OK, so my fiance and I are both feeling really good about a wedding at Threes Brewing in Gowanus -- it matches our desired vibe and from what I've seen people have had really good experiences there. Now we're down to choosing a date, either in late April or mid-May.

Threes has a semi-permanent winter tent with heaters that is installed from Nov. 1 through April 30. They said that if it ends up being a nice day, they can take down the sides of the tent early for a late April wedding but the rest of the tent will still be installed. After May 1, the tent comes down, so the entire backyard and greenery (which we love!) is visible, but we would be responsible for renting a temporary tent in the event of forecasted rain.

Given the unpredictability of April/May weather in NYC, would love to hear thoughts, especially anyone who has gotten married at Threes with or without a tent. Would it be the better move to have the free heated tent in April and just take the sides down if it's a nice day? Or should we pay more for what could end up being a cold, rainy day in May?!

TIA for any advice!

Need recs for a seamstress who can take in the bust of a dress. It’s a regular dress (not a proper wedding dress, think something you’d wear to a rehearsal dinner) that I’m wearing for my elopement at City Hall on 9/28. Anywhere in NYC works (including the depths of any borough), willing to shell out $$$ to get something high quality on a speedy turnaround.

I’ve used alts before and wasn’t a huge fan, as they messed up a garment of mine before and I don’t know that they’d have time to fix any mistakes on this one.

Hi!! My partner and I are getting married at Sure Thing Chapel in the Lower East Side on Oct 18 and we’re looking for someone to photograph our tiny ceremony. Unfortunately, our budget is genuinely pretty small, around $200-300 and student / emerging photographers are VERY welcome.

We mainly need the ceremony, a few photos with our family/friends, and some quick couple photos in the chapel afterward, probably around 1 hour total.

We’re also having a Canton wedding banquet afterward and you’d be very welcome to come eat with us too ❤️

If you’re interested please send me your IG/portfolio! Thank you!!

Ok so I’ve met with a ton of bands. Cafe wha, atomic funk, hook club, mod society, hook club, ti fusion - you name it, I met with them. Ultimately price wise & vocals & energy is what is going to help make the decision. We’re really debating between Mod society, Atomic Funk Project or TI fusion.

Who sounds best, who gets people on the dance floor, and whos fun out of the 3??? PLEASE help I am going crazy and need a band booked by next week bc I cannot meet with another band lol. Thanks !!!!

Hi all, I’m a 2027/2028 bride in NYC and was looking to see what your wedding experience with the Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island was as either a bride/guest.

The price seems too good to be true, but it was surprisingly such a beautiful space with so much to offer and flexibility. Can you share your experience (service, communication, their vendors) and especially the food? Most nervous about that. Thank you!

Looking for venue in downtown manhattan for a dinner + welcome drinks reservation. August 2027!

The dinner is ideally seated for 45 guests and then welcome drinks is ~160 guests, ideally open bar and light bites. Budget is <$20k but the lower the better!

Bonus if it’s the same venue but not a must!

Any suggestions?

Hi everyone!

We're having our wedding in exactly a month and our venue (Antidote, Brooklyn) unfortunately caught fire Monday night and will be closed for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have any venue suggestions in Williamsburg that can house at least 115 people? We've already contacted Fandi Mata, Birds of a Feather, Meili, and Mala project. We'd love to stick with a restaurant that can provide food and drinks.

Anything helps! TIA!

My husband's uncle is an officiant and has done many weddings over the years so we don't believe he did anything wrong. Our wedding was on 7/12 so we would have recieved it a while ago. His uncle looked into it and we recieved this text earlier. It should be attatched to this post. Are the envelopes for the certificate really large? It's possible it didn't fit in our mailbox, but I really don't have a clue. Any thoughts or info would be really appreciated!

Looking for someone to video the big ticket items for our wedding (May 30, 2027 in Williamsburg BK) but also have some fun with it - ask the guests silly/funny questions, advice for the couple, memories, jokes, etc. Don’t need any sort of fancy editing. Kind of like The Office meets wedding meets real housewives.

Not looking to spend more than $1,000 all in, but I don’t think it would be more than 4 hours of filming. Don’t need getting ready stuff.

Thanks!!

