The wedding vendor search can be overwhelming. There’s so much talent out there to compare, and you’re 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, I’ve met and collaborated with countless wedding vendors in the 100’s of events I’ve documented. In an effort to make your vendor search easier, and in order to lift up other small businesses I love, I’ve collected my favorite wedding vendors (aka “friendors”) in this exhaustive list.

Here you’ll 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. 💛

Happy Booking!

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Kirrin Finch

Kirrin Finch is a queer-woman owned conscientious clothing company offering menswear-inspired apparel for women, trans, and non-binary bodies. We design with you in mind so you can feel seen, confident, and show up authentically. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you can conquer anything! Kirrin Finch was born out of frustration at the lack of gender-defying fashion that fit their personal style-avoiding ill-fitting menswear and frilly womenswear. We knew others felt the same way too. Through innovative design and a dedication to authenticity, we empower customers to embrace their unique identity.

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The Tailory

The Tailory New York is an appointment-only, women-owned and operated bespoke clothing company that combines modern fashion design with the heritage art of custom tailoring. We stand firmly in the belief and knowledge thatsuiting is genderless and caters in equal measure to men, women, and non-binary individuals.

Custom suiting either fulfills or subverts societal expectations by communicating a self-determined personal image to the world around us. We wield the power of fashion design to meet the singular needs of each of our clients, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, which sets us apart from other custom clothiers.

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Bindle & Keep

Bindle & Keep uses old-fashioned tailoring methods to make suits that are truly androgynous. Their team understands the ways in which most men’s suits fall short when women (and transgender men) try to wear them off the rack. Owners Daniel Friedman and Rae Tutera have turned the daunting experience of buying suits into a source of empowerment for its clients. In that sense, Bindle & Keep is as much a purveyor of confidence as it is of clothes

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TL Brook Bridal

A queer, disabled designer, he rejects convention in favor of inclusivity, designing for shape and story—not size or norm. His work has been featured in Loveinc and in national publications, praised for its sustainable vision and deeply personal touch. Westbrook’s debut bridal collection (decades in the making), Genesis, uses post-consumer, repurposed materials—everything from discarded plastics to unusual fibers—to transform the overlooked into the unforgettable. Beyond aesthetics, Timothy brings emotional care to fittings and consultations, understanding that choosing what you wear for one of life’s most important days can also be a process of healing. With over a decade of experience across price points from hundreds to tens of thousands, he holds space for every client's story, ensuring that when you walk out, you feel both seen and radiant.perience-rooted in emotion, intention, and love.

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Little Black Tux

“We’re a twin sister duo and family owned business creating a a new way for women to enjoy the classic tuxedo. Combining our fathers deep experience in the formal wear industry and a passion for accessible and inclusive fashion, we offer the tuxedo to all.

Our story begins with our fathers extensive experience in crafting traditional formalwear for men.  With his twin daughters they're now focusing to serve the growing market of women and non-binary customers looking for high-quality tuxedos. Too often, we heard customers only had the option to shop at men’s retailers and found themselves stuck with boxy, masculine styles that were not specifically designed for a women's body and shape.

Keeping all female body shapes and sizes in mind we decided to start our family journey together. We named the company Little Black Tux in homage to both the classic “little black dress” and the LGBT community whose needs, styles, and bodies deserve to be recognized and most especially designed in the formal wear industry. Using our fathers expertise, we were able to source fabrics and create designs that were built for women and gender fluid shoppers.”

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Favorite Daughter

“After many arguments over colors, fabrics, styles and who should be the fit model, we are so excited to share Favorite Daughter with you.

We thought of everything we wished we had in our closets instead of buying them, we made them.  We paid attention to every detail, making sure each piece was something we wanted to wear.

We hope you find a new favorite, something you would steal out of your sisters closet.”

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Watson Ellis

After working in the male-dominated business for over a decade, Melissa Watson Ellis realized there was a glaring lack of custom suit companies catering equally to women, men and nonbinary individuals. She launched her bespoke NYC atelier to reach that untapped market.

WATSON ELLIS brings all of Melissa's experience to bear on our premium products and how they are fitted to your body. We only use the best fabrics from the best mills in Italy and the UK; and our garments are actually handmade at our family-owned and operated factory in China which is second-to-none in terms of bespoke apparel craftsmanship.

We at WATSON ELLIS pride ourselves on our design aesthetic and styling expertise. When you come to us, Melissa and our team will work with you to ensure that the styling and design of your garments is on point in every way. 

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The Tailoress

“With years of experience and the happy clientele to prove it, we work with you to create superior fits and custom creations all while reducing apparel waste and preserving the art of tailoring. Tailoress Atelier + Agency is based in Brooklyn, New York - providing services for personal alterations, bespoke and fine tailoring. Including suiting, bridesmaid, bridal, menswear, womenswear & genderless.

Our mission is to restore the art of tailoring and provide superior quality and services while operating our fair-wage fitting space and atelier.

Whether it's the vintage find that has been hanging in your closet or that look you've always wanted but can never find-- Tailoress Atelier is here to construct the fit of your dreams.”

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Alts

“With an average of more than 20 years of professional tailoring on their resumes, the expert tailors at Alts can be trusted with your finest and most sensitive pieces. Our master tailors are passionate about delivering a top-notch customer service experience coupled with the highest quality tailoring.

Our team consists of many industry-leading master tailors, seamstresses, studio managers, and customer service associates. We are extremely selective in our hiring process and go to great lengths to recruit the most skilled and talented employees.

Our tailors are adept at working on a wide range of materials, including leather, denim, wool, fur, velvet, lace, bridal gown appliqué and more. Whether you need a bridesmaid dress tailored, winter coat alteration, pant hem, menswear alteration, bridal gown alteration or anything in between, you are in great hands.

We have worked tirelessly to build a reputation for providing fast turn-around times, exceptionally accurate work, transparent pricing and unparalleled service.”

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Carlaesthetics

From Fashion Redesign to Sustainable Solutions to Alternations & Tailoring, Carlaesthetics supports crafting and community in the heart of NYC’s Garment District.

A designer and textile artist focused on promoting ethics in fashion and craft, Carla hosts Mending Mondays at Wing & Weft Gloves, a staple of NYC weddings.

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