The Best Wedding Vendors in Kensington, MD

The Best Wedding Vendors in Kensington, MD

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Kensington, MD

Kelci Alane Photography 
Kensington, MD
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

There is nothing greater than going through old family albums and remembering life with those you love. As a photographer, I want to provide you the chance to archive those memories that you cherish so dear. I want you to have photos that you can go through year after year, to help you remember the specific moments that made your life so great. Photos to pass along to your grand-children so they can see how happy you were when you were engaged and married. How good you looked, what your family looked like through all stages of growing. These special milestone photos will last more than a lifetime. They keep your story going.

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Timeless Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Kensington, MD

At Timeless, we understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

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We had such a great experience with our photography and videography team! We worked with two photographers, Evelyn & Geneva, and one videographer, Bogdan. All three were incredibly professional, kind, and patient—especially when it came to wrangling our families for group shots. From the very beginning, the communication was thoughtful and organized. We had initial and week-of calls with Evelyn and Bogdan, which helped align our vision and made us feel confident going into the day. We sent Evelyn ideas and poses we liked beforehand, and she was able to recreate many of them throughout the day. Our photos are absolutely beautiful and we’re so excited to see our wedding video as well!!
Mimi F., 9 days ago
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Poppy Flowers 

4.6

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Poppy is blooming all over the U.S. with a dedicated team of floral designers and with a network of more than 800 local florists. As the nation’s fastest growing and largest full-service wedding florist, we are also the leading expert in floral trends. Check out our website for a free report featuring top 2024 wedding floral trends along with inspirational wedding photos from over 1000 venues and real weddings. Founded in 2019 by Cameron Hardesty (previously of UrbanStems and a White House florist alumna), Poppy is a women-led team with a talented network of majority-women designers.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was so overwhelmed when I first started looking for florists for our wedding. There are so many options, and I didn’t even know where to start until I found Poppy. They break down the process and steps, making it super easy, almost to the point that it doesn’t feel real. To start, you meet with a floral consultant where you talk through your wedding details, the vibe you’re going for, the general needs, etc. Then they walk you through a list of various wedding floral options: bouquets, table arrangements, signage florals, ceremony florals, etc., and you start to narrow down what you want. In each section, they have a grouping of photos, and you can either select something from that or ask for more options. You can also tweak what they have shown (I picked florals that had eucalyptus in them and requested everything be switched to ruscus). After that, you have a while to go back in and adjust until a deadline, but they accommodated some last-minute adds I had as well. Our consultant was Sophia, and she was super responsive and wonderful to work with. Closer to the wedding, you get assigned a local florist who does the actual designing/styling and installing, and we were lucky enough to get Ron, who matched our inspo images EXACTLY. Everything was so beautiful, and I was so in love with my bouquet. He was also incredibly nice and set everything up so quickly. If you’re looking for something to make the whole floral selection easy, simple, and beautiful (also super transparent with costs), definitely go with Poppy!!
Brittany P., a year ago
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MUA Trend 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $149
  • Serves Kensington, MD

I'm a professional makeup artist and hairstylist with 7 years of experience. My goal is to enhance your natural beauty. I specialize in creating flawless, lightweight, and long-lasting looks that feel comfortable and look effortless.

Yevgenia did an amazing job! The makeup was flawless, long-lasting, and exactly what I wanted. They were professional, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Anna, 5 months ago
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JVMMS Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Kensington, MD

I've spent the past 15+ years offering my musical knowledge to events all over the world. That experience translates to DJing weddings and events so seamlessly, from being able to read crowds and deliver exactly what you and your guests want, to managing logistics from the DJ booth in an effortless manner. Whether you want a folk-laden cocktail hour, a classic dinner playlist, or a modern dance party, let me be the one to provide the soundtrack to the most important day of your life!

