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

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.