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Minted

Invitations & Calligraphy San Francisco, California, United States
Minted is a marketplace of independent artists offering digital & physical products from wedding websites to stationery. Known for quality and craftsmanship, Minted offers luxurious printing with custom options to set the tone for your unique celebration.
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Maya Myers Photography

Photography Los Angeles, California, United States
Maya Myers is an award-winning photographer specializing in weddings, lifestyle, and events. Paired with a warm and personable, intuitive energy, Maya is recognized by clients, planners and media across the country as one of the best.
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Bluebell Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Agoura, California, United States
From award-winning planner Charley Izabella King, Bluebell Events is an international event company that specializes in weddings and destination celebrations. Charley will lead you through the planning process to create your special day.
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Effrey's Custom Cleaners

Gown Cleaning & Alterations Beverly Hills, California, United States
Authorities in the field of wedding gown preservation, the professionals at Effrey’s Custom Cleaners use expert techniques and special care when cleaning your wedding dress, so it stands the test of time for generations.
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Joe Mineo Creative

Floral & Event Design Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Joe Mineo Creative is a full-service event design, planning, and production company. Every event includes expert floral design, customized details, and masterful timing executed through an unparalleled team of exceptional event professionals.
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Ann Whittington Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Houston, Texas, United States
Based in Houston, Texas, Ann Whittington provides event planning services locally and nationally. Ann’s expertise along with her passion for celebrations is evident through her thoughtful expression of her clients’ personalities.
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Elizabeth Grace

Invitations & Calligraphy Chicago, Illinois, United States
With a strong sense of style and a passion for pretty paper, Elizabeth Grace creates beautiful invitations for discerning brides. The premier paperie and custom stationery studio helps couples reflect their personal styles on paper.
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Oheka Castle

Wedding & Event Venues Huntington, New York, United States
A historic mansion located on the Gold Coast of Long Island, Oheka Castle offers the ambience and sophistication of the châteaux of France. Formal gardens, award-winning cuisine, and meticulous service make it an unforgettable setting.
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Sterling Engagements

Wedding Planners & Designers Toluca Lake, California, United States
Sterling Engagements is a premier, full-service event design and production firm. From the warm and intimate to the lavish and luxurious, they offer personal yet professional service. Consistently transforming visions into breathtaking realities.
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Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography

Photography Beverly Hills, California, United States
Professional and personable, Jay possesses a unique ability to anticipate and capture the special moments of a wedding. Able to put people at ease, it’s no wonder he’s one of L.A.’s most sought-after wedding photographers.
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International Event Company

Wedding Planners & Designers Beverly Hills, California, United States
Jonathan Reeves and his team pride themselves on assembling creative professionals to produce a memorable & unique experience on one of the most important days of your life. They focus on every detail to design events that flow effortlessly.
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Bahia Resort Hotel

Wedding & Event Venues San Diego, California, United States
For a dream San Diego wedding, Bahia Resort Hotel invites couples to say "I do" on a secluded beach or surrounded by lush gardens and then dance the night away on the outdoor terrace, in grand ballrooms, or aboard one of two sternwheeler boats.
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Alyson Fox, Levine Fox Events, Inc

Wedding Planners & Designers Beverly Hills, California, United States
With her warmth, professionalism, and dedication, Alyson Fox is committed to creating extraordinary events for her clients. With 25+ years of experience in event production, Alyson and team have gained industry-wide respect for their stunning productions.
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John Cain Photography

Photography Dallas, Texas, United States
John Cain Photography specializes in highly produced & complex weddings across the U.S. Behind John Cain Photography is a team of 20 whose combined effort creates a total experience to form memories that are even better than the photos they’re known for.
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The Original Runner Company

Custom Décor & Details Farmingdale, New York, United States
Creators of the first nonslip fabric aisle runners, The Original Runner Company offers their own unique designs, as well as customization to match your wedding colors or theme, so you can walk down the aisle in style at your ceremony.

Congratulations on your upcoming celebration! If you're looking for local wedding vendors for your celebration, you've come to the right place. Inside Weddings shares trusted wedding professionals in our Editors Circle, plus a directory of professionals and venues for your wedding day.


Wedding Vendors & Venues - FAQ

What vendors do you need for your wedding?

While weddings are all different, you'll likely need the following professionals for celebrations big or small: a wedding planner (or day-of coordinator), wedding venue for the ceremony and reception, photographer, hair stylist and makeup artist, attire for the bride and groom as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen, caterer for the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and reception dinner, baker for the wedding cake or any desserts, florist or event designer for the bouquets and décor, music and entertainment professionals such as a wedding band or DJ, videographer, stationer for the invitation and paper goods, officiant, jeweler for the wedding rings and jewelry, rentals such as tableware and linens, transportation or a wedding car, and a lighting designer.

How do I find wedding vendors?

Whether you're having a destination wedding or a celebration in your hometown, you'll need to find the vendor – wedding-focused or not – for each part of your event to create a team of professionals to create your special day. If you've hired a wedding planner, they can help share the best wedding vendor for each part of planning your big day; or you can search on InsideWeddings.com, social media like Facebook and Instagram, or other wedding-planning sites and services that help you find services and venues for your wedding events. We encourage you to check out the profiles of our Editors Circle members, many of whom are talented, award-winning professionals in their craft.

How do you pay wedding vendors?

How you pay your wedding vendors will vary from professional to professional. Most professionals have a deposit that will secure your wedding date and give both parties confidence that your wedding events are a priority. Some professionals will then have payment plans, request the balance be paid six months, three months, or one month before the wedding events, or even have the final payment provided on the big day. Be sure to check your contracts and keep your eye on due dates so you're not in breach of contract.

Do you tip your wedding vendors?

Since these professionals are in the service business, tips and gratuities are a generous gesture of appreciation for making your day so special. General suggestions: Almost always, banquet captains receive $1-5 per guest, hairstylists and makeup artists receive 15-25% of the total fee, and $10-20/each is given to the hotel bellman (if applicable). Couples also often tip their wedding planner about 10-20% or offer a nice gift, give the catering manager $50-500, and offer $15-50 each for the musicians or $50-300 for the DJ. Those feeling especially generous may tip their photographer ($40-200) or floral designer ($50-200). 

Some vendors for wedding events will include a gratuity with their service fee; however, it's important to clarify if you're unsure. Once you've decided who you're tipping, write a check or place cash in an envelope with the recipient's name on the front; these will be distributed during or at the conclusion of their services. We also recommend writing thank-you notes to those professionals who made your day extra special.