INSIDE WEDDINGS EDITORS CIRCLE
The best wedding resources: vendors, venues, designers & salons.
Our highly curated list of wedding resources are recognized to be among the best in their industry. Our list includes rising stars along with wedding celebrities. Their work best reflects our commitment to creativity, quality, and excellence. Our editors turn to these experts first for the most beautiful celebrations to showcase, as well as authoritative advice on wedding issues. These talented professionals can assist you in creating the event of your dreams. You can be confident in their abilities and the quality of their services because we’ve either spoken to their
clients and checked their professional references, or invited them to be here based on their reputation.
BRIDAL SALONS
Bella Bianca Bridal Couture
12 W. Maple Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 312.787.2377
17W527 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook, IL 630.627.4027
www.bellabianca.com Bella Bianca Bridal Couture is the ultimate destination for brides-to-be. The Chicago salon features high-end designer collections and a chic private bridesmaid suite, while the Oakbrook salon showcases an expansive showroom and is home to an expert alteration team that ensures every gown is absolutely perfect.
The Boutique by B.Belle Events 602 Virginia Street East, Suite 101, Charleston, WV 304.400.4979
www.bbelleevents.com
This chic boutique offers designer gowns, expert personal stylists, and an “As You Wish” service that invites brides worldwide to have an exclusive experience complete with a car service, private shopping, farm-to-table meal, hair and makeup, and more to make any vision a reality.
Bridal Reflections 437 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 212.764.3040
80 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 516.742.7788
3 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 516.795.2222
www.bridalreflections.com
For over 40 years, Bridal Reflections has assisted brides-to-be in finding their perfect gown with the help of professional bridal consultants and world-class seamstresses. The salon is filled with cutting-edge wedding dresses and evening wear from top designers.
Carine’s Bridal Atelier 1623 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 202.965.4696
www.carinesbridal.com
Thousands of local and international brides have found their dream dresses at Carine’s Bridal Atelier. The elegant salon is home to stylish gowns from both legendary and emerging designers. The boutique is known for its professional team of stylists and in-house alteration services.
Dimitra’s Bridal Couture 1009 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 312.787.0920
www.dimitrasbridal.com
The premier bridal salon combines expertise and exceptional service with grace and warmth. No matter a brides’ inspiration, they are sure to find their perfect gown amongst the curated selection of designers from across the globe.
Mark Ingram Atelier 110 E. 55th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 212.319.6778
www.markingramatelier.com
Since 2002, Mark Ingram Atelier has become the premier bridal salon for sophisticated brides from around the world. Mr. Ingram and his highly trained staff provide all women with the highest-quality experience from gown selection to the final fitting. By appointment only.
Wedding Atelier 72 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 646.638.3263
weddingatelier.com
Wedding Atelier offers gorgeous, hand-selected couture wedding dresses and generous personal attention in a lovely private space located on Madison Avenue in New York City. They work one-on-one to help ensure that each client becomes the bride she’s always dreamed of being.
The White Dress 2853 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, CA 949.723.0121
www.thewhitedress.com
The White Dress offers an expansive 3,000-square-foot location for Orange County brides looking for their dream designer wedding gown. Brides-to-be are paired with their own stylist in order to have a personal, attentive, and unique experience.
BRIDAL STYLISTS
Dear Maradee Los Angeles, CA 310.770.4621
www.maradeewahl.com
With more than 20 years of experience, bridal stylist Maradee Wahl provides every styling need from shopping for the perfect gown to attending to the bride on her wedding day.
CUSTOM DECOR & DETAILS
The Original Runner Company
973.744.7070
www.originalrunners.com
Creators of the first nonslip fabric aisle runners, The Original Runner Co. offers their own unique designs, as well as customization to match your colors, theme, or motif.
Revelry Event Designers 3604 Medford Street, Los Angeles, CA 323.263.1657
www.revelryeventdesigners.com
The exceptional visionary team is known as the go-to event- and interior-design company for celebrations worldwide. Their experience, creativity, passion, and professionalism provide clients with a unique level of satisfaction.
FAVORS & GIFTS
The Welcome Bag Committee
214.577.5880
www.thewelcomebagcommittee.com
From event planner Jordan Payne comes a specialty gifting company that creates both custom and curated collections of beautifully styled welcome bags designed for hometown fêtes, destination weddings, and all of life’s special moments.
FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN
Amaryllis Floral & Event Design Washington, DC 240.770.8600
www.amaryllisdesigns.com
This premier floral and event production studio offers personal service, attention to detail, and custom designs that set them apart. They will completely transform your event with incredible floral creations and specialty furniture and décor.