Awarded Best of Zola
​If someone asked me nicely to go dance my heart out in 90 degree heat, I would probably refuse. If someone tried to bribe me to get out on the floor in near tropical levels of humidity and sweltering, oppressive temperatures, it would take a hefty sum. And yet, twice now I have seen Jeremy get not just me, but over one hundred people to move our feet to the expertly curated beats and harmonies, ignoring the heat in what were inarguably the best dance parties I have had the joy of participating in. My wife discovered Jeremy after I struck out in my search to find adequate music for our wedding. After wading through a sea of ridiculous quotes, flaky DJ's, and logistical nightmares involving the transportation of bands, I gave up entirely. So when my wife explained that she had found a DJ with extremely reasonable rates and fantastic reviews, I was in disbelief. But then, she played for me a sample mix that Jeremy had put together for a HIIT class and it was pure musical magnificence. We hired him soon after. Jeremy was prompt and polite in communications, knowledgeable, unforgettably friendly, and above all else the master of the party's vibe. He managed to blend Beyonce with MGMT, he got my grandmother dancing to N'Sync, I can't overstate how much fun we had. When we remember our wedding with friends and families, the music is everyone's highlight. I cannot recommend Jeremy highly enough. - Nic My partner and I were looking for a DJ for our wedding. This was a new experience for me, but Jeremy made it incredibly easy. He was organized, incredibly friendly, and even provided a survey to better understand our music tastes as well as our vision for the event. At the wedding reception, he did such a fantastic job bringing the energy, masterfully transitioning between songs, and matching our music tastes. In an incredibly sweaty barn, he got the whole group jumping and singing and bopping around (the photos from that party are.. too wild to share). The following year, my sister and her fiance knew exactly who to call for their wedding. Highly recommend 10/10. - Sharon
Sharon & N., 5 years ago
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Timeless Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Kensington, MD

We understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timeless was amazing. They walked me through everything. Great communication everyone was so professional and fun to work with. Our pictures and video turned out so beautiful I highly recommend Timeless for your wedding!
Gwen, 2 years ago
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fine art wedding film 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Kensington, MD

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. To make this time travel possible we choose moments, change angles, craftfully edit sights and sounds to create a piece of art movie, the movie that you will be proud to share with family, friends, and generations to come. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Desmond 3 months before the big day because we kept going back and forth about wanting a videographer. And, now, looking back, we are SO HAPPY that we did! Videos capture full moments that pictures can’t quite get. The day is a whirlwind of big moments that can blur so having something to watch and relive those moments is the best. He captured everything on our shot list and more! The quality is amazing and so professional, and I think the pricing is very fair considering how beautiful the final product is! We definitely recommend hiring them to capture your day!
Emily W., 6 months ago
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Ivy & Quartz Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Hi! I'm Nina and I run Ivy & Quartz photography! I shot my first wedding in 2013, but my journey with photography began long before that. When I was about 10 years old, my dad gave me a camera and I quickly became obsessed. My intrigue continued to grow over the years and I went on to earn my BA in Studio Art , Photography, from the University of Virginia. After graduating I worked as a portrait photographer and decided to pursue and earn my MFA in Imaging Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Awarded Best of Zola
After friends shared a photo of my then fiance and me at their own wedding, we hired the photographer who took it. This was Nina! That one photo inspired us to review the gallery of their entire wedding and then her portfolio and we were blown away. 7 months later our own wedding day arrived. My husband and I are the type of people who are wildly present and constantly forget to take photographs of our life together. We knew we wanted to capture this day without the photography becoming a chore or hindering our ability to do what we do best and enjoy our time. Nina was able to provide just that and was incredible (as was the second photographer she worked with for our big day). Nina seamlessly handled all the chaotic moments and pre-ceremony stress of the very emotional bride (me) in stride! With very little direction she navigated all aspects of a wedding day with absolute poise and grace. I cannot thank her enough for taking on such leadership and just GETTING IT DONE! Nina captured all the big and tiny pieces that go into a wedding and I felt her photo choices, angles, and poses perfectly captured the essence of me and my husband's personalities. At every avenue Nina was a professional, personable, and I never expected I could be so satisfied with a collection of photographs. THANK YOU SO MUCH NINA.
Jacqueline, 9 months ago
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Cesario Mendez Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Kensington, MD

