Wedding Vendors in Hamden, NY

Wedding Vendors in Hamden, NY

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KG Exquisite Events 

5.0

Bronx, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

KG Exquisite Events stands at the forefront of the wedding planning and decor industry, renowned for our exceptional full decor and floral services that elevate venues into enchanting settings. Our extensive offerings include comprehensive full and partial wedding planning services, as well as meticulous day-of coordination. Whether you envision stunning fresh flower centerpieces, elegant ceremony arch rentals, captivating balloon designs, sophisticated backdrops, luxurious drapery, or more, KG Exquisite Events is your premier destination for all your wedding design and decor needs.

Kesher and her crew did an amazing job even with the last minute changes and the pressure. I would definitely book her again
Tevin P., 3 months ago
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Casey Fatchett Photography 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I stay behind the camera because I'm more than a little introverted. That is, until I get to know people. Then I open up and we can talk about movies, music, dogs (I'm happy to show you pictures and videos of my rescue dog). I love what I do because I get to capture moments between you and the most important people in your life that you'll be able to relive for decades to come!

I’ve known Casey for many years and always look forward to working with him. He’s incredibly down to earth, very kind, quiet, and funny. On a day that is full of emotion, anticipation, and nervous energy, Casey’s relaxed temperament & sense of humor helps couples to relax and brings out their natural smiles & expressions. He has years of professional experience and knows exactly what moments to capture. Casey is genuine and has no show off attitude about him—he’s the perfect choice for real people who want to spend their wedding day with a great guy who will put them at ease & make them look awesome.
Rev Annie NYC, 5 years ago
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True Beauty Company 

5.0

Ballston Spa, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 10
  • Serves Hamden, NY

True Beauty Co is a collaboration of independent hair and makeup artists that specialize in on location wedding beauty services. Our experienced artists travel to Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Albany and beyond!

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I hired True Beauty Co. for my April wedding — and am so grateful that I did! I worked with Mia, who from the start was so kind and made me feel comfortable (also heard, as we chatted about our weddings that were a month apart!). She was so receptive to my feedback and it was obvious she really cared about me feeling my best on my wedding day. I ended up changing my mind about my wedding day hairstyle after our trial, and without even a second trial, Mia was able to nail my vision day-of. She and Taylor took such good care of my bridal party — everyone was so happy with their hair and looked stunning! Thank you, Mia and team, for everything!
Brianna, 4 months ago
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Blaire Reinhard Band 

5.0

Madison, NJ
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Hamden, NY

The BRB has been packing dance floors for over a decade with their high energy, customized performances. Couples often comment that hiring the BRB was the single best decision they made while planning their wedding. Front woman Blaire has been singing professionally since childhood and has written music for over 200 television shows and various feature films. She is joined by some of the most sought after musicians in the NYC area. Having started this band as an original project, she brings a unique and creative approach to her shows, making the BRB so much more than a "cover band".

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It is clear what a close knit group the Blaire Band are. They have so much fun playing together and all that translates to guests having a great time on the dance floor. It is always a pleasure working with Blaire!
Tzo Ai Ang, 3 years ago
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Love Tribe Weddings 

5.0

Redwood City, CA
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Over the last decade, Alex of Love Tribe Weddings has traveled the globe documenting the most spectacular weddings and events. With attention to detail and an approach that is moment driven, the results in imagery are authentic, timeless, and felt with the heart which offers an elegant touch and an unrivaled timeless quality to the final product which cannot be replicated. Alex travel's to the most beautiful places on earth documenting wedding stories, with a special love for France, Italy, Spain and California.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alex has never once let me down photographing my weddings. I'm a planner in the industry and have my team of favs and really love it when my clients choose Love Tribe. He's super easy to organize schedules with, I can trust that he's got the crew under control on wedding day, and I have never once been disappointed in the outcome of the photos. I love it when I see a photog going above and beyond and Alex is the guy who is going to get down on the pool deck and shoot a group of people jumping in. He's going to capture the little kid doing a summersault. He's definitely going to get Grandma wiping her happy tears. You won't be disappointed with Love Tribe. <3
Jenni Grubba, 4 years ago
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Nonstop Music 

5.0

Voorheesville, NY
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

NSM DJs spin live mixes at your event, with seamless transitions and expert blends. We’ve worked to build a reputation around a style that is fun, classy and memorable. That’s how we roll.

We cannot thank DJ Anthony enough. The dance floor was packed the entire night and the energy never dipped. He completely exceeded any expectation we had set for our DJ. From his hosting abilities, transitions between songs, and awesome rap skills he did not disappoint. We knew we were in good hands from the start from the initial planning stages to his excellent communication in the weeks leading up to the big day. DJ Anthony is a true professional. We had NOTHING to worry about as he arrived hours before the wedding, had everything set up just as we discussed and kept us on schedule the entire time. He worked with the venue coordinator and photographer seamlessly for a night with 0 stress for myself and my now husband. Thank you DJ Anthony for making our wedding day the absolute best it could be!!
Taylor R., 10 months ago
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ANNA SHASTIE PHOTO 

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

My portfolio is a canvas that dances with diversity – a rich tapestry woven from both film and digital techniques. Embracing new trends and technologies, I blend the nostalgic allure of film with the precision of digital artistry, resulting in a mesmerizing fusion that speaks to the modern soul. Whether it's the classic charm of analog or the cutting-edge allure of pixels, my work resonates with a richness that only true connoisseurs can appreciate.

We had the privilege of working with Anna and it was such a wonderful experience! Anna’s photography style is so editorial and unique that we couldn’t believe how lucky we got finding her! Our photos came out absolutely beautiful! Everyone deserves to get their photos taken of this caliber at least one time in life and there’s no one better I’d recommend for the job than Anna Shastie Photography! It's truly a lifetime investment. Well worth it!!
Daniela and J., 8 months ago
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Hoi Polloi 

5.0

Succasunna, NJ
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Hamden, NY

A stable and fun act that has been serving the New Jersey/NY market for over 20 years. Very dependable, very responsive and helpful when asked for assistance or suggestions. We encourage our clients to come out and hear us live to decide for themselves. Much better than viewing a video and trusting it was all done live in one take.

They were so amazing, responsible and attentive. My husband and I told them all we cared about was that it was one big party and they made sure to make that happen. They knew exactly what songs needed to be played at the right time and kept everyone on their feet all night. I can’t tell you how many people specifically complemented them specifically! Best recommendation I could make!
marissa z., 2 years ago
Remixologists 

5.0

New York, NY
  • DJ
  • Serves Hamden, NY

From DJing college house parties to packed clubs to music festivals, I've experienced the thrills of creating EPIC events through music. Weddings should be no different, but it requires a personal touch that brings out the stylistic uniqueness of each couple. I still remember having my own epic wedding dance party with my friends & family 10 years ago, and my goal is to give our couples the same! Remixologists is our team of talented like-minded DJs who share the client-focus & music versatility that I believe make the difference between having a good wedding and an AMAZING ONE for the ages!

The Party Can't Stop Won't Stop! I need to think of an excuse to gather friends and family together just so that I can have DJ Taiga spin again. Simon was incredibly responsive from the get go and organized – he had a special spreadsheet and website to organize the various aspects of the day and when/if music will be needed). And that’s just who he is from a business standpoint. In terms of his abilities as a DJ, let’s just say the dance floor was packed all night and people were disappointed the night had to end. He even got my dad to dance; it was literally the first time in my life I’ve seen my dad dance. SIMON’S THAT GOOD. I gave him a list of songs/genres and he took those inspirations to create a dance mix that was, as the youths call it, LIT AF.
Luke & E., 4 years ago
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Mr. Paradiso Travel Bar LLC 

5.0

White Plains, NY
  • Bar services & beverages
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hi! My name is Keagan and I am the owner of the company. I have 10 years of hospitality experience with 7 years in bartending experience. I take pride in creating new cocktails you will love. I pay attention to detail and like to make sure everything is looking as it should when it comes to the bar and your drink. When choosing our "Make it Personal" package we can work together to create a unique cocktail menu for your special day.

We hired Keagan from Mr. Paradiso for my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the service. From the moment we contacted him, the communication was seamless and he was incredibly accommodating to our requests. On the day of the wedding, the bartender arrived promptly, set up quickly, and immediately began serving our guests with a smile. The drink menu he helped us create was a hit, with a perfect mix of classic cocktails and unique, signature drinks that everyone loved. Our guests raved about the quality of the drinks and the friendly, professional service they received all night long. The bartender’s knowledge and resourcefulness really shone through, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We also appreciated his attention to detail and how he expertly managed everything from start to finish. It allowed us to relax and enjoy the celebration without any worries. We highly recommend Mr. Paradiso for any event – their service truly elevated the big day. Thank you for making the night unforgettable!
Kenny, 24 days ago
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Tyler Preston | Country, Blues, Rock & Roll 

5.0

San Antonio, TX
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,000

Tyler Preston's soulful Southern twang and irresistible finger-lickin' chicken pickin' will bring that warm, down-home charm to your country wedding. Whether he's gently strumming his acoustic guitar or electrifying the stage with his band, Tyler Preston creates the perfect atmosphere with timeless country tunes. As you and your loved ones boot scoot the night away, you'll sing along to classics by Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, and more. Let Tyler Preston work his magic to make your wedding an unforgettable celebration of love and joy your guests will talk about for years to come.

Could not have asked for a better wedding band! Tyler went out of his way to make sure we had a fantastic night. Absolutely zero stress to work with and the dude rocks! He even recorded special renditions of our walk down and first dance songs. We may still be in the honeymoon phase, but it is really fun to throw that on all of our favorite playlists.
Jason S., 2 days ago
Risa's Fabulous Creations and Event Planning 

5.0

Mount Vernon, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

From ideation to execution, our seasoned team manages every facet of your event with unrivaled expertise and a commitment to perfection. Our passion for creating unforgettable experiences, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, enables us to tailor every element to your specifications and exceed expectations.

