We love local and unique things and only recommend the best local suppliers and those further afield that have a really good fit with Comrie Croft. Keeping it local will minimise your carbon footprint, add more to the local economy and you'll end up with a wedding which is unique. Our local suppliers are either based in Crieff (5 miles away from the Croft) or Comrie (2 miles away from the Croft).
Tomnah'a Flowers - Flowers from the farm! Yes, these lovelies grow in the field at Comrie Croft, without chemicals or air miles. Beauty on the inside and the outside. And not just flowers: Trees and more! Check out this lovely wee film of Cristy and Judith doing their thing, and then get in touch with them to talk about making your dream a reality.
Bushcraft Bairns - Laura who runs Bushcraft Bairns is delving into "Wild Minding" - if you have a load of children coming to your wedding why not group together and speak to Laura to organise a Bushcraft filled morning or afternoon. For more details please email Laura:
hello@bushcraftbairns.co.uk
The Perthsire Bow Tie Co - Amanda works here! We are The Perthshire Bowtie Co. A small independently run company based in Perthshire, Scotland. We specialise in curating collections of bowties which offer a variety of high quality finishes. But we don't stop there as we also produce matching cufflinks, pocket square handkerchiefs, custom clan tartans and even personalised options for those memorable occasions.
We also consciously work in a sustainable manner were our products are thoughtfully hand made in our home studio space in small batches from predominately natural fabrics produced and sourced in the UK and eco packed for delivery. More information regarding our processes and materials can be found on the item page and via our more detailed blog posts. So do check out our more sustainable range of men's, women's and children's bowties and accessories.
Comrie (2.4 miles away)
Beetroot & Chocolate are a boutique catering company based in Comrie. Sam create menus to suit any occasion, and have a network of amazing suppliers to bring the best of Scotland’s larder straight to their guests. Clients applaud their flexibility and dedication to creating perfection for any event. Highly recommended!
Italba are particularly special as they use all the vegetables grown in Tomnaha's market garden here on site, Nelson creates high quality Italian dishes using Scottish produce, see a preview of his cooking for the Autumn feast.
Nelson also offers private dining at the Italba Kitchen, on the outskirts of Comrie. Dinner at the Italba Kitchen is a relaxed and unique dining experience. Celebrating locally sourced and premium Italian produce Private chef Nelson will create a fabulous culinary experience and memorable evening for up to 12 people.
Nelson also runs pasta workshops from his kitchen. You can spend the morning learning how to make hand made ravioli and other fresh pasta dishes before sitting down to feast on a delicious 3 course meal with a glass of Italian red, More info and futures dates can be found here.
Wild Hearth Bakery is a local bakery in Comrie, who make amazing sourdough and pastries perfect for breakfast the day after your wedding.
Highland Spit Roasts is located just up the next Glen where Martin and Jenny grow their own for roasting.
Humanist Celebrant - Vivienne Hyndman
Vivienne lives locally in Comrie and is a registered celebrant with the Humanist Society. Vivienne will work with you to create your perfect ceremony. One of the benefits of a humanist wedding is that you are involved in the writing of it. This means that on your special day the ceremony is a true reflection of your commitment to each other.
Cora Stitch - 'Based in Crieff, Perthshire I specialise in creating unique, one-of-a-kind wedding dresses that are inspired by the beauty of nature. My designs are often characterised by their light, airy fabrics and intricate details. I strive to create pieces that are both beautiful and comfortable, allowing my customers to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. I believe that a wedding dress should be a reflection of the individual wearing it, and each design is lovingly made by hand.
Following the ethos of Comrie Croft I always strive to look at ways of being sustainable including the choice of fabrics using silk alternatives for example bamboo silk and UK grown peace silk.
The beauty of bespoke is the design is entirely tailored to you!'
The Rolling Stove - located just over the river from us these guys make fresh tasty street food from their trailer (great at gluten free options too).
Frisky Haggis - Derek and his team have a wide choice of packages to help deliver what you have in mind. They also include linen and crockery in their cost, so very handy!