When I am not behind the camera or editing photos, I enjoy short Uber rides to bottomless brunch on the weekends; right now mimosas and I kinda have a thing going on! I have a special relationship with bourbon and FIRMLY believe in putting food on the grill during late afternoons should be the norm. I am blessed to be married to the happiest person on earth (I am so serious), who just happens to double as my favorite person. She keeps me grounded and never fails to remind me how great she is.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wow can’t say enough amazing things about this photographer, he truly was one of the highlights of our wedding. Don’t walk to book him run! He was super focused, detail orientated, bilingual, fun and laid back. He captured so many incredible behind the scene moments and my family kept saying we didn’t even see him take that picture. We were nervous about not knowing how to pose. He made us so comfortable and had amazing poses. He captured intimate moments of our families reactions during the ceremony, speeches and partying. He helped the day flow so well and we couldn’t believe how amazing the pictures were. The turn around time for the pictures was also super fast. We had a bad experience with a photographer prior who ended up being a scammer and he truly saved our wedding day!! Thank you!
Jasmin S., 7 months ago
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YourDreamStylists 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $125
  • Serves Kensington, MD

At YourDreamStylists we are a team of professional makeup artists and hairstylists dedicated to making you look and feel your best on your special day. We specialize in creating flawless bridal looks that reflect your unique style and personality, ensuring you feel confident and radiant. Our mission is to listen to your vision and bring it to life, providing personalized care and expert advice every step of the way. Whether it's your wedding day or another special event, we tailor our services to enhance your natural beauty and create unforgettable moments. Trust us to help you shine on your most important occasions.

Alina and Svetlana were incredible! Alina created the perfect makeup look for my photoshoot, enhancing my natural features while still giving me that glamorous touch. Svetlana worked wonders on my hair, styling it exactly how I envisioned. Together, they made me feel so confident and camera-ready. I couldn’t have asked for a better team—they are true professionals, and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for flawless hair and makeup!
Helena, 3 months ago
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Best Face Forward - Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 25
  • Serves Kensington, MD

14 years ago, Kara was planning a wedding with the help of her mom Susie, and they were searching for a one-stop, experienced and credible makeup and hair team that could meet their needs. There was NO such thing! So we created the solution for the everyday busy modern woman…our award-winning Dream Team! Need skin, makeup, hair, or Men’s Grooming? Large, diverse party? No problem! Our perspective is unique… we were in your shoes, so we created a stress-free, full-service luxury experience for everyone.

Awarded Best of Zola
The makeup and hair artist from best face beauty were amazing to work with. I got to know Heather and Angie has they were my makeup and hair artist for my big day and they couldn’t have been better! They were on time and got all my bridesmaids done and my mom with time to spare! They were great communicators with their timelines and made sure to really understand my needs. I even did two hair trails and Angie was super supportive about it. All around we had an amazing experience and I would recommended them to anyone big or small wedding party!
Stefanie R., 2 months ago
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The Coordinated Collective 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Working out of Arlington, VA, the Coordinated Collective provides day-of coordination for couples who have otherwise organized their own wedding. Aiding couples in the District of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, the women of this company have a wealth of knowledge and experience organizing weddings in all sorts of venues and design. Owned by Ja’el Mendez, this team of experts brings the final touch needed to make sure you get hitched without a glitch! The initial planning is done by the clients, meaning that couples choose their own vendors and have the freedom to design their own wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Francisco as our day-of wedding coordinator at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the moment we started working with him, he was incredibly thorough, organized, and clearly genuinely invested in making our wedding day as smooth and joyful as possible. In the months leading up to the wedding, Francisco helped walk us through the big checklist items for planning a wedding, ensuring we didn’t overlook a single detail while always being respectful of our choices and vision. His communication over email was always timely and clear, and our planning phone calls were always productive, efficient, and fun! One of the most valuable things he did was create a comprehensive vendor packet that centralized all final details—this was a game-changer! We didn’t have to worry about keeping track of updates or managing version control, as he seamlessly handled all communication and coordination with our vendors. His understanding of the venue layout, the timing with our photographer, and the logistics of transporting wedding items made the final decisions stress-free. We trusted him completely, and every detail turned out exactly as we’d hoped—or better! When it came time for the wedding weekend itself, Francisco expertly ran our rehearsal, navigating family dynamics with calm professionalism and making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. On the wedding day, Francisco was a calm and reassuring presence, quietly in charge and gracefully keeping everything on track. As someone who’s very Type A and typically likes to stay on top of everything, I was amazed by how much I was able to relax and simply enjoy the day because I knew Francisco would be handling it all. Thanks to him, we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones, knowing everything was in the best hands. If you’re looking for someone who will bring warmth, expertise, and a true sense of calm to your wedding day, Francisco is your person. He made our wedding a dream come true, and we wouldn’t change a single thing. (Photos courtesy of Paperbird Photography!)
Melissa S., 6 months ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Kensington, MD

