Supplier Spotlight - Tales of the Trade

Supplier Spotlight - Tales of the Trade

By: Liam Ball - Your Magical Wedding Host

Language: en

Categories: Society, Culture, Relationships, Arts, Design, Business, Entrepreneurship

Supplier Spotlight: Tales of the Trade is your backstage pass to the most charming, creative, and downright brilliant wedding suppliers in the UK.Hosted by Liam Ball, Your Magical Wedding Host (and The Gentleman Magician), this podcast lifts the veil on the wedding industry — one supplier at a time.From candid photographers to live painters, celebrants to content creators, each episode reveals the stories, inspiration, and quirky moments behind their craft.Whether you're planning your big day or just love a peek behind the scenes, join us for honest conversations, expert insights, and the occasional touch of wedding-day magic.🎩 New episo...

Episodes

08. Lincoln Noel Piano Music - Tinklin Lincoln
Jan 10, 2026

Step into the world of live wedding music and charismatic ceremony hosting with the unforgettable Lincoln Noel — also known as “Tinklin’ Lincoln”.

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – we sit down with Lincoln to explore a career that has spanned over four decades of wedding magic, music, and mastery.

From grand pianos to grand entrances, Lincoln shares his journey into the industry, how he became one of the most sought-after musical storytellers in the country, and why live music can transform a wedding ce...

Duration: 00:49:07
Episode 7: Wedding Music Magic with Hayley Gold | Essex Wedding Award Winner | Supplier Spotlight Podcast
Aug 10, 2025

Step into the spotlight with award-winning wedding vocalist Hayley Gold, as we uncover the power of live music to transform your wedding day into something utterly unforgettable.In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – we chat with Hayley about her journey from stage to aisle, and how she brings elegance, energy, and emotion to every celebration she sings at.Hayley shares how winning her category at the Essex Wedding Awards was a milestone moment, how she tailors each performance to suit your story, and why booking a li...

Duration: 00:33:24
Episode 6: Heirloom Wedding Stationery & Calligraphy with Florrie from de Havilland Memories
Aug 03, 2025

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast, Liam is joined by Florrie from de Havilland Memories – a true artisan in the world of luxury wedding stationery.

From letterpress invitations and menus to framed vow artwork and watercolour calligraphy, Florrie creates tactile heirlooms that tell each couple’s story with elegance and meaning.

They talk about the journey from engineering to art, how personalised details set the tone for a wedding, and why stationery is far more than just paper.

There’s even a tale of a teapot tribute and a cat-themed commission.
Perfec...

Duration: 00:34:47
Episode 5: Painting the Moment with Patrick Heisel
Jul 27, 2025

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Patrick Heisel, a live wedding watercolour artist whose elegant brushwork transforms wedding moments into fine art heirlooms.

Patrick shares how his background in policing and education led to a meticulous and heartfelt approach to live painting — and how Instagram reels, serendipity, and a keen eye turned him into one of the UK’s most sought-after live event artists.

From behind-the-scenes prep to emotional reactions from couples, and the occasional request to paint a late-arriving nephew or a dearly missed loved one, Patrick’s insi...

Duration: 00:33:41
Episode 4: Real-Time Wedding Content with Jade from Socially Ever After
Jul 20, 2025

Ever wished you could relive your wedding the morning after? Enter Jade Conroy, founder of Socially Ever After – a real-time social media content creator who captures the candid magic of your big day and turns it into beautiful, modern wedding reels before the confetti has even settled.

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – we explore the rise of this fast-growing trend, how Jade brings the day to life behind the scenes, and why you might want her gimbal closer than Aunt Sally’s iPhone. ...

Duration: 00:30:59
Episode 3: Vintage Fun with Adam from Little Horse Photo Booth
Jul 13, 2025

What do you get when you combine a love of horses, photography, and a dash of vintage style?

You get Little Horse Photo Booth — a luxury photo booth experience that’s delighting wedding guests across the UK.

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – Adam shares how he and his wife Anna built a business from scratch, turning a 1964 horse box into an award-winning, high-end wedding photo booth that’s now booked two years in advance.

From giant ducks to the “Karda...

Duration: 00:28:00
Episode 2: Heartfelt Celebrant Magic with Ruth Salisbury Higgs
Jul 06, 2025

Step into the world of meaningful, personalised wedding ceremonies with award-winning celebrant Ruth from Ceremonies by Ruth.

In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – we explore the heart of what makes a celebrant-led ceremony so special.

Ruth shares how a wedding in Australia changed her life, how she creates heartfelt, story-driven ceremonies, and why the legal wedding system in the UK is long overdue for reform.

✨ In this episode: The real difference between a celebrant and a registrar Ruth’s journey...

Duration: 00:31:59
Episode 1: Candid Wedding Photography with Zoe Mills
Jun 30, 2025

Discover the magic of relaxed, storytelling photography with Zoe Mills, a Sussex-based wedding photographer known for her bright, joyful, and authentic images. In this episode of the Supplier Spotlight Podcast with Your Magical Wedding Host, Liam Ball – also known as The Gentleman Magician – we dive into Zoe’s journey from snapping family cats to becoming a full-time wedding photographer, her approach to capturing real moments, and why timing, trust, and confetti matter more than you might think.

✨ In this episode: Zoe’s journey into wedding photography Her signature storytelling, timeless, joyful style Tips to get the most from your weddi...

Duration: 00:15:48