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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...
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...
I need help! Look for someone very familiar with African woman hair and makeup for my wedding. Any recommendations?
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi! I have a virtual appointment with the City Clerk at the end of the month and wanted to confirm that I will be married on that date. I had to postpone the wedding ceremony to next year, but wanted...
Hello everyone! FH and I successfully completed our marriage application and scheduled an appointment with the City Clerks office. I received an email confirming the date and time. I read a few...
Don’t know if this is the case everywhere, I’m in NYC. We went online to get our marriage license which we thought would be easier than how it was before covid because well it’s online. Turns out it’s...
Hi, I have beautiful curly 3C hair. I recently went to crystal springs resort bridal salon and had a terrible experience. My hair came out like a birds nest and my make up was not soft glam. Does...
We want to serve beer/wine/champagne/hard cider at our wedding, no liquors. But we want it to be a self-service DIY bar because my wedding is quite small at <50 guests and we may have family access...
I only have guests of 6. Any places with ceremonial site and food that will accept total of 8 people in NY?
Hi there! I am on the hunt for a wedding venue near, or looking at, or just close-ish to NYC...but everything is so so SO expensive and I feel like I've run out of options ... I feel like there has to...
Hi All Just looking for some advice regarding a witness for our city hall wedding in may 23. Do we need to know our witness prior as it asks their name and ID on the liscence form. We were hoping we...