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

Awarded Best of Zola
Grace is amazing! Easy to work with. She was able to herd our wild family and friends to make sure we had all the pictures we wanted! Absolutely recommend and will be recommending to everyone !
Jen M., 2 years ago
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Tulip Decorations LLC 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Based out of Fairfax, Virginia, Tulip Decorations is an esteemed florist that specializes in designing floral arrangements . We endeavor to design beautiful pieces with a personalized touch, to help couples realize their vision for their special day. Creative and intuitive. Services Offered We offer couples complimentary consultation where details of the upcoming celebration can be discussed and planned and we also offer to visit the venue and ceremony places to share ideas. Once the team has an understanding of your requirements, they will offer a bespoke package.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tulip Decorations LLC was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the moment I reached out to them, their communication was effective, responsive, and truly caring. The quality of their work was nothing short of stunning - the floral arrangements they created were so beautiful, detailed, and helped make my whole look come together in the most perfect way. I felt like a true bride thanks to their incredible talents. Wow, what an amazing couple! I reached out days before my wedding and within 10 mins she reached back and gave me exactly what I envisioned! It was absolutely beautiful and everyone loved it!!! Thank you soo much for saving my day!
Sofia S., 3 months ago
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District Winery 

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $20,000

District Winery hosts full-service weddings for up to 200 guests. The first working winery in Washington, DC, District Winery is located in Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. Our modern, sophisticated, waterfront wedding venue with floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and sweeping river views is the ideal venue for your wedding. District Winery include our highly regarded wedding cuisine and wines made onsite. Executive Chef Christian Fischhuber brings years of international culinary expertise to our venue, as he oversees every detail of your menu. Couples work with a District Winery event manager who will assist with all of the details, from helping curate the perfect menu to coordinating with vendors to ensure seamless execution. All District Winery weddings are turnkey and include the use of our custom walnut tables, chairs, high top tables, bar stools, marble topped bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, table top items to enhance your decor.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Allows pets
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
We had our wedding at DW on September 1, and it was truly flawless. DW is such a well oiled machine and the night went incredibly smooth. It was such a pleasure to work with Latoria, Chloe, and Tori throughout the planning process. We had about 150 people with a band and it was the perfect fit. The room was STUNNING and the team was super accommodating with last minute changes and a huge wrench thrown our way on the big day. No one even flinched and they adapted beautifully. SO sad it's over and I wish we could do it again!!
Nicole E., 9 months ago
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5 thousand frames films LLC 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Kensington, MD

- Over 12 years of successful work, more than 400 couples, more than 200 families and more than 100 companies have used our services - We do all shooting and editing personally and never hire third-party vendors. You will get exactly what you ordered - It is very important for us that the video convey the atmosphere of your event as much as possible, therefore we approach the details and musical arrangement with great care - Each project for us is always an individual work. We do not shoot or edit according to a template. - We always have a spare set of equipment - All material we always keep in duplicate.

