Recommended Venues and Approved Suppliers List
Our personal experiences of Wedding Venues & Supplier Directory
We have only listed venues or suppliers that we have personal experience with and feel worthy of considering.
Darren have photographed a lot of weddings and have met some fantastic suppliers and some not so fantastic suppliers along the way!
We have put together a list of approved suppliers, people and places we can confidently recommend to be good at what they do, provide a great experience and are ultimately reliable. Have a look through and check out some of the advice at the bottom of the page.
How Suppliers Get on the List
We run this page through merit, which includes us having some first hand experience of working with the suppliers, further vetting and checks with people we trust.
We judge suppliers on the quality of their work, the experience they provide and the respect they show (including tagging in use of Darren’s images).
Essentially, these are people we like working with! Please feel free to contact us if you want more of our views and experiences.
WEDDING VENUES - SUSSEX
Field Place Manor House & Barns
A Grade II listed Manor House with eight acres of beautiful landscaped grounds located just outside Worthing.
With it’s original georgian facade this is one of my favourite venues to photograph a wedding in.
www.fieldplace.co.uk
Seen at Antony & Sophie’s Wedding, Paul & Laura’s Wedding, Bob & Sarah’s Wedding, Terry and Anthea’s Wedding
Farbridge Barns
You can read a more detailed summary of Farbridge Barn, a wedding venue burrowed amongst the impressive and yet delightfully green fields of the South Downs National Park.
Farbridge Barn in Chichester is the perfect backdrop for any wedding or occasion.
www.farbridge.org.uk
Seen at Tracy & Phil’s Wedding
Fitzleroi Barn
This 400 hundred year old barn has been the setting for many weddings over the years, with its dark oak beams adding to this exquisite venue which embodies romance.
This family run business provides such a nurturing experience throughout their wedding planning process.
www.fitzleroibarn.co.uk
Seen at James & Katie’s Wedding
Long Furlong Barn
The barns are perfect for indoor and outdoor weddings. Retaining their rustic farming heritage while feeling modern and comfortable
www.longfurlongbarn.co.uk
See Josh & Carrie’s Wedding
Rumbolds Farm
Located on a farm surrounded by 100 acres of pasture and ancient oak forest on the Sussex / Surrey border. With a flower laden pergola leading out to a large lake, with beautiful views of the pasture and woodland.
https://rumboldsfarm.co.uk
Seen at Tom & Sarah’s Wedding
Selden Barns
Situated within the South Downs National Park, Selden Barns is a family own and run wedding venue. The entrance to the barn is truly astonishing and breathtaking, and it has a unique raised dance-floor to end the night in style.
You can read a more detailed summary of Selden Barns Wedding Venue
Seen at Max & Emma’s Wedding, Matt & Jess’s Wedding
Southlands Barn
Southlands barn gave us the rustic/countryside, relaxed feeling we were looking for with amazing scenery. The main barn was captivating and beautifully presented with an emphasis on fairytale lighting.
https://southendbarns.co.uk
Seen at Joe & Tara’s Wedding
DECORATIONS
Hire Your Day
Need someone to style your wedding, to enhance your venue space then Hire Your Day can help you out.
You can hire everything from chair sashes, vintage crockery, table centres to fairy lights, lanterns and draping.`
www.hireyourday.com
Seen at Bob & Sarah’s Wedding
MAKE-UP ARTISTS
Becki Howie
Sussex based make-up artist working across the UK and Europe
www.beckyhowiepromua.com
Seen at Ashlee & Martha’s Wedding
Gemma Souter
Hair and and make-up specialist
www.gemmasouter.co.uk
Seen at Rob and Michelle’s Wedding
Toni Todd Boutique
Toni & her team are experts in bridal hair & make-up, and Toni also runs a eco friendly hair salon based near Littlehampton
https://tonitoddhairandmakeup.co.uk
Seen at Max & Emma’s Wedding
STATIONERY
Elegant Stationery
Offering luxurious, hand crafted stationery, with a dedicated showroom based in West Sussex
www.elegantstationery.co.uk
Seen at Bob & Sarah’s Wedding
WEDDING DRESSES
Eva Rose Bridal
Based in Pulborough, Wes Sussex this independent bridal shop stocks modern and classic designs, in sizes 8-28, as well as bridesmaids in variety of colours and styles.
www.evarosebridal.co.uk
Seen at Joe & Tara’s Wedding
Whyte Weddings
Worthing wedding dress boutquite, with branches also in Hove and Chichester selling a range of wedding dresses from designers such as Maggie Sottero, Morilee, Allure Romance, and many more.
https://whyteweddings.com
Seen at Paul & Laura’s Wedding