Best Places and Services in Walton-on-trent, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

As a very indecisive and unorganised couple, we needed help so put our trust in Jess. Choosing Jess as our wedding planner was the best decision we ever made and enabled us to have the wedding of our dreams! Jess is so professional, organised and knowledgeable in every single department and we are so glad we hired Jess so early on in the planning. Jess has a wealth of amazing contacts and was always available to support us through the process. She is extremely hands on and provided a service that was worth every penny. Her and her team were phenomenal on the day and made sure everything went perfectly - she is also just a lovely person to spend time with whilst organising our big day! If you’re reading this deciding whether to enquire, absolutely do it! x

Rating: 5 / 5

Our daughter got married in June 2024 and we were very fortunate to have been recommended Jess by Kate from our marquee company (Special Event Tipis and Marquees). We had got quite far along the DIY planning route when I realised as MOB that I wanted to be able to enjoy the wedding day and the build up to it without being overwhelmed with everything. My husband was quite sceptical at first about why we needed a coordinator as we had everything booked. This was mainly because he hadn't quite grasped what was involved, but after meeting Jess he was onboard 110% and he, like the rest of us, thinks she is fantastic and money well spent. We engaged Jess for her 'on the day management' but this is truly much, much more than just 'on the day' management and is an absolute MUST if you are having a marquee wedding. She is an experienced professional who has a very calm approach to everything. She stepped in 6 weeks before the wedding and from then on we knew we were in safe hands. She gave us much needed advice on a whole host of things and made everything run smoothly. She expertly coordinated with all our suppliers - of which there were many and all of whom were brilliant! She and her team (hello & thank you to the other Jesses) came the day before the wedding and set up the marquee. We went along to give a hand, but she had everything covered. She even had a kettle & made us all a cuppa! They came to the church rehearsal and then went back to the marquee to continue with the set up which enabled me able to spend time with my daughter and our family and friends, stress free, the night before the wedding, which is something which I would not have been able to do without her being onboard. Unfortunately, the weather on the day wasn't great . After glorious sunshine the day before, in true Lake District style, it rained on the day. We were so confident and comfortable with Jess's advice that we trusted her to her to make the last minute decision if the drinks reception would be inside or outside. She, together with Fran from Holker Hall, managed this beautifully and our guests have said that they were quite pleased it rained as it enabled them to have a look around the beautiful Holker Hall. Jess and her team were very professional and at the same time warm and friendly and it genuinely comes across how much they love their work. We had the most fantastic & fun wedding party and all our guests have said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. I do believe we had the dream team of suppliers. Thank you so much Jess, it wouldn't have happened without you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Jess and her team were amazing, they were friendly and so, so organised. Jess helped make the lead-up to our wedding run seamlessly, which meant we didn’t have all the stress of sorting everything out. As she is a wedding expert, she gave us great tips and advice about how best to set out our day, we wouldn’t have had a clue otherwise! On the day of our wedding, everything ran to time and went perfectly and she was a very calming presence for my husband when he was getting a bit stressed out. It was like a professional production and we could just relax and enjoy ourselves - we even forgot they were there sometimes! We would highly recommended hiring Jess to coordinate your wedding, it’s a no brainer really, you can have an amazing well-put together wedding and no stress!