Delivino's WILD KITCHEN - Opened in the summer of 2006, Delivino is an award-winning restaurant, delicatessen & wine cafe situated in the nearby town of Crieff. Our WILD KITCHEN is our amazing new mobile events catering project, a 20ft shipping container has been expertly converted into a fully fitted professional kitchen, complete with an incredible wood fired oven.
So whether it’s a big birthday, or maybe a wedding…let us bring the Wild Kitchen to your celebration.
Gourlay Catering grew from a long-standing family butcher in Crieff. So the meat and value for money are excellent.
Luti's Artisan Food - Mobile catering company specialising in Mediterranean style grazing weddings, Farmers markets, parties and festivals, based in Perthshire willing to travel.
Kirsty Greig (Independant Humanist) - I am based in beautiful Crieff where I live with my husband, daughter and our Hungarian Vizsla! My goal is to work with you to shape your ceremony, creating a lasting memory and celebration that you own completely. I bring organisation, warmth, reliability and can be the ear at the end of the phone or over a cup of coffee to get things just right. I would be delighted to conduct your ceremony, so please do get in touch to talk more. E-mail: kirstygreigcelebrant@outlook.com
Cam Madia
Cat Connacher - Get in touch with Cat for an AMAZING blackboard creation, beautiful water colours too!
Flowers
Burnside Croft Flowers - 10.8 miles away- Nestled in the wonderful Perthshire countryside, from seed to bouquet, we grow beautiful, seasonal cut flowers, herbs and foliage.
Styling and Prop Hire
Inspired Hire - have all sorts of lovely props supplied by lovely people, just along the road on the way to Perth, so super local too! Can do hire or the full set up, whatever you like.
Event Sound and Light Hire, Get your party started! Peavey and Mackie PA systems including universal connection for playback from your digital device. Sound to light T-Bar lighting system, mirrorball light effect unit, microphones, stand etc. Prices include delivery, onstage setup, operation assistance and pickup of equipment.
Perthshire Sound and Light - Perthshire sound and light hire, pro audio system hire, lighting and effect hire, Mobile/ modular staging, pro audio / lighting installations
Venachar Lochside Catering - Ellen's mum and Sister run this business, so it's very closely linked! Venachar lochside is a venue itself but can also provide catering here at the croft (more available in Winter months), specialising in, amazingly presented family style sharing on beautiful wooden boards with locally sourced produce for the ultimate informal wedding dining experience.
Strathearn Food Company - A local family run catering company who are happy to cater for a small intimate wedding right up to 200+ guests. They can design a bespoke menu for a sit down meal or we can do a street food style with our fish and chip van, bbq smoker and hog roast machine.
Magic 5 Pizza - Launched in summer 2022, Magic 5 Wood Fired Pizzas is a family run, Perthshire based mobile pizza business specialising in fresh, handmade pizzas using only authentic Italian ingredients and local, seasonal produce.
Like all of the best things in life, Magic 5 is small but perfectly formed! A compact trailer opens out to reveal a full-size, wood burning pizza oven complete with workstation.
Season Catering - "Whatever your style and tastes are, we have the option that is right for you. Whether you are after a wedding that is classic and screams elegance, or one that will wow your guests and elevate your wedding to iconic status, we’ve got you covered."
Platter and pop - Creative Directors; Susannah Nixon and Sophie Arnot, have more than 10 years experience in the catering and events industry, working for some of the UK's most prestigious brands and venues. Platter and Pop is the coming together of our passion for great food, fabulous parties and exquisite styling.
Timorous Beasties - come from Stirling, have horseboxes, tuk tuks and other beautifully deocrated vehicles to choose from, Timorous Beastie's are available for bars and pizza's, they've even created a brochure specifically for Comrie Croft Weddings.
Bonnie Mountian Coffee Land-Rover - Want fancy coffee's to offer your guests - why not have them served out of a landrover! Also a Brilliant way of serving breakfast on the morning of or morning after.
H.G Treats - High quality Candy Cart to hire, adding that extra something to your special day and giving your guests something to remember. We provide a stylish cart that can be decorated to suit your theme and can be fully stocked with a variety of delicious sweets. Our sweetie bags that we provide are fully biodegradable. We can also provide just the plain cart allowing you to decorate it as you wish! Get in touch for a quote, we are always more than happy to help!
