The RIBA is delighted to recommend the following suppliers to provide the finishing flourishes for celebrations:
Flowers
Flourishing Events www.flourishingevents.com| 020 7978 7250
Flourishing Events is a contemporary & stylish company specializing in set & stage, creative floristry, styling & themeing from concept to reality for corporate & private clientele. Grand affair or a selection of styled elements, the same sense of enthusiasm, quality, value and attention to detail is the hallmark of Flourishing Events.
In Water www.inwaterflowers.co.uk| 020 7724 9985
In Water have led the way in contemporary flower design with it's high impact pieces since the company's conception in 1999. They continue to innovate, maintaining their design ethos, often drawing inspiration from the world of fashion and design.
Photographer
Douglas Fry www.douglasfry.com| 020 7193 9446
Douglas is an experienced London wedding photographer. He enjoys weddings and believes that this passion for wedding photography is crucial to creating stunning and memorable images. Over the day his reportage style using only available light (no flash) and strong composition, is unobtrusive to capture the happy atmosphere without causing a distraction to the family or guests, so that they can enjoy the day to the full.
Disco
Craig Bowyer Discos www.discotheques.co.uk 0808 100 2526
A modern company, they have the experience, knowledge and respectful approach to provide exactly the right performance for any event. They guarantee to play the music you request and have been providing discos at the RIBA since 2004.
Wedding Dress and Accessories
The Vintage Wedding Dress Company
www.thevintageweddingdresscompany.com 0207 242 4792
The Vintage Wedding Dress Company presents a unique collection of stunning vintage pieces. A rare and diverse selection of gorgeous gowns and accessories, from Victorian right through to the early 1970s, is brought together at their private Central London showroom.
To complement the original vintage pieces the company has recently launched its Decades Collection. Comprising six new vintage-inspired dresses, one from each era from the 1920s through to the 1970s. With an unrivalled knowledge of vintage dresses Charlie has created a beautiful capsule collection of gowns each elegantly designed using the details and accents of decades gone by.
Hotels
The Langham, London
www.langhamlondon.com |
0800 0822139
The Langham, London opened as Europe's first grand hotel in 1865. Following an exciting £80 million transformation, she exudes a graceful and timeless elegance, blending a sense of the past with the style of today.
Located just minutes from the elegant shops of Regent Street, be captivated from the moment you step inside her dazzling new lobby. Enjoy a luxurious stay in one of the newly designed Grand rooms in a modern and elegant style. The 380 room hotel includes the dazzling new Palm Court perfect for champagne and afternoon tea. The Landau offers a contemporary European menu including British Classics and the glamorous Artesian offers sensational cocktails. For added relaxation, there is a fully equipped health club and 16m pool. The Langham is delighted to offer special rates to users of the RIBA, for further details please download the information sheet below.
Grange Hotels www.grangehotels.com| 0845 450 4400
Grange Hotels are delighted to offer RIBA specially discounted corporate rates for your staff, delegates, guests and corporate travellers. The Grange Fitzrovia and Grange Langham Court hotels are situated within easy walking distance from RIBA's HQ at 66 Portland Place,and to London's Oxford Street and many other attractions. The Grange Fitzrovia is a 4-star deluxe property that is both spacious and atmospheric. The original features have been restored providing the ambience and charm of a bygone era. The Grange Langham Court quietly nestled in a private enclave just north of Oxford Street, provides a haven of hospitality in a unique, central London location – the perfect retreat from the bustle of the capital.
The rates are shown on the Grange Hotel Information Sheet available to download below.
Transport
GOLD Chauffeur Services the Wedding Vehicle Hire Specialists www.golddrive.com/weddingvech.html| 0800 1978 788
From the peerless elegance of the Classic Rolls Royce to the flair of the Jaguar, and from the nostalgic lines of a Vintage Classic to the understated simplicity of a White London Taxi, GOLD Chauffeur Services will be pleased to provide the finest Wedding Cars and supplementary vehicles available for your Special day. Our immaculately presented vehicles and uniformed chauffeurs combine to present for you the perfect Wedding transportation with no fuss, no worries and a service that does justice to the occasion.
Cakes
Little Venice Cake Company www.lvcc.co.uk| 020 7486 5252
LVCC is London 's leading designer of couture wedding, birthday and celebration cakes. Internationally renowned, they have created cakes for celebrities and international royalty including Madonna, Pierce Brosnan and David Beckham.
Cakes 4 Fun www.cakes4fun.co.uk| 020 8785 9039
Cakes 4 Fun believe that each cake they create should not only taste delicious, but should also look stunning and make every special occasion both memorable and fun! A cake is a great way to make an impression. Whether for a wedding, civil partnership, corporate event, christening or birthday, Cakes 4 Fun will help you create a cake designed to thrill.
Band
Kai Hoffman www.kaihoffman.co.uk| 07793 611231
An elegant combination of vocals and piano, Kai and her pianist perform the great swing jazz classics made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and more. Perfect for when your guests are arriving, for your cocktails or champagne reception, and during dinner.
The bb Collective www.bbcollective.com| 07773 363808
The bb Collective is a top-class Soul, Motown, Funk and Pop covers band. Available for functions of all kinds, from weddings to large corporate events, the band will work with you to create the perfect line up of music for your event to keep guests dancing throughout the night. The combination of dynamic stage presence and the professionalism needed on important occasions will ensure you have complete piece of mind when working with The bb Collective.
Pianist
Igor Gudzalov 07861 303218 gudzalov2000@yahoo.co.uk|
Igor is a consumate performer with a huge repertoire including classical pieces, jazz hit musicals and modern pop. Igor has been entertaining guests at the RIBA since 2002 and in 2003 became the resident pianist for the prestigious Grovenor House Hotel.
Please note the RIBA does not take any responsibility for our recommended suppliers.