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I'm sure too that she will get much more regular exercise whilst continuing to be pampered in the way that she so richly deserves. Her new home is some distance away, in Wakefield. So if you happen to be passing that way and you spot her out on the road, give her (and Gary) a wave.
Recommendations
Over the years, I have made a lot of friends who are involved in the wedding industry. Here are just a few of them. Apart from doing a good job, these are all nice people … I wouldn’t recommend anyone who isn’t!
Some have direct links, while others just have contact information. Either way, I hope you'll find it useful.
Photographers;
Jon Firth Bexhill (01424) 214072 www.jonfirth.co.uk
Denise Hammond www.youNiquephotos.co.uk
Video;
Mike Alan, Hastings (01424) 440294 www.mikealanvideo.com
Magic Moments (Derek) Bexhill (01424) 217017
Bridal Wear;
Geddes-Muir Designs (Maureen Fuller) Hastings (01424) 420188
Formal Wear for the Fellas;
Geddes-Muir Formal Menswear Hastings (01424) 445899/420188
Headdresses, Silk Flowers etc.;
Audrey Shaw Battle (01424) 773270
Cakes;
Cottage Cakes Bexhill (01424) 225854
Music and Entertainment;
Harp, Fiona Hosford, Hailsham (01323 442935) www.Harpist.uk.com
Bagpipes, Robert Reid Hastings (01424) 423979
Toastmaster / M.C. and Piper;
Jon Bartholemew, M.A.H.G.T.C. Hastings (01424) 756113 (Hastings Town Crier)
Chimney Sweep;
Barry Jones Hastings (01424) 423389
Room & Table Decorations;
Celebration Balloons & Flowers Battle (01424) 775149
(Iris Leeson)
Chocolate Fountain (the ultimate indulgence) www.chocafountain.com
Adeys of Hastings (01424) 733333
Other Ideas;
Accommodation
If you need accommodation for visiting friends and relations, or perhaps want somewhere fairly local to escape to at the end of the day, the following Guest Houses are run by very good friends of mine, who will give you or your guests the very best of attention.
Mount Pleasant Farm, White Hart Hill, Guestling Angela & John Gilbey 01424 813108
Manor Farm Oast,* Windmill Orchard, IckleshamSid and Kate Mylrea 01424 813787
* Winner of the South East Tourism B&B of the year award 2001
Finally, you should check out www.arrangingawedding.co.uk which has lots more good local contacts and useful information. Happy hunting! | 
