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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Once Upon a Vow

“We're Latine sibling wedding officiants passionate about storytelling, inclusivity, and making sure your wedding ceremony reflects you. Based in New York City and Boston, we specialize in bilingual wedding ceremonies, custom vow renewals, and fun, meaningful elopements.

We believe that love is the universal language that connects us all and it’s in divisive times, like these, that we must spread love as far and wide as humanly possible. For us that means being inclusive, non-judgmental siblings who enthusiastically celebrate the awesomeness of your love story. We excitedly officiate ceremonies for same sex couples, interracial couples, interfaith couples, multicultural couples, and those who have historically been denied the basic human right to love and marry.”

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