The Best Wedding Vendors in Hamden, NY

The Best Wedding Vendors in Hamden, NY

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Hamden, NY

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Seductionz Soundz Entertainment & Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Seductionz Soundz Ent. is a full service entertainment and production company that has grown over the years to offer a wide range of services. Our mission is to provide excellent customer service from the first call right up to your event day. We provide the highest quality musical entertainment that will keep you and your guests on the dance floor. With over 17 years of experience we have the knowledge and expertise to listen to all our clients ideas and vision of what they expect from us and then we transform it into one AMAZING EVENT.

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The team at Seductionz soundz made our wedding night one to remember! It was such a great time and they were amazing to work with!
Laurel A., a year ago
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Go Event Group - Go DJ 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Hamden, NY

AWE - INSPIRING | AWARD WINNING | WEDDING SERVICES Start here and End Here. Our amazing staff is here to assist in the planning and execution of the the most important day of your life. This is our passion and we make a commitment to all of our clients. Leave the stress to us and leave your guests in bewilderment. Get ready to experience the Go Event Group Difference. Andy Caron Across the U.S.A., New England, & the Tri-State Area Andy has DJ'd and Mc'd thousands of upscale events/parties for VIP Guests & Clients, and Product releases. Andy has traveled the world inspiring other DJ's and MCs by turning events into a lifetime of memories.

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As a Wedding Planner, it's my job to make sure I pair my couples with vendors who are the right fit for them and will help make their event a success. I work with Andy and the Go Event Group team multiple times a year because they're one of the best in the industry and I know that my couples are in good hands with their team. The Go Event Group is the perfect DJ for any couple who is wanting to make sure that their guests are on the dance floor all night long. Andy's partner Melissa is also a phenomenal photographer. My clients love her presence on their wedding day and she is responsive when needed and always offers sound advice regarding photos. Overall the company is great to work with and I'll continue recommending them to my clients!
Regina Burrus, 3 years ago
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Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography is a distinguished studio based in New Jersey that travels across the East Coast, West Coast, and around the globe! Garrett Museau and his wonderful team are whole-heartedly committed to using their artistic talents and industry expertise to capture exceptional moments from every couple’s special day. He collaborates closely with his team to gain a genuine understanding of your unique style and personal taste, ensuring stunning photographs that beautifully reflect your relationship.

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We’ve had the pleasure of working with Garret Musseau Photography for many years, and we’re always hearing wonderful things about him. Garret has an excellent understanding of how to capture the unique beauty of the River Queen, always finding the right angles to showcase each event. He is highly communicative, working seamlessly with our team and clients to ensure everything runs smoothly. His friendly and professional demeanor make him a joy to have aboard, and our clients are always thrilled with his photos. We always welcome Garret aboard the River Queen, knowing he will deliver outstanding service and beautiful memories.
The River Q., 6 months ago
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Just Shoot With Saumya 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Just Shoot With Saumya is a wedding photography business based in Albany, New York, dedicated to transforming your wedding moments into timeless stories. Led by Saumya Rai, a professional photographer with over six years of experience, the business specializes in wedding and portrait photography. Saumya’s passion lies in preserving authentic emotions and creating heartfelt imagery that you’ll treasure forever. Using an emotive, photojournalistic approach, Saumya captures candid, spontaneous moments that reflect your love story. Her priority is ensuring you feel comfortable, natural, and truly celebrated throughout your session.

