Bailey’s Recommended Wedding Vendors
Having been in the wedding industry for 10 years now, I’ve met and collaborated with lot of wedding vendors in the process. In an effort to make your vendor search easier, and in order to lift up other small businesses I love, I’ve highlighted my favorite wedding vendors (aka “friendors”) in this exhaustive list. I have no business agreement with these individuals, just support and love.
You’ll find high-quality vendors many of whom are queer-affirming, eco-friendly, BIPOC or woman-owned and bring the upmost attention to detail to your dream wedding!
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
Skylar Arden Events
Hi my name is Dawn Ferris. My goal is to make your event cohesive, stress free and designed based on your vision. With a background in the arts I specialize in creating events in the Hudson Valley , Catskills, NYC, NJ , Cape Cod and beyond that are special to each client. I take the time from our initial first call to onboarding to get to know who you are as an individual. My goal is to make your event cohesive, stress free and designed based on your vision. Our clients can be confident that each vendor is handpicked based on taste, personality and a reflection of how you want your day to look. You will never be discriminated based on religious or ethnic background and all love is supported from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Just Say Yes
We truly believe that you should be a guest at your own wedding and leave the behind the scenes logistics to us.
Dear September Events
DeAnne approaches every event with warmth, creativity, and the belief that the best celebrations are the ones that truly reflect the people at the center of them.
Elizabeth Hall Events
Elizabeth is here to filter out excess noise, pull only the most fitting options, openly educate you about your spending options, and advocate for your very best interests.
Intimate Occasions by Ikiya
With me as your intimate wedding planner, you won’t have to sacrifice the elegance, quality, decor touches, attention to detail, or memorability you see at bigger events. In fact, you’ll have a bigger chance to highlight what makes you unique as a couple. Enjoy the benefits of my solid vendor relationships, personalized attention, design process, and creative personal touches to truly be present and enjoy your wedding, instead of being overwhelmed by it.
Together, we can turn up the volume (on the dance floor and otherwise) so that your exclusive guest list will rave about your wedding for years to come
The Privilege is Mine
In 2016, shortly after planning my own wedding (and soon after I discovered how upside down this industry can be!), I decided to turn wedding planning on its head.
Over the last seven years, I've built a space that supports you AND your partner through the planning journey. And approaches you with kindness, acceptance, and collaboration.
Canvas Weddings
I’ve been in the wedding world since 2012, with hundreds of events under my belt. From the moment I entered weddings, I saw them for what they truly are: living, breathing works of art. The storytelling, the collaboration, the emotion woven through every detail - it was everything I loved about theater, just reimagined in black tie. I’ve never looked back.
My approach blends high-touch organization with calm, confident energy. Think: Type A logistics with a creative soul. I’ll guide the process with clarity and intention, keeping things beautifully structured, while still making space for spontaneity, inspiration, and a little fun along the way.
When we work together, you can expect polished communication, a deep investment in who you are and why this day matters, innovative design thinking, and a planning experience that feels as elevated as the celebration itself.
Madden Made Events
You want your wedding weekend to be so immersive, it feels like you’ve been transported to another world. You want your design to be so effortlessly, authentically you, your guests can’t stop yapping about the tiniest of details. You want your wedding planning process to be so easy-breezy, you actually — gasp — thought it was fun.
I’ve got you, boo. Those are exactly the type of weddings my team and I will bust our asses to make damn sure you get.
Modern Kicks Event Design
With over 14 years of experience in the event industry, Bethany has built a reputation for creating visually stunning and impactful experiences. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to balance great design with flawless logistics, she specializes in transforming spaces, while prioritizing the human connection that comes with milestone celebrations. Her work spans a diverse range of events, from weddings and brand experiences to intimate celebrations and large-scale productions.
Her creativity is driven by the belief that design is an essential part of every memorable event. Bethany approaches every project with the same commitment to innovation and excellence. She has a knack for transforming spaces in ways that feel fresh, engaging, and deeply aligned with her client’s vision and style.
BLB Events
I’ve worked in events for over a decade—and hands down, weddings are my favorite. Because what’s better than celebrating someone’s relationship surrounded by so much love? As the owner and founder of BLB Events, I’m here to bring your celebration to life as seamlessly as possible, so you can celebrate and feel all the feels with your nearest and dearest.
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m obsessed with logistics; I love watching a well-executed event go off without a hitch. But the most important part of my job is building a close and trusting relationship with every couple I work with. There’s no better feeling than watching them enjoy the day we planned together—especially that moment when the couple comes back down the aisle post-ceremony with that “just-married” look on their faces. That’s what the whole day is about.
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.
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.
