Discussions from New York Planning

Hi all! Manhattan Penthouse on 5th in NYC is our venue for our wedding (postponed!). We had great interactions with them until September when they laid off their core planner Monika and now i cannt...

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is holding up well in this lovely year we are all trying to plan a wedding in. Just this last week, we postponed our December 18th wedding to May 7, 2021. I do not want to...

Is anyone else having trouble receiving their marriage certificate? We uploaded our signed license on the NYC Cupid website weeks ago, and were told it would take 4-6 weeks to receive our marriage...

Time is getting closer & NY is slowly shutting things down again. I Still have no idea if my venue will even open im feeling very stressed & hopeless. I’m trying to stay positive but as Ny...

Finally we decided to postpone - such a hard decision but in NY there were so many restrictions and unknown answers. So we’ve moved and now are getting married in July. I completely understand how...

Having a difficult time finding a hairdresser in Syracuse who can do a Hollywood curl styling. Any one have any recommendations?!

How are all of you dealing with the new covid restrictions as we are going through this second (terrifying) surge? We’re from the city but getting married upstate in 12/05 and I am having a lot of...

Has anyone heard any updates, in the NYC/5 boroughs area specifically, about updates on wedding ceremony and reception guest limitations? Have any of you ventured out to Nassau/Suffolk in Long Island...

Cuomo banned dancing at weddings. Even if you have a mask on, less than 50% capacity, and 6 hours away from the city! There is really no point of having a reception now... I guess I might as well go...

Hi brides ! Feeling like I need emotional support lol I’m in Queens NY and wedding Venus are not allowed to open in the 5 boroughs. Restaurants are at 25% and the stress of my wedding approaching with...

Help need some venues that work on a budget! a venue that doesn’t need a fee to have a wedding there.

Hello! Any recommendations for a great bridal alterations shop in NY? My dress is very delicate so I’m looking for someone that has experience with couture and higher end dresses. Thanks!

Hi there! I love the Fourth of July and fireworks and would love to have fireworks at my wedding in April 2021. We plan on having our reception in Queens... the venue has a rooftop area. I imagine our...

Does anyone know if there is a limit in NYS for how long after your wedding you can start the legal process of getting a new Social Security card with your new last name? We are getting married in...

Hi girls, Have any of you had taken your engagement pictures at old westburry garden? Could someone provide me with an estimate of how much would be for a permit and take the picture there? I'm...

I’m looking for help with my wedding and setting it up. Don’t want nothing too big because I only have about four people coming unfortunately! I want to do blue and white but want to rent a dress n a...

Hi everyone. I just got engaged and am planning a wedding for next year. We plan for it to be approximately 50 guests, but are struggling to find a venue that will host such a small event. We are open...

Hi New Yorkers! As we all know, we are under Cuomo’s mercy with the 50 person gathering limit. Does anyone think he will raise this number any time soon? Or at least for outdoor gatherings? We’ve been...

Good morning ladies, So I’m doing my nuptials in NYC or surrounding area that may work. I’m having 50-60 attendees hopefully they will all show but due to Covid nothing is really certain. I would like...

Hi! I’m my bestie’s MOH, and I’m trying to help look for a hair/makeup team available for her wedding date. We are NYC based but the venue it’ll be held at is about an hour and a half away. I’d really...