Discussions from New York Planning

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...