In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with one of the best Wedding hair stylists around as we meet stylist Michelle Walker. 

Michelle is an award winning hair stylist and she tells us about her background in hair and how she first got into weddings. We discuss the role of the stylist and how the hair stylist is often the unsung hero at a wedding. Plus we go into detail about how she uses hair extensions to create incredible styles and how lot’s of people have wonky ears!   

Based in Essex, Michelle provides a fully mobile service, travelling to homes and venues the morning of each wedding. In preparation for your wedding day Michelle discusses the importance of a hair trial which gives the bride an opportunity to discuss the desired look, timings and plans and will help to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the wedding day. 

And to help those who are wedding planning, Michelle has some Top Tips. You do not want to miss these tips from one of the very best wedding hair stylists in the business. 

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planing Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips. Hosted by Philip smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding.

Meet Wedding Make Up Artist Zoe Newman.

In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with one of the best Make Up Artists around as we meet Zoe Newman from Beauty by Zoe. 

Zoe is a brilliant Make Up Artist and she tells us about her background in beauty and how she first got into weddings. We discuss the importance of booking a calm and experienced Make Up Artist and how the role is not just to provide the make up. The Make Up Artist is also someone who is on hand to calm down Brides and offer a sense of calm on the wedding morning.

Zoe tell us that one of the most important parts of the role is being honest with Brides about what ideas and products will work best for each Bride. Part of this is managing Brides' expectations from the early meeting and how these meetings and the make up trial before the wedding is not only the most important time but also a creative time to experiment with a bride. 

You have to know that you're good - that's why people come to you

And to help those who are wedding planning, Zoe Newman has some Top Tips. You do not want to miss these tips from one of the very best wedding make up artists in the business.

The morning of the Wedding have a lip scrub, loads of water, a good nights sleep - all those boring tips that make a difference

Are you Wedding Planning?

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips.

Hosted by Philip Smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding. 

Meet Wedding Venue - Adam Dixon-Smith from Houchins Wedding Venue 

In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with a venue director whose venue - Houchins Wedding Venue - is one of the best new venues in the South East of the UK. Adam Dixon-Smith grew up at Houchins Farm and so knows the venue inside out. He was instrumental in turning the farm into a modern wedding venue as he tells us in this episode of the podcast. 

Adam tells us all about the history of Houchins Wedding Venue including how it was used by the Roundheads during the second siege of Colchester in the 1640s and how he adapted it from a working farm to a brand new wedding venue. 

Infact, Houchins Wedding Venue is still relatively young when it comes to putting on weddings. It's only been open since 2015 and Adam goes into detail about how the venue was created and the tone that they wanted to created at the venue. 

Adam also goes into detail about the awards that Houchins has won, including Boutique venue of the year at the Essex Wedding Awards and how the team are dedicated to creating a wonderful day for each Wedding.

We're not a corporate business, this is a family farm and we run a personal wedding business

And to help those who are wedding planning, Adam has some fantastic Top Tips. You do not want to miss these tips from one of the very best wedding venues in the business

It's about making sure the couple get the day that they want. You only get married once and it's got to be personable to you. 

Are you Wedding Planning?

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips.

Hosted by Philip Smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding.

Meet Wedding Photographer Scott Johnson

In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with Scott Johnson, a Wedding Photographer who has shot over 600 Weddings in his career. He is also a SWPP Master Photographer and the current Wedding Photographer of the Year.

Scott tells us how he directs Brides and Grooms on the wedding day and how he gets couples relaxed in front of the camera so he can take his brilliant wedding images. We go into detail about his history, from starting work on cruise ships, to moving into weddings, to now winning awards and making speeches in Las Vegas.

We also go into details about Scott Johnson's thoughts on unplugged weddings and how to get the right suppliers who will work together on your day. During this episode, you'll learn about Scott's technique and way or working and about the importance of choosing a photographer who can get the best images in the shortest possible time.

Scott's top top for those planning a wedding?
Have fun, live the wedding and enjoy it.  Every now and then take 5 minutes. The day will go so quickly and if you don’t make that time for yourself it will be gone before you know it.

Are you Wedding Planning?

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips.

Hosted by Philip Smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding. 

Meet Wedding Photographer Tom Halliday

In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with Tom Halliday, a brilliant photographer who would not have been a Wedding Photographer if it wasn't for a nasty skateboard injury.

Until Tom broke his arm trying to do a jump on his skateboard photography wasn't really on his radar. But since picking up a camera during his rehab he's became obsessed with getting incredible images. Tom Halliday's Wedding photos have a unique style that combines quirky, contemporary shots and the more traditional wedding images. 

Tom tells us how a delayed flight meant he was called upon to shot his first solo wedding and how he decided to work on his night time images which slowly built up his reputation as an inventive photographer. 

My Wife really helps me. She helped me tune my feminine eye to deliver what the Bride would be after

Are you Wedding Planning?

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips.

Hosted by Philip Smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding.



Meet Wedding Photographer - Tom Halliday

Meet Wedding Photographer Tracy Morter

In this episode of Meet The Wedding Suppliers we chat with a photographer who is always the last to leave the dance floor. Tracy Morter is a brilliant photographer who lives to capture the moves and the shapes on the dance floor. Tracy tells us how her history of photographing music festivals have helped her capture all the important evening moments and how being a Wedding Photographer is a brilliant way to people watch. 

One wedding I have stayed past the Bride and Groom leaving! The people the book me tend to love music and have planned a lot of entertainment

We also go into detail about Tracy's past including how she moved from a degree in Astrophysics to taking pictures at live gigs and her role in the Music Industry, including how she masterminded getting Rage Against The Machine to Number 1 at Christmas in 2009. Tracy goes on to tell us how she's often mistaken for family on the Wedding day due to her fitting in so well on the day.  If you're looking for a photographer who blends into the day - Tracy Morter is your photographer!

And to help those who are wedding planning, Tracy Morter has 3 fantastic Top Tips. You do not want to miss these tips from one of the very best wedding photographers in the business.

Do not worry - this is not a test. If you've invited the right people to your wedding you shouldn't worry about anyone judging you!

Are you Wedding Planning?

Meet The Wedding Suppliers is a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that can turn Wedding dreams into Wedding day reality. Packed full of Wedding Ideas, Wedding Tips and Wedding Planning Ideas, this weekly podcast delivers Wedding Preparation ideas and tips.

Hosted by Philip Smith, an award-winning wedding videographer based in the UK, this weekly podcast sees photographers and florists, DJs and Singers, toastmasters and Makeup artists discuss their process, the lessons they’ve learned, and the tips they can offer to those planning a wedding. 

Welcome to the Meet The Wedding Suppliers, a Wedding Planning Podcast that introduces those planning a wedding, to the creatives that turn Wedding day dreams into Wedding day reality. Planning a wedding is an exciting and an utter overwhelming experience. It may be a lot of work, lots of meetings, discussions, visiting venues and suppliers, but it is an incredibly fun experience – enjoy it! 

Ahead of the launch of our first episodes, host Philip Smith outlines how the Podcast will be the go to place for those planning a wedding, with suppliers passing on the lessons they’ve learned and their tips for those planning a wedding in each weekly episode.