To help you with your search for the perfect vendors, I’ve compiled a list of professionals who I know will not only do a fantastic job but are also a pleasure to work with.
I don’t receive anything for recommending any of these vendors—they are truly just some of my favorites!
1. Wedding Planners and Coordinators:
Lauren Zizza Events—https://www.laurenzizzaevents.com/
Kay Northrup Events—https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com/
Vanessa Libby Events—https://www.vanessalibbyevents.com/
Pejy Kash Events—https://www.pejykashevents.com
2. Videography (External):
Eric Floberg (epic, deeply personal cinematic films)—https://ericfloberg.com/
Natura Collective (fun, mellow team)—https://naturacollective.com
Project 8 (Husband wife team, more of a photojournalistic, hands off approach)—http://www.proj8ct.com
4. Florist:
AvaFlora (In our opinion she’s the best of the best; Lori at AvaFlora was Heather and I’s wedding florist)—http://www.avaflora.com
Hometown Flower Co.—https://www.hometownflowerco.com/weddings
Sugar Magnolias—http://sugarmagnoliasflowers.com
5. Band / DJ:
Hank Lane Music (All bands are great, but The Jenna Wynne Band is a personal favorite. They also have great DJ’s)—https://hanklane.com/jenna-wynne-band
Lawrence Trailer Events (Talented musician himself, also does band / DJ hybrid)—https://www.lawrencetrailerevents.com/
DLE Event Group—https://www.dleeventgroup.com
6. Paper Goods / Invitation:
Wide Eyes Paper Co—https://wideeyespaperco.com/
7. Wedding Cake:
Wild Flour NYC—http://www.wildflournyc.com
JandL Cakes—https://www.jandlcakes.net
8. Wedding Live Painting
Live Well Paint Often—https://www.livewellpaintoften.com/
9. Mobile Bar
Tailored Fox Events—https://tailoredfoxevents.com/
10. External Catering
Lombardi’s Love Lane Market—http://www.lombardislovelanemarket.com/
Christopher Michael Catering—http://www.christophermichaelcatering.com
11. Groom’s Tux Rental
The Black Tux (used them for our wedding)—https://theblacktux.com/
12. Hair and Makeup
Melissa Formica Beauty — https://www.melissaformica.com/
Elite Bridal Beauty—https://www.elitebeautyny.com/
13. Wedding Day Signs & Menus
If you don’t have a planner helping you with these designs, USE ETSY!! Etsy is seriously the best when it comes to little wedding details. Heather and I found templates that matched our wedding theme and then printed in house or at Staples.