Contact - hannahgraham92@yahoo.com - 07938593754
Mobile Measures - provide a fully staffed bar with reasonable prices at no cost to you.
Mr Dunbars - "We are Mr Dunbars, a mobile bar and café service that can be set up virtually anywhere, serving up some fabulous coffee roasted in Scotland, fresh loose leaf teas, draught craft beer or cider as well as a selection of spirits from small and unique distilleries."
Timorous Beasties - come from Stirling, have horseboxes, tuk tuks and other beautifully deocrated vehicles to choose from, Timorous Beastie's are available for bars and pizza's, they've even created a brochure specifically for Comrie Croft Weddings.
Highland Boundry - Highland Boundary is the idea of Marian and Simon who live and work near the pretty market town of Alyth in Perthshire, Scotland. Our name comes from the geological feature, called the Highland Boundary Fault, on which our farm lies. We have one foot in the Highlands and one in the Lowlands of Scotland. To the North of us lie the Angus glens and the mountains of the Cairngorms and looking South of our distillery has stunning views of the fertile Strathmore valley.
By combining Highland botanicals with Southern grain spirit, we are crafting a new generation of spirits firmly rooted in our local landscape.
Gintay - Gintay is an elegant Vintage Rice Horse Box that has been carefully converted into a fully equipped mobile Gin Bar, specialising in and serving a fantastic range of Scottish crafted gin. We are a family-run business based in Perthshire, Scotland.
Need help with an odd job on the day of your wedding? Need staff for your DIY bar? Don't want to tidy up at check-out?
E-mail the tidyupupupsquad@gmail.com
Cameron Carstairs - super local, based in Comrie, works as part of a team of two for weddings!
Neil Thomas Douglas Photography
Yoga with Mary Ann - perfect activity for all your guests on the morning of your wedding or the morning after!
Shimmer and Sparkle Facepainting
Jimmy's Disco - Party DJ for your disco. Great tunes, funky lightshow, will surely get you dancing.
Do It Outdoors offer brilliant activities that bring people together in the outdoors including archery, bushcraft and axe-throwing! Most activities can be organised onsite at Comrie Croft.
Remake Scotland do creative stuff with materials that might otherwise end up in landfill. Great for kids entertainment.
Neilsart Caricatures can do quick caricatures of you and your guests - a very effective mingling icebreaker. You can also contact Neil directly on 07967 910388
Hunky-Dory Hair and Makeup Deisgn
Fiona O'Donnell Bridal Hair & Make up Design Design Scotland
Grace Chocolates - Our Chocolates are handmade by ladies who have touched the Scottish Criminal Justice System and are choosing to make positive changes in their lives.Through making and selling our chocolates the women receive support, training, work experience and the opportunity to raise their self-esteem and resilience which helps lower the barriers they face finding meaningful employment.
Alba Tablet - A lovely man locally makes tablet for us to sell in the farm shop and has said he can make it for wedding favours too - very Scottish and tasty! - email - ellen@comriecroft.com for more details.
House of Tartan, have kilts to hire or if you're splashing out on a new kilt outfit, they have plenty tartans to choose from.
Tartan Ambassador - Brian Wilton, MBE is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in the art of tartan design. So perfectly capable of achieving your dream tartan!
Charlotte Grace Bridal - Located in the historic village of Doune, near Stirling, Charlotte Grace is a well known Bridal Wedding Shop that offers customers a place to find unique and classical designer wedding dresses, shoes, veils and accessories for their perfect day. We sell the highest quality merchandise, from the leading suppliers, to customers across the UK and whether you’re looking for the wedding dress, accessories or bridesmaids outfits, Charlotte Grace has something for everyone to make that special day perfect!
Fiobha Ceilidh band - save yourself a few jobs, Fiobha have pipers and a band and a disco service!
Roddy Kilpatrick - 07707 366199 roddy.kilpatrick@icloud.com - Roddy currently plays in the parade and competition bands at Glenalmond College and the Vale of Atholl pipe band. He also competes in solo competitions and has a large repertoir of tunes. He'll be happy to help come up with the perfect set of tunes for your wedding.
