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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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Amy Anaiz Photography

Photography New York City, New York, United States
Based in New York City, Amy Anaiz captures the emotion and personality of her clients while using beautiful, flattering light and paying close attention to detail to ensure each joyous and heartfelt image tells a story.
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Posh Parties & Paper

Wedding Planners & Designers Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Based in South Florida, this luxury wedding planning company creates stylish weddings from concept to completion. They pay special attention to all the little details to create events that are truly a representation of each couple’s dreams.
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Beth Helmstetter Events, Inc.

Wedding Planners & Designers Beverly Hills, California, United States
Beth Helmstetter Events is a full-service design & planning studio specializing in weddings worldwide. Whether a five-day wedding in Italy or a backyard celebration, BHE takes pride in creating lifelong memories for every couple they work with.
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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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Tessa Lyn Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Los Angeles, California, United States
Tessa Lyn Events personalizes weddings to be as unique as the bride and groom. The Santa Monica-based company focuses on total organization so the couple can enjoy their entire engagement period.
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Mark Ingram Atelier

Bridal Salon Manhattan, New York, United States
Since 2002, Mark Ingram Atelier has become the premier bridal salon for sophisticated brides from around the world. Mr. Ingram and his highly trained staff provide all women with the highest-quality experience from selection to the final fitting.
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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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Bridal Reflections

Bridal Salon Manhattan, New York, United States
We offer some of the world's foremost designers in bridal and evening wear. Our professional bridal consultants and world-class seamstresses are experts at making every bride look and feel as special as the moment!
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Rikki & Mal

Wedding Planners & Designers Los Angeles, California, United States
Based in Southern California but available for destination weddings across the world, mother-daughter duo Rikki & Mal work one-on-one with each couple to create an exquisite event that reflects the style and personality of every client.
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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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Andrea Eppolito Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Summerlin South, Nevada, United States
Celebrating life, luxury, and above all else, love. Andrea Eppolito’s stunning designs create an emotional response. Her commitment to storytelling is enhanced by enticing the five senses and delivering flawless service.
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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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Berit Bizjak Photography

Photography New York City, New York, United States
Named one of the Top 12 Wedding Photographers in New York City, Berit Bizjak is an award winning luxury wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience serving sophisticated couples in New York City and destinations worldwide.
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Panache Bridals of Pasadena

Bridal Salon Pasadena, California, United States
Nestled in a beautiful historic building in the center of Old Town Pasadena, Panache Bridals of Pasadena is the first Panache boutique and provides the perfect bridal experience in a charming salon nearby restaurants and shopping.

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.