I had a great experience working with Charisa to execute my vision . The check-ins throughout the planning process were always well timed and exactly as thorough as we wanted and needed them to be at each juncture. Charisa was especially helpful in providing us a timeline months before my event to keep me on track with all of the little things that may otherwise have added up and led to last minute stress – instead, all was easy breezy. We cherished the tips given from Charisa because there were plenty of things we never would have thought of, and Charisa was always several steps ahead of us in addressing them and/or flagging any concerns related to our plans. Charisa was our point-person on the day, and I’m not sure she could have done a better job had she spent every moment up to the event planning with us! It was unbelievable to watch her work: From set-up, to coordinating vendors, to orchestrating the flow of the event, to the extra running when she could see that we needed it – the list goes on and on and on. If you’re looking for an event planner that will help reduce the stress of the planning process, and of its execution, look no further!!
Cherise, a month ago
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Caitlin Cooper Photography 

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’ll try to keep this short: I’m a silly, introverted, rule breaker with a sincere whimsical streak. Originally from Iowa with a decent chunk of time spent bopping between Minneapolis and Oregon, I love weddings + photography (duh), my nephew, a stiff gin + tonic, propagating too many damn houseplants, and my cats. Last I checked I’m an INFP, Enneagram 4, and Capricorn which makes me quite the pragmatic daydreamer + observer: as unnecessarily prepared as a Boy Scout, curiously creative, and hella laid back, all of which uniquely prepares me for the ebb and flow of a wedding day.

I can't say enough good things about Caitlin! My partner and I wanted more non-traditional portraiture for both our engagement photos and wedding and Caitlin just immediately understood the vibe we wanted. She's great at getting to know her clients and making you feel comfortable in front of the lens. Similarly, she just melts into the background during the wedding and captures everything you wanted and more, all without being front and center. You won't regret hiring her and I'd say book her while you still can, because she's only set to blow up more :)
Bre, 4 years ago
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Cly by Matthew 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

CLY BY MATTHEW has evolved at year 2004 from fashion, portrait and still life photography to the wonderful world of wedding photography, which incorporates all three genres. We follow a non-intrusive photojournalistic style for your weddings, which our clients (and their guests) very much appreciate. We concentrate not only on the big picture, but also we take pride in capturing the sincere fleeting moments that evoke the senses the very essence of photography.

Where do I start…I have so many things to praise about Matthew and his team at CLY by Matthew. The search for our photographer took forever, but once I found CLY and Matthew’s work, it was essentially an instantaneous decision. I left the intro meeting/conversation 100% sure we’d hire him. His and his team’s photography is beautiful, elegant, classic, and natural – and it was so easy to work with them from a fit and personality standpoint. I’ll admit, it’s a little awkward to pose for photography! But in the months leading up, and the day of, the wedding, Matthew and his team made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Matthew is one of the kindest people ever, and his calm demeanor made everything so pleasant and easy (especially with the frantic nature of wedding planning!) We are in LOVE with the photos we got back. We still can’t even believe it’s us, and our wedding, because the CLY team captured everything so amazingly. It’s surreal! We are so lucky to have found them and worked with Matthew. I’m hoping to find an excuse in the future to work with him again for professional photography. If you’re here and in the middle of researching photographers, stop reading and contact CLY immediately. You won’t regret it, I promise you.
A & E., 5 years ago
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Lydia Anne Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY
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As the owner and head photographer at Lydia Anne Photography, I feel incredibly blessed to be able to document the love between two individuals and create memories that will last a lifetime. Having the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people each day is truly a joy and I am grateful for the trust they place in me to capture such special moments. Whether it's a wedding, engagement shoot, or family portrait session, my goal is to make each client feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, resulting in beautiful and authentic images that truly reflect their unique personalities and love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
I got to work with Lydia during a branding shoot and she was spactacular!
Katie, a year ago
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Sheila Torres Photography 

5.0

Warwick, RI
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I'm a destination wedding & elopement photographer. I was born and raised in Rhode Island but I spend most of my time on flights documenting beautiful love stories all over the world. As a child all, I can remember was carrying around one of those Fujifilm cameras and taking photos of family and friends. Fast forward to 2017, I decided to take my hobby of photography seriously. Here I am years later running my business full-time & I love what I do. Capturing the raw moments and being the one to capture memories that you will look back on years to come.

We loved Sheila! She was so much fun and our pictures came out perfect!!
Sara S., 2 months ago
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SupGub Photo 

5.0

Jersey City, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,195
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hiya! I’m Gabrielle and I’m the owner and lead photographer of SupGub Photo and I’m based in Jersey City, NJ. If you’re looking for a detail oriented, energetic and super hands on photographer, I’m definitely your gal! With each and every wedding so unique and different in its own beautiful way, I pride myself on my ability and skill to make sure your photos are catered true to your special day’s feels.

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WHERE DO I EVEN START!? When I got engaged, I didn’t realize one of the hardest things about planning a wedding was going to be finding a wedding photographer. I loved so many photographers that I met with, but I didn’t connect with any of them the way I connected with Gabby. Her rich upbeat personality and knack for being so personable is amazing and very much radiates from her the moment I met her. That alone completely convinced me, but she knocks it out of the park with her perfect and thorough organization skills. Not a single detail was missed and she was so understanding of my anxiety the day of my wedding I don’t even know how she does it. She wasn’t just my photographer she was also my therapist, haha! If you’re looking for a photographer that can not only capture your wedding beautifully but also contribute so much happiness I can’t recommend booking Gabby enough. I’m so excited for whatever event me and my new hubby are going to have just so we can hang with her again!
Kate M., 3 years ago
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Ivy Lane Photography 

5.0

Clifton Park, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Every couple has a story; each beautiful - mess and all. Ivy Lane Photography is dedicated to documenting your story as raw, real, and honest as possible, and dedicated to capturing memories that last a lifetime - and beyond.

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I would highly recommend Ivy Lane Photography! We used Brittany for our wedding day and were so glad we did. Me and my husband are both a bit camera shy and typically really don’t feel comfortable in front of a camera. However - Brittany was able to set us both as ease, and capture some truly beautiful shots that we will treasure forever. Overall I was happy with the experience - we had fun during the process and were so happy with the end result!
Hannah, a year ago
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Toxic Waste Photo 

5.0

Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hey! My name is Josh Brennan and I'm the founder of Toxic Waste Photo. I've been a photographer and artist for over 6 years now and love working with people! Photography can be a lot of fun! I'm excited to work with you to capture funny and beautiful moments that you can treasure forever. Let's find the joy, sorrow, and spectacle of everyday life and turn it into a work of art! From silly faces to unexpected moments, I can help you remember the best of life, forever. I will always strive to make our sessions a fun experience that you can look back on and smile about.

Toxic Waste Photo delivers every time. The photographer is very pleasant, positive, and easy to work with. It's a must for someone like me, who can feel insecure when photographed, which was a fear for my wedding day. Working with Toxic Waste made that fear a thing of the past and I'm so thrilled with how everything went. I also really enjoy how their photo style is stylized with a lot of personality - it made my photos feel more unique and exciting. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
Beth and S., 7 months ago
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Ben Blaufuss Photography 

5.0

Schenectady, NY
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Ben Blaufuss Photography is an artistic wedding photographer in the Albany, New York area. This photographer takes photos that play with light and framing to create stunning images of couples, wedding parties and details from the wedding day. Photographer Ben Blaufuss specializes in unique portraits of couples that will be cherished for generations.

Absolutely amazing! The photos we got were stunning! Ben takes his time to make sure everything looks perfect, he’s so down to earth and chill. As someone not comfortable in front of a camera, he made it so easy! Throughout the wedding planning process he was great to work with and the day of was a breeze with him! He made everything so organized and flow so well. And was open to all of our ideas. We even ended up have extra time during cocktail hour to actually be able to enjoy it ourselves! It does take a few weeks to get your photos back but 1000% worth it and would book with Ben over and over again!
Madison S., 8 months ago
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Sun & Moon Designs 

5.0

Bronx, NY
  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Sun and Moon is a wedding planning company in NYC. We are passionate about our clients and believe in bringing attention to details and the vision of our clients. We offer custom packages targeted to each client so that each vision is unique. We delight in providing our clients with unique, one-of-a-kind events, to ensure that each of our clients receives the full attention that they deserve.

I have not hesitated to recommend Sun Moon Designs to my clients. Her designs are beautiful and she can bring a concept to life. Also, Emely is incredibly personable and goes the extra mile for everyone. She is a valued partner and I am looking forward to working with her at various weddings this year.
Patricia Parrales, 3 years ago
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Danielle Love Photography 

5.0

Port St. Lucie, FL
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

My name is Danielle Majka. Also called Danielle Love by my husband, hence the business name :) I am a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Port Saint Lucie in South Florida. I have always known that I wanted to pursue a career with some form of creativity. I graduated with a degree in graphic design in 2011 and began working as a graphic designer at a local sign shop. While I loved most of the job, I learned that I really wasn’t meant to sit behind a desk from 9-5. That’s when I started thinking about photography.

We have been fortunate to have Danielle Love Photography here at Lady Jean Ranch. Danielle is extremely professional, amazingly talented, and captures the most beautiful images; not to mention she is very kind and wonderful to work with.
Michelle/Lady Jean Ranch, 4 years ago
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Requiem Images 

5.0

Pittsburgh, PA
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We're a pair of super fun wedding photographers, filmmakers + elopement planners (also officiants) and we're already your biggest fan <3 Award winning! Multi published! Featured in magazines! Neurodivergent! LGBTQ+! Artistic! Unique! Vintage videos! One-of-a-kind timelapse films! We love working with film + vintage video cameras, capturing little moments others forget about, and creating portraits that would make David Lynch + Alexander McQueen weep with excitement. Contact us anytime day or night and we'll be super pumped to get to know you and explain more of what makes us so unique.

