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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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Phillip's Flowers

Floral & Event Design Chicago, Illinois, United States
Eight award-winning locations serving Chicago and suburbs specializing in custom wedding flowers and event decorations for every taste and budget. Call to schedule a free consultation a Phillip's location near you, and get ready to be inspired.
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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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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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Michelle Durpetti Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Chicago, Illinois, United States
From weddings to intimate gatherings, Michelle Durpetti Events creates exquisite events for their clients throughout Chicago and beyond. Founded on the principle that event planners must be good sources of creative ideas combined with practical experience
Photo: Steve Lee

Elias Events Weddings

Wedding Planners & Designers Bellaire, Texas, United States
Award Winning Wedding Planning and Coordination specializing in destination weddings
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Lorenda Howell Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Serving Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Youngstown and beyond. Lorenda Howell Events creates incredible luxury experiences for incredible people by telling their love story through event planning and design.
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Ocdamia Music Group, LLC

Music & Entertainment Anaheim, California, United States
The leading music and entertainment provider in Southern California, Ocdamia Music Group offers over 150 solo musicians, classical groups, live bands, emcees and DJs, and more to make your wedding event a memorable and successful one.
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Dreams & Details

Wedding Planners & Designers San Francisco, California, United States
Led by Melissa Badger, Dreams & Details is a Bespoke Event Design & Planning firm creating one of-a-kind celebrations. We offer a hands-on approach with visionary conceptualization, meticulous planning and execution, creating unforgettable experiences.
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Sterling Promise Inc.

Jewelry Designer New York City, New York, United States
From the drawing board to your jewelry box, Sterling Promise has been creating custom jewelry for over 30 years. We can help you create a unique piece of jewelry – engagement rings are our specialty – from start to finish for the best price.
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Evoke Design & Creative

Wedding Planners & Designers Washington, DC, United States
Evoke Design & Creative is a dynamic team that has been producing luxury events for over 25 years. We believe the key to creating an event worth remembering lies in our sincere attentiveness to who our clients are, as people.
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Brianna Parks Photography

Photography Redding, California, United States
Inspiring, encouraging, and empowering couples to push traditional boundaries and create experiences they’ll remember forever.
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Dreamers & Lovers

Bridal Designer Torrance, California, United States
Dreamers & Lovers empowers free-spirited brides to overcome the "one-size-fits-all" bridal industry by offering handcrafted, comfortable, and unique wedding dresses tailored just for them.
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Mango Weddings and Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Mango Weddings and Events Mexico is a destination wedding planning company in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Our expert trio – Anna, Anastasia, and Luz – specialize in crafting unforgettable and unique luxury weddings in Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.
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Belle Events

Wedding Planners & Designers Houston, Texas, United States
For over 20 years, Belle Events has served the Houston community and beyond with their luxury event planning services for weddings, social, corporate events, and more!

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.