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The Wedding Emporium Banbury is brought to you by Catriona of Smillies Cakes N Pops and Sarah of Bloomin Events, both established businesses with hundreds of Wedding to their credit.
With decades of experience between them in event management and Weddings Sarah and Catriona are only too pleased to be able to pass on their experience and advice. They have some excellent working relationships with local suppliers and are recommended suppliers with numerous local venues.
Whatever you are looking for Wedding related we can help, situated in beautiful surroundings just outside Banbury with easy free parking.
We offer free advice and signposting as well as full Wedding Planning.
We have a host of recommended and established suppliers Showcasing with us, most of whom will offer a discount or special offer when booking or ordering from them.
We also currently have a Resident Photographer Sam Bennett and a Bridal & Accessories Designer, Sharon Priscilla
Appointments are available 7 days a week 9am-8pm and our current drop in hours are;
Wednesday 10-2pm
Thursday 10-2pm
Friday 10-2pm
We specialise in Wedding Flowers, Centre Pieces, Cakes, Sweet Carts and Ferris Wheels, 4ft LOVE letters, Venue and Chair decoration and we can help source photographers, videography, bridal gowns, cars, accessories, caterers, bands and entertainment, stationery, celebrants, favours, discos, hairdressers and make-up artists, wedding rings and jewellery, wedding signs and lights, specialist cleaning packages, photo booths, venues, honeymoons, magicians, crèches, dance instructors.
Come along for an informal relaxed meeting and we will only be too happy to discuss your ideas for your Unique and Special Day.
We are not hard sales people and want you to enjoy your experience and relax with a slice of cake and a drink. We will help you source any supplier or a venue to suit your needs as well as all the finishing touches for your day.... show more show more
With decades of experience between them in event management and Weddings Sarah and Catriona are only too pleased to be able to pass on their experience and advice. They have some excellent working relationships with local suppliers and are recommended suppliers with numerous local venues.
Whatever you are looking for Wedding related we can help, situated in beautiful surroundings just outside Banbury with easy free parking.
We offer free advice and signposting as well as full Wedding Planning.
We have a host of recommended and established suppliers Showcasing with us, most of whom will offer a discount or special offer when booking or ordering from them.
We also currently have a Resident Photographer Sam Bennett and a Bridal & Accessories Designer, Sharon Priscilla
Appointments are available 7 days a week 9am-8pm and our current drop in hours are;
Wednesday 10-2pm
Thursday 10-2pm
Friday 10-2pm
We specialise in Wedding Flowers, Centre Pieces, Cakes, Sweet Carts and Ferris Wheels, 4ft LOVE letters, Venue and Chair decoration and we can help source photographers, videography, bridal gowns, cars, accessories, caterers, bands and entertainment, stationery, celebrants, favours, discos, hairdressers and make-up artists, wedding rings and jewellery, wedding signs and lights, specialist cleaning packages, photo booths, venues, honeymoons, magicians, crèches, dance instructors.
Come along for an informal relaxed meeting and we will only be too happy to discuss your ideas for your Unique and Special Day.
We are not hard sales people and want you to enjoy your experience and relax with a slice of cake and a drink. We will help you source any supplier or a venue to suit your needs as well as all the finishing touches for your day.... show more show more
Hours of operation
Wednesday10:00AM - 2:00PM
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32 recommendations and reviews from 3 people
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Referral from
February 19, 2018
Emily T. asked:looking for a wedding day co ordinator or wedding planner for day ofAndrzej B. replied:Get in touch with Catriona Smillie from https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury We are having wedding fair from Monday to Sunday You can pop in on Sunday to Banbury Town Hall More info https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1999963683660471&id=1838964289760412Catriona S. replied:Hi Emily We can help with free planning and advice and also have a freelance Wedding Day coordinator if you’d like to messag https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 e The Wedding Emporium Banbury. 😍
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Referral from
February 12, 2018
Claire M. asked:Looking for recommendations for someone to do wedding flowers please! Must be artificial. Thanks!Catriona S. replied:Sarah Pearce https://www.facebook.com/638230536293806 Bloomin Events highly re https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 commended, fabulous packages and part of The Wedding Emporium Banbury.Andrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/638230536293806 Bloomin Events by Sa https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 rah Pearce definitely got what you need! The Wedding Emporium Banbury is worth to mention when booking
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Referral from
January 29, 2018
Michelle H. asked:Could anyone please recommend someone for wedding make up that don’t cost as much as my dress. ThanksAndrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/138905159611044 IPro Artistry Khteeja Gul ! PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 and if you have more things to https://www.facebook.com/137034346727195 sort out The Wedding Emporium Banbury or Catriona Smillie will help you for free :) Rebecca Lloyd Hair and Make up can help you as wellCatriona S. replied:https://www.facebook.com/138905 https://www.facebook.com/137034346727195 159611044 IPro Arti https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 stry Khteeja Gul and Rebecca Lloyd Hair and Make up are both fabulous and mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury for a unique discount. 😍
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Referral from
February 6, 2017
