A carefully curated list of the best wedding and event vendors in New Jersey and tri-state area.
Team work makes your dream work.
Preferred Vendors
- Martine of Wedding M.D. - queen of communication, stress management, and multicultural weddings
- Darah of Bring on the Brides - along with planning and coordination services, BOTB also offers content creation, your dream event design, and makeup services too.
- Lisa of Events by Mona Lisa - she brings good vibes and intention to make your wedding the best day ever
- Jesse & Dave of Events by Jesse - thrives working with couples with a unique vision and aren't afraid to make their own rules. (LGBQT+ friendly)
- Julianna Miller Events - may be new to weddings, but she's a natural at planning and designing Pinterest-worthy engagement parties and bridal showers. She’ll elevate your event with custom, handcrafted details and personalized touches that bring your vision to life.
event planners & coordinators
Wedding planner: assists from start to finish - think budgeting, vendor referrals, design, timelines. They are involved in the big picture decisions and overall vision execution of your dream wedding.
Wedding coordinator: assists with managing logistics you've already planned. Their main role is to ensure everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy it.
Keep in mind you can customize planning and coordination services. Interview them to get started!
floral event designers
- Nada of Wedded Events - jaw dropping event design, custom furnishing, floral sculptures, and draping
- Florist by Luz - a family owned business known for bouquets, centerpieces and floral arches (bi-lingual)
- Albelisa of Maple Field Floral - floral arches, bouquets, rentals & more (bi-lingual)
- A Touch of Elegance Events - not just bouquets, they offer custom floral design & furnishing and more
- J.R. Floral Designs - simple yet elegant floral design & drapery
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
DJ has a responsibility to read the room, get people on the dance floor and keep them there. The DJs listed below have been able to accomplish just that making it so fun to capture people having the best time at a wedding. Do ask how much control you have over the songs they play.
Emcee is in charge of making announcements, coordinating the speeches and dance sets. They are the voice and set the vibe of your reception.
Live band will need to take breaks. It’s a great idea to book a band that includes a DJ to keep the party going in between sets. When choosing your band, ask to for them to send a sample of their work you can watch/listen to.
Live musicians who can perform along side a DJ gives you the best of both worlds - the energy of a live band with the versatility of a DJ. If you hire a saxophonist or violinist, do ask if they'll join the dance floor as it always creates a fun experience for you and your guests.
Most entertainment services also offer lighting & more. However, always ask! Please note that DJ lasers are known to destroy camera gear and not allowed while photo and video services are active.
DJs & emcees
- Dash of Class Platinum - high-energy dance floors and offers lighting, special effects, live entertainment, and video services.
- SCE Event Group - a tailored music setlist and offers lighting, special effects, live musicians, nightclub vibes and more.
- DJ Riz of In the Mix Event Group - also offering lighting, photobooths, and videographers
- The Specialists Entertainment - also offering lighting, photobooths, Hora Loca, flower wall backdrop, live musicians, and more.
- Barr Entertainment - offering photobooths and a guaranteed packed dance floor. (bi-lingual)
Live musicians
- 7th House Strings - whether it is a classical pianist, a pop string quartet, electric string trio, or an electric violinist slaying with a DJ, they are the best at finding your ideal musician for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
- Matthew of Richards Entertainment - the energy you need for your dance floor. This live saxophonist can perform your custom playlist solo at cocktail hour or alongside a DJ .
- Vali Entertainment - a collection of the best of the best live performers, DJs and also offering celebrity acquisition services.
- The Band Method - offering a live band, DJ and unique entertainment experiences.
- Hank Lane Music - not only an incredible live band but also offering DJs, unique entertainment, and ceremony musicians performing all types of music genres.
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dessert
- Vincenzo Salvatore Cakes - spectacular cakes that look like art, tastes like heaven.
transportation
- Film Cars - A variety of vintage classic cars hourly rentals for your wedding day. Comes with a driver to take you to photo locations and travel in style to your ceremony and reception, too!
- Camelot Limo - A luxury ride with chauffeur service for the newlyweds or larger party buses and shuttles for the wedding party and guests.
- Long Branch Trolley Company - A classic red trolley transportation service for your wedding guests. Seats up to 26 people with heating/air conditioning and a blue tooth connection to play your favorite music. This service fits the branding of a wedding during the holiday season!
If you have out-of-town guests or plan to travel between locations on your wedding day, hiring transportation is a must. It ensures safety, convenience, and better guest experience. When requesting a quote, include the number of people, pick up/drop off addresses and your event timeline for the most accurate pricing.
Glam
There are many talented hair and makeup artists in the wedding world - but the ones I trust most are skilled in working with all skin & hair types, ensuring lasting results, and managing time well. They'll bring your vision to life and keep everyone on schedule for photos.
Trials are an absolute must and recommended to do on a day where you have a planned engagement photo shoots, dress fitting, or event planned. Skincare six months leading up to your wedding should be prioritized for makeup to look flawless all day long.
When possible, consider having your beauty team to stay for touch ups - especially on humid or windy days. Planning a hair change? Ask your stylist to stick around through cocktail hour.
- Aleetha of Glass Slipper Wedding | hair, makeup, groomer & nails - Ready to pamper you and your wedding party for the big day.