I cannot recommend Requiem Images enough. I randomly found them on Instagram when I was searching for an elopement photographer. Being a photographer myself, I am extremely particular and was a bit afraid I’d never find someone to live up to my expectations. Not only did kitty meet my expectations, she exceeded them. From start to finish, I was impressed with the professionalism and love that poured out of this amazing human. I am, per my own designation, an incredibly awkward subject. I’m used to hiding behind the camera, but Kitty made me feel so comfortable. I honestly can’t believe the images she was able to capture. Her attention to detail and ability to make people feel at ease are truly a gift. Not only did I use her for our elopement, but I also subsequently hired her for our family pictures, and then my own branding session. She has raw talent and an eye for the extraordinary. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Requiem Images to everyone I know (or don’t know!). Book them immediately. You will not regret it!!
Kelly, a month ago
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The Main Event by Kelly 

5.0

Clifton Park, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Hamden, NY

The Main Event by Kelly Jeanmaire is an exclusive Wedding + Event Planning company located in Upstate New York. Putting clients and relationships at the core of our business, we are focused on creating events as authentic and beautiful as possible. - With many years of experience, Kelly Jeanmaire has learned the ins and outs of the wedding and event industry all while working for wedding planners as well as caterers, wedding venues and luxury hotels.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelly Jeanmaire is not only organized and the consummate professional, but she's a lot of fun to work with! She's in tune with what couples want and she - and her team - strive to exceed their expectations! I recommend her highly to any couple getting married who want to RELAX and leave ALL the organization and details to a pro!!
Chaplain Claudia Meyer, 2 years ago
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Acromatico Photography 

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Our passion for visual storytelling and photography began over 20 years ago when we started capturing incredible stories, weddings and life’s most important events behind our lens in a little town in Abruzzo Italy, and later on we expanded onto South Florida’s warm beaches and New York's charm. As a worldwide family owned brand that started as a husband and wife team, our DNA is down to earth, creative and artsy. We are outgoing and full of creativity. No two weddings (like no two paintings) will ever be the same. Our approach: candid, photojournalistic, natural. We are here to capture the creatives in love. The real, the authentic you.

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Run, don’t walk! Do yourself a favor and book a session with Acromatico - you won’t regret it! During our Covid wedding we felt safe working with them as they were professional, flexible and understanding. Acromatico brought our vision to life. Marietta ( Tica ) was a dream to work with, energetic, engaging, and a lot of fun! There just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing each and every photo turned out to be. She has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting and of course expressions. Would definitely recommend and use for future events!
Yadi and J., 3 years ago
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Anabelle LaGuardia Makeup Artistry 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I am a native New Yorker and have built a career over the past 26 years as a wedding and special event makeup artist. My first job as a makeup artist with the Laura Geller Makeup Studio catapulted my career. Under Laura’s extensive training and mentoring, I ascended the ranks to become one of her most-requested makeup artists for studio clientele, makeup lessons, weddings, and special events. In 2003 I formed my own makeup business, Anabelle LaGuardia Makeup Artistry to provide reliable on-location makeup concierge services to brides and clients in NYC, the Tri-State area, and destinations beyond.

I absolutely loved working with Annabelle and highly recommend her services. The makeup she did for me and my 4 bridesmaids on my wedding day was incredible. We looked simply amazing and her makeup lasted from the early morning through into the late evening hours without retouching. She enhanced all of our best features and made us look like the best versions of ourselves. Her work is natural looking yet utterly glamorous. She is also very easy to work with. Everything was seamless from booking the trial makeup session to wedding day arrangements. On the day of, she was ready and set up before we arrived and put us all at ease with her calm and friendly demeanor. I will absolutely use her for all future events.
Christine L., 4 years ago
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Lizzie Burger Photography 

5.0

Hoboken, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’m Lizzie, a wedding & engagement photographer in New York and New Jersey. For more than a decade, I’ve been capturing life's great moments. On wedding days, I am known for my happy and relaxed presence, making sure you’re on time and smiling throughout your whole day.

Working with Lizzie through the entire process, from shopping for a photographer, booking, engagement shoot, planning, day of and photo delivery was the smoothest process imaginable. My husband and I felt as if we were chatting with a friend every conversation, meeting and event we spent with Lizzie. To put it plainly, she is built for this business, in and out. Our engagement photos and wedding photos were all beyond stunning. We received sneak peak photos within days of both of our engagement shoot and wedding. The sneak peak wedding photos were received NEXT DAY! Our full wedding album came one month and one day later. Lizzie had the pleasure of photographing us when it was 20 degrees or less during our engagement shoot and torrential downpours our wedding day. The photos capture only our love and the best moments of our life, you would never even know the elements were less than cooperative. As mentioned previously, due to the weather on our wedding day 99% of our photos had to be fully indoors. Every single photos was even better than we could imagine. We were spoiled with being able to get a few awesome stunning outdoor shots when the rain broke for a little bit during our reception. Lizzie came with two additional photographers day off, Jacky and Hannah, that worked seamlessly with her to help towards our stunning lifelong memories. If you want to add a vendor to your wedding team that will ensure you have the day of your dreams to look back on forever, run don’t walk to book Lizzie.
Christine H., a year ago
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Stems Brooklyn 

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Florist
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Stems Brooklyn specializes in garden style designs that feel natural, organic, and textural. We like to play with color and experiment with funky materials and unexpected combinations. Above all, our design work focuses on the natural aspects and personalities of the materials we are using, we always aim to reflect and express what our flowers and stems would do in nature. Our work also reflects our values. We work hard and smart to never use floral foam, a toxic and carcinogenic material, compost and recycle all materials post wedding, and encourage our couples to donate their wedding flowers and support our friends at Bloom Again Brooklyn.

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I've worked with Stems now for three years and with every wedding we are lucky to partner together on, Stems continues to impress. Not once have I seen the same design and the florals are unreal. Zara and her team really know how to cater to their clients style. They bring the fun, the color, the glamor to every wedding and I cannot wait to work with them again!
Lauren, 5 years ago
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Kansla Photography 

5.0

Nashua, NH
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I'm not here for insta-worthy moments. I'm going to capture the wind in your hair and sand on your feet. I will photograph you dancing in the pouring rain and laughing at the cake you just smashed in your partner's face. Life is messy and beautiful, joyful and sentimental. I don't believe in perfection, but I do believe in perfect for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Anton and Natalie were absolutely amazing to work with! I was stuck on making a wedding timeline and they took right over and sent me one to get me started! Communication leading up to the big day was frequent and helpful. On the big day, Natalie went above and beyond, holding my train, holding my drink, and stepping in and buttoning my dress when my mother wasn't able. I will forever be grateful for all of the extra things she helped with that day. The photos were excellent and had their artistic touch that makes them unique and standout photographers. They definitely have a long and successful career ahead of them.
Andrea Mack C., 10 months ago
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SkyRide Productions 

5.0

Granby, MA
  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Skyride Productions is the filmmaking duo of my wife Becki and me (Matt). We're both nostalgic at heart with our family being the center of our universe. We love to meet new couples and tell their unique love story thru the cinematic lens. With every film we craft, we want to create something timeless and emotional. A film you'll rewatch for years to come.

We are so grateful to Matt and Becki from SkyRide Productions for perfectly capturing our wedding day! Matt and Becki worked seamlessly with our photographer, organically capturing our love and intimate moments with family and friends. We were SO impressed with the final video edit - truly cinematic, weaving in all of the emotional and special memories throughout the day. Thank you so much!!
Elizabeth W., 24 days ago
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Ever Changing Photography 

5.0

Peterborough, NH
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We are a professional photography company that prides ourselves on being storytellers that captures the authentic, emotive, genuine moments shared on your special day. We strive to document the major memories and moments in-between,creating a visual narrative that couples can cherish & reminisce for a lifetime. *We are accepting some destination weddings. On our bucket lists: Europe, South America, Canada, Austraila, Ireland, Japan, & In the U.S. (mid west, west coast, down south *

Ever Changing Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication style was incredibly helpful, on point, and resourceful throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly outstanding, with marvelous photos that perfectly captured the joy and love of our special day. They went above and beyond, even providing us with a thoughtful keepsake - a set of keys that opened up to reveal a beautiful photo of my wife and I. We were able to get stunning shots with multiple background colors and scenes. I can't begin to explain how much their expertise and attention to detail meant to us. The photos are so clear and perfect, with no weird glimpses or coloring issues whatsoever. They made both my wife and I feel completely comfortable and confident, even when we were a bit nervous. We are absolutely in love with the photos and know these are the ones we will cherish forever. Ever Changing Photography truly helped make our wedding day unforgettable.
Antonio B., 9 days ago
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Adorable Times Photography 

5.0

Edison, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Journalist and professional photographer/cinematographer in good standing since 1980 Member of the most prestigious wedding and event associations, Internationally and the States. Serving the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia, with a level of excellence unmatched by our competitors.

I looked into several photographers, and the low budget ones were basically bad, and the good ones were thousands of dollars. Adorable time gave us top quality photos at a reasonable price. We went out to Robert Moses beach to shoot our engagement shot, it was easy to meet up and communicate with him. He was very professional, and it was a breeze to do business. The contract signing went without a hitch. Ive posted our engagement shoot photos so you can get a good idea of the quality. My moms an amateur photographer and she really likes them as well, which is surprising since she is very picky. I'll probably update this review when the wedding pictures come in.
Tuk L., 2 months ago
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Dear Heart Film + Portraits 

5.0

Princeton, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I created Dear Heart Film + Portraits in college when I realized just how much I love photographing other people. It started with fun-loving seniors and now has developed into capturing adventurous couples who are so unashamedly in love.