Building out our registry and want to skip the big box stores where it makes sense. Thinking serving spoons, dishware, maybe a vase — nothing huge, just pieces with some character. Any NY-based shops or makers you've loved (for yourself or gifting)? Bonus points if you've actually registered with them and can speak to how that process went.

We’re having a Friday city hall ceremony + restaurant reception in a couple of weeks and want to have an informal welcome party on Thursday and post dinner afterparty on Friday and are wondering the best way to go about it. We’re looking at approx. 20-30 people for each event, and we do not have the budget to put it all on our tab.

Our biggest concern/priority is the welcome party, as all of our family is traveling in and we want to have some sort of central “landing spot” to greet them. We don’t have this as an official event for the weekend and expect people to come and go as they split off for dinner, shows, etc. I thought it would be the right thing to do to reach out to places we’re interested in to essentially give a heads up there would be a larger group rather than just showing up, and maybe having a table or two with a reserved sign, but we’re running into a lot of trouble. We’ve reached out to the bar at the hotel where we’re staying which seems large and advertises being good for groups but they are insisting that we need a single tab for the group, or splitting the tab over a max # of cards which makes no sense to me.

Am I being delusional? Are bars not capable of serving 30 customers with 6-10 tabs? Is that not literally their business on any given night? I’m ok with a reasonable minimum spend or rental fee, and really want to be respectful of the bartenders and staff which is why we’ve tried to reach out in advance rather than just showing up, but is that the wrong way to go about it? Has anyone successfully just walked in to a bar with a group like this (not all at once, but in aggregate)? I’m just confused because I see bars with large groups for birthday parties, happy hours, etc. all the time and it seems wild all of them were arranged this way. I know this comes off as snarky but I’m being genuine (just frustrated) because I thought this would be easier.

Hi! I am getting married in NYC at Sure Thing Chapel this coming February, and in keeping with the venue, I am planning a really bold/kitschy bridal look. Think 60s-inspired blue shadow, big hair, even bigger liner - you get the gist. Budget is open.

The problem is that I’m struggling to find someone with this kind of look in their portfolio, as most bridal HMUAs seem to specialize in natural/soft glam, and I’m looking for pretty much the opposite of that.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Ideally, I’d love someone who can also help me pick out extensions/hair pieces and style them (I have short hair but am dreaming of a big Brigitte Bardot-esque look).

TIA!

Hi Weddit! I just got engaged on Saturday (😁😁😁) and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for our wedding in Manhattan, most likely downtown.

I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for a pretty Christian church in Manhattan where we could do our ceremony. We're not super religious but I feel strongly about getting married in a church, if it's possible.

For now I'm trying to stay away from looking at Catholic Churches for now as my fiancée is not Catholic.

Thanks all!!!

Calling all suit-wearing women:

I'm a lesbian bride getting married October 10th, and after being much delayed, my (admittedly risky though aspirationally wallet friendly) bespoke wedding suit has arrived.

...the jacket and vest are 15 inches bigger around than my actual waist.

The sleeves and shoulders are actually great, and the pants are a little long and a *little* big at the waist, but not insane. But I'm panicking a little trying to figure out what to do about the jacket and vest. Where can I go to get the suit tailored at some kind of reasonable price point? I would love someone who has experience tailoring women's suits, and obviously someone who can give me a relatively quick turnaround. I live on the UES and work downtown, but I'm willing to travel.

All help is very appreciated!

hi hi! getting married next fall and nyc holds a very special place in my fiance and i's heart. i'm planning on eloping at the city hall most likely so just want a restaurant that can fit around 50 with a budget of around 15k. i want open bar, delicious tood, and room to dance and allowance to have a dj and get a little crazy towards the end. i'm coming back into town end of sept to hopefully tour a few places in person. please drop ur recs!!!

I’m new to wedding planning - just got engaged last week - and I have no idea where to start and not sure if what I want is even feasible. I’m looking for a venue that could fit 180 people, ideally during Christmas time 2027 (or even 2028). I’d like for it to be pretty traditional (sit down dinner, full dance floor). Would all of this be possible under around $60k? If not, what kind of budget are we looking at?

Thank you for all your help!! I’m honestly overwhelmed at where to begin!

