Talk tactics with wedding planner Lauren Verity of A Fabulous Fete. A crafter at heart, she’ll create anything from overall decor (backdrops, arrangements, lighting) to finishing touches (place cards, favor bags with custom calligraphy), employing the lighthearted, quirky flourishes that have become her signature.
Whether it’s a save-the-date or a complete bridal suite, Beloved Indeed puts your ideas into print with a range of customizable motifs. Finalize your favorite and then opt for printing method: high tech (digital), traditional (letterpress), or artsy (screen print).
Ensure all guests get the best seat in the house with Yeah Rentals. Owner Michael Antonia of The Flashdance wedding collective offers an impressive collection of midcentury modern and Southwestern furniture (Eames shell chairs, Navajo-style rugs, vintage tulip tables) — and can even arrange for custom pieces.
Leave the turntables in the hands of DJ Smiles Davis. The former professional dancer found her groove as a DJ spinning events for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Elle, and Stevie Wonder. And what’s good enough for Stevie …
Have your cake and kale salad, too. Headed by two AOC vets, Whoa Nelly Catering is a one-stop shop for locally sourced seasonal menus (red wine-braised short ribs, spiced kabocha squash salad) and delectable wedding cakes.
The retro pink catering cart of Dolly’s Sweet Dreams Cotton Candy has the right fluff, offering childhood faves (pink vanilla, blue raspberry) as well as organic flavors (no refined sugar or food dyes) like almond vanilla and mango grape. Owner Krista Thompson can also help you dream up custom cones (creamsicle, anyone?).
Spruce up the playing field with inspired, seasonal arrangements by Danielle Rowe of Brown Paper Design. After taking stock of your ceremony setting and favorite botanicals, she’ll whip up a bloomin’ awesome floral scheme.
Recruit photographer Rebecca Fishman to sit on the sidelines and capture the action. Her candid style ensures you won’t have a scrapbook filled with cheesy, staged shots.
Score extra points with your betrothed with a steamy boudoir shoot by photographer Annie McElwain. Primp yourself out with hair and makeup before showing off your bridal shower lingerie in an intimate, tasteful setting.
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