Rating: 5 / 5

If you're wondering "do I really need a wedding planner?" the answer is no - you don't need just a wedding planner, YOU NEED JESS! The easiest ever 5 stars. Jess was phenomenal - you will not find a safer pair of hands for the biggest day of your life! BEFORE WEDDING DAY We thought we could do it all but we were so SO wrong. 16mths before our big day we realised that wedding planning is someone's profession for a REASON & opted to find an 'on the day' planner since most of our vendors were already booked. My biggest regret is not getting Jess on board from the outset! We spoke with a number of wedding planners & at the end of back-to-back initial meetings, we didn't even need to discuss who the best fit was - it was obviously Jess. Jess was, of course, kind & congratulatory & immediately easy to get on with, but she was also focused & able to demonstrate her ability to deliver our dream day from the very first moments of meeting her. We knew that she would have everything in hand! Jess was our go to whenever we had a wobble or a question or needed to soundboard something. Nothing was too much & she always responded quickly & with results! She put us at ease every step of the way. The thing with wedding planning is that you don't know what you don't know, & that is where Jess is essential. She won't just people please - she'll give you honest advice/opinions to ensure your day runs smoothly & in line with your vision, & she will quickly identify any issues or gaps & will have solutions before you can even ask! ON THE DAY Knowing Jess was going to be there put us at ease in the lead up. On the day we both said that booking Jess was the best decision we made on MULTIPLE occasions! Nothing was an issue, she had everything under control, & had solutions to any issues without us even knowing there'd been an issue. There was literally not one thing we had to worry about on the day. Ultimately, Jess was both a friendly face on the day putting us at ease & also the most proficient organiser I've ever seen. She took command, made sure everything/everyone was where they needed to be, & did so in the kindest & most professional way without so much as breaking a sweat. She makes EVERYTHING look effortless! By the end of the day, we were devastated that she was leaving after having delivered our dream wedding day which, due to her sheer effort & skill, far exceeded our expectations & frankly blew us out the water. TIPS 1 - Don't book any old wedding planner, BOOK JESS! And do it sooner than later - don't be me, you can't do it all! 2 - If you're having a multi-day wedding, particularly with a pre-party, book Jess! We didn't & when it came to bite me in the backside she was there at the drop of a hat & sorted EVERYTHING out. Massive regret not just booking her from the outset! 3 - Communicate! Jess is incredible but she's not a mind reader, & she got to know us so well so that she could deliver the exact right aesthetic & atmosphere on the day. 4 - Trust Jess implicitly. There is a reason this is her profession. She delivers flawless weddings week in, week out. If you hand over the reins, you will NOT be disappointed! OVERALL Jess is one of the most organised people you will ever meet & you'll rarely have a question that she hasn't already thought of & answered - she goes above & beyond! She is also so incredibly kind & we like to think over the past couple of years has become a real friend, something we are so grateful for. Our day was flawless & it was entirely down to Jess. Booking Jessica Sharpe Weddings was one of our best decisions & if you are lucky enough to book her I know it will be yours too! TO JESS There are no words to actually express our gratitude. You are truly the best in the business & delivered a day that we will never ever forget & we know it would not have been possible without you. You have gone from strength to strength since Jan 2022 when we booked & it has been incredible to see & to be part of. We will be cheerleading you on as your business continues to thrive! All our love, Mr & Mrs Wilson xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

We absolutely loved our wedding at Hanbury, and we both honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day. Hanbury were in constant contact and no question was too small. The venue having 3 seperate rooms for each part of the day was a massive selling point for us. Not only is the venue beautiful but the staff were so helpful, in particularly Vicky who coordinated a day and helped it all run so smoothly! Thank you to team Hanbury

Rating: 5 / 5

Hanbury Barns was the perfect venue for our wedding day. The setting is stunning, and the team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Jordanna, our event organiser, was exceptional—her attention to detail and calm, professional approach made the entire day stress-free. The suppliers who regularly work at Hanbury were fantastic and clearly knew the venue inside out, which made everything flow effortlessly. We couldn’t have asked for a better location or team to bring our special day to life. Highly recommend Hanbury Barns to anyone looking for an incredible wedding venue!

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married here in August and had a fantastic day. The venue is great - private, rustic and beautifully set up. All the staff were great and they made everything easy. We loved the ceremony room in particular, it was exactly what we were looking for. We were lucky to have had a beautiful sunny day, but this venue would have been amazing whatever the weather so we wasn't too worried about the chance of rain. The venue are absolutely top class at communication, which is one of the main things you want when planning your wedding. They respond to emails quickly, answer questions efficiently and do everything they can to make your day special. Thanks Hanbury!

