New York City to Long Island: Wedding Vendors that stand out.
In my goings about New York City and Long Island (and even other areas!) as a wedding photographer, I naturally come upon other wedding vendors. Now, maybe from having encountered numerous vendors over the years, it takes more than the regular routine to impress me. There are some terrific wedding pros out there but many more not-so-terrific. Vendors can range anywhere from just plain awful to baseline service to enthusiastic yet nothing special to ahhhhhhh!
I tend to pay close attention to details that show me the vendor excels and what their level of commitment and enthusiasm is in servicing the bride and groom.
In other words, I’m way picky.
Such as, I can’t believe how some catering venues tout themselves, but have tiles for room ceilings. That looks like my dad’s basement! And water stained tiles at that! They don’t care to replace them right quick? Or how some limousine drivers aren’t aware of the best routes to get to the next destination (and we’re talking popular wedding spots here) not bothering to map it out. More than once they’ve taken wrong turns making everybody run late. .
Or how some florists deliver bouquets with several wilted flowers in them. It’s just the beginning of the wedding day and already the flowers are already dying off before delivery. Or how some DJs crack inappropriate remarks as part of their patter. Or how some bands have no idea how to keep the party flowing but do a great job at bringing it to an immediate screeching halt.
I could go on and on. There’s a ton of rudimentary service available. No style, no panache. But that makes it easier to spot the ones who shine and stand out. The ones who really show evidence of caring and thought and of putting it into their service and product. Those vendors not only put their heart and minds to their efforts, they take action and do it.
The ones that WOW.
Ladies and gents, let me tell you about some pretty awesome vendors you may want to check out. These are folks I’ve come across and I think they all have something special going for them (I don’t get any money for telling you about them, this is completely unbiased).
Here’s a short list. Check them out! Hope it helps:
Screaming Queens Entertainment
Michael Zak Design (Invitations)
And please mention you read about them on my blog. The karma couldn’t hurt!
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