Getting Hitched in Hackney: Wedding Guide

Planning a wedding in Hackney?

Getting married is meant to be one of the happiest days of your life. However, as studies show, it can also be the most stressful.

Dalston People has compiled a list of useful services in the E8 area for your special day.

Venues

There are some beautiful buildings you can rent out in the borough, including Hackney Town Hall, but one of the most original venue is the recently refurbished Stoke Newington Town Hall. The building has recenly been refurbished by Hackney Council, and is located close to Clissold Park which provides a beautful setting for wedding photos. The Hall is available for weddings, civil partnerships, parties, clubs, meetings, cultural events, citizenship and naming ceremonies, and enquiries and bookings are now being taken. You can take a look around the Hall using the Flickr slideshow available.

Flowers

Flowers are one of the most integral parts of the day, so why not go to town with them! Rebel Rebel on Broadway Market has an impressive portfolio of clients including Christian Dior, Channel 4 and L'Oreal. They also kit of Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant, so why not splash out with some exciting displays. The shop is located on Broadway Market but you can also have a look at some of their beautiful displays on their Facebook page.

Gowns and Suits

House of Antoine Ltd on Kingsland High Street and the Tac Wedding Warehouse both stock a selection of wedding clothing for both brides and grooms. Tac also offers wedding photography, digital wedding albums & photo books, digital video filming & editing, all kinds of wedding stationery, wedding gifts, wedding dresses, veils, tiaras, gloves, hand & head flowers, hair clips, bridesmaids, flower girls, page boys, and grooms suits, confetti, spray and all other wedding accessorries. Quite a selection then! they also provide limousines and all kinds of wedding cars at competitive prices. Their website has an extensive list of the services.

Accessories

Looking for accessories such as bouquet holders and figurines for the cakes? Party Party on Ridley Road stocks all of these items. They also have items such as ring bearer pillows and confetti. As well as this they also stock fancy dress items suitable for hen parties. Worth a visit.

Finally, Share the Feeling.co.uk offer bespoke table gifts for your guests. They make table cards, place plans and favours. You can let them know exactly what kind of design and colour you want. All of them are handmade in Hackney for that personal touch. Check out this example.

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