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The Ones I TRUST

FROM LA TO SAN DIEGO, SANTA BARBARA & BEYOND…

To the couples planning,

Planning a wedding means letting more people into your day than you ever normally would.

So this page isn’t a directory.
It’s a small stack of names I’d trust if it were my own.

People who turn up early.
Who don’t panic when timelines wobble.
Who fix veils.
Who pass tissues.
Who understand that a wedding morning is not a production set, it’s a living room with nerves in it.

There’s no commission here.
No pressure.
Just names I’ve watched work quietly and well.

If it helps, good.
If not, ignore me completely.

Hair & Makeup

The ones who make the morning feel steady.

Beauty by Hannah Hennessy


Relaxed, modern makeup with a very calm presence on the wedding morning.

Kent, Sussex, London

Laura Anne Makeup


Polished but natural makeup — great for city weddings and modern venues.

London

Grace Benson Makeup


Soft, natural looks and very popular locally.

Hastings & Rye

Makeover Box


Danielle and her team offer both hair and makeup — ideal if you want everything handled by one trusted team.

East & West Sussex

Amy Rose Bridal Hair


Modern, unfussy bridal hair that works beautifully for relaxed weddings.

Sussex & London

Simply Beautiful Wedding Hair


Classic, elegant bridal hair with loads of experience.

Sussex

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Florists

Flowers in Rye – Alex Ball

Seasonal, relaxed flowers that never feel over-styled.

Rye & Sussex

The Art Bunch – Andrea


Creative, bold florals with loads of personality.

Ticehurst / Kent–Sussex border

Lida Floral


Thoughtful, modern florals with a natural feel.

Hastings

Celebrants

Mark Caffrey


A brilliant storyteller who puts everyone at ease.

Sussex, Kent & London

Kate & Kate Celebrants


Warm, personal ceremonies that feel completely tailored to the couple.

Hastings & East Sussex

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Cakes

Emily’s Mixing Bowl


Beautiful cakes that taste as good as they look.

Sussex

Bunston Bakes – Ellie


Elegant designs with loads of character.

Sussex

Cielo Cakery


Clean, modern cake designs for contemporary weddings.

Sussex

Bands / DJs

Mint DJs


Modern wedding DJs who read the room and keep the dance floor buzzing.

Sussex, Kent & London

One Night Band


Versatile live band playing feel-good classics and crowd-pleasers all night.

Sussex, Kent & London

The Redfords


High-energy live band bringing proper party vibes to weddings of all sizes.

Kent, Sussex, London

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PhotoBooths

Brass Photo Booth


Beautiful open-air photo booth creating fun, relaxed keepsakes for guests.

Sussex, Kent

I recommend people because of how they behave, not just how they work.

Talent is everywhere.

Calm isn’t.

If someone makes the morning better, not just prettier, they stay on this page.

That’s the bar.