Cake-stuff.com is delighted to offer the following links for associates and friends who we know will offer our customers outstanding service . . . many more to be added as we continue to develop this page.
The world's premier suppliers or proper tartan ribbon. Massive stocks in a wide range of widths, at great prices and with FREE worldwide shipping. As well as every polyester tartan ribbon produced (including a few exclusives), there's also a tartan search facility and over 500 tartans available in wool plaid ribbon.
Our sister company . . . Scotland's leading wedding stationers and VOWS Award (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) Winners, with thousands of design items covering everything from top quality traditional to modern contemporary and designer ranges, Scottish, bespoke and hand-made invitations. Worldwide delivery and the famous Price Promise. Free full colour brochure available on request.
Husband and wife team Graeme and Gillian are rising stars in the Scottish wedding scene, hotly sought after for couples looking for absolutely top quality photography to capture the big day. Icon Photography offer a wide range of services and packages including true designer-art photography, digital albums, canvas wraps, story books and so on but very cleverly combine this cutting-edge technology with traditional wedding photography which family and guests appreciate. Nationwide coverage.
Jenny's Cakes
Johnstone's Pathhead Nursery & Florists
Margaret and her team are a real hidden gem . . . well known in our part of Lanarkshire, and now with a reputation now spreading across central Scotland. With their very own nursery, flowers just don't get any fresher than this! Fantastic wedding arrangements as well as everything you'd expect from a popular, busy florist and able to send flowers nationwide as part of flowersdirect.co.uk. Until recently known to Scottish wedding industry "insiders", their secret is now out and they are definitely worth a visit!
Bold as Brass tel. (01698) 887980 (website under construction)
Every once in a while we'll come something really different . . . and this is it! A group of 5 of Scotland's top professional brass musicians and teachers who, between them, have played all over the world and with orchestras such the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. These guys have a host of TV and radio appearances as well as countless CD recordings to their name. . . they are absolutely top notch! Bold as Brass provide breathtaking brass music for weddings, concerts, music festivals and corporate events throughout the UK. For weddings, Bold as Brass can arrange and perform your choice of stunning fanfares, spine-tingling bridal and wedding marches, they can accompany the hymns, play during the Signing of the Register and they can even play to welcome guests at the reception. Truly unforgettable wedding music! Free demo CD normally available on request . . . please tell them we sent you.
Few things are more Scottish than a guy in a kilt, playing the bagpipes but, as with most things, there are good and not so good examples of this art. Piping Services Scotland are full-time, professional pipers who have played all over the world and at the very highest levels of international competition. Immaculately dressed and with the experience from hundreds and hundreds of weddings to draw from, these guys really know what they're doing. . . smart, punctual, excellent pipers for weddings, funerals, Burns suppers, corporate events, dinners, concerts etc. You won't be disappointed! Please tell them we sent you!
Classic Style tel. (07990) 571795
Audrey (mezzo-soprano) and Fiona (piano & organ) are graduates of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and can be booked together or singly to provide truly beautiful wedding music. Having appropriate music of this standard being performed while your guests arrive at the wedding, and/or during the Signing of the Register, is always a talking point and sure to result a few teary eyes! Fiona can also provide music and/or accompany hymns in venues without resident organists - for example, if you're being married in the hotel. With a vast repertoire suitable for both religious and civil ceremonies, Audrey and Fiona can travel throughout the UK. Sample CD available on request.
Scotland’s Exclusive Wedding Event (wedding exhibition)
Marlene and her team continue to stage Glasgow's most prestigious wedding exhibition twice a year in the stunning Royal Concert Hall. Not just as big as the SECC exhibitions, but don't let that foo, you . . . Marlene's event is full of real Scottish wedding specialists without the irrelevant exhibitors (credit card and electricity companies etc) associated with larger events, and regarded by most brides as "the" Glasgow wedding show.
The ultimate guide to weddings in Scotland . . . Scotland's very own dedicated wedding magazine, full of the best venues, suppliers and advice. An award-winning title with a stunning website which is becoming the hub of the Scottish wedding industry. If you have a question about anything wedding-related then contact them . . . if these guys don't know the answer, the chances are no-one will!
Are all wedding bands the same? . . . NO! Among the large number of similar sounding, rather mediocre function bands you'll occasionally find a real hidden gem. Moondance is definitely one such. Five really nice guys, all with lots of experience playing at every level. Everything you'd expect from a top wedding band is on offer: current chart hits, smooth soul, romantic ballads, disco favourites and classic swing . . . as well as some ceilidh music to get everyone up on the floor. With saxophone and trumpet included in the line-up, classic swing is a speciality. For something just that little bit special, above and beyond what you'd normally hear we have no hesitation in recommending one of the most professional and musically talented bands Scotland . . . please tell them we sent you! http://www.moondance-wedding-band.co.uk/
With over 30 years' experience, Jenny offers some of finest wedding and celebration cakes in Scotland. Everything is baked to order using only the finest ingredients in a custom-built bakery and delivered personally nationwide. Jenny has been delighting discerning brides for many years. A full range of hand-crafted birthday, anniversary other other celebration cakes is also available to order.
An extensive range of bespoke wedding favours, tiaras, fascinators and jewellery all uniquely designed to your own specifications. Susan is extremely talented, with many years' experience offering brides exactly what they're looking for. From the initial consultation right through to delivery of the finshied pieces, you can be assured of the very best in personal attention and service from Susan at all times.
La Tringale
La Tringale is a historic 1820's farmhouse, set in 2½ acres of the beautiful Normandy countryside, in the traditional village of Ste. Marguerite d'Elle, offering excellent accommodation and facilities, peace and tranquility and with easy access to major ferry-ports, airports and key attractions of this truly delightful and historic region.
Owned and managed by Ron & Bunty - our big cousins (we didn't want to say "older"!) - you are assured of a genuinely warm welcome from a lovely couple who care passionately about what they do. La Tringale is close to the historic city of Bayeaux, St Lo, Le Mont St Michel, the Normandy beaches and much, much more. B&B accommodation is available in the farmhouse, with self catering available in the lovely cottage and modernised gites. Full details of accommodation and advice on the best ferry deals on the website. Well worth a visit ! ! !