We just had our wedding on 11/17/2023 and I cannot say enough amazing things about Shelby and her team who worked with us on our big day! From the very beginning Shelby was literally amazing, she is super supportive, kind, and organized. When we first got engaged, I talked with a few different photographers over email but Shelby was the only one I felt like matched our style, vibes, and her personality was also a great fit for us. When we did the intro zoom call, I felt like we were a great fit! My husband and I are more on the casual side of things for photography, never big fans of posing for the cameras but Shelby made us feel comfortable during our engagement session so I knew she was the right fit and I couldn’t wait for the wedding photos! Fast forward almost 1.5 years later, Shelby created detailed schedules and met with us a few times to go over the details of the wedding day. She has super detailed forms that you get to fill out to make sure you get everything you want on the day of. I will say, the schedule that she made was SUPER helpful, I sent it to Hair/MUA as well as my bridal party so everyone knew where and when to be at certain times throughout the day. Finally it was the big day! Shelby was scoping out the venue early and started taking the detail shots (dresses, perfume, rings, etc)! We also had a second photographer and videography included in our package. What I loved most about our experience with Shelby is that she was just a calm and confident presence during our big day. I feel like sometimes people get flustered, nervous, jittery, etc with everything going on but Shelby was there for us whether it be cheering us on to get the perfect shot, encouraging us to get that kiss, directing family members so we didn’t have to, or holding on to our tissues for all the happy tears. Shelby also is mindful of what YOU (the couple) want on your big day. If you change your mind about certain poses or things you want to do throughout the night, no big deal, Shelby goes with the flow! I loved all of the natural poses that she put us in and we are literally IN LOVE with all the sneak peeks she sent us. We can’t wait to see the entire gallery as well as our wedding video in a few months! Shelby, thank you for everything you and your team did, you are so incredibly talented and amazing! I would HIGHLY recommend using Shelby at Dear Heart Films for your wedding!! 100000/10!!
Cecelia, 9 months ago
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JAGstudios 

5.0

Greenwich, CT
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

When we are not working we are outdoors or sitting by the fire. We love traveling to places where the earth is at its greatest. Our superpower is that we know what you are thinking. lol. Our style is Honest, Emotional, Intuitive, and Real. We love traveling anywhere in the world, as long as we're together!

I have worked with Jacklyn & Chris for 2 years now and their professionalism and communication is the best I have ever encountered and don't get me started on their photography. I am blown away on their work every time I see a photo of theirs. Jacklyn has become a friend over the years but that doesn't take away from her level of professionalism and level of service she offers to our clients. I cannot recommend a better photographer for anyone I know. JAG Studios is amazing!!!
Elizabeth Goslee, 4 years ago
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Imajenation Photo & Video 

5.0

Center Barnstead, NH
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

As professional Wedding Photographer & Videographer team based in the lakes region of New Hampshire, We love to be creative with our photographs as well as video and welcome your input to make your wedding day memories something you will cherish forever! Centrally located in Barnstead, we have documented Weddings all over New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut & New York. We are also a destination wedding team and love to travel!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jen and Alexander were absolutely amazing to work with! From our engagement photos to the day of our wedding, they made us feel comfortable 100% of the time, made us laugh when things didn’t go as planned and truly made our wedding day so special. We felt they went above and beyond, took the most amazing videos and photos and we would work with them over and over again. 10/10!
Jackie C., a year ago
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Michelle Edgemont LLC 

5.0

Tarrytown, NY
  • Florist
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Michelle Edgemont Design is an event design and floral design studio that specializes in sophisticated, modern events with an unconventional twist. Our clients hire us to bring that extra special spark to their wedding through eye-catching decor details. We are able to produce events with a wide variety of budgets in the NYC and Hudson Valley area.

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We hired Michelle to design our wedding flowers this past Fall. She did an amazing job! From her first email to the second I saw my bouquet, she was kind, full of creative ideas, and right on our budget. She designed the most beautiful flowers for us that I've ever seen! Everything was perfect. I still get teary eyed thinking about my bouquet and the amazing chuppah. My favorite thing about her is that her studio only books one wedding a weekend. Some florists I was talking to said they do up to 5 in one day! That's crazy. I felt secure knowing that my wedding was the only one that her and her amazing staff were working on. Her attention to detail definitely showed! Hire her, you won't be disappointed.
Michelle and S., 5 years ago
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Erika Koop Photography 

5.0

Bogota, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello! I'm Erika, owner + photographer of Erika Koop Photography LLC, established in 2014. I'm all about relaxed, fun wedding photography and helping my couples to simply enjoy their wedding day. I want to capture couples in a real way, as themselves, just while they're getting married. My shooting and editing style is focused on creating true-to-life, vibrant, happy images.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erika is amazing! I look forward to every opportunity I get to work with her -- she's talented, creative, knowledgeable and dependable. Erika has such a calming presence (i.e. exactly the type of person you want around on your wedding day) -- she can handle any type of situation and is so steady and grounded. She is fantastic to work with -- super communicative and fun. Plus -- her photos are gorgeous! She definitely brings out the best of the people she works with -- creating stunning images that pull you in. Can't recommend her enough.
Jen Brister, 5 years ago
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Monica Mendoza Photography 

5.0

Lincoln Park, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I can watch a good romantic movie 100 times. I enjoy romantic dates and white wine I confess that my weakness is chocolate!! I could spend all day at the beach There is nothing more beautiful than watching the sunset with the person you love..My two kids and my husband are my world and my dog shows me everyday that love is unconditional.

Monica made me feel very comfortable through the entire process of working with her. You can tell the care she takes with each of her clients. She listened to me, asked me questions, and came up with a flexible plan of what to photograph and a timeline that worked with everything that we wanted. She was willing to do the not so traditional items we asked of her and was super helpful! She even brought an extra assistant on her own because she wanted us to have the best experience. After the day her communication and delivery of the photos was excellent! She was prompt and delivered beautifully produced photos. She even ended up sending us a beautifully made ornament for Christmas! I truly felt taken care of and considered, which I was not expecting at all! Highly highly recommend!
Stephanie and W., a year ago
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Kel C Photography LLC 

5.0

Meriden, CT
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’m a full-time wedding photographer currently based in Central Connecticut. I love traveling, Thai food, all dogs, almost every type of music, and pretty much anything related to astronomy. Talking about myself has always been a little weird for me because I love hearing about you. My couples become my friends instantly, no really – as soon as we have our first chat together it’s DONE. BFFs for life. Be prepared for creating secret handshakes, inside jokes, and a ton of memories together!

Kelsey was a dream to work with - like having a friend with you on your wedding day. It's clear her goal is to please her clients - I did not feel nickel and dimed whatsoever. In fact I felt the opposite - she showed up early to all our events with a smile and true excitement. She took creative direction with ease and appreciation and is just so talented. Don't hesitate to book with her, you'll be so glad you did.
Melanie L., 15 days ago
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Story Alley Photography 

5.0

West Harrison, NY
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Leo of Story Alley is a wedding photographer based in NY. I have been photographing weddings for over 10 years and feel so fortunate to witness the love shared between my couples as they celebrate their marriage. We pride ourselves on being storytellers documenting timeless, raw human connections. Our specialization lies in turning perfectly imperfect weddings into fun memories

Leo and his team were amazing. My wife is an anxious person and she was so happy with Leo's work, which made me happy. Pictures and video came up beautiful. We would recommend Story Alley Photography to any one who want excellent service and awesome pictures.
Martin and J., 6 months ago
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Visual Reflection Video 

5.0

Metamora, MI
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Any talented wedding videographer can create a romantic cinematic wedding film of your wedding but there's so much more to a wedding day than that. While we craft our videos around the love you share, the fun you have when it's just the two of you as well as the celebration with your family and guests is what really makes each story so unique. So, as you'll notice in the examples above, no two wedding highlight videos are the same. We do our best to customize each wedding video we create to fit the couple we're working with as well as the flow of the wedding day, which will allow you to relive your day the way that it actually happened!

Gordon was so nice to work with! He also was always checking on me throughout the day. the photographers of course will lead the way throughout the day and Gordon made sure he was capturing more natural things. We received all our footage so quickly! Gordon also cares about giving the best product to his clients and that’s something I really appreciated about him. The product was amazing and so flawless. Our short clip had all the perfect words from our ceremony and the video was like what happened the whole day! I loved it!!
Morgan B., 2 days ago
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Meghan Bella Beauty LLC 

5.0

Little Falls, NJ
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello there! My name is Meghan and I began my freelance makeup career in 2016. Since then I have built a luxury makeup business servicing Brides and special event clientele. I provide luxury makeup applications based off of your vision! Let's work together to create your dream wedding makeup look! I’m available for various on-site make-up artistry needs, including bridal and wedding parties, airbrushing, bridal showers, baby showers, special occasions and photo shoots.