Emma K. asked:Anyone know any places around that hold weddings and the reception that doesn't cost more than my house depositAnne K. replied:https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury will be able to give you lots of options. Contact Catriona Smillie or Sarah Pearce - good luck :)
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Referral from
April 3, 2018
Carly A. asked:Hi, Does anyone know of anywhere local that we could hire 16-18 6ft trestle tables on 13th/14th April? ThanksCatriona S. replied:Hi We can help at Smillies Weddings N Events/ https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury. If you’d like to message either page. 😍
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Referral from
March 24, 2018
Charly W. asked:Looking for local photographer for 2020. Ideally looking for packages from bridal prep to evening and any extras included e.g photo books ect. Please email me by next week as looking to put deposits downCatriona S. replied:Hi Charly We can highly recommend https://www.facebook.com/15050094501 https://www.facebook.com/236171206452035 9464 KJA Photography Kimberley App https://www.facebook.com/750049885125851 leton, E.Collins Photography Emma Collins, Occasions Photography Gary Ander https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 son and Tom Wood Photography all have very different styles and packages and will all offer a unique discount if you mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury. We also offer FREE advice and help with sourcing suppliers if there’s anything else you are looking for. 😍
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Referral from
March 12, 2018
Beth W. asked:Can anyone reccomend wedding hair and makeup artists?Catriona S. replied:Highly recommend https://www.facebo https://www.facebook.com/137034346727195 ok.com/138905159611044 IPro Artistry and https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 Rebecca Lloyd Hair and Make up and they both offer hair and makeup. If you mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury they’ll also give an exclusive discount. 😍
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Referral from
January 31, 2018
Lucy W. asked:Looking for recommendations for wedding hair and makeup please on a limited budget. Thanks in advanceCatriona S. replied:Highly recommend https://www.facebook.com/138905 https://www.facebook.com/137034346727195 159611044 IPro Artistry Khteeja Gul and Rebecca Lloyd https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 Hair and Make up have worked with them both on Weddings and photoshoots. Mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury if you enquire for exclusive discount too. 😍
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Referral from
January 30, 2018
Elisa C. asked:Hello everyone! Can someone recommend a hair/makeup artist for a wedding in Bicester/Oxford?Catriona S. replied:https://www.facebook.com/138905 https://www.facebook.com/137034346727195 159611044 IPro Artistry Khteeja Gul and Rebecca https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 Lloyd Hair and Make up both over hair and makeup and highly recommended. Mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury for an exclusive discount. 😍
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Referral from
January 24, 2018
Kelly G. asked:Looking for a florist please xCatriona S. replied:Highly recommend Sarah Pearce https://www.facebook.co https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 m/638230536293806 Bloomin Events part of The Wedding Emporium Banbury. 😍
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Referral from
January 15, 2018
Rachel L. asked:Can anyone recommend a makeup artist for a night out pleaseCatriona S. replied:Rachel Khteeja Gul is fab and one of our suppliers at https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury. https://www.facebook.com/K17.MUA/
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Referral from
January 12, 2018
Ceri H. asked:Looking for wedding photographersCatriona S. replied:Can highly recommend Kimberley Appleton https://www.facebook.com/150500945019464 KJA Photogr https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 aphy who https://www.facebook.co https://www.facebook.com/750049885125851 m/236171206452035 is our resident photographer at The Wedding Emporium Banbury and also Emma Collins, E.Collins Photography, Tom Wood Photography, Gary Anderson Occasions Photography. All have very different styles and packages and will offer a discount or offer if you mention us. 😍
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Referral from
November 25, 2016
Sarah G. asked:Can people please recommend car hire companies ? Mine is for a wedding but all reviews welcome :)Catriona S. replied:https://www.facebook.com/1803333076557956 Allerston Taylor & Regency Carriages are fabulous and have a https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 huge range of modern and vintage. Mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury and they'll also give you a discount. We also offer free advice if there's anything else you would like assistance with. http://weddingemporiumbanbury.co.uk/listings/allerston-taylor-regency-carriages/#sthash.KucL7 mAd.dpbs
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Referral from
May 6, 2016
Eleanor G. asked:Anyone know of a bar hire company in Banbury who could do a wedding reception?Catriona S. replied:We can help with all Wedding related enquires at https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The W https://www.facebook.com/457801664298506 edding Emporium Banbury. Samantha King at Barking has a fabulous bar hire. (Mention The Wedding Emporium for a discount if you contact her). :)
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Referral from
March 23, 2018
Jacqui G. asked:Looking for a hall to hire in June for a kids party, if anyone has any contact details/prices please let me knowAndrzej B. replied:Talk to https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury for free help
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Referral from
March 22, 2018
Mica L. asked:Anyone know of any venues/rooms to hire for a 50th birthday? Needs to hold around 100/120 peopleAndrzej B. replied:Hi Mica Lee talk to https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury or Catriona Smillie for FREE advice on venue If you need a dj by any chance come and tal https://www.facebook.com/1838964289760412 k to me for no obligations free quotation AndyB - Mobile Disco & Entertainment
