Meet some of the people who will help you plan your event and ensure that it runs smoothly on the day.
Planning your event
Tanith
Wedding Coordinator
Best part of the wedding day?
When everyone is invited onto the dancefloor during the first dance.
Favourite food?
Sausage and mash.
Favourite dessert?
Apple crumble with custard.
Favourite cocktail?
Piña Colada.
Best wedding day memory?
The singing waiters, when the whole room, including our team, were up dancing during the meal.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Cape Town, South Africa.
Top wedding day tip?
Have something that you can keep after the day to display at home, like an alternative guest book, table plan or welcome sign.
On the day
Sam
Event Supervisor
Best part of the wedding day?
The first dance, watching a couple take to the dance floor on their special day. Seeing how happy they are, after their dream has come true, is truly magical.
Favourite food?
Chinese.
Favourite dessert?
Poached pineapple, passionfruit curd and coconut ice-cream
Favourite cocktail?
Pornstar Martini.
Dream honeymoon destination?
The Bahamas (I’d love to swim with the pigs).
Top wedding day tip?
Take a moment alone just the two of you together, your wedding day goes by so quickly.
Shan
Event Supervisor
Best part of the wedding day?
The reception, because that’s when everyone can relax and let their hair down.
Favourite food?
I love Jamaican food, jerk chicken, pork with rice and peas. Also macaroni and cheese with BBQ ribs.
Favourite dessert?
White chocolate cheesecake or cake with homemade custard.
Favourite cocktail?
Woo Woo, Daiquiri, Blue Lagoon and Mojito.
Best wedding day memory?
For me it would be seeing my partner waiting for me at the end of the aisle and our first dance.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Hawaii, Barbados and Tenerife.
Callum S
Front of House Manager
Favourite food?
Beef Wellington.
Best part of the wedding day?
Any live music!
Special talent?
Playing the piano.
Favourite dessert?
Millionaires cheesecake.
Favourite cocktail?
Sloe Tom Collins.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Bora Bora.
Best wedding day memory?
My top two as I can’t choose just one would be meeting and speaking to both Sir Cliff Richard and Dame Judi Dench as guests, which is then trumped by watching Beverley Knight sing live during a ceremony.
Amelia
Sous Chef
Best part of the wedding day?
The Wedding breakfast! I love seeing the guests with a smile on their face after a delicious meal.
Favourite food?
Mexican.
Favourite dessert?
Chocolate fondant and ice-cream.
Favourite cocktail?
Pornstar Martini.
Best wedding day memory?
Watching the singing waiters.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Maldives.
Top wedding day tip?
Be as calm as possible.
Charlie
Kitchen and Event Staff
Special talent?
Making people laugh.
Favourite food?
The Orchard ‘mozzarella arancini’ canapé.
Favourite dessert?
Vegan poached pineapple, passionfruit curd and coconut ice-cream
Favourite shot?
Baby Guinness.
Best wedding day memory?
Every wedding is different, but all are amazing.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Italy.
Top wedding day tip?
Honesty, trust, and communication!
Callum
Head Chef
Best part of the wedding day?
The food service (of course!).
Favourite food?
Indian.
Favourite dessert?
Chocolate delice.
Favourite cocktail?
Espresso Martini.
Best wedding day memory?
Singing waiters.
Dream honeymoon destination?
Italy.
Top wedding day tip?
Stay as calm as possible, it’ll all work out fine.
Behind the scenes
Nicky
Housekeeper
Special talent?
Doing a thousand things at once!
Best part of the wedding day?
Seeing the venue set up and ready.
Favourite food?
Steak and sweet potato fries.
Favourite dessert?
Eton mess.
Favourite cocktail?
Sex on the Beach
Dream honeymoon destination?
St Lucia.
Top wedding day tip?
Breathe and have a shot of something strong for your nerves.
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