Connor Sinclair - 07534 266 383 from Comrie, is an accomplished solo piper, Connor has won many prizes – including the Silver Medal at the Northern meeting in 2016 – and was personal piper to the First Minister of Scotland. Connor has also won the World Pipe Band Championships twice.
Comrie Pipe Band, all members are local to the area and they can turn out a full band to entertain your guests. Contact the band secretary, Susie Drummond for prices.
Mark Bushby - 07522 383 582 from Comrie. Edinburgh Festival Fringe Performer, Pipe Sergeant, Fettes College Pipe Band
Perth and Kinross Council - Our team of Marriage Officers will be delighted to help you create a personalised ceremony to suit your requirements. You may wish to consider including readings, your own personal vows or other additions such as a handfasting ceremony.
Scotia Celebrancy - Sheenagh McIntyre
Email: scotiacelebrancy@gmail.com, Phone or Whatsapp: 07552 971253
"I live in a beautiful part of rural Perthshire called Glenalmond. I am married and have a grown up son who lives in the British Columbia Province, Canada. As a civil celebrant I have the freedom to offer couples a wedding ceremony that is bespoke, authentic, memorable and completely unique to you both."
Humanist celebrant - Catherine Simpson
Catherine has a calm and creative approach to ceremonies. She takes the time to get to know what makes you tick as a couple, teasing out the tales and sharing the symbolic gestures and readings which will help create a unique celebration of your love and commitment.
Fiobha - A superb young groung of talented young people, that can provide music throughout the whole day or just parts of it, depending on when you'd like; harpists/quartets/ceilidh/piping options - highly recommended.
Bass Rock - Lovely talented musicians, provide a caller for ceilidh-ing and provide a ceilidh/disco option.
The Galivanters - The Gallivanters are professional musicians and have been established as a band for over 14 years, during that time we have played many weddings, birthday parties, ceilidh dances and corporate events.
Chittery Bite Ceilidh Band - Are a great locally based Ceilidh Collective - so the sound of the band can be tailored to what suits you best!
Tarmachan - Tarmachan is a folk music trio and ceilidh band from Highland Perthshire (Scotland). One of them even works here!
DJ
DJ Ally Bongo - Lovely Ally is a great DJ, can also help with other bits and pieces like, light up letters, lighting etc, check out his website and get in touch with him for more info.
Taxis
Absolute Private Hire Auchterarder. Ryan - 07494 047145
Pilates
Caretta Pilates - How about a Pilates session in the woods, in a field, or even on the heated floor in the cow shed the morning of or the morning after your wedidng! Bliss and what memorioes to be made!
Caterers
Polly's Pantry - Based in Alloa and has their very own farmshop! "The most popular product we have is a grazing table which is essentially a large version of our grazing boards! We can do charcuterie, cold-sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats and more upon request. If you would like to discuss other catering options such as hot food catering with courses and table service please contact us regarding what you are looking for.
To enquire about catering for an event, you can message us directly on Facebook or Instagram or email us at polly.pantry@gmail.com."
Based in Angus, we are a purveyor of barbecue inspired catering, specialising in Texan barbecue.
Our food inspiration comes from natural methods of cooking, such as traditionally burning wood to cook and using the smoke to flavour meats and other foods, as well as barbecuing over wood and charcoal, and adding homemade spiced rubs and sauces. We've grown this idea into unique menus for all types of events from wedding breakfast dining and rustic feasts, to street food at Scotland’s best festivals and everything in between.
Stocks Events - from Dollar, offer amazing street inspired food and can even provide kids with their own special menu.
Regis Catering - Exceptional food at a price you can afford.
Lov Events - Lov Events based just north of Perth offer you a fun, fresh and relaxed style of catering with menus designed to get your guests sharing and talking.
Mezzaluna - specialising in fresh, homemade pasta dishes. We are a family business (my mum and I do the cooking and my brother and husband serve our customers) and we are really proud of our Italian roots so love serving up authentic Italian food using the beautiful produce we find right on our doorstep!
