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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Jamie Joy

Are you dreaming of a wedding that's as unique as your love story? Look no further! I'm Jamie Joy, your go-to exuberant wedding coordinator, and I'm ready to bring your fantasies into reality.

Working with Me

Fun: I want you to enjoy the process as much as the big event. From brainstorming unforgettable themes to organizing one-of-a-kind entertainment, I'm all about keeping the excitement alive.

Relaxed: Planning a wedding should be fulfilling, not stressful! I bring a calming presence to the table, ensuring you can sit back and cherish the moment.

Focused: Your wedding is my priority. I'll work closely with you to understand your vision, preferences, and budget, ensuring every detail reflects your style and your relationship.

Let’s get to know each other more! I can't wait to meet you and hear all about your love story

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withMavens Events

After years of planning events, I noticed the more that an industry professional was deemed an “expert” with regard to their hard skills, the less they seemed to value the expertise of lived experience, whether that be with their clients, their vendor teams, or even their own teams. “Upscale” became synonymous with “homogenous & exclusive”; there was a clear devaluing of the ways professionals with marginalized identities could bring a unique perspective to their client’s special day. Similarly, I noticed clients with marginalized identities were given cookie-cutter experiences that often missed the opportunity for their day to be as unique as they are.

I founded withMavens Events to shake up the wedding & events industry. I envision a world where event “expertise” goes beyond teachable skills & includes the ways lived experience influences how we approach our craft. No two relationships have the same love story, so why should they receive a one-size-fits-all approach to planning their big day?

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wedding planner, nyc-based, woman-owned Bailey Quinlan wedding planner, nyc-based, woman-owned Bailey Quinlan

Hurry Up & Have Fun

Former colleagues turned friends, Brittany and Molly will bring their fun, approachable process and personalities to meet your unique needs and create a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate you. We hope to work with people who prioritize the details that matter to them rather than focusing on the shoulds and shouldn’ts. We’re here to minimize the stress, guide you through it and make sure you come out feeling good about the decisions you’ve made.

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wedding planner, nyc-based, LGBTQ-owned Bailey Quinlan wedding planner, nyc-based, LGBTQ-owned Bailey Quinlan

Jove Meyer

Jove Meyer is a true visionary of joy. For the spaces we call home and the ones that house life’s biggest moments, he crafts a vivid, colorful world inspired by his clients who dare to be different. Meyer set out to build a global design firm antithetical to his conservative and rigid upbringing by encouraging authenticity, celebrating diversity, and empowering marginalized communities. As a result, his work has been featured in Domino, Good Morning America, The Magnolia Network, The New York Times, Rachael Ray Magazine, and Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart named him one of the top wedding planners in the world.

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Campbell Events

At Campbell Events we don’t just plan weddings, we craft experiences that feel like you from the inside out. We believe that your wedding should reflect who you are.  What makes us different starts with how we show up for our couples. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but our goal is to bring a sense of calm and confidence to the process. Our team is known for being organized, detail-obsessed, and genuinely fun to work with. We’re not just timeline creators, we are your trusted advocates. After ten years we know the questions to ask, the vendors to call, and the moments that matter most.

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