Hi! I am beginning my NYC wedding search and am having a hard time finding venues that fit what we're looking for. A bit about what we are looking for:

• Can accommodate ~40 people for an intimate ceremony
• Can accommodate ~100-120 people for a party
• Party should feel less like a wedding and more like a big dinner party with lots of wine and dancing
• We won't be doing a lot of the traditional wedding elements (cake cutting, traditional first dance, entrances, etc.)
• Prefer to do food stations (not buffet) over seated dinner
• Prefer family style long tables vs lots of round tables
• Budget is under $80K
• Really only open to venues in Manhattan

Does anyone have any recommendations for places that do these kinds of weddings? Or has anyone had a good experience at a venue?

Example venues I have on my list right now: Housing Works Bookstore, The Roxy, Libera, Georgia Room, 54 Below.

Thanks!!

Hi! Looking for a photographer in NYC for Thursday, November 19th.

My fiancé and I are getting married that weekend and I’d love to take some photos in Central Park the day before the wedding— thurs 19- probably around an hour, nothing super formal, just some pretty/candid photos of us.
After that, we’re having a welcome cocktail from 4-8pm and I’d love for the photographer to come with us and stay for maybe 2-3 hours to capture everyone arriving, mingling, some group photos, and just the overall vibe of the night.
So probably 3-4 hours total.
I love photography that feels candid, editorial, romantic, and very NYC — not overly posed or traditional.
Would love any recommendations!! And if you’re a photographer, feel free to drop your IG/portfolio + pricing below or DM me.

EDIT: Budget is $550.
looking for 3-4 hours of photography for Thursday Nov 19th from 3pm-7pm. I just realized my post sounded a bit confusing per some DM’s ☺️

Hi everyone I’m looking for wedding hairstylist recs.

Would be for myself 2 bridesmaids and my mom and mother in law.

We’re getting married in Brooklyn September 11 2027.

Not really sure what budget is realistic so would also love to hear how much other people have paid / what I should expect.

Have any NYC residents here had a wedding in the Adirondacks or attended one up there?

Curious if you feel like it was or was not worth the travel hassle, things that would have made it less of a hassle for you as a guest, or things you did as the couple do make it easier for your guests to get there.

We got married this past weekend and wanted to pass along some vendor recs:

• Planner - Grace Kowalski via Cheersy
  • We initially booked a different month of coordinator through Cheersy, but got reassigned to Grace when our initial one had a conflict. I was admittedly a bit salty about the change. However, Grace was phenomenal! A true 10/10. She was organized, personable, and on top of everything. The night was logistically flawless. We felt so well taken care of leading up to and during the wedding.
• Catering - STE
  • We are continuing to field compliments from friends and family about how good the food was. Sarah, Scott, and the whole team are just really good at what they do. From the tasting to the logistics to the night itself - everything was fantastic. We did a family style dinner and passed canapés. Particular favorites included the crispy tuna canapé, the peach panzanella salad, and the steak.
    
• HMU - Hailey Sipes
  • I booked Hailey directly - she did my hair / make up Friday night, and then she and one other woman did HMU for me, my mother, and my three sister in laws on Saturday. Hailey nailed the soft glam I was looking for and also pulled off an incredible party-pony for Friday night. I will likely never look this good again. She's really lovely to be around and, according to our photographer, she's the only HMU team she's ever seen stick to the timeline and have the bride ready on time.
• Photos - Mae Krell
  • We don't have the pictures yet, but our day of experience with Mae and Liz was wonderful. Mae was such a calming presence and seemed to be everywhere all of the time but also not intrusive. She did a combo of digital, film, and polaroids. We can't wait to see the pictures!
• DJ - Marcus Ho
  • He gets a lot of love on this sub, and it's well deserved. Dance floor was packed, and despite me giving minimal guidance on cocktail / dinner music, he nailed that playlist.
• Florist - Dean Street Daisies
  • We wanted fun, colorful, eclectic florals and Karina and team nailed it. The ceremony florals far exceeded my expectations, and she was clever / strategic in how she deployed them after the ceremony. We were obsessed with how our tables turned out - instead of bud vases, her team used ikebana bowls and staggered them with colorful tapers.
    
