Rev. Akasha's recommended links - I hope you find them useful
Weddings
Comprehensive online information site for brides and relatives
www.guidesforbrides.co.uk
CAR HIRE
Memory Lane Cars is a Wiltshire based family run business offering Classic Wedding Car Hire and friendly
service.
www.memorylanecars.co.uk
CAKES
Wonderful cakes and catering for all occasions (and excellent coffee if you are visiting historic Marlborough in
Wiltshire)
www.thefoodgallery.co.uk
Stunning looking and delicious cakes to suit every taste and budget.
www.sugariceandallthingsnice.co.uk
CHOCOLATE
Delicious Belgian Chocolate wrapped in a personalised wrapper. All Wrapped Up personalise chocolate wrappers
with fun designs, logos, text, photos making them ideal for pretty much any special occasion. Simone or Lorna
will be delighted to guide you through the endless possibilities.
www.allwrappedup.eu
CRECHE
Elf Sitters is a friendly and professional company providing mobile creche facilities for your special
occasion.
www.elfsitters.co.uk
POEMS
Beautiful poems for your special occasion
www.poeticexpressions.co.uk
PAMPERING
For an exclusive and wonderfully relaxing body treatment in a beautiful, tranquil and private environment in the
Oxfordshire countryside
www.mrsoorloff.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Multi award winning Morag MacDonald and her photographic team capture the essence of your special day
www.documentaryimage.com
Jamie Bott - young, enthusiastic and professional Devon based wedding photographer
www.jamiebottweddingphotography,.com
Blue Amigo Photographers, Oxford - because life is worth photographing.
www.blueamigo.co.uk
Neil Tinson of A1 Photogenics is the 2009 Winner of the Business Achievement Award for Quality Service. Offering a
range of comprehensive packages from Basic to Platinum there is something to meet everyone's budget.
www.photogenics1.com
STATIONERY
Elegant stationery in a choice of classic styles that flow through your whole event from "Save the Date" to
"Thankyou" cards
www.paper-moon.biz
WEDDING HELP
Kirsten Butler is a bespoke event and marquee stylist. She recently styled the Marquee at a
wedding I conducted, as well as creating numerous finishing touches that really made a
difference.
www.littleweddinghelper.co.uk
UK VENUES FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace
Syon Park, London Home of the Duke of Northumberland
A stunning location for weddings and celebrations of all kind
Syon Park
Opened in March 2011 the London Syon Park, a Waldorf Astoria hotel, offers contemporary luxury in exquisite
surroundings.
Waldorf Astoria, London Syon Park
Nestling in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire countryside, this individually
designed four star hotel blends charm and elegance with luxury and personal
service. Beth Willis, the special events co-ordinator is a delight!
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa
A sister property of Donnington Valley is charming Snelsmore House, home of
the Donnington Valley Golf Club and another ideal location for celebrations.
Snelsmore House and Donnington Valley Golf Club
Hyde Barn is a beautiful purpose built venue in the heart of the Cotswolds and will be completed by April
2012. The word is out and it is already proving popular!
Hyde Barn
Fosse Manor Hotel is the sister propery of Hyde Barn and is a delightful, privately owned Country-house
hotel. Whilst it is not licensed for civil marriages you can still have a beautiful, designer ceremony by
using my services as an Interfaith Minister and Celebrant.
Fosse Manor Hotel
This characterful old manor house with beautiful grounds is located close to Jct.17 of the M4 Motorway (although
you wouldn't know it!) and is tucked away in the ancient hamlet of Stanton Saint Quintin.
Stanton Manor Hotel and Restaurant
Luxury Country House Hotel and Restaurant near historic Bath and Chippenham. A beautiful location with excellent
facilities, and a professional, welcoming approach.
Beechfield Country House Hotel and Restaurant
Beautifully restored, secluded 17th Century Cotswold Stone Barn in the midst of stunning countryside
Kingscote Barn
The Matara Centre with lovingly created meditative gardens.
The Matara Centre
Wedding and Honeymoon Experts
As well as organising overseas weddings and honeymoons, Morgan Travel also offer a wedding list and a
honeymoon gift voucher facility for those couples who already have everything else they need.
www.milesmorgantravel.co.uk
Overseas Wedding Venues
Geshaview Holiday Village lovingly created in beautiful Bulgarian countryside.
www.geishaview.eu
Funerals
Countrywide Funeral Directors
www.lodgebros.co.uk
Beautiful and moving poems for use at funerals, memorial services and end-of-life celebrations
www.poeticexpressions.co.uk
A small selection of Poems
and Readings that I have used over the years.
This is a beautiful memorial website where you can create a free tribute to your loved one for ten
years
This online retail store in Ilminster, Somerset specialise in creating beautiful and fully recyclable
wreaths for all occasions
www.greenwreaths.com
More links can be found on the Funerals/Memorial Services page
Other interesting and inspirational sites......
Training organisation for Interfaith Ministers
www.osif.org.uk
Also related to Reverend Akasha Lonsdale
"Do I Kneel or Do I Bow?: What You Need to Know When Attending Religious
Occasions".
Akasha's latest book published by Kuperard, London is a bookshelf must for guests
invited to unfamiliar faith ceremonies. Covering Western Christianity (Catholic, and Anglican Protestantism);
Judaism; Islam; Sikhism; Hinduism; Buddhism and Orthodox Christianity it is a highly practical and easy to read
book that can be consulted for a specific purpose, or to inform generally about eight major world faiths. Now
available in most countries.
www.amazon.co.uk
Blog: "Thoughts, reflections and insights of an Interfaith Minister and Celebrant"
www.revakashalonsdale.com
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