Meghan was absolutely incredible to work with!!! My wedding makeup was absolute perfection and it stayed on ALLLL night through lots and lots of dancing!!! It was a pleasure spending my wedding morning with her, I cannot recommend her enough!
Larissa, 2 months ago
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Zak Zavada Photography 

5.0

Scranton, PA
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Zak Zavada is a fine art photographer based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His rich editorial style combines a natural, photojournalistic approach with an artistic attention to detail, lighting, and composition. Whether in Manhattan or Scranton, the canals of Venice, or the lakes of the Poconos, Zak's keen eye for capturing a celebration inspires awe and tugs at the heartstrings

My husband and I worked with Zak (and Kristen) for our engagement and wedding photos. We really enjoyed spending time with Zak as did our friends and family. He made us feel totally comfortable and at ease for our photos. He also was very discreet with his photography, which was really important to us as we didn’t want to feel overwhelmed and wanted to keep our moments private and intimate. Zak and Kristen also turned around our photos so quickly! We have nothing but good things to say about Zak and would recommend him to any couples looking for a photographer.
Shelby F., 9 months ago
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CK Photo 

5.0

Northampton, MA
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Meet Caterina, a wedding photographer with a passion for fine art and analog processes. Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Caterina developed an eye for detail and a love of capturing meaningful moments from a young age after discovering a forgotten 35mm camera in her parent's basement. From intimate elopements to grand ballroom celebrations, Caterina has photographed events of all sizes and styles. She approaches each wedding with a fresh perspective, always striving to capture the emotions, connections, and details that make each couple's day truly unique.

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Cate photographed our small wedding ceremony in 2021 and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She captured both the physical beauty of the day, as well as the love and joy of our families joining together. Cate confidently guided us through a few group shots, but mostly took candid pics of special moments with our family and friends. Her turnaround time with the photos was quick and her pricing was more than fair. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants beautiful, intimate photos taken with great care and attention to detail.
Nia & T., a year ago
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Vivid Memories Photography 

5.0

Norwalk, CT
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Vivid Memories has been a buzzing business since 2016 with an ever growing clientele family that buzzes about head photographer Tevon Gilmore. Passion doesn't even come close to the describing the amount of care and attention to detail we take when it comes to your photo and video needs. In todays market everything is about the finished product but at Vivid Memories we make you enjoy the process as well has a High Quality product. Based in the New York/Connecticut Area but servicing the Lower Mass/Boston Area as well, you will find our prices to be the best available and the best Quality to go with it.

Awarded Best of Zola
The photographer was beyond respectful he made our special day even more so. Beautiful vibrant pictures of us and our guests !
The M., 9 months ago
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A. Merisier Event Coordination And Design 

5.0

Dix Hills, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We strive to form relationships with our couples that are built on trust and genuine curiosity. By knowing how to navigate all the beautiful complications that come with planning your wedding, having standards as high as yours, and pride in what we create together we are prioritizing the unforgettable. We do this for open-minded couples that exude positivity and seek to create the unforgettable, together. We create wedding experiences that reflect you as a couple, and your experience in this world.

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Ashley is amazing to work with. Not only is she a talented designer, but is also a meticulous planner and coordinator. She is easy to work with and also takes both her clients' and vendors' needs into consideration when planning and executing an event. Both she, and members of her staff are never afraid to jump in and do what is needed to get the job done. I have been impressed with the service she offers from the very beginning, and I look forward to many more successful events with her!
Harold A. Johnson, 2 years ago
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Engaged Entertainment 

5.0

Binghamton, NY
  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Your wedding is a unique expression of who you are. You have a vision, and it’s time to bring that vision to life. You deserve to have a celebration as unique as you are! And most of all, your story starts with love. Let us help you tell that story. Engaged Entertainment is a full-time entertainment provider, which means that your event is our 9-5 job, not just a weekend “gig.” You get more of our time and attention to make your event an unbelievable success!

Ryan was truly the whole package. When we were originally pricing out DJs for our wedding, we were a little shocked by how much they are. However, music is very important to both of us, and we had heard enough negative stories from friends and acquaintances that we knew it was important to find a quality DJ. Ryan was recommended to us by an old classmate, and from our first meeting we knew we wanted him to do our wedding. Ryan is so personable, so attentive, and he makes you feel like you're the only/most important wedding he's doing (while still exuding confidence and experience). We had a great many long Zoom calls with Ryan (we were planning our wedding from across the country) and he thought of things we would never have thought of in a million years. On the day of, Ryan made sure everything went seamlessly. He was the most incredible emcee and DJ, and all our friends commented on what a great job he did curating an atmosphere. Ryan listened to everything we wanted, and somehow made it even more incredible than we could have dreamed. Ryan is worth every penny. Truly.
Zoë S., 2 years ago
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We Do Events - Hastings-on-Hudson 

5.0

Hastings-on-hudson, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I created We Do Events in 2016 after planning my own wedding from across the country. I realized that planning a wedding can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. I have ten years of experience in project management, and a slight obsession with details and spreadsheets. As a wedding planner, I strive to save my couples time, money, and stress.

Our work with Jilian began a year or so before the wedding, and we could have never predicted the level of help she would give us in getting ready for the day. From her checklists, to check-in emails and Zoom calls, she was always able to make great recommendations about vendors and timelines, and she would do research for us as well. She even put together a mood board that helped us pick out florals and bridal party looks. She is helpful, supportive, and fun... We look at it as some of the best money we spent on the process. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner, and although she wasn't our day-of coordinator (as our coordinator was employed through the venue), we're sure she would have been great at that as well.
Sam, 19 days ago
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The Styled Stem 

5.0

Lafayette Hill, PA
  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Welcome! I’m so excited you’re here. I’m Candice Moore, Founder & Senior Planner of The Styled Stem, a Philadelphia-based wedding planning design studio serving the East Coast from NY to the DMV. The Styled Stem came to be as a result of my undying passion for seamless and logistically sound events. Combining that with my design expertise capturing natural beauty ensures your wedding day will be as unique and beautiful as your love story. For many years, I arranged florals for personal enjoyment, for weddings, holiday gatherings, and more.

Hiring the Styled Stem was the #1 best decision of all the wedding decisions we made! We hired them for full service wedding planning and design, and the attention we received was top-tier. In the months before the wedding, the Styled Stem team provided the perfect balance of logistical and emotional support to allow me to go into my wedding day without any concerns. From day 1, the team listened to my vision and worked with me to make it happen, from finding the best-in-class vendors to floral design to logistical support. My wedding was set in the backyard of my uncle's rural property in western New Jersey. There were many unique challenges associated with this venue choice: parking on a bumpy lawn, scarcity of indoor restrooms, a long driveway which made for tricky rental delivery. Candice and her team found us the valet who would make it happen, the more deluxe mobile restrooms any of our guests had seen, and on the day of my wedding, she solved delivery mishaps before I even heard about then. And the visual design! Everything came out exactly as I wanted it to, and beyond. I was surprised on the day of my wedding with gorgeous wildflower floral arrangements in small glass vases. The day was a perfect blend of flowery laid-back visuals while still feeling elegant and allowing the natural environment to sing. My wedding bouquet, a Styled Stem design, was absolutely perfect, and Candice's completely independent design and creation. One more thing: this team attended the most sentimental day of our lives and fit right in among our family and friends. They worked incredibly hard, but with such grace and good humor, they felt like family. I hope to keep in touch with them for years to come, as I feel grateful to have met such wonderful people as they are through this process.
Sophia F., 2 years ago
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Behind The Chair Trista 

5.0

Clifton Park, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $425
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We offer on location hair and makeup services, enjoy your wedding day/ morning without having the stress of traveling to a salon! Enjoy your morning with your family and friends stress free! We will travel to your location and provide a professional experience!!

Trista was so kind and grounded throughout my wedding day morning. She did quick and beautiful work with me and my 4 bridesmaids and patiently waited for the inevitable lateness of one of them. Her energy was so gentle and helped to set a calm tone before the ceremony. She traveled to me and was flexible but punctual. During my trial she offered professional advice on color and length and clearly enjoys what she does :-)
Cierra, 2 months ago
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Wild Elegance 

5.0

Oconomowoc, WI
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

My husband and I absolutely adore Marie, she made our wedding celebration so easy going and I cannot wait to work with her again!
Alexandria M., 8 months ago
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Go Photo 

5.0

Farmington, CT
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Go photo is an accomplished photography lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience get ready to invest in your future. Producing high-quality, life-lasting memories with versatility, structure, and organization. From the early planning to the end result every picture taken is handcrafted, retouched, and ready for reality. Our Photographers utilize the planning guide to executing every shot. Every wedding is unique and we can adapt quickly to any situation. Our expert artists use natural and self-enhanced lighting to carefully capture every moment. The gear is second to none and the envy of everyone else.

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Mel is amazing to work with. A clear vision and organized thought process helps bring her work to life. Both Connor and Jessica rock the camera and make everyone feel comfortable throughout the whole wedding day. A must book!
cj, 4 years ago
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Tara Gervacio Beauty 

5.0

Ossining, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 8
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Tara Gervacio is a New York based makeup artist and hairstylist. After receiving her beauty credentials in 2017, Tara dove into the world of editorials, commercials, and the wedding industry, building her clientele and gaining invaluable experience. She has worked over 100 weddings spanning the tri-state area and beyond. She has always been driven by her unique ability to produce soft and natural glam for her clients. However, her talent also allows her to seamlessly add a touch of drama here and there. A constant in her work is her motivation to help each client leave her chair feeling beautiful and confident in their own skin.

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing Tara Gervacio Beauty was my second easiest ”YES” to make!! Tara and her team are truly amazing and will make you feel like an absolute rockstar on your big day! Tara is the kindest most down to earth person and her talent is unmatched. We worked together on my wedding day look over a course of a year and a few trials. Tara listened to all of my all-over-the-place ideas and pieced together a wedding day look that was better than anything I could have dreamed of! Tara and her team will make you (and anyone else in your bridal party) feel absolutely beautiful and still absolutely yourself. I would choose her 100 times over again. Highly recommend!
Julia M., a year ago
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Forbes Functions 

5.0

East Hampton, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Meet Cameron Forbes, the visionary founder of Forbes Functions, where exceptional event planning meets the heartbeat of New York City. A native New Yorker with a background in PR and Design, Cameron, a Duke University graduate, transitioned from investment banking to officially launch Forbes Functions in 2022. Her venture has swiftly become an industry standard, renowned for sophisticated, tailor-made events. Cameron currently works with NYC's It Girls, the brides of the Hamptons' most notable weddings, and buzz-worthy brands for all their launch events.