Bella Flora of Dallas 118 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 972.445.1200
www.bellafloraofdallas.com
The innovative, full-service event décor and planning studio specializes in luxury weddings and social events. Their passion for flowers, colors, and unique design is what inspires them to create breathtaking environments.
Butterfly Floral & Event Design 7305 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 323.882.8400
www.butterflyfloraldesign.com
Butterfly Floral & Event Design specializes in stunning, one-of-a-kind weddings, designing each couple’s wedding around their unique tastes and personalities. From high-impact, custom-built pieces to the perfect bridal bouquet, we create every element with care, expertise, and style.
Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design Los Angeles, CA 310.508.6126
www.eddiezaratsian.com
Offering event-styling services from start to finish, the design house provides one-of-a-kind florals and rentals, such as linens, furnishings, and decorative props, including vintage glassware, to add the perfect finishing touch.
Flowers by Cina Costa Mesa, CA & Garden Grove, CA 714.539.8939
www.flowersbycina.com
Melissa McGowan and her team of designers have created innovative arrangements for all occasions. Consistently producing event décor using fresh, diverse, and beautiful flowers, the team will transform an ordinary space into something extraordinary.
The Hidden Garden Los Angeles, CA 310.575.6600
www.hiddengardenflowers.com
Having a true passion for floral design and creativity, The Hidden Garden utilizes nontraditional textures to create beautiful, abundant, and innovative designs that cater to the needs of each client.
HMR Designs Chicago, IL 773.782.0800
www.hmrdesigns.com
Known for unique designs and innovative thinking, HMR Designs works with couples from concept to creation to bring their vision to life. In addition to exquisite florals, the fullservice design firm features talents in master carpentry, custom art and graphics, and tailored fabric treatments. Artfully integrating exclusive luxe furniture, lighting elements, and décor pieces, the HMR team makes sure your event is everything but ordinary.
Jackson Durham Events Dallas, TX & Atlanta, GA 214.780.0257
www.jacksondurham.com
The full-service floral and event-design company offers unparalleled customer service and attention to detail in order to ensure each event is breathtaking and unforgettable.
Joe Mineo Creative Youngstown, OH 234.719.5005
www.joemineocreative.com
Joe Mineo brings to his clientele over 30 years of award-winning experience. Every event includes expert floral design, customized details, and masterful timing executed through an unparalleled in-house team of exceptional event professionals. Each event is designed to tell the client’s story through evocative and personalized décor.
Lilla Bello
2525 Michigan Avenue #F1B, Santa Monica, CA 310.453.3311
www.lillabello.com
Lilla Bello is a boutique floral and event styling firm dedicated to designing innovative concepts, offering the highest quality, and providing concierge-level service. From daily florals to wedding blooms, the team builds lasting relationships with every client.
GIFT REGISTRIES
Gearys 351 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 800.793.6670/310.273.4741
www.gearys.com
Gearys offers a diverse range of high-quality products that make a perfect addition to any wedding registry. They pride themselves on superb customer service and offer great gift ideas, as well as same-day shipping.
GOWN PRESERVATION
Effrey’s Custom Cleaners 8350 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 310.858.7400
Authorities in the field of gown preservation, the professionals at Effrey’s use expert techniques and special care cleaning your wedding dress.
INVITATIONS
Ceci New York New York, NY 212.989.0695
www.cecinewyork.com
Named “Invitation Trendsetter,” founder and creative director Ceci Johnson and her team push the envelope of what’s possible in invitation design to inspire clients around the world with original, custom works of art for their invitations, save the dates, and day-of branded wedding details. Design and shipping available worldwide.
Elizabeth Grace Chicago, IL 773.477.9830
www.elizabethgrace.com
With a strong sense of style and a passion for pretty paper, Elizabeth Grace creates beautiful invitations for discerning brides. The premier paperie and custom stationery studio helps couples reflect their personal styles on paper.
Lehr and Black 8921 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 310.278.8182
www.lehrandblack.com
The go-to stationery company for Hollywood’s elite and beyond uses luxurious fabrics, fine details, and superior workmanship, revolutionizing custom invitations and décor.
Oda Creative
832.878.4356
www.odacreative.com
Give guests an incredible first impression with eye-catching and unique paper goods from Oda Creative – a full-service stationery and design studio with a passion for creating spectacular, tailor-made experiences for clients worldwide.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Amy Anaiz Photography New York, NY bookings@amyanaiz.com
www.amyanaiz.com
Based in New York City, Amy Anaiz captures the emotion and personality of her clients while using beautiful, flattering light and paying close attention to detail to ensure each joyous and heartfelt image tells a story.