Top 5 Wedding Vendors in Upstate NY
Are you planning a wedding, but totally overwhelmed with where to start with your wedding vendors? Trust me, I completely understand your struggle. It can be so overwhelming to sift through website after website, Google search after Google search, trying to find your dream team of vendors. I have been there!! So to make your hunt a little bit easier, I created a list of my top 5 wedding vendors in Upstate NY, and they are truly the best of the best!
Having been a wedding photographer for 10+ years, this Top 5 NY Wedding Vendors List actually makes me giddy!!! Eeeek 🤗 Over the years, my list has ebbed and flowed, but this team is sooo rock solid and they will prove to be an amazing resource for you!
The first wedding vendor to mention is Kelsea Winchell of Poppysea Studio. Kelsea is not just a powerhouse of a human- a wife, mama, and serial entrepreneur- but she is an AMAZING wedding florist and a true wizard with florals for any event. I have witnessed her magic so many times, and Below are just a few photos of her work.
If you’re looking for a florist that surpasses the traditional bouquet and boutonnieres, then Kelsea is your girl. Her zone of genius is gorgeous floral installations, stunning arbor archways, and elaborate centerpieces, and she will actually cultivate the wedding florals of your dreams!
PoppySea
Florist
Kelsea Winchell
IG: @kelseawinchell
https://poppyseastudio.com/
2. The next must-have is the one and only Jonah Paulhamus! This gem of a human is the most down-to-earth, chill videographer ever, and he creates the most insanely beautiful wedding films. He is such a great hype man, sooo friendly, and is honestly a next-level artist.
Jonah Paulhamus Wedding Videographer
Check out his website for more of his work and make sure not to miss his sneaky peeks. (He also has a Youtube.com page that will show you some of his incredible work!)
Jonah Paulhamus
Wedding Videographer
IG: @jonah.paulhamus
https://www.jonahpaulhamusmedia.com/
3. One of my favorite trending features of a wedding?! Luxury lounges, including non-traditional decor and vintage rentals! Who would have thought that adding something so simple and so sweet to your wedding day would 1. Heighten your photos, 2. Give your guests a nice space to enjoy cocktails, 3. Become an oasis for you and your spouse to relax during your reception! (I’ve even had a lot of couples say that their lounges were a favorite part of their day!)
Katie Peck started She Rents Vintage to help elevate the experience of weddings and events, and her beautiful furniture adds the perfect touch to the sophisticated wedding day. I have seen her lounges range from full weddings, to elopements, to microweddings, but her setups always add the perfect touch to the day! Below are a few photos from the Anna and Matt’s intimate microwedding at Taughannock Falls.
She Rents Vintage
Rental Furniture/Fixtures
Katie Peck, Owner
@sherentsvintage
https://www.sherentsvintage.com/lounge-packages
4. The next must-have item is your gown, and I CANNOT say enough things about Lovely Bride Rochester! Lovely is ACTUALLY where I bought my own wedding dress, and my stylist literally picked MY DRESS on her FIRST pull. lol. They are amazing there and have the most unique, editorial collection of gowns! No matter your vibe, Lovely will have the perfect style for you. The photos below are from a recent bride that purchased her dress from Lovely Bride Rochester’s boutique, and I’m still swooning over her look!
5. Finally, a wedding planner is a must! Planning a wedding can be exceptionally overwhelming— making sure every detail is perfect and no beat is missed— so hiring a wedding planner is a no brainer. And Carla from Details Made Simple is your Godsend! Building a powerhouse wedding firm from the ground up, Carla is the Founder and now one of several Wedding Planners who serves brides in the northeast region. She has been featured on so many different wedding publications and has gotten alllll the accolades, and honestly is the best of the best when it comes to wedding planners. Don’t sleep on this!