Camper Bar Company - A bar service provided with a VW campervan - perfect bar feature to have in the barn or out in the courtyard.
Fizz & Joy- is a classic piaggio van serving prosecco, craft beer and gelato.
Edinburgh Gin Tipple Trailer - Beautifully fashioned from a converted horse trailer, our charming mobile gin bar will delight both you and your guests with an assortment of classic Edinburgh Gin serves, cocktails and gin fizzes.
Rusty's Travelling Piano Bar - Rusty is a gorgeous converted horse trailer who can provide amazing drinks, cocktails, canapes and live music for your wedding.
Herringbone Horsebox - Perfect for your drinks reception, Herringbone Horsebox is white so would be a very stylish addition to your wedding.
Out-there Artisan - is a mobile bar unit based in the East Neuk of Fife where we combine a love for the outdoors and a fascination with creating great drinks with a passion and care for the future world we live in.
Thistle Piping Central Scotland was founded by Pipe Major Drew Sinclair in early 2014. Drew has performed at high profile events around the world and brings to Thistle Piping a high level of professionalism, musical ability and attention to detail.
Zoe Alexandra Photography - "We are Zoë & Sam, we love to bring memories of your day alive in a beautiful way. Our approach is down to earth and relaxed with a view to being present on your day, seeing things you didn't notice and reminding you of the big, momentous moments. We want to challenge the idea of what a wedding photographer is, with our unique down to earth perspective. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and we love to work with people that feel the same, we live fairly closeby to Comrie Croft and love that we share similar values both for relaxed weddings and our environment."
Sporran Again - are the Rolls Royce option. An amazing ceilidh band guaranteed to do you proud.
The Jacobites - "The Jacobites are an exceptional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events."
It's No Reel Scottish Ceilidh Band
Kilter Ceilidh Band & DJ - are a modern ceilidh band able to cater for all sizes of parties.
Dancing Feet - energetic and enthusiastic multi-instrumentalist duo whose innovative use of live looping means a full band sound with only two musicians!
Tarmachan - are a 3-piece ceilidh band from Loch Tayside, with an experienced caller, guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
Side by Side - an amazing band, capable of everything from a duo doing covers to a full ceilidh band.
Staffin Island Ceilidh band - can do whatever you wish and bring along an experinced caller to get bums off seats and will teach everyone the dances.
The Apollos - The Apollos are a young, dynamic five piece band whose song list will have something for everyone. Performing popular chart toppers (Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Olly Murs) as well as your favourite classic hits (Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, The Police), their unstoppable energy and electrifying vocals will make your guests find the dance floor irresistible!
Honey & Violet, Dunblane
Paulina Wnuk - Event Planning, Co-ordinating and Design
The Cheeky Hound - "The Cheeky Hound is a family run prop, furniture and decor hire company business based in Fife, Scotland."
Gloam - "We search for & hire out beautiful props, interesting pieces & finishing touches to help make DIY venues feel less naked. We can also put it all together for you"
Get Knotted - All kinds of finishing touches, light up trees, photo booths, red carpets, drapes and more..
Frill Factory - Furniture and Frills to hire, lightboxes too!
The Lemonbox Studios - "We Design Contemporary + Stylish Events"
Make I Do - "Make-I-do offers a personalised event styling service. Offering a bespoke approach to creating unique décor for a wedding or event with a difference."
Vintage campervans, Betty and Boris are available to be chauffeur driven to and from your venues.
Whiskywood.com make really cool personalised keyrings from staves of old whisky barrels.
Perthshire Preserves cute little jars of locally produced jams and marmalades, some interesting flavours including strawberry and pink champagne jam and double expresso marmalade.
Heather McDermott - Statement contemporary jewellery inspired by the Isle of Skye, designed and handmade in Callander
Nae Limits - Offer all sorts of adrenaline activities from Quad Biking to Paintballing and lots of water activities too!
Roll Outdoors - Paddleboards, Canoe's and bike hire, based in beautiful Balquhidder.
Donna Doran - donna.5starchildcare@gmail.com - please email her if you need any babysitters for your wedding.