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married here in March 2023 and had the most amazing day. The venue is stunning - private, very safe (for children), beautifully set up. All members of staff were absolutely great and bent over backwards to make everything as easy as possible, in both the build-up to the day and on the actual wedding day. Everything went as planned, the venue looked exactly how we wanted it to and all our guests continuously commented on how beautiful the venue was. Vicki was our wedding coordinator and she is amazing at what she does. Nothing was too much and we will really miss messaging her! Communication throughout the build-up was fantastic, emails and WhatsApp messages were responded to incredibly quickly, getting an appointment to visit for measuring up, or practising walking down the aisle was super easy to book. Everything was dealt with so efficiently and they really do go above and beyond to make your day perfect. Hanbury team, we are so grateful to you, for allowing us to have the most magical day of our lives take place at the Barns - we wish we could do it all over again!!! Thank you! x

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, where do we even start with Just Ticketyboo? I can't recommend the team here enough, we truly have had the most magical experience with Steph and Jackie from start to finish! We had our very first meeting around 2 years before the big day - we were pretty clueless on how to plan a wedding but Steph was able to bring our visions to life perfectly and completely blew us away ❤️ She arranged our whole venue dressing, booked all of our suppliers (who were absolutely INCREDIBLE!!) and also did our full on the day management, which I'd 100% recommend. On our big day, Steph and Jackie turned up bright and early to start setting up, they took my smaller touches I.e favours, slippers, signs etc and took care of setting everything up perfectly. They made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time, took care of all the suppliers and timings etc on the day. They helped me into my wedding dress!! plus so much more & On top of all this, they were the kindest, most caring people to have there on your wedding day! They treated my husband and I amazingly and we truly felt blessed having them there for our whole day... right til the last person left! Even at the end of the night when I (may have..!) had one too many, there they were, still up and chatting away to me just as positive and happy as they were at the very start of the day. We truly are so happy to have picked Just Ticketyboo and know our day wouldn't have been as perfect as it was without them. Thank you both so much! ❤️ Emily & Dean Kiteley xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

Steph and Debs are just amazing. I’m so lucky I had them for my wedding, the venue I hired was rubbish and so were the staff but these lovely ladies turned it around and were able to cover all their mistakes on the day. My venue looked stunning after these ladies transformed it, nothing was too much trouble anything I asked if they did it and even better than I expected. The most lovely genuine ladies you will meet. They also decorated the church and stayed with me all day on the wedding from getting out the car at the church and fluffing my dress ready to walk down the isle to helping me on the coach in the evening. You won’t find better than Just Tickety Boo.

Rating: 5 / 5

2nd time booking Stephanie to decorate my Christmas tree and yet again she smashed it. I’m absolutely in love with my tree, it looks amazing. Stephanie is so professional and friendly and I enjoy catching up with her. Don’t hesitate to book Stephanie and Tickety Boo Events whether it be to decorate your Christmas tree, decor for a special birthday or an upcoming event. Thank you Steph xx

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow...just wow! Steph was absolutely incredible and so lovely to work with to the run up of our wedding day. She has such a talent at making everything so beautiful. We are so grateful that Steph and Jackie were there throughout the whole day with us. They made us feel so relaxed and as soon as they arrived at our venue I knew that everything would turn out to be perfect and it was, due to this wonderful team. Thank you both so much, we are over the moon that we found you. Couldn't have asked for anyone better x

Rating: 5 / 5

I can't recommend Liz enough. From start to finish the service was amazing. The amount of time & effort put in really did shine through, our reception looked stunning. We had the Kings and Queens package with added extras and it was worth every single penny. If your looking for venue dressing for any occasion I'd definitely recommend Liz.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service. My wedding was dressed beautifully and the back drop lights just looked amazing. Liz worked with me to get everything exactly how I wanted and I highly recommend using her for any parties.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an appointment with Liz this morning and let me tell you she is the most welcoming and lovely person! We wernt entirely sure of where to start but can honestly say it was all fantastic and Liz has taken a massive weight off our shoulders with this! The appointment ran so smoothly and from just one appointment, the whole dressing of the venue is sorted! She does not dissapppint, would highly recommend Liz from Flawless Venue Dressing Ltd!❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

I found Liz and Flawless Venue Dressing online and reached out to her decorate for my uncle's 60th birthday. Having reached out to other vendors, who dilly-dallied, Liz was fantastic! She responded quickly and asked for my suggestions and within the day we had a general idea for the décor. Liz also accommodated all of our last minute changes (including an increased number of chairs and a decorative easel). Moreover, due to a mishap in transit, one of the decoration items was damaged, so she added a new element ad hoc and it was amazing. When Liz came to do the final checks, we had to remove the balloons (as my uncle is allergic to latex) and she once again obliged and also adjusted the decorations to account for the balloons! It was a fantastic experience working with her and her prices are very reasonable! 100% recommend and will call on her services again should we ever host another event as large as this!