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You can tell a Forbes Functions event by their attention to detail and personal touch. Each event is organized with meticulous care so that the party goes without a hitch! Our team is honored to have worked on so many events together. 5 out of 5 stars every time!
Byroads Bar, 9 months ago
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Cassandra Events 

5.0

West Stockbridge, MA
  • Florist
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Welcome to Cassandra Redel Special Events, where dreams come to life and love stories unfold with grace, elegance, and a touch of magic. As a compassionate and creative wedding planner, designer, manager, and floral decorator, we are dedicated to curating unique and unforgettable experiences that reflect the essence of each couple's love story. At Cassandra Events, we go beyond being wedding planners and designer, we are storytellers, weaving the narrative of your love into every detail of your special day. Let us transform your wedding dreams into a breathtaking reality.

Absolutely loved the designs from Cassandra. We shared a bride earlier this year and she was so pleased with how everything turned out. As wedding photographers, cohesive design and attention to detail is super important, but nothing trumps shared customer satisfaction. Highly recommended!
Jamal & Lashana, 8 months ago
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Kate Elaine Photo 

5.0

Concord, NH
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello! My name is Katie, and I am the wine-loving, adventure-seeking, memory-making human behind the camera. I am passionate about supporting small and/or local businesses, especially when I travel. You can usually find me trying out a new brewery or restaurant or exploring a different trail leading to some new view!

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Hiring Katie for our wedding photos was our best decision! We would hire her again in a heartbeat. For the entire year-and-a-half that my fiancé (now husband) were engaged, Katie met with us periodically on the phone to check in about specific topics such as scheduling or a family photos “shoot list”. We got our initial response within a couple days of sending our inquiry, then met on Zoom that week to meet her. She asked about our relationship, our personalities, etc. to get to know us, which was great and made everything more personal. It was easy to book a second shooter through Katie to get more photos, since she will find and contact another professional photographer for you, which is a step out of the way while you’re busy wedding planning! Our wedding day/photos being taken: What we loved about Katie is that her photography style is that her photos don’t feel awkward or too posed, and they feel more journalistic. There will of course be lots of formal portraits of the couple and wedding party, but Katie does an amazing job to get genuine smiles and laughs out of everyone. She is super funny, kind, and down-to-earth. Katie got along great with the wedding party and made everyone feel a lot more relaxed on our wedding day. Photographers are such an important part of the wedding day and keep the day going smoothly and on-time, and Katie did an exceptional job. Our edited photos: My husband and I were in LOVE with our edited photos from both our wedding and our engagement photoshoot. I am usually not the biggest fan of photos of myself, but when I looked through our wedding photos, I loved every single one. We immediately put together photo albums for our parents and had such a hard time picking our favorites! We would put all 1000+ photos in there if we could. I still look at these photos almost daily, and can’t wait to have nicely framed ones in our house. Professionalism: Lastly Katie was extremely professional. She wrote a contract, kept notes of everything so that nothing was forgotten, and was always on time or early for everything. You could tell she really cares about every single client, and puts the work into getting to know each couple far in advance before their wedding day. Altogether we would definitely recommend any engaged couple to hire Kate Elaine for wedding photos. We rate her 100/10 and could not have picked a better photographer!
Rachel P., 3 years ago
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JC Lemon Photography 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

JC Lemon Photography is a NYC wedding photographer that captures love in a modern, relaxed style. Photographer Jon Lemon captures all size weddings from elopements to micro-weddings to weddings at iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center. With over 400 weddings captured since 2011, Jon can’t wait to tell your story!

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A true professional who makes magic happen with every snap of the camera shutter. JC Lemon makes every scene look natural by blending into the background, utilizing natural light, and capturing every mini-moment through his camera lens. Plus, he works extremely well alongside a video crew and is our top-recommended NYC photographer.
Kress F., 3 years ago
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Bartleby & Sage 

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Caterer
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Since 1997, Bartleby & Sage has catered thousands of unforgettable events across New York: They rocked out a star-studded MTV Awards afterparty for thousands of ravenous celebs. Bartleby & Sage transformed New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom into a rainforest for a benefit hosted by Sting and Trudie Styler. Bartleby & Sage even crafted a head-turning Marie Antoinette-themed dessert extravaganza for designer Philipp Plein. For Bartleby & Sage, no request is too outrageous, no vision too grand, no detail overlooked. The best part—Bartleby & Sage's gracious care of your event.

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We hired Bartleby and Sage for our catering and day of coordination. The menu they put together was exactly what we wanted (food was one of our top priorities for the wedding) from incredibly tasty passed appetizers (lamb chops were a favorite) and signature cocktails to a beautifully plated dinner, passed desserts and late night fried food. They were incredibly flexible when we wanted to change aspects of a dish and it all came out so great! We also loved working with Rachael for our day of needs, she managed all the vendors expertly and I had zero stress the day of! She was also incredibly responsive over email and helped us nail all the details, providing incredibly helpful advice around every decision and handling all the details (and I had many in full disclosure) perfectly. Highly recommend both Bartleby & Sage and Rachael!
Kim & J., 5 years ago
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David Perlman Photography 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I was voted Friendliest in high school (very proud of that fact), and I genuinely love what I do. I cry at every wedding, and I usually cry again when I'm editing your photos. I used to be an actor on Broadway and TV, and I think that makes me a stickler for making sure your photos are authentic and believable. (And I will help you get there!) I'm married to a wonderful man, so I've been through the wedding planning from the other side (ahh!), and we have an adorable little dog. :)

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David is an absolute gem! For two people who hate having their pictures taken, my husband and I had a blast working with David. He makes the whole process so fun and exciting. Not to mention, David takes GORGEOUS photos that capture moments and pure emotion. I would recommend David, again and again to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. The best of the best!
Heather G., 2 years ago
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Totally About Weddings and Events 

5.0

Rensselaer, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Totally about Weddings is the type of service that will make that special day you've dreamed of coming true. We offer a variety of services such as planning, coordinating, elopement, and even officiating. We'll take away the stress and make your dream wedding come true. Then we combine planning with impeccable attention to detail to plan the wedding of your dreams. Which leaves you free to relax and enjoy the most important day of your life. Both are Member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and Graduate of the ABC Certified Wedding Planner Program.

Tina & Tanya did such an amazing job at making sure our big day went smoothly! Communication was amazing and every little small detail that I wanted at the wedding was taken care of and they both went above & beyond to make sure my husband and I were having the best day. Thank you both so much
Morgan E., 2 months ago
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Memory Lane Photography 

5.0

Farmington, CT
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Memory Lane Photography is the idea to create timeless and memorable pictures that will be there even after us. We are experienced and passionate Connecticut wedding photographers and lifestyle photographers. Connecticut is our home but we travel throughout New England and other regions.

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We had the pleasure of hiring a documentary-style wedding photographer for our special day, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their ability to capture candid moments and genuine emotions was truly remarkable. The photos tell a story that goes beyond posed shots, giving us a vivid and authentic memory of our wedding. Their attention to detail is impeccable, and they have a keen eye for capturing the little moments that often go unnoticed. From the laughter shared between guests to the heartfelt glances exchanged during the ceremony, every emotion was beautifully documented. Not only did they capture the essence of the day, but they did so with a level of professionalism and discretion that put everyone at ease. They seamlessly blended into the background, allowing for natural interactions and genuine expressions to shine through. Their post-processing work enhanced the photos without veering into heavy editing, maintaining the genuine feel of the day. The color palettes and tones used in the final edits were tastefully done, adding to the overall storytelling. We wholeheartedly recommend this photographer to anyone seeking more than just pictures – they deliver an emotional journey through their lens. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who can capture the true essence of your day, this documentary-style photographer is an absolute must.
Sushma & V., a year ago
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Beauty Refinery NYC 

5.0

Long Island City, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 7
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Welcome to Beauty Refinery NYC, We are a boutique agency that offer’s the celebrity experience in beauty, men’s styling, and wellness on-location. More than twenty years of experience catering to TV & Film celebrities, our team of top makeup artists & stylists, are pleased to provide superior luxury services. We specialize in on-camera including, personal and professional photo shoots, red carpet and press appearances, weddings, elopements and all special events.

I have worked with Kristen in many capacities over the years. She is a consummate professional who always shows up on time, ready to work and exceeds expectations! Her team is always prepared and deliver amazing results. I highly recommend Kristen and Beauty Refinery NYC!
Paul Spataro, 6 months ago
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Christopher's Photography Studio 

5.0

Harrison, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

With over 15 years experience, I have been planning and photographing wedding in the Hudson Valley, and love it! We offer both photography and video services and have some really great packages for you to consider.

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I highly recommend Christopher’s Photography Studios for your wedding photography needs. As a fellow wedding photographer, I have had the pleasure of working with Christopher’s Photography Studios on several occasions and have always been impressed with their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Christopher and his team have a natural talent for capturing the beauty and emotion of every moment, producing stunning images that will last a lifetime. They truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to ensure their needs are met and expectations exceeded. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of your images, Christopher’s Photography Studios will provide you with a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Their expertise and commitment to excellence make them a top choice for any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography. If you want to work with a team that is passionate about their craft and dedicated to creating beautiful memories, look no further than Christopher’s Photography Studios.
LightMaster Studios, a year ago
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Keith MacDonald Photography 

5.0

Burlington, VT
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

When you’re building the dream team for your wedding day, we can be entrusted with your vision. We recognize that we’re tasked with a major responsibility: preserving the spirit of your day. We are aesthetic driven, inspired by nature and design, and obsessed with creating a brilliant collection of photographs that reflect your unique style. Our work is done best when you have the freedom to immerse yourself in the experience of your day. Let us give you that peace of mind.

