish spacious apartment in the historic Town of Lewes with far reaching Downland views. Book through their website or email Tom on tomhesmondhalgh@gmail.com. 10% discount for wedding couples.

  • Wickwoods Country Hotel and Spa

  • South Downs Way Bed and Breakfast, The Street, Poynings. Tel 01273 857220

  • The Bull Pub, Ditchling. Website www.thebullditchling.com. Tel 01273 843147

Added Extras

From Hair & Make Up Artists to Magicians, Additional Decor and Creative Extras - the little touches which can make your day stand out.

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