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- Shannon Sara Bridal Hair | hair only - If you are planning a whimsical romantic wedding and looking for a hair stylist to understand your vision of a soft-bohemian hairstyle that lasts all day long - look no further - Shannon is the best in the wedding industry and located in New Jersey.
- Kristen of Hair Styled by K | hair only - sleek elegant updo & Hollywood waves specialist
- Alexis Jade Beauty | makeup only - Are you looking to look glamorous? Alexis is known for her cleanliness, skin prep, and full glam application making brides and her wedding party ready for their close up on the big day.
- Lorena Ferreira | makeup only - diverse in her makeup styles and always beautiful
- A Beauty by Amanda | makeup only - if you're particular with your winged eyeliner, hire Amanda.
- Sam Gen | makeup only - will make you feel and look ready for the red carpet on your wedding day.
- Karina Makeup | makeup only - natural soft glam artist making brides look effortlessly beautiful.
- Nino Davis | hair & makeup - A hidden gem in the wedding industry known for enhancing natural beauty and listening when her clients have particular requests to make them feel like themselves. Nino and her beauty team offers brow lamination, effortless hairstyles, and natural glam makeup services.
- Anna's Bridal Creations | hair & makeup - from Hollywood curls to elegant updos, Anna is versatile. She is also known for her full glam bridal makeup looks.
- Hair and Makeup by Stephanie | hair & makeup - timeless elegant beauty, providing a relaxing experience.
videographers
Most time couples look at videographers as one of the last vendors they consider booking and I think this is a big mistake. Videographers will carry on sounds of your loved ones and that is so powerful to listen to when reliving your wedding day sweet, romantic, and heartfelt moments.
It's important to ask if they offer a full movie and raw video footage as part of their packages. Keep in mind video editing requires your patience. Expect turnaround times between 3-9 months. It will be worth the wait!
- Alek of A-Roll Films - documents your wedding to tell how it truly felt in the highest quality. Offers drone. Ask about the nostalgic Super 8 (vintage film) option.
- Antonio of M & A Videography - so easy to work alongside with! Videos are edited true to color. Also offering content creators.
- Luis of AVI Productions - so easy to work alongside with! Videos are edited true to color.
- Mike of Fresh New Angle Events - fun energy to be around. Videos are quickly edited in a beautiful-dreamy true to color style.
- Chief of Chief the Creator - creative and kind human who values family bonding moments. Runs on time and goes with the flow of the day. He filmed my proposal in a documentary style with interviews and highly recommend Chief for your wedding. He has a cinematic style that is timeless and captures emotions.
- Fill Video LLC - video editing with beautiful natural skin tones and white vibrancy. Cinematic feel and provides direction to capture movement and emotion. Also offers same day edit! (Tri-lingual: Portuguese & Spanish)
- Sean of LJR Films - brings a calming energy, edits skin tones beautifully while keeping the vibrant colors of your environment and wedding details.
- Gezim of Dulcigno Wedding Films - a great person to work with. An expert in capturing emotion, people who matter, and the overall vibe of your wedding. Edits videos similar to my photography style in a vintage cinematic way while keeping skin tones beautiful and your dress looking clean and white.
- Alex of Little Green Truck Productions - a very cool and calm videographer team I enjoy working with. Has a vibrant editing style. Also offers drone.
Invitations, calligraphy, and custom signs
Have your invitations ready to mail about 8-12 weeks before wedding as you will have a deadline to provide RSVPs to your wedding venue, catering, transportation, and more vendors.
Your invitations should match the theme and vibe of your wedding florals, decorations, and more. Hiring a invitation/stationary specialist will also design services to make your invitations match signage and more personalization.
- Susan of Billington Designs - watercolor paintings and illustrations for your elegant & whimsical wedding stationery and branded products.
- Tracey of Feather & Ink Paperie - elegant timeless custom wedding stationery.
- Suess Moments Designs - Download & DIY using wedding graphics on Etsy
BALLOONS & BACKDROPS
- MC Decorations - custom photobooth backdrops, furniture rentals and balloon arches for your bridal shower and other events
WEDDING JEWELRY
- Love Locked - by appointment only or the Jersey City location is open to public on weekends. This is where I designed and my husband purchased my custom engagement ring. We also ordered our wedding bands here and they offer engraving services too. Not only rings, they also offer other jewelry with plenty of gold options.
LIVE PAINTER
- Greer Victoria Linksvayer - The best live painter with a fine art style. A piece you want to frame and show off for years instead of hiding it in your closet.
Sparklers
- I Love Sparklers - is the number one resource for wedding nighttime magical photos with a mock sparkler exit. No need for hundreds of sparklers for intoxicated irresponsible people risking a fire hazard - you just need 10-20 for a beautiful magical night shot.
Pet Care
- Pawfect for You - helping dogs feel like a part of the family. From pick-ups and dress-ups to photo ops, playtime, feedings, and drop-offs — they handle it all. A trusted wedding-day pet care vendor, so your pup is cared for while you enjoy every moment.
JEWISH WEDDING RABBI
- Rabbi Scott Matous is truly the friendliest officiant you could ask for. From the moment you meet him, he’ll guide you with kindness and care—making the ketubah signing meaningful, your ceremony personal and heartfelt, and everything run smoothly and on time. He crafts each moment with intention, from the first greeting to the joyful walk down the aisle as newlyweds.