Rating: 5 / 5

I couldn’t be happier with the balloon decorations and selfie pod for my son’s 21st birthday! From start to finish, Lacey was professional, creative, and detail-oriented. They perfectly captured the theme we envisioned, creating a breathtaking display that wowed all our guests. The colors, arrangement, and quality were top-notch, and everything was set up flawlessly and on time. My son and his friends were beyond impressed, and the balloons truly elevated the entire celebration. If you’re looking for a reliable and talented company for any special occasion, I highly recommend Lacey. Thank you for making my son’s milestone birthday so memorable!

Rating: 5 / 5

The balloon arch created for our baby shower was absolutely stunning! Lacey demonstrated exceptional professionalism from start to finish, ensuring every detail was perfect. Her communication was clear and prompt, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. The design was creative and beautifully executed, beyond expectations and was a flawless arrangement that perfectly complemented the theme. The team were friendly and approachable, making us feel at ease and confident in their work. I highly recommend their services for any event! Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing from start to finish! Completely envisioned my dream and made the perfect backdrop for our baby shower 🩷 couldn’t be any happier with how everything went xx

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a 40th birthday recently and Wow, the balloons far exceeded our expectations. They were delivered straight to the venue which was so helpful on the day. Would definitely recommend and use again!

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant honest hardworking. After a really terrible job from a previous roofer (waterproof roofing ltd )who left me with a leaking roof Lee and the fantastic team sorted it out for me.The other roofer has conveniently disappeared and won’t answer calls to fix it. Burton flat roofing, went above and beyond my expectations. Nice to see there are genuine honest people out there. Thanks again lads.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic job delivered by Lee and his team today. Called Burton Flat Roofing couple of weeks ago to get a qoute for my outdoor building roof and also to have a look at my bathroom roof as a water leak developed over some time, affecting ceiling underneath. Before getting a competitive qoute, Lee had a good look at the current state of both of my roofs and then recommend what needs replacing and changing, rather than just getting a qoute from someone just looking at the roof from bottom up and giving a price going through the roof! Lee and the Team turned up on time and done a great job, exceeding expectations. So, would recommend to anyone and use again for flat roofing.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have had my outdoor building's roof (34 sqmtr) done from Burton Flat Roofing. Replacing felt roof with rubber roof including sub boards and finishing trims. Outdoor building now looks fantastic and pleasing to the eye, as the finish is spot on. Lee and his team arrived and completed on time. No mess was left behind, as they kept on tidying my patio and garden area as they were progressing with the new roof. Great job carried out by Lee, so will use again for any future projects or call outs.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service. Lee and the team were prompt, diligent and hard-working. They replaced my damaged flat roof with a new rubber one in less than a day, and all for a very reasonable price. Honest tradespeople are hard to come by, but Burton Flat Roofing definitely go into my book.

Rating: 5 / 5

Firstly, what a team there is at Sami Tipi! You guys were absolutely incredible! This company cannot do enough to help you out in your preparations. We hired a 2 pole sailcloth tent for our home wedding in June and it was absolutely perfect. The service allowed us to create the perfect layout, hire various items and then you are free to decorate in the style you wish to complement your items. There was always someone to contact when you needed to make an alteration right up to the day you need it. Super efficient and it was a pleasure to meet you all! Big thanks goes to the team who erected the tent for your hard work and efforts, you guys are really doing an awesome job going back and forth to different locations and also a big thanks to Beth for being so warm and friendly and for continually being there for us through the process. Thank you for making our day unforgettable! For anyone wanting tipis or sailcloth tents this company is elite!