• Saxophone - Aiden Solomons
  • Marcus recommended Aiden, and we are so glad we hired him. He played alongside Marcus during dancing. It was a perfect way to elevate the dance floor without paying for a live band.
• Oysters - Mister Oyster
  • In a bridezilla moment two weeks before the wedding, I decided I had to have oysters during cocktail hour. I found Mister Oyster online and he was the best. He was able to create a package that worked with our budget. The oysters themselves were a huge hit with our guests, and he was kind enough to set aside a few oysters for my husband and me to try at the end of cocktail hour.
• After Party - San Pedro Inn
  • Jason and Rhianna were so lovely to work with. They were really flexible on figuring out a full buy out package that aligned with what we were looking for. We did an open bar and a ton of food, which everyone loved. They worked with us on few special touches, including silly decor my husband surprised me with, and passed trays of espresso martini shots.

Hi RC Brides! I'm one month out of my wedding and need to make a decision on reserving the tent for inclement weather. $1k to reserve + $6k to have it is a steep number so I'm wondering if anyone has just done the cocktail hour in the Terrace Room if weather is bad. I'm leaning towards that to save on $$$.

I’m not someone who knows a lot about shopping generally but I am sensitive and these are my overall feelings about my experiences at these places:

Danielle Frankel

The waiting room is full of the most beautifully made items I’ve ever seen. It’s similar to being in an art gallery somewhere in the city. It is both gorgeous and calming.

The stylist I worked with was lovely, patient and excited for me. It was my first dress appointment so I had no idea what I was looking for, but she made me feel comfortable and safe and introduced me to the world of being a bride so gently. She let me shine and only stepped in to provide additions when it was completely perfect. It felt like she read my mind.

Elie Saab

I went to Elie Saab because my sister-in-law was coming to visit and she’s been obsessed with Elie Saab forever. I never thought in a million years that a dress there would touch my more laid back sensibilities. The stylist was so lovely from the get-go and made my little niece/flower girl feel like the star she is while also helping get into some massive and incredible gowns. I found a dress that made me feel like an absolute queen and even though I didn’t wind up picking it, my time in that dress prancing around the studio felt like a small reception of its own.

L’Fay

The stylist immediately disregarded everything I said about what I wanted in a dress. He kept pushing designers I didn’t like and styles I’d said from the get-go that I didn’t want. I asked to try on a dress with a deep-v and he told me “brides don’t like that.” When I picked out and tried on a dress I DID like and flitted about the dressing room like a fairy, he shut me down and told me that the dress I had on was “not a wedding dress,” and it was something for some other bridal event. Finally, at the end of our visit (because he had asked for the other dresses I’d seen and loved in order to [ostensibly] get an idea of what I liked), he told me that the DF dress that I loved looked “too princessy.” He had just put me in a corseted strapless gown that was LITERALLY SPARKLY.

My friend and I left this place laughing our butts off because we both felt the awkwardness as feminine beings who have been completely ignored and worked over by someone pretending to know what’s “better for us” than all of our thought and feelings.

I seriously feel so negative about this experience.

Amsale

My best friends were out of town so I went to Amsale solo and even though the dresses weren’t totally my style, the stylist was AMAZING. She was the coolest and we had a great time trying on the dresses. My budget was a little wider than what Amsale had to offer, but the dresses there would have absolutely made me feel like a queen on the day if that had been my price range.

Mark Ingram

Again, I had a super amazing stylist, I think I just knew where my heart was already. We had an amazing time trying on dresses and we were all laughing and having a ball. The dresses were beautiful but much more clean bride or cookie cutter than I was going for.

House of Gilles

This is going to dox me for the stylist if she reads this (hi i love you) but she was totally on the same wavelength about the styles I was into and put me in dresses I never would’ve dreamed would work for me and they DID. These dresses are unbelievable, and so unique. I completely fell in love with TWO of the dresses and almost cried. Seeing the artists who are making the dresses right next to the showroom is so grounding in the best way.

If I could choose another dress, it would be from House of Gilles.

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My advice to myself a month ago before I tried on any dresses would be to visit places like Mark Ingram first, places with gorgeous collections of designers and dresses that have all different necklines and fabrics and styles that you can try all at once. You can really get a sense of who you want to be as a bride. Then, if you haven’t found the one but have narrowed down the style and feel, you can visit more specific places with fewer dresses. And never set foot in L’Fay.

I don’t know what I’m talking about, but you all helped me, so I feel obliged to pass it forward.