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Keith shot our wedding in early November and we could not be more thrilled with how our photos turned out! He was awesome through every step of the process - communicative, helpful, thoughtful. We were nervous about photos since neither of us loves having our photo taken. Keith was great in making us less nervous and not forcing us into any photos that felt strange. Most importantly, he truly captured the emotions we felt that day and the joy we felt in the room during our ceremony and reception. Our guests cannot stop commenting on how great the photos came out. Highly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity - you won't be disappointed!
Katherine Mary M., 4 years ago
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My Secret Garden, LLC 

5.0

Hamden, CT
  • Florist
  • Serves Hamden, NY

My Secret Garden LLC is a boutique floral design and event styling studio based in Connecticut area (we travel too!). Our studio is run by Ulyana and Yuliya Lyalka, a sister duo. Ulya is the principal designer while Yuliya supports us in onsite events. Flowers are our love language and a medium with which we use to express emotions and celebrate meaningful life moments. In our studio, we harmonize rooted principles of floristry with a modern-day aesthetic that is both natural and playful. ​

Uly and My Secret Garden created the most perfect profile and color scheme I could have ever imagined for my wedding day. In only a few short communications, they brought everything I dreamed of to life right before my eyes. Very professional, quick and concise work, and amazing execution. Could not have asked for better for my wedding day, and I have been getting so many compliments on how the bouquets and floral decorations came together in photos to bring my autumn theme to life. Thank you so much!
Meghan D., a year ago
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Rick Lash Photography 

5.0

Crompond, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

When you hire Rick Lash Photography, you're hiring me, Rick. I've been a professional wedding photographer since 2012 and I still love what I do more than I did the day before. I'm here to make your wedding day better. How do I do this? By being thoughtful, professional, and precise. What's this mean? I'm going to walk through your day several times with you before we get there. We're going to plan how I should capture it without getting in your way. I want you to enjoy your day as much as possible while I'm able to fulfill my role to the best of my abilities. I'm also here to make your memories better. That's what my photography is for.

I have worked with Rick on several occasions in the last 3 years. He has done a beautiful job of capturing my floral design work. I highly recommend working with Rick!
Albelisa Kemp, 8 months ago
Dulcigno Wedding Photography 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

At Dulcigno Wedding Photography and Videography, we take great pride in capturing the true essence of love and joy on your special day. Our skilled photographer is passionate about documenting every detail of your wedding with a blend of technical expertise and artistic vision, turning fleeting moments into cherished memories that will last a lifetime. From the intimate exchange of vows to the lively celebrations that follow, we strive to encapsulate the unique story of each couple in every photograph. With Dulcigno Wedding Photography, you can trust that your love story will be captured with elegance, authenticity, and timeless beauty.

From our initial consultation to receiving our final album, the team displayed exceptional professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for their craft. Our photographer took every moment of our special day with such elegance and artistry, preserving the emotions and atmosphere perfectly. What truly sets them apart is their ability to tell a unique story through their photographs. Each image felt like a chapter in our love story, beautifully composed and full of emotion. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Dulcigno Wedding Photography to any couple looking for stunning, timeless memories of their wedding day.
Elena and L., 5 months ago
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MR DJ 

5.0

Morristown, NJ
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

If you're getting married in or around NYC and nerd out over tunes as much as I do, we might just be a perfect match. I'm all about curating playlists that hit the right note, blending tracks with slick transitions, and keeping mic chatter to the bare minimum. My couples tend to be fellow music nerds who envision a wedding that dances to their own beat, valuing a top-notch musical vibe over traditional clichés. Let's make your big day sound unforgettable with some killer tunes.

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Matthew DJ'd our wedding and was simply perfect. Multiple people told us after the wedding that it was the best wedding music they'd ever danced to! He effortlessly turned our personal tastes into a danceable mix for everyone to enjoy. Would highly recommend him for your event.
Tzivia & W., 10 months ago
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Weddings by Nina 

5.0

Irvington, NY
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Photographs are forever. A visual reminder of your love, the celebration of the day, and the people surrounding and supporting you in this beautiful union. These are the photos you will be showing your grandchildren, hanging on your wall, and showing off on social media for many anniversaries to come. Photos are timeless.

Wow, I cannot say enough great things about Nina!! First off, her attention to detail made for the most BEAUTIFUL photos I could of ever dreamed of! Seriously, she made our wedding look like a fairytale! She was so nice, relaxed (which certainly helps the bride lol), and made picture time effortless. I did not feel rushed, uncomfortable, or anxious about anything. She captured all the important moments, and everything in between. She was so quick to send us the photos too! Ben and I will cherish these photos forever and I cannot wait to deck the halls of my home with these! Thank you Nina!!
Alessandra & B., 3 years ago
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Flowers by G Bella 

5.0

Ridgewood, NY
  • Florist
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Flowers by G Bella bring an inspired and artful approach to Wedding flowers, Styling, and Planning. Offering a full scale of services that allows you to design the perfect event while choosing what is best for you. This wedding florist offers floral designs in an extensive variety of styles, including classic, country, eclectic, glamorous, modern, nautical, romantic, rustic, tropical, vintage, and others. Maribel and her professional team are dedicated to ensuring an experience that is as seamless as possible. They provide numerous services, such as consultations, event design, venue visits, samples, delivery, and setup.

Highly consultative florist who collaborated on a design proposal enough to understand my aesthetic and deliver amazing floral decor day of. Reasonably priced for NYC-area wedding florists. This company also handles wedding signage and other must haves like candles and card box.
Stacey + M., a month ago
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Anée Atelier 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $30,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Named Top Wedding Photographers in the World by Harpers Bazaar. Anée Atelier is a New York City photography boutique led by best friend duo, Gina Esposito and Sheena Meekins. While, Gina is an accomplished photographer, with more than 17 years experience capturing weddings throughout the world; Sheena is a seasoned creative who co-founded Anée Atelier following an esteemed, eight-year career in magazines including Teen Vogue, Vogue, People StyleWatch and Essence. Together their dynamic backgrounds craft an elevated aesthetic that blends the art of storytelling with candid photojournalism and an editorial approach.

It's been an absolute pleasure to develop a working relationship with Gina & Sheena of Anée Atelier. They're courteous, professional, & brimming with talent. Their beautiful photographic work reflects their creative drive and an incredible vision for capturing weddings. Their destination engagements/weddings are an inspiration for us.
Anthony Vazquez, 5 years ago
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Eve Whittington & Co. 

5.0

Nyc, NY
  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Eve and her talented selection of experienced hair and makeup artists are just the team to accomplish looks that are traditional, modern, romantic, red carpet glam or somewhere in between and bring the finishing touch to your picture perfect wedding day! Our artists have extensive background working in fashion, print, commercial, television, film, and with a variety of celebrity clientele, so know that when you book with Eve Whittington and Co., you are getting high-end, professional services brought right to your door.

Eve has the most amazing spirit and demeanor. She is so pleasant to be around, especially on a day that can be very stressful! She did a beautiful job on my mother - and my sister still talks about the creative and elegant updo she did for her. But I, as the bride, was the best. Everyone commented that my hair never looked better. She made the day even more magical than it was.
Tia, 4 years ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

Richmond, VA
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

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Shawnee was an unbelievable photographer and such a special part of our wedding weekend. From the moment we reached out to her to getting our pictures, she has been incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and deeply kind. She made us feel so at ease and taken care of at our Rehearsal Dinner and on our wedding day. She not only allowed us to be our fullest selves but also encouraged capturing us in ways that felt authentic and not stuck in expected wedding photos or gender roles. She captured our guests so beautifully too, particularly the kids who were in our wedding. Everyone's personalities shone through so wonderfully and the picture are absolutely stunning. We cannot believe how many and how incredible each and every photo is. We cannot recommend Shawnee enough!
Sasha F., 2 years ago
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Events by Jesse 

5.0

Mohegan Lake, NY
  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

At Events By Jesse, your event should reflect you and your unique vision. That's why we offer expert event planning, coordinating, and creative services tailored to trendsetters and tastemakers. Whether you’ve already booked half your vendors or just starting to plan, our team is here to guide you through the process with exceptional service, seamless execution, and an emphasis on fun! Our team of creative souls, organized planners, open communicators, and fierce negotiators will work with you every step of the way to bring your biggest event dreams to life.

Jesse and her team are absolutely amazing!!! As a fellow vendor, it is such a joy working with a wedding planning team that's all about the details of the day while having a good time making it come to life! The energy is positive vibes from start to finish. You will not be disappointed hiring Events by Jesse!
SequoyahDanielPhotography, 2 years ago
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Wedding Welder 

5.0

Clifton, NJ
  • Florist
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We are a Floral Event Design Company that specializes in creating custom backdrops and centerpiece bases from metal for the Modern Bride. From behind the scenes since 2019, our business evolved from manufacturing centerpieces and backdrops for the wedding industry to providing breath taking florals combined with our exclusive designs. Wedding Welder Guarantees providing the Most Luxury Experience, by creating a captivating environment for you and your guest when you walk through the door!

I am beyond grateful to the Wedding Welder for planning and decorating my event! They have such a creative vision and an eye for beauty that the finished product brought me to tears. I had multiple people come up to me to praise their work. Truly stunning! Their florals and centerpieces are top notch! They were so patient, understanding and willing to work with my budget. Because of them, I had the event of my dreams! Thank you so much Wedding Welder!
Caroyln S., 2 years ago
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Tanya Isaeva Photography LLC 

5.0

Hoboken, NJ
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’m a fine art-style wedding photographer with a clean, romantic, and editorial style. I shoot weddings on a hybrid of film and digital – the moment dictates and influences the medium I choose. I have a passion to connect the luminosity of two souls in love into photographs that you will marvel at. The blend of love, beauty, and humanity has drawn me to wedding photography. Each couple and each wedding has radiance, breathtaking light, and vibrance! It is a joy to capture an unforgettable day like no other day on earth for couples in love.