Rating: 5 / 5

We found out about Sami Tipi after seeing a friend had used them for their wedding. When I got in contact with the team, from the very first email, everything has been amazing. Everything was dealt with so professionally and without hesitation. With only having 6 months to plan the wedding and after moving the venue at the beginning, everything has been a breeze for Beth and the team and they've all been amazing during every stage. Going to one of their open days just 2 months before our wedding was definitely worth it as it gave us a real insight into what our day would look like. Communication with Beth and then with Craig and the set up team was so easy and the team arrived and set up so quickly. We can’t thank them enough for how beautiful everything looked and for their constant professionalism and family feel throughout! I 100% recommend Sami Tipi for any event. The Astleys🤍

Rating: 5 / 5

We used Sami Tipi for our September 2024 wedding (with Cattows Farm as our venue). The whole team were amazing from the start, with Jodie explaining all the amazing perks of a Tipi wedding, Beth helping up plan every little detail and Craig ensuring everything was set up just as we'd imagined it. A special shout out to Beth as she had an amazing knack of knowing exactly what we were trying to explain, even before we'd managed to find the words! Some people might think that a Tipi wedding might be more stressful as there's more things to coordinate but this couldn't be further from the truth. From day one, we felt fully supported and any queries we had were answered so quickly. All options were openly explained and all we had to do was chose what, when and where. We had so many compliments from friends and family, saying how wonderful everything looked. Even our family members who'd asked why we weren't going for a 'normal' wedding in a church or hotel said they finally understood our vision on the day. For anyone considering a Sami Tipi wedding, we would highly recommend going to one of the showcases throughout the year. They really helped visualize how everything would come together. Also, we chose most of our other suppliers from meeting them at the showcases, it was great to have suppliers that had all worked together before so knew the drill. Overall, we couldn't highly recommend the Sami Tipi team enough for our perfect day!

Rating: 5 / 5

Sami Tipi & team wow ! What can i say amazing from day one to “yes we do day”. Jodie, Craig & team made it all easy, Beth knows just what you need & a mind of full helpfulness. The open days are so amazing we attended quite a few to get ideas & booked lots of those special extras for our amazing day. The team turned up on time & got started straight away making it all look so easy & fabulous. They put the Tipi up to our liking, all so helpful & friendly. The Tipi once it was up was stunning, made me cry happy tears of excitement. Nothing was ever too much trouble when I called the team to make changes or add on extras. Highly recommend Will be booking again hopefully for my daughters wedding 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank you for making our day perfect

Rating: 5 / 5

After struggling to find a hairdresser with availability for August i contacted Eden hair and beauty who could book me in. From the moment i arrived at the front door i could sense a warm and friendly atmosphere where i was made to feel very welcome. The staff asked me how i would like my hair styled and they didn't disappoint as i am very happy with my new colour and style. I will definitely be continuing to book with Eden hair and beauty in the future as well as recommending to friends and family.

Rating: 5 / 5

I always leave here happy with my hair, Cat does a wonderful job. They're always friendly and up for a laugh, which just adds to the experience

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely salon, great staff! Super happy with the colour and cut.

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what can I say. Fantastic experience from start to end. Chris has been marketing my business for me, and it's been an amazing success story. I recently got married and asked Chris to plan the decorations for me. Chris went above and beyond for us. Our venue looked absolutely stunning. We loved our balloons. We even took some of them home with us. Thanks a lot, Chris. This man is the best.

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris has been invaluable to us while setting up a new business, from designing and creating business cards and flyers, assisting with promoting social media and setting up our website, to being a constant source of information and a friendly ear when confidence was low, we will be forever grateful. The website is fabulous, flyers are clear and well thought out and the business cards are spot on. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! Chris is an absolute star. Professional, thoughtful and pays real attention to detail. I’ve been a part of one of his events which was so well delivered and planned and he has done some digital marketing for me which was second to non. I would highly recommend Chris- thank you for being amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a great surprise party for my 30th the decorations wear great thank you so much highly recommend!!!!!! Thanks again ….. you will not be disappointed !!