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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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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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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.
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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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A Charming Fête

Wedding Planners & Designers Westlake, Ohio, United States
A Charming Fête is a nationally recognized wedding planning & design company with offices in Cleveland and available for travel worldwide. We produce exquisite weddings that are memorable and representative of our clients’ personal style.
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Gulf Coast Entertainment

Music & Entertainment Houston, Texas, United States
Gulf Coast Entertainment works across North America to source luxury entertainment for high-end wedding clients. Whether in Aspen, Houston, Cabo, or Jackson Hole, we present the best & most inspiring options to make our clients' wedding dreams come true.
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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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Richard Anthony Photography

Photography Santa Monica, California, United States
Offering everything from engagement sessions to cinematic wedding films, Richard Anthony Photography can create a custom package that is suitable for your dream wedding.
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A.C.Fotografia

Photography Chiari, Lombardy, Italy
From romantic proposals and intimate elopements to fairy-tale destination weddings in Italy, Europe, and worldwide, Andrea of A.C.Fotografia's artistic, editorial style will tell your love story through a beautiful lens for an extraordinary experience.
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Photo: Rene Zadori Photography

Taglyan Complex

Wedding & Event Venues Los Angeles, California, United States
The archetype for all other wedding venues and banquet halls in Los Angeles, Taglyan Complex has developed into a venerable cornerstone in the community. Taglyan Complex is unmatched in elegance, ambiance, and integrity for opulent wedding celebrations.
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Lilla Bello

Floral & Event Design Santa Barbara, California, United States
Lilla Bello is a boutique floral & event styling firm dedicated to designing innovative concepts, offering the highest quality, and providing concierge-level service. From daily florals to wedding blooms, they build lasting relationships.
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Butterfly Floral & Event Design

Floral & Event Design Los Angeles, California, United States
Butterfly Floral and Event Design specializes in stunning, one-of-a-kind weddings, designing each couple's wedding around their unique tastes and personalities.
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Adriana Klas Photography

Photography San Francisco, California, United States
Documenting life's most cherished moments, Adriana Klas is a romantic at heart and strives to document every curated detail of a couple's wedding day. Going beyond just the aesthetics, she's committed to documenting future family heirlooms.
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Steps to Love Wedding Dances

Unique Services San Francisco, California, United States
Steps to Love Wedding Dances by Erin Parsley doesn't just offer dance lessons, they also empower couples to embrace intimacy, connection, and romance through the art of dance – nurturing teamwork that transcends the dance floor and will last a lifetime.
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OFFICIALÉ by Deborah Kugler

Wedding Planners & Designers New York City, New York, United States
OFFICIALÉ by Deborah Kugler is a full-service planning and experience design management group based in New York and operating primarily in private estates, villas, chateaus, and charters in Italy, France, Dubai, and The Hamptons.

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.