We worked with Tanya on our engagement shoot and I knew I had to have her for our wedding. Tanya is professional, honest and has a true eye for photography. The way she’s able to capture moments in time are incredible and priceless. To have Tanya as our photographer was a dream come true and we’ll have wonderful photos for a lifetime.
Toni D., 8 months ago
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Claire Teator Photography 

5.0

Trumansburg, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I'm a wedding & lifestyle photographer currently living in upstate New York and serving the greater tri-state area. I love photographing special moments between people and exploring new places, it's that simple. I'm also a huge yarn nerd, iced coffee addict and a lover of all things the color red. Let's connect - I'd love to hear from you!

Look no further! Claire is, by far, the most professional and reasonably priced wedding photographer in the Tristate Area. She was recommended to me by a very close friend who is also a wedding photographer. Claire started out as her assistant, but assistant she is no more! She is great at what she does and is extremely personable. We met for a drink and within 1min I knew she was who we would go with. She is calm, organized, friendly and good at her job! What more could you ask for? Besides our wedding coordinator, Claire was the one who made our wedding happen. Her timelines and schedule helped the day move along smoothly, she made sure we took great sunset beach pictures and (thankfully) convinced me to do a first look so we didn't completely miss our cocktail hour. We had 260 guests, most of them being family members, which would not be an easy task for anyone. Claire was professional and helpful and somehow it all worked out perfectly. The turnaround was very quick; we were able to make Christmas cards out of pictures she took less than 2 months before. We are still using her website to order prints (which come out beautifully btw) and will continue to do so! We are so thankful that this part of our wedding turned out as amazing as it did. Photos can make or break a day, and ours was a homerun!
Ally + B., 4 years ago
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Laura Miller Official 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Laura received her training through assisting some of NYC’s top fashion, editorial and art photographers. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and blogs including Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Grace Ormonde, Martha Stewart Weddings, 100 Layer Cake, Junebug Weddings, and Green Wedding Shoes. Laura has a conviction. That is: that wedding photography be about exceptional imagery, period. She is inspired by documentary photographs with multiple layers of interest, and in both candid and composed images that are sincere and lasting representations of people and of a time.

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We feel so lucky to have found Laura. Laura shot our small wedding(35 people) and captured the day beyond our wildest dreams. She is professional, kind and unbelievably talented. We wanted to focus on candid moments as opposed to staged group photos and what she captured was nothing short of magic. She has provided us with memories to last a lifetime and we are forever indebted to her. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Laura. Book her- you won’t regret it!
Aisha and B., 5 years ago
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Chelsea Matson Photography 

5.0

Milwaukee, WI
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hi! I grew up in NY and came to Milwaukee 8 years ago - you could say it was for love. We have settled in and embraced our new community. I have been so lucky to always have working with people at the forefront of everything I do. From teaching to non profit work, photography allows me to do all of those things. I LOVE being outside and exploring new places. We live on the shores of Lake Michigan and visit the beach regularly year round. When I am not frolicking and photographing amazing people, I am usually spending time with my nutty little family outside.

It’s been over a month after my wedding and I’m still wondering if it is acceptable to love you wedding photographer more then your husband??? I can not speak more highly of Chelsea! When we first met I knew it was meant to be, her passion for capturing love and telling a love story just pours out of her. When looking for a wedding photographer we wanted someone who was easy going, professional, fun to work with, and loved love as much of us, Chelsea blew these “requirements” out of the water. Not only is she an amazing, kind, caring person but her work is is equally amazing. We love that her photos are edited in a natural way and that she captures all of the small natural moments. Nothing every seemed forced! My husband and I highly recommend Chelsea Matson Photographer! We are so grateful that she came into our lives (for good now) and could capture the most important day of our lives.
Hannah + B., 4 years ago
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Kathi Littwin Photography 

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Kathi brings to wedding photography her artistic vision, and creates evocative images of your event. Her coverage tells the story of the day with truth, style, emotion and attention to details. Eloquent visual narratives are primarily candids, complemented by formals, still lifes, and scenics in both black & white and color.

Kathi was very professional. She talked with use beforehand about what kind of pictures we wanted and also gave us some great ideas about picture ideas we didn't think of. Her knowledge and experience really came in handy as we had a time crunch for pictures. The pictures came out beautiful and it was easy to access them digitally as well as order the prints we wanted.
Yelena M., 3 years ago
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Lindsay DeDario Photography 

5.0

Buffalo, NY
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I'm a storytelling photographer specializing in photojournalism inspired weddings. I'm an actual photojournalist too! My work has been viewed internationally in publications such as National Geographic, Time, Rolling Stone, People, Reuters, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Aljazeera, NBC, CBS, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, CBC, Reddit, Buzzfeed, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Esquire, and more. When I'm not taking photos you may find me mountaineering, playing an accordion or piano, tending to my tiny house and tiny garden or riding my bike here, there, and ev'ry where. Also, I'm afraid of gum.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough great things about Lindsay as our wedding photographer. She has such a talent for capturing emotion and truly telling the story of your wedding day through her photos. So many of her photos bring me right back to how I was feeling in those moments. She shoots a perfect blend of traditional portraits and the candid "in-between" memories. She captures details and moments that you never even realized she was there to catch. During the formal portraits she does a great job helping you feel comfortable and giving posing directions. However, I truly think she stands apart because of her ability to capture “real” moments and be discreet during parts of the day where she isn't explicitly giving direction, while still getting every aspect you could want (e.g. during the ceremony, dance floor, etc.). She has some angles of our ceremony that I still don’t know how she was able to capture them, we didn’t even notice she was right there! Her work truly speaks for itself. I am so very grateful that we chose her to photograph our wedding and that we have continued to work with her in the years since our wedding for our maternity, newborn and family photos. Lindsay has truly become a friend in the process of being our wedding photographer. I recommend her to all of my friends who are planning their weddings and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Mindy M., 5 years ago
4Realweddings 

5.0

Bethlehem, PA
  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Welcome to 4RealWeddings! Our goal here is to help achieve your wedding vision though elevated video and photography. Our team is made up of experienced wedding professionals that are local to your venue to avoid excess costs to you! We want to work WITH YOU on your special day to capture every moment and turn them into a memory to cherish and enjoy for the rest of your life. We pride ourselves in working closely with you, clear and meaningful communication and most of all that the end product is exactly what you are looking for. Looking forward to talking with you, and obviously, congratulations!

Kirill from 4realWeddings was AWESOME to work with! He was there all day long to capture all of our special moments and even joined in on some fun on the dance floor! He was professional, kind and so much fun! He truly went above and beyond for us and made sure we had the best experience possible and an amazing wedding video to prove it! He gave us a video “teaser” not long after our wedding and the actual video was given to us in a timely manner as well. I will recommend Kirill to all of my family and friends who are getting married! 10/10
Emily & M., 4 years ago
GemHidden gem
Steel Drum Vibes Agency 

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $499
  • Serves Hamden, NY

We provide you with beautiful Steel Drum entertainment for your next event. Our agency has the best Steel Drum players that have spent their whole lives dedicated to becoming masters of the instrument. Our Panists have played for weddings, black tie galas, charity events, birthday parties, official government events, mitzvahs, concerts and much more. Fun Fact: The Steel Drum is called the Steel Pan in its home country, Trinidad and Tobago. The players are called Panists.

I booked Kareem through the steel drum vibes agency. Kareem played for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Many of my guests told me how much they loved the music. The drum sounded so pretty! He came with a compact setup which made it easy to find a good spot for him. I was very happy and I highly recommend booking Kareem.
Kayla C., a year ago
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Always in Focus Photography 

5.0

Rotterdam Junction, NY
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Hamden, NY

​I began photography in early 2015 by offering a few free sessions. Soon my business grew and I was booking numerous family and children photography sessions each month. In the summer of 2015 I began photographing weddings by offering to photograph a wedding for free and now I have seen my business grow from a few weddings a year to being fully booked with weddings nearly every weekend! In 2019 I decided to turn something I was passionate about into my full-time job. Many of my weddings are booked through "word of mouth" from some of my amazing clients! I am located in Rotterdam, NY and I travel in NY, VT, and MA for weddings.

Melanie with Always in Focus Photography was a joy to work with for our wedding day. Her communication style is very prompt, responding to emails and calls quickly, which was much appreciated during the hectic wedding planning process. Melanie takes her time with each shot, is very patient, and comes up with lots of creative ideas to capture the perfect moments. On our wedding day, she was amazing - capturing every important shot while never getting in the way of the event. The turnaround time for receiving our final edited photos after the wedding was faster than expected. Overall, Melanie is a talented, thoughtful photographer who helps document all the special moments of your wedding day. We'd highly recommend Always in Focus Photography to any engaged couple looking for a photographer who prioritizes communication and delivers beautiful, creative work.
Ashley R., 2 months ago
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Megan Freeman Photo + Video 

5.0

Anchorage, AK
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’m a New York raised / Alaska braised 5’0″ multi-passionate, photographer and filmmaker – I can appreciate the grit of a city, but I also have a small-town heart. I’m layers of hard work, deep empathy, and a Roseanne cackle-laugh. I’m all about having my cake, eating it too, and sharing some with you. I believe in celebrating family & friends, NY pizza, actin’ a fool, editing my photos to candid perfection (mostly this), and skipping the small talk.

Awarded Best of Zola
Megan is an absolute pleasure to work with!! I'm always excited to work with her because I know that the process will be seamless and her quality of work is like no others! And not only is she super talented, but a joy to be around!!
Madison, 3 years ago

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