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We loved working with Just Shoot with Saumya!! Saumya is such a warm and compassionate person and a very a talented photographer! She made us feel comfortable throughout the process of planning our engagement and wedding photos and was wonderful to work with! We absolutely LOVED all of our photos!! Saumya captured the best moments from the day and made them shine with her skilled but natural-looking editing. We highly recommend Saumya for any occasion!
Sara, 7 months ago
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Thyme & Details 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Thyme & Details offers wedding planning and design services to sentimental couples looking for good vibes and premium personal touches. We know how important it is to be present in the moment – not worrying about organization, budgeting, managing vendors, etc. Let's make planning zesty so you can focus on your VIPs and enjoying your journey. We are based in Ohio but available for travel. Reach out so we can create something unforgettable!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana and her team went above and beyond to ensure planning my out of state wedding was exactly what I envisioned! From the start of our planning period, up until the day of - Thyme & Detail made me feel loved and had the day running like well oiled machine. If any day-of issues would arise, this team was ON IT! Dana also offered multiple centerpiece rentals and had insight to other vendors that help bring my vision to life. Even after the wedding, I loved that Dana was able to help us donate items like our flowers to charities and give back to the community. Thank you Thyme & Detail for being part of our special day!
Tiffany, 8 months ago
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WedWell 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I'm Claire. I opened WedWell in 2014 after I had a terrible experience with the planner for my wedding (which is why I aim for a low stress, high fun planning environment). With over a decade of experience in events, it was time that I started helping couples through the wedding planning process. I love all things weddings: the couples, the venues, the uniqueness, the love, the families, the vows, the toasts, the dancing, the photo booths, the cake (well, any dessert really). I love working with all couples because I truly believe love is love. So let's get started!

Awarded Best of Zola
The most thoughtful, organized, fun, amazing person we’ve ever met, and she single-handedly made our wedding PERFECT. Every single detail was perfect, and we were able to enjoy every moment of our night. Her responsiveness was instant, and on the day of she kept my fiancé and I so calm when we were freaking out. All of our friends told us we needed to get a planner, and I am SO thankful we found Claire. She made our wedding so much fun and zero stress and it looked so beautiful. This was the greatest day of our life, if were to do it a hundred times over I would ask Claire every time. Honestly a single thing didn’t go wrong, and I cannot believe I’m saying that about a wedding. In the planning, it was clear the Claire knew exactly what she was doing, has done this so many times, and had planned for everything we could possibly need. Even things we didn’t even realize we needed, thought we’d be fine, and then the day of we were both like “Wow Claire was so right”. Thank you Claire. You are an incredible person and the best planner ever!! 3 3 3
Taylor K., 9 months ago
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VH Floral Design 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Weddings and events Florals play a vital role in how you experience what's around you, determining the style and ambiance. We offer a premium experience for all of our clients looking for natural, relaxed, whimsical florals with an elegant, luxury feel🌸🌸🌸

Awarded Best of Zola
viktoria was more than i could have ever hoped for in a florist! flowers are super important to me, and she was so tapped in and excited about my vision from day one! her work is absolutely jaw-dropping (for real, people would not stop talking about the flowers at my wedding), her prices are reasonable, and she’s such a delight as a person to boot! would book her again in a nanosecond, so glad i did!!!
Deva B., a year ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

Awarded Best of Zola
We were very happy with the band we chose for our wedding. They brought great energy, played a solid mix of music that kept our guests dancing, and added a fun vibe to the night. They were also flexible which i really appreciated. They were willing to work with our unique setup, including performing on a backyard stage we built. Most importantly, they really listened to what we wanted and tailored the music to match the tone we envisioned. Their professionalism and adaptability helped everything go smoothly. We’re really glad we had them as part of our celebration and would definitely recommend them to other couples.
Emily R., 15 days ago
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Amy Sims Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Amy is a New York-based wedding photographer. She believes that great photography is made when our humanity is revealed. Her documentarian approach is designed to artfully preserve the emotional memory of your day while not impeding on your genuine experience. From the excitement on the dance floor to the small moments in between the big moments, Amy's goal is to cultivate a photographic experience that will awaken your emotional memory of this monumental event for decades to come. Your job is to get married & stay in the moment. Amy's job is to bring those moments back to you. She looks for lovingly offbeat couples. | Contact via website.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amy's invaluable talent shone through not only in her breathtaking photographs of our wedding, but in her steadfast leadership throughout the day. Her imprint on the direction of our wedding day, and the care and love she showed us throughout the entire process were outstanding. Our whole family was blown away by her work and were deeply grateful for her presence on the day. She has a brilliant artistic vision and is also deft in her sensitivity to ensure that you get exactly what you want out of the photographs. I couldn't recommend her enough.
Russell E., 7 months ago
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Lindsay Eileen Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