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Referral from
March 20, 2018
Rachael B. asked:Looking for recommendations for a hall to have a 4th birthday party! Will also need recommendations for a children's disco or entertainer! Thanks xAndrzej B. replied:For hall talk to Catriona Smillie or https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury For FREE help I'm a dj but I don't do kids parties. For kids there are 2 great guys. Father and Son They work ind https://www.facebook.com/269538859726655 ependently but can work together https://www.facebook.com/1642025419351974 as well. Bumble 'B' Roadshow Premier Children's Entertainment" by Garry Williams & Aaron Williams Entertainer. By Aaron Williams
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Referral from
February 26, 2018
Kimberley N. asked:Looking for a hall/function room to hire in Bicester for my 30th birthday, would like it to have outside space also as it’s in July. For approx 100 people, bar is a must. Let me know your recommendations pleaseAndrzej B. replied:Kimberly talk to Catriona Smillie from https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury for free help with finding venue. https://www.facebook.com/1838964289760412 If you need a DJ let me know as l'm a dj AndyB - Mobile Disco & Entertainment
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Referral from
February 22, 2018
Danielle S. asked:Looking for recommendations for a nice hall to hire with a bar. ThanksAndrzej B. replied:Talk to https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury or Catriona Smillie she will help you
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Referral from
February 10, 2018
Emily S. asked:Hey guys any recommendations on a venue for a party... footy club rugby club booked gf booked church house too small... hard wick hall last resort no to free mason st John's too small I think.... I'm struggling! Really needs to be Banbury area due to travelling and people will be staying in holiday inn etc x must have bar xAndrzej B. replied:Emily Stenning talk to Catriona Smillie or https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury for FREE help! Yes FREE help to find right venue. They can help with lots of things so just have a chat. If you will thin https://www.facebook.com/1838964289760412 k about getting a dj come and talk to me. AndyB - Mobile Disco & Entertainment https://www.facebook.com/AndyBmobile/
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Referral from
January 31, 2018
Emma M. asked:Looking for recommendations for a venue for my daughter’s christening party in May - preferably somewhere we can just hire a room and do our own food! Thank youAndrzej B. replied:Catriona Smillie and https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury can help
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Referral from
January 28, 2018
Rachael G. asked:Hi. I'm looking for caterers for a birthday party. Not until November but want to find prices now to start planning. Not too expensive. Message me for more detailsAndrzej B. replied:Catriona Smillie and https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury can help you
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Referral from
January 16, 2018
Michelle H. asked:Can anyone recommend a small hall for hire that's fairly cheap within Bicester? Suitable for a babies 1st Birthday Party.Andrzej B. replied:Catriona Smillie & https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury small challenge?
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Referral from
January 15, 2018
Ann E. asked:Looking for someone to make me a unicorn birthday cake for my daughters 13th birthday for February,Andrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/186555798202737 https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 Smillies Cakes Pops & Catriona Smillie & The Wedding Emporium Banbury
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Referral from
January 13, 2018
Tammy W. asked:Looking for a professional cake maker for a wedding cake in July xAndrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/186555798202737 https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 Smillies Cakes Pops remember to mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury
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Referral from
January 13, 2018
Zoe S. asked:Can anyone recommend a good venue for my 40th birthday party? Don't want it to be too expensive needs to have disabled access and preferably in Banbury town centre so people can stay if needed. TIAAndrzej B. replied:Catriona Smillie or https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 The Wedding Emporium Banbury can help you
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Referral from
January 13, 2018
Penny S. asked:I am looking for a photographer that can do a cake smash/1st birthday photo-shoot. My little boys birthday is the 25th January but doesn’t have to be on that date xAndrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/150500945019464 KJA Photography E https://www.facebook.com/7500 https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 49885125851 .Collins Photography Tom Wood PhotographTom Wood Photographyng EmporiuThe Wedding Emporium Banbury
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Referral from
January 11, 2018
Sarah B. asked:Looking for a good reputable hair dressers in Bambs who are very good at colour- baylage to be specific and don’t cost a huge fortune! Thanks in advanceAndrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/138905159611044 IPro Artistry Khteeja Gul Khteeja Gul s https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 he did mine :) just kidding. She is from The Wedding Emporium Banbury so she is PROOOOO
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Referral from
January 9, 2018
Sue M. asked:Hi. Can anyone recommend a local catering firm to do a funeral wake.Andrzej B. replied:https://www.facebook.com/1397379900338009 Foo https://www.facebook.com/1000430840028908 dtastic Catering get in touch and mention The Wedding Emporium Banbury
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