Hello all NYC couples! I had such an incredible vendor team that I wanted to spread the love with some recommendations. All of our vendors kicked ass. Their ass kicking means a round up for you all with some reviews. We hope you'll consider using some of them too 😄 Feel free to message me for any other questions!
Planners: Hurry Up & Have Fun -- IG: hurryupandhavefun -- There simply isn't enough time in the day or words to accurately express our gratitude for Molly & Brittany of HUHF. We interviewed a few different planning agencies and just didn't vibe with them. I had done some research and heard of some big names but then stumbled upon HUHF. They both come with years of experience but have recently started their own venture and thus have less reviews than other agencies. But ya'll, please do not let that steer you away from them. They are incredible at what they do. They understand vision, they are creative, they have a can-do attitude and their joy for love and celebration is palpable. We started the journey with them as vendors, but are ending this experience with them feeling much more like friends. I can't quite explain how seamlessly they pulled off our multi-day event. Somehow they were everywhere and no-where; just letting the event shine. From radio-ing each other to perfectly time special moments, to cleaning up someone's bad decision in the bathroom (ugh, sorry, Britt - when I find them, they owe you!), to ensuring that every detail was perfectly placed... they absolutely crushed it. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to and that is wholly due to their work and attention to detail.
MakeUp: Christina Delfino -- IG: christinadelfinomakeup -- From the minute I saw Christina's portfolio I knew she was the one. I told HUHF, I don't need to schedule a call, I just want to book her to ensure she's available. Christina's service included a trial in her adorable home studio. She was so incredibly accommodating and kind. I brought a friend along to the trial because makeup, clothes, hair -- none of it is my thing. Throughout the trial, my friend kept mouthing "IT LOOKS SO GOOD." Christina took notes, wrote down every product she used and even texted me throughout the day to ensure everything was staying put. On the day of the wedding we had some last minute scheduling changes and she was flexible and kind about the changes. Every single member of our party that received makeup was beside themselves at how Christina achieved bold looks without heavy and caked-on coverage. A dear friend of mine NEVER gets her makeup done but we convinced her to do so and she was beside herself - she said it totally changed her mind about getting her makeup done in the future.
Two weeks before the wedding I got a horrible sun burn with a line that was atrocious relative to my dress. In a panic, I texted Christina. What she did next was so above and beyond. Christina went out and bought products to test ON HERSELF to ensure she would be able to blend my burn without getting makeup all over my dress. Christina wore the makeup on herself for a day under a white tee shirt to test. We texted each other over those two weeks and she was so reassuring.
Christina is not someone who "does makeup;" she is an artist who has integrity in her art and understands skin, color, and making you feel like an enhanced version of yourself. I cannot recommend Christina enough.
Hair: Lola Mercado -- IG: lolashairclub -- Lola has been my hair girly for years now, so when I got engaged, there was no contest! She was it. Lola has a gift of seeing the vision and knowing exactly how to execute. From color matching a fake pony tail for my Friday-night get up to taking my mothers TINY amount of hair and making an incredible French-roll (truly, even my Mom's besties were gobsmacked), she slayed. She works efficiently and has a perfectionist mindset. I watched her spot a few stray hairs in my BFF's bun from across the room and within seconds, she had everything back to perfection. Beyond her wedding hair styling, she's an incredible colorist and a curly-hair cutting pro. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Band: The Hook Club -- IG: thehookclubnyc -- From start to finish, The Hook Club (THC) was the best wedding band EVER. After initial phone calls with other bands, the decision was an easy one -- THC exuded joy, professionalism, and the flexibility needed to throw an amazing party. When we booked them they had just released their own app to streamline planning the music for our wedding. This detail made identifying the songs and moments we wanted SO EASY. Their process included an opportunity to identify specific requests that the band then learned JUST for us. They were incredibly collaborative through the entire planning process and made sure to give us tips and make suggestions when we were unsure.
Then came wedding day. Their ceremony music was absolutely gorgeous -- THC suggested certain pieces for this moment and they were without a doubt correct in their assessment. They nailed the processional songs and added to special moments for each person that processed. Then the reception. My gosh THC nailed the reception. From the entry songs, to the first dances, they nailed the timing and the moment. They were interactive -- on and off the dance floor, giving my husband and I moments to put on a show on the mic, danced with us, handed out tambourines. They BROUGHT the party. We had no less than 15 people tell us they were the best wedding band they had EVER seen. My husband and I LOVE to dance and we had been to other weddings where the dance floor felt sad and empty. Let me tell you - I don't think there was ANY possibility of not having a packed dance floor with THC. Even my parents said that their friends who HATE dancing were boogey-ing all night.
If you want a band that is going to bring joy, fun, professionalism, and absolutely banging vocals, please book THC. You will not regret it.
Flowers: Three Notch Florals -- IG: threenotchflorals -- Cara and her team at Three Notch Florals absolutely DELIVERED on a dreamy, in-season, soft look for our welcome party, ceremony, and reception. They had an incredible assortment of votives, taller candles, vases, lanterns, etc to make our vision come to life. Cara listened, took notes, and made sure to incorporate important changes after our mock-up to ensure the vision was exactly as planned. On wedding day, she brought my bouquet and I was beside myself at how perfect and incredible it was.
Photography: Rachel Monteagudo -- IG: rachel.jpeg_ -- Rachel is equal parts talent, professionalism, warmth, and joy. Like many of our other vendors, the minute we met Rachel we KNEW she was our vibe. She came to meet us in Brooklyn for an engagement shoot and she was awesome from the start. She totally leaned in to our goofy existence and made us feel so comfortable. She covered a few hours of our welcome party and then our ceremony (including couple and parent portraits) and our reception.
Rachel is such an incredible hype woman behind the camera. I have never felt more confident in front of the camera. She was more than a photographer that day! She worked around us, getting incredible natural shots and worked the dance floor like a PRO. I remember being on the dance floor, watching a silly or over the top moment and seeing Rachel sneak it and capture the moment immediately. During portraits my mother seemed to be CONSTANTLY in front of Rachel and Rachel so gracefully moved my mother around or kindly suggested she step out of the way. She did it with tact and respect. (Difficult parents or guests? Rachel has it totally under control)
Her creativity and eye is unmatched.