LOVE matters here. YOU matter here. If you’ve been searching for the dream team to capture not just the beautiful details of your day but to become your new wedding BFF’s, the magic begins with us! Our couples will tell you that by the time their big day finally arrives, we feel a lot more like friends than vendors. Your wedding is a intimate portrayal of all you are as a couple, and we are 100% here to take this journey with you! Let’s get ready to CELEBRATE!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lindsay and Nathan are an incredible team. From booking them two years ago, doing our engagement session, and now having gotten sneak peaks back from our wedding that was just 2 days ago, I’m completely blown away by how incredible they have been! Lindsay is a complete pro. Group photos flew by because she was so great at directing and wrangling everyone. I had multiple people comment on how she was EVERYWHERE non-stop at our wedding, doing an amazing job the whole time! I just know she got every picture I wanted and more, and with how gorgeous our sneak peaks turned out I know I’ll absolutely love them! She and Nathan were so on top of everything, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Not only that, she truly went above and beyond helping to safety pin a rip in my dress. The day was a whirlwind but Lindsay and Nathan made it so easy! I would hire them a million times over!
Cathleen K., a year ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 10 months ago
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Anderson Marques Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Over 500 award-winning photos and 15 trophies, establishing a strong reputation for an artistic and refined approach to wedding photography. Every frame is crafted to capture the essence of a couple’s love story, transforming their most meaningful moments into timeless works of art. With a signature style that blends creativity and elegance, the team masterfully composes each shot with exceptional attention to detail—showcasing everything from the intricate lace of the dress to the genuine joy in shared glances. Their expert use of light and shadow brings depth and emotion, creating an immersive visual experience that resonates deeply.

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We are so grateful that we got to work with Anderson for our big day in May! He was so lovely to work with, and he took the time to get to know more about us as a couple before we met up for our civil ceremony. He was very communicative, and he sent us our photos well before the deadline in our contract. I would say that my husband and I are not naturals in front of a camera, and Anderson was patient and guided us so professionally throughout our wedding. We felt comfortable and trusted his vision, and it really paid off! Our photos are timeless and truly capture the emotion of that day. We will cherish them forever! We would highly recommend reaching out to Anderson if you are looking for a classic, timeless wedding portfolio. In fact, we are going to be working with him again in August when we have our reception!
Elizabeth P., a month ago
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Eric Boylan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,395
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

Hi! It's so nice to meet you! I'm a Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York Photographer from Scranton, Pa. I began my journey as a wedding musician, playing in countless bands in Pennsylvania. It wasn't until the birth of my son that I was thrust into the world of photography. As soon as I snapped my first photo of him, I found the beauty of photography. I quickly noticed the parallels between the music I create and the photos I was taking. The balance between light and dark, joy and sadness, bold and muted, energetic and relaxed intrigued me and drove me to this passion.

