Plan the perfect wedding using these eight local companies

Planning a wedding is stressful - there's the venue, decor, dresses, music, food and what feels like a million other components which you're trying to fit together perfectly to make your big day as special as you dream.

But there are businesses who have years and years of experience in the complex planning of a wedding and they've got the perfect services which will make your event unforgettable.

We've put together a list of eight local companies who can help you create the day of dreams.

Create the perfect soundtrack for you big day with Bandtube. Boasting more than a decade of experience in booking top wedding bands, its comprehensive website allows you to browse through an incredible range of artists, from pop and rock groups to smooth soul and vintage sounds.

Acts and artists are available for weddings throughout the north west of England - and you don't even have to travel to find out what they are like, instead you can virtually audition the acts you're interested in and get a feel for their music and performance style by watching the videos provided.

Whether you’re looking for a full band, solo acts, DJs or instrumentalists for your day, this company has them all. Bandtube works hard to provide a seamless experience, taking care of the booking process by managing the legal contracts through its online booking system.

Get in touch: visit the website bandtube.co.uk and follow on Facebook @bandtubeuk

BarKode offers a refreshingly new experience of an age-old concept. A mobile bar enterprise and party specialist based in Manchester, it serves local and national clientele wherever they like.

Put together great taste, a great place and great company and you'll have a winning event. BarKode has served small intimate