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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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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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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