Thanks so much for our incredible weeding video! Yesterday we had a chance to watch it and I can say it was such heartwarming and professional video that reminded us how special that day was:) Thank you, Alex, again for your hard work and professionalism!
Alina, 6 months ago
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Milton Ridge 

5.0

Clarksburg, MD
  • Venue
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Offer

Located in the rolling hills of Maryland between Frederick, MD and Washington, D.C., Milton Ridge boasts exquisite setting and exceptional services. The beautifully restored Milton Ridge Historic Chapel and Reception Hall have been created exclusively for beautiful weddings and occasions with special attention given to every detail. Having your wedding ceremony and reception all in one location will make your wedding planning much easier. It gives you more control over timing and flow, as well as make things easier for your guests. At Milton Ridge, our event coordinator will assist in the planning of every detail of your wedding or special event. We have the ability to customize every detail to meet the specific needs for your special event. With our unique all-inclusive pricing, there are no surprises. You know the true costs up-front, which makes budgeting easier. It also allows us to offer beautifully personalized events at a tremendous value.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has onsite accommodations
  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
Awarded Best of Zola
As soon as we arrived, we were so glad that we had chosen Milton Ridge and knew that we had made the right choice. All of the staff were very welcoming and helpful. They were with us through every step of our wedding day with lots of support and smiles. The cottage for getting ready is very cute, the chapel is beautiful, and the reception hall is great as well. They have many services included in their various wedding packages like catering, DJ, photographer, and cake. They also have outside vendors that they work with frequently, such as hair and make-up and a florist, who are all wonderful. They are inclusive, and they are supportive of LGBT weddings. My now wife and I are part of the LGBT community, and we were treated very well by the entire team. We were able to have our wedding exactly how we wanted, and they worked with us on every detail. On the day, they had the entire day scheduled and kept us on track, which is actually so necessary and helpful on a day when you're trying to do so many things. Everything went smoothly and as stress free as a wedding can be. It was truly a wonderful day. Thank you so much to the whole team! -Harley and Jackie
Harley B., 7 months ago
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TCC Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Welcome to our page! I'm Maurice AKA The Covenant Child, and I'm the founder and lead DJ here at TCC Productions. Since 2010, we've been rocking events across DC / Maryland / Virginia and beyond. We’ve been fortunate to DJ at company parties, live concerts, private house parties, and more. But weddings are particularly dear to us. It’s always an honor to join couples in their celebration of love. We would love to be a part of your celebration as well!

Awarded Best of Zola
Omg—our DJ was AMAZING! He understood the assignment and delivered beyond our expectations. Even though he asked for our input and allowed us to create our own playlist for the reception, we also gave him the freedom to do his thing—and he absolutely crushed it. From the perfect timing of the music to hyping up the crowd, every moment flowed with energy and fun. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Our communication from day one was incredible. Just let him know that we needed to discuss some things and he immediately made it happen. Very easy to work with. Huge kudos to you and your team for making the night unforgettable!
Nadlyn S., a month ago
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Eunice Makeup Artist 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Hello my name is Eunice , I am been in the industry of makeup for about 10 years As a founder of Eunice Professional makeup , i strive to give every client the best service , to understand their Needs , and make a professional , fun and beautiful experience. I have the most caring professionally trained team of Hairstyles and makeup artist including myself , we work with you to give you your desire Look , we offer trial makeup , hairpieces , Airbrush makeup , any updos , and any type of look , from recent trend to Old Hollywood, from romantic , classic , Glam an soft glam makeup and much more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eunice responded to my inquiry right away! She is easy to reach and inquire. Eunice serviced two my bridesmaids, sister in law and did hair for my three flower girls. I was very pleased with her work. Eunice stuck to our timeline, she started early! She came on time and worked right away! She made us look so beautiful and glamorous!! Eunice listened to our visions. Boy, did she listen!!! Hair and make up were all beautiful. I recommend Eunice for all hair and make up needs. She's on time, prices are fair, very personable and understands with compassion. You can tell she loves her work THROUGH her work :) you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much for taking great care of us, Eunice!
Jennifer, a month ago
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Davidson Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Kensington, MD

DAVