My โFriendorsโ
The wedding vendor search can be overwhelming. Thereโs so much talent out there to compare, and youโre trusting them with one of the most joyous and delicate days of your life.
Where do you even begin?
Having been in the wedding industry for 10 years now, Iโve met and collaborated with countless wedding vendors in the 100โs of events Iโve documented. In an effort to make your vendor search easier, and in order to lift up other small businesses I love, Iโve collected my favorite wedding vendors (aka โfriendorsโ) in this exhaustive list.
Here youโll find professional, experienced vendors vetted and curated by me, with an emphasis on those who are not normally centered in the wedding industry, including queer & BIPOC-owned businesses, and those who are values-driven and prioritize eco-friendly practices in their businesses.
Note: I have no business agreement with these folks, just support and love. ๐
Happy Booking!
Vendor Categories
- LGBTQ-owned
- alterations & tailoring
- asian-owned
- baker
- black-owned
- boston-based
- bridal shop
- content creator
- dj & music
- eco-clean up service
- eco-friendly
- entertainment
- floral designer
- gender-affirming suit shop
- hair stylist
- immigrant-owned
- indigenous-owned
- jeweler
- jewish-owned
- latinx-owned
- makeup artist
- middle eastern & north african-owned
- new jersey-based
- nyc-based
- officiant
- photobooth
- rentals
- stationary & calligraphy
- upstate new york
- videographer
- wedding planner
- woman-owned
Brass Queens
Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019.
Finding that they shared similar frustrations about the emerging brass band scene in New York City, co-founders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel came together to form a group dedicated to showcasing the talents of female musicians in a landscape that was dominated by male musicians and bandleaders. After debuting in March 2019, Brass Queens grew to be a fixture in the local music scene and was dubbed "the hardest working band in town" by their peers. The Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn and playing pop-up events in their community through the pandemic. Now, a core value of the band is to play for as many audiences as possible to increase the visibility of female musicians.