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From the moment we first reached out to Eric Boylan Photography, their communication was excellent. Eric and his team were incredibly responsive, professional, and personable throughout the entire planning process. On the day of our wedding, their positive attitude and ability to keep me calm as the bride was invaluable. Most importantly, the quality of their work was absolutely excellent. Eric has an incredible eye for capturing all the magical moments that made our wedding day so special. The photos we received are stunning and we are thrilled to have such beautiful memories to look back on. We highly recommend Eric Boylan Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Jayda S., 9 months ago
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IBEAUTY GROUP 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I am a licensed professional makeup artist and hairstylist with with 20 years of experience, specializing in weddings, photoshoots, fashion shows, and special events. I’ve had the privilege of studying under renowned Russian and European masters and have completed programs at the prestigious Dolores Academy, Makeup Atelier Paris, and ICONFACE Makeup School. This year, I had the honor of working with Miss Turkey at the «Miss World 2024» pageant in Las Vegas, where my model was crowned the winner. Whether working independently or with my team, I provide wedding services across the U.S. I would be thrilled to be part of your special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
She's incredible!!! I never had hair and make up look so good. It was stunning and looked absolutely perfect with my dress. She's a true professional and an amazing person. I recommend her 1000%!!
Alex, 13 days ago
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WEDVIBE 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Experience the artistry of a wedding photographer who epitomizes contemporary elegance. Dedicated to appeasing the most refined sensibilities, we gracefully accompany your narrative, ensuring every moment is captured with exquisite finesse."

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Zina was so patient and thrived in a new atmosphere when I asked her to shoot my interior design projects. Her patience made it so easy for us to work together and we trusted each others talents and expertise to create her beautiful images. I will definitely be working with her again! If you’re ever doing an in-home shoot, she will nail it.
Amanda, a year ago
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Ellis N Design 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Hamden, NY

When you choose Nick as your photographer, you can trust that you're getting someone with an artistic eye, who can capture the beauty of every moment. With my background in various areas of art, I capture the details and composition of each photo giving you the organic look and feel in every shot.

I host and curate poetry events in multiple cities. I have used ellis n design for all my event photography needs. He captures all the emotions of my performers. His candid photography is pure artistry. He is for sure your go-to photographer if you are looking for someone to capture the feelings of your guests and audience. 10/10 highly recommend!!
Cami Mabuhay, a year ago
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Beauty by Gabriella Loren 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Serves Hamden, NY

My name is Gabriella and I am an experienced Makeup Artist and Hairstylist whose goal it is to make you feel beautiful, confident and your very best. I am an on-location company and I tailor your look to your individual personality. Whether that be transforming you into a fairytale princess, soft glam, or if you are striving for a more natural look, I am here to perfect every detail. I understand the time, stress and energy that goes into planning a wedding. With that in mind, I am always here to answer any questions whether it is by email or text.

Awarded Best of Zola
Beauty by Gabriella Loren was an exceptional choice for our wedding day hair and makeup needs. From our initial consultation, the team was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. They listened closely to our preferences and made any changes we requested with patience and care. On the big day, their work was flawless - the makeup and hairstyles lasted all night, even through the joyful tears we shed. Gabriella and her team beautifully transformed the bridal party, ensuring we all looked and felt our absolute best to celebrate our special day. We are so grateful for their talent and dedication in contributing to making our wedding day perfect.
Mrs Melissa L., 2 months ago
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Visual Event Films 

4.9

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hi, my name is Jesse, and I want to give you the wedding video of your dreams. My team of seasoned wedding videographers and I use our storytelling talents to provide more than just a recap of your most special day. We focus on developing a beautiful narrative for your one-of-a-kind love story in cinematic style. We are inspired by your journey and the emotions you feel on your wedding day to give you a truly spectacular video. Everything we do from filming to sound design is motivated by our love of storytelling and passion for wedding videography.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Jesse and his team at Visual Event Films was one of the GREATEST decisions we made! Jesse crafted an unforgettable masterpiece that encapsulated our love story in breathtaking detail. We chose his "Full Story Wedding Videography Package" as it offered something that no other videographer did: a one-of-a-kind, unique, personal wedding video that encompassed our entire story. Jesse met with us multiple times before the wedding to listen to our stories and learn our backgrounds. His dedication and talent in storytelling is unmatched as he used this information to create a narrative that encompassed our most important themes and values. He even scouted beautiful locations where we filmed an additional day (outside of our wedding day) with us. These extra clips added SO much to our video because it highlighted our true personalities and us doing our favorite things together. The quality of Jesse's equipment is phenomenal: his cameras filmed every single moment with precision and detail. The vivid colors and and rich contrasts could be seen in every clip, and looked as if we were in a real movie. There were slow motion shots that are crystal clear and stunning. Lastly, Jesse and his team were easy to contact and very prompt throughout the wedding day. They were at every location, prepared and ready. We are forever grateful we went with Visual Event Films - they are are the best of their kind in the tristate area!
Jillian T., 2 years ago
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Aspen Sage Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

