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Wedding 2025-
Ezgi, on March 25, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Hello, everyone 💗💌🌷 I've just moved to New York and I live near the Albany area. I've visited a few places, but the prices are really high. I want to rent a tent for my wedding. My budget for it is a...

Rosebud, Mar 26, 2024 3 19
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Ceremony Only
Luis&Shely, on March 12, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Latina Bride here! We are currently looking for a location that provides only the ceremony option we have a small wedding guest list of 35, in the NYC area. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks! ...

Luis&Shely, Mar 12, 2024 11
Megan
Fingerlakes Bachelorette Party
Megan, on October 21, 2018 at 5:50 PM

Hello! I am planning a bachelorette party in the Fingerlakes and looking for some “must go to” wineries, as well as suggestions for any breweries, restaurants, and other things to do/see. Thanks in...

Chantal, Mar 11, 2024 27 8,926 2
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Hairstylist Needed
Sarina, on February 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Looking for a hairstylist only for wedding on July 6, 2024 for the bride and 3 bridesmaids near Springville, New York.

Sarina, Feb 25, 2024 4
Briana
Saratoga Springs Bachelorette
Briana, on December 15, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Hey All! We're considering Saratoga Spring as a potential Bachelorette destination in July 2024. Has anyone gone here and how did you find the varying activities? The track is likely NOT on our list...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2024 1 177
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Finger Lakes Bachelorette
Celia, on January 14, 2024 at 7:12 PM

Hello! I am planning a bachelorette party in the Finger Lakes region of NY. There will be 10 to 12 of us, and we are aiming to spend a weekend/long weekend there this summer (2024). I could really use...

Celia, Jan 16, 2024 2 50
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Wedding in Nyc, li or nj area
Kate, on January 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Hi everyone! I'm planning to get married next year. My budget for the whole wedding is 30,000. If you have ay venues or wedding planners that wouldn't break my budget please write them below! I would...

Rosebud, Jan 16, 2024 1 21
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Anyone advise of New York City venues that are budget friendly or less expensive?
SUSAN, on July 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Getting some serious sticker shock! Trying to put together a cost effective option for a reception (cocktail hour, dinner, drinks, dancing. ) Anyone have any good ideas or references? Looking more for...

Edelmys, Dec 26, 2023 9 288
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Non-religious Wedding Chapels
Brooke, on December 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM

My fiancé and I are of different faiths, so we are looking for a non-religious chapel or similar type of vibe to have our reception in either Westchester, NY or Northern, NJ. Does anyone have any...

Brooke, Dec 10, 2023 14
Concetta
Video Editing question
Concetta, on November 5, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Hi brides, when we received our wedding video we hated the songs the editor chose (we did not get asked for songs we wanted) and the ending was literally just the screen went black. We called the...

Bryle, Nov 17, 2023 4 110
RightEnPointe
Last Minute Appointment at Bridal Reflections nyc
RightEnPointe, on October 17, 2023 at 11:47 AM

Hello, I just decided a short visit to NYC this weekend and am trying to schedule an appointment at Bridal Reflections. However, they told me people usually start to book at least one month in...

RightEnPointe, Oct 17, 2023 15
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nyc Alcohol rules & permits
julia, on March 7, 2018 at 10:45 AM

Greetings, Has anyone dealt with providing their own alcohol at their reception in a "raw" space in NYC (specifically Brooklyn) - rather than using a caterers alcohol package? We asked our venue (an...

julia, Sep 13, 2023 4 973
Onyxcia
African American hair and makeup
Onyxcia, on February 14, 2020 at 5:50 AM

I need help! Look for someone very familiar with African woman hair and makeup for my wedding. Any recommendations?

JoJo, Sep 6, 2023 17 1,665 3
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Wedding Venue Reception Budget
Daphne, on August 11, 2023 at 9:32 AM

I have gone on a few tours and can't afford these venue prices. I'm in New York and venues are charging on a Saturday in April between 24-30k for the venue, catering and, bar. What are my options if I...

Rosebud, Aug 12, 2023 4 135
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Welcome Drinks in Downtown Brooklyn - venue recommendations
Sam, on July 24, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Hi folks Fiancé and I are getting married at 501 Union in Gowanus in October. Our host hotels are just north in Downtown Brooklyn. We want to have "welcome drinks" somewhere the night prior to our...

Rosebud, Jul 27, 2023 4 103
Elizabeth
Venues with tent option
Elizabeth, on July 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Hi everyone! 2024 future bride here. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a venue in the upstate New York area that offers an outdoor reception with tent? Thanks so much!

Rosebud, Jul 27, 2023 3 84
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Brooklyn Welcome Party Reccomendations
, on June 24, 2023 at 4:11 PM

We're looking to host our a welcome party for our August 2024 wedding in Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Greenpoint as the majority of our guests will be staying at the Wythe, Williamsburg, William Vale and...

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Wedding planning for two years
Nycbride, on February 19, 2023 at 8:54 AM

Hi all, I am planning a wedding after getting engaged May 2022, and am paying for it all on my own with my partner. Is 2 years too long to be engaged for? I’d like to have an intimate microwedding but...

Hannah, Jun 22, 2023 4 80
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The Green Building in Gowanus is gone. Are other venues in trouble?
Sam, on June 6, 2023 at 10:19 AM

For NYC wedding folks: I just heard that coveted wedding venue The Green Building in Gowanus, Brooklyn has been demolished. Apparently the owner, Gowanus Hospitality Group, sold it to a developer...

Sam, Jun 6, 2023 158
Rashawne
budget
Rashawne, on April 23, 2023 at 1:59 AM

ANY ONE FINDING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STICK TO A BUDGET. VENUES IN LONG ISLAND ARE ON AVERAGE 20K (ALL IN). CAN ANYONE SUGGEST A VENUE ABOUT 10-13K ALL IN DJ, PHOTO ETC. WE ALREADY SWITCHED TO A SUNDAY.

Rashawne, Apr 23, 2023 45
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