Ardington House, Oxfordshire
Listed here are some local and trustworthy suppliers who have worked at many of our events over the years and have been recommended by our clients. The beauty of booking these suppliers is that they know the venue and our team well, which in turn helps to save you time in logistics.
Photography
Benjamin Wetherall Photography – https://bpwphotography.com/
Photography by Bea – www.photographybybea.co.uk
Ilaria Petrucci Photography – www.ilariapetrucci.co.uk
Matt Pattimore Photography – www.matthewpattimorephotography.com
Zaki Charles Photography – www.zakicharlesphotography.com
Videography
John Taylor Films –www.johntaylorfilms.com
You and Yours Films – www.youandyoursfilms.com
White Frame Weddings ― www.whiteframeweddings.co.uk
Florists
Flowers By Kirsty ― www.flowersbykirsty.com
Foxgloves & Roses ― www.foxglovesandroses.co.uk
Cakes
Dolce Lusso Cakes ― www.dolcelussocakes.com
Special Additions
Erica Harley – Civil Celebrant for Blessings ― www.theridgewaycelebrant.co.uk
Deabill and Quince – Wedding Stationary – www.deabillandquince.co.uk
Joanna Wilford Wedding Planner – www.joannawilfordweddings.co.uk
Live Music
Ceremony/Reception Drinks Entertainment
Estilo ― www.estilostringquartet.com
Becki Luff Harpist – www.beckiluff.com
The Oxford String Quartet ― www.oxfordstringquartet.co.uk
Evening Bands
Vivid Party Band ― www.vividmusic.net
Sound Generation ― www.soundgeneration.co.uk
Blue Lion Band ― www.bluelionband.co.uk
DJs
Rob Lawes Entertainments – www.roblawesentertainments.com
Musical Movements ― www.musicalmovements.co.uk
Core Event Hire – www.coreeventhire.com
Sliding Vinyl ― www.slidingvinyl.com
Childcare and Children’s Entertainment
Lemonjelly Childcare ― www.lemonjellychildcaresolutions.co.uk
Oxford Entertainers ― www.theoxfordentertainers.co.uk
Dog Chaperone
Hearts & Hound ― www.heartsandhound.co.uk
Additional Nearby Accommodation
Courtyard, Marriott Hotel – www.marriott.com (Quote ARD for Ardington House special rate)
Longacre House – self catering house ― www.holidayletoxfordshire.co.uk
The Bear Hotel – market town hotel ― www.thebearwantage.co.uk
Steventon House Hotel ― www.steventonhousehotel.co.uk
Crab & Boar – stylish pub with bedrooms ― www.crabandboar.com
Kingswell Hotel ― www.kingswell-hotel.com
Milton Hill House ― www.miltonoxfordshire.co.uk
Marquee Modifications & Island Marquee
Cascade Events ― www.marquee-tent-hire.co.uk
Four Shires Marquees ― www.fourshiresmarquees.co.uk
Marquee Vision ― www.marqueevision.co.uk
Dynamic Stretch Tents – www.dynamicstretchtents.com
Oxford Marquees ― www.oxfordmarquees.co.uk
Hair & Makeup
Katie Reay Scott ― www.katiereayscott.co.uk
Harriet Franklin – www.harrietfranklin.co.uk
Liz Patey ― www.lizpateymakeup.co.uk
Transport
Something Borrowed Vintage Car Hire ― www.something-borrowed.uk
Kevin Merry Carriages ― www.kevinmerry.co.uk
Taxi Companies
Stuarts – 01235 770608 – up to 6 seat
Joiners Taxis – 01235 553796 – up to 8 seat
Webb’s – 01235 772000
Evenlode – 01235 762035
Cab Co – 01235 772424
Bonnies – 01235 772229
Pryors – 01235 812345
Go Greens – 01235 811100 – up to 8 seat available
Meadsy’s – 07748 886792
The Abingdon Mini bus company – 07515 163031 – 16 Seats (x4) 8 Seats and more
Ridgeway Coaches – 01235 760844 – 16, 38 and 49+ Seats available
Pearce Coaches – 01865 340560 – 32 – 59 Seats available