My name is Saige and I'm a photographer from New York and residing in Colorado mostly. I love traveling and doing adventuring photography, I've been on the road for about 7 years exploring and traveling and photographing weddings for about 13 years. I graduated from Colorado Mountain College with my photography degree back in 2015. I Love to travel and am a perfect match for the laid back couples!

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Saige's work is so beautiful, and I can't wait to start sharing our wedding photos with family and friends -- we did our engagement photos with her, too (pictured here), and I literally cried at how gorgeous they were. She knows exactly how to capture these special moments, how to make you comfortable in front of the camera (even if you're not that way usually), and will just wow you with the results! Plus, in addition to being wildly talented and skilled, Saige's energy is so amazing and she is SO wonderful to work with. She went along with a few of our sillier requests and made them even better than we could have dreamed, was a wonderful presence to have on our wedding day, and has been such a source of light and joy. We really can't recommend her enough and will be forever grateful to have worked with her on our big day. A brilliant artist and total wedding pro!
Lexi S., 3 months ago
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Michael Haller Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I started working as a photographer because I'm passionate about helping people showcase who they are and what they have to offer. I work to remove myself from the equation and let my clients take the spotlight. It's thrilling to jump into a session and come out on the other side having learned beautiful new things about a person. When behind the camera I'm coaching you ever step of the way - helping you feel comfortable enough to let your true self emerge.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Michael Haller of Michael Haller Photography, we knew we had found our perfect wedding photographer. Michael's professional, kind, and empathetic communication style immediately put us at ease, and his incredible vision and creativity shone through in every interaction. On the wedding day, Michael and his team were a joy to work with, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. The final photos are nothing short of flawless - creative, responsive, and capturing all the special moments we'll cherish forever. Chris and I are still completely in awe of Michael's work, and we are in love with the sneak peek pictures. We can't wait to see the full gallery! Michael is truly someone you can easily become friends with, which made the entire photography experience that much more special. We are so grateful to have found Michael to document our big day.
Patricia & C., 3 months ago
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Maple Field Floral 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello! My name is Albelisa and I am the Owner and Creative Director at Maple Field Floral! This is a business I officially launched in 2017 and it has been an absolute joy to work with flowers in celebrating so many happy occasions! After being hired to make bouquets and centerpieces for a friend's wedding in 2016, floral arranging became a passion for me! I am currently enrolled in the Certificate in Floral Design program at the New York Botanical Garden. I LOVE exploring the Hudson Valley, spending time with my family, playing sports and staying active, reading, board games, DIY crafts, sketching, old buildings and mojitos!

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Albelisa and the entire Maple Field Florals team are just simply amazing!! Albelisa did the best job at guiding us through the design process, providing suggestions on how to execute our vision and ultimately turning our pinterest board into a full reality. Her kindness and responsiveness throughout kept us as ease and so reassured the entire time that we made the right choice. The final product exceeded our expectations even more than we could have imagined and we are so grateful to have had Albelisa and the team be such a special part of our love story.
Angela P., a year ago
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Before You Say I Do 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hello, my lovely couples! My name is Annie and I have started my business at the beginning of 2023 and so far I've had clients from all over the East Coast. I am focused on Partial, Full time Wedding planning, Elopements and A-la carte. My goal is to help my clients and make sure that their wedding goes by the plan that they created.

Awarded Best of Zola
Annie is the best person for the job. She was so attentive to all the details of my wedding down to the seconds. She will fix any and all hiccups on your special day and make everything look gorgeous. I would recommend her 100% to everyone
Shelby, a year ago
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Nova Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Nova Events by Greta McNebb, is a boutique wedding and event planning company offering services in Miami and NY. We design, plan and produce wedding and events that are intimate and intentional. Striving to do so through implementing our creative mindset, curated vendor relationships and organization expertise. We utilize our authentic and easy going demeanor to produce an event that is unique, personable, created with intention and detail, celebrating and reflecting who you are. Our specialty are chic, rustic, industrial with a modern and elegant twist weddings and events.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Greta for our February 2025 wedding was a dream come true. From the moment we met with her (and even before we signed a contract with her) she was incredibly supportive and helpful. If you want someone who is going to take care of every detail before you can even think to ask about them, she's your girl. From our first call, my husband and I knew we would be working with her. She has such a calming demeanor but she's also incredibly resourceful and uses her knowledge and abilities to the max. Having no family in the area, I really had to lean on her for a lot more than I thought I might, especially when I was having issues with my wedding dress. She even came with me to pick it up the first time!! Greta has so many connections and really knows her stuff when it comes to weddings. She'll be real with you about what's possible within your budget and she really helped us stay within ours - she has a great system that she provides you access to. I could go on and on about how amazing she is. I'm just sad that our wedding is now over and we won't have a reason to connect! We love you Greta!!!!
Gina & A., 5 months ago
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The Lovely Lens 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Hullo! So you're gettin' hitched (YaaY!), but you’re not super into the idea of the overly-manicured wedding. A+ for you, because this is not your parents’ wedding photography. I'm a farm kid who floats between the journalism and art worlds. I love telling stories as much as I love listening to the stories of others. I’m the type of person who makes up musicals for my own amusement and nurses a soft spot for sci-fi and fantasy. If I’m not taking photos, I’m usually dancing. Or cooking. It’s possible I may have a baking addiction and try to mitigate the damage by forcing the goods on loved ones.

Awarded Best of Zola
As two film/media people, we were fairly exacting in finding our wedding photographer. Because of Celia's incredible documentary background and the color, energetic joy and intimacy of her work, she immediately rocketed to the top of our list. Our communication was personal and engaging from the jump, and when we met for engagement photos we immediately clicked - Celia is "my people" and we knew we'd be in good hands on our wedding day. Every interaction we had with Celia was just tops. Talent, sure. That goes without saying, but even more than that, Celia and her second shooter Sarah brought incredible energy to our day - full of curiosity and humor. They were patient, focused, and such a well oiled machine. Every image was true and unique and magnificent and alive. The photos are so dynamic and capture the essence of the relationships (ours and others) throughout the day and the uniqueness of the light, warmth and uh, overwhelming number of guests. We received a boatload of astounding images and were just thrilled to have worked with such a tremendous professional and artist. If you want a joyful professional with a careful eye to capture your day from teary prep to the middle of the dance floor - go with The Lovely Lens! Ten stars out of five.
Caitlin M., 6 months ago
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Elle & Co Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Hamden, NY
  • Offer

I am a luxury destination photographer based in MICHIGAN, COLORADO & FLORIDA! I am ALL over Michigan and all over the nation! I have a home in Lansing, Holland & Traverse City. I travel all over Michigan capturing my clients from Lansing to Grand Rapids to the west coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island & Traverse City to all metro Detroit! I have a second home in Vail/Summit County, CO as well as Clearwater Beach/Tampa. This allows me to be local to multiple places and states! This career is so much more than just showing up and taking photos. It's emotion, it's detail, it's getting to know my clients and capturing each of them uniquely.

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Dani helped us with choosing our elopement location in Colorado! She listened to our must-haves for our location and provided us a list of options with info on permits and everything. She made the elopement process so easy! We picked our location off her advice :) We also had snow hit the day of our elopement and since it was just my husband & I plus the photographers, (Dani & Jed), she let us adjust our elopement time to get the best experience in the elements. They also followed my husband & I to our restaurant where we had dinner and took some amazing candid photos our first dinner as husband and wife. Such an incredible team and incredible experience. Hiring them was the best decision we made when we decided to elope!!
Alaina, a year ago
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Kalz Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

I’m Kristin aka Kal... I live in a beautiful but hard to identify area just north of the Catskills and south of Albany, east of Oneonta and Cooperstown. It’s close to where I grew up and where my family lives in the Catskills. I love EVERYTHING about a wedding day; the anticipation, the joy, the laughter, the happy tears, and the simple fact that everyone you know is gathered to celebrate with you. I have had the honor of celebrating with so many couples and friends and family and it gives me so much joy. I want you to have the BEST day!! So tell me about your loves, your plans, and let’s start telling your story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristin was AMAZING! Our wedding pictures came out absolutely stunning, I’m obsessed with them, and the photos are even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Kristin is also so friendly, kind, and is great with her communication. The pictures are just amazing. Before working with Kristin, my husband and I were definitely camera shy, but she made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot that we felt ready for the wedding. I highly recommend Kristin!
Talia B., a year ago
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Wild Lily Event Planning 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Wild Lily Event Planning is a full service wedding and special event planning company servicing Connecticut, New York and beyond. I take your unique dream and turn it into the most memorable day with every detail planned to perfection.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working alongside Christina is such a seamless, wonderful process. Her passion for planning, design and coordination shines through every step of the way. As a fellow wedding vendor, I know how critical it is for all components of a wedding design to come together to create a cohesive vision and Christina’s attention to detail made sure of this. Highly recommend working with Wild Lily for your wedding day!
Maddi, 8 months ago
DJ Lucas Walters 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Lucas Walters is a DJ, creative director, event producer, and restaurateur. With an ethos rooted in music, culture, hospitality, and experience, Lucas’ client portfolio spans Fortune 500 companies, Industry leaders and mavericks, Austrian royalty, couples madly in love, and individuals who love to dance. He’s provided creative services and musical direction for weddings, international conferences, corporate events, retreats, films, some of the world's most beloved nightclubs, and underground music events and festivals.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lucas took our wedding reception to a whole different level with his DJ skills and selections! His friendly and calm demeanor made communication very easy and stress-free. We also felt that he genuinely cared about and understood our vision, and then executed it perfectly. The highest compliment is that countless wedding guests told us during/after the reception that Lucas was "the best DJ they've ever heard at a wedding" -- we couldn't agree more. Do yourself and your guests a favor, book Lucas.
Erik & D., 3 years ago
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Kelton Higgins 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Kelton Higgins is a multi-award-winning DJ based in Washington, DC and Brooklyn, NY. Flawless mixing and a vast knowledge of music combined with exceptional planning and organizational skills ensures each event is a tailored experience. Specializing in weddings (ceremony, cocktails & receptions) and private event entertainment you can be assured your working with one of the absolute best. If you need a DJ who can play ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you want - then Kelton is the one for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelton is a great DJ to work with! Very professional and knows how to get people dancing!
Alicia Wiley, 6 months ago
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Hannah Newton Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Hamden, NY

Welcome to Hannah Newton Events - A boutique wedding and event planning company based in Southern, CT. With over 10 years experience planning and producing events, we’re passionate about making your unique vision come to life. Whether you’ve just said “Yes” or you’ve booked all of your vendors and you’re looking for wedding day-of management, we are here to fully understand your priorities and ensure your day runs smoothly. We serve ALL couples in CT, NY, NJ and destinations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hannah Newton Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Hannah and her team were quick to respond, direct in their communication, and incredibly organized. Hannah did an amazing job navigating the vendors, answering our countless emails, and being the key player in the seamless setup on the big day. Hannah is truly knowledgeable, reliable, and passionate about what she does. We are so grateful to have had Hannah as a part of our special day, and cannot recommend her highly enough to any couple planning their wedding.
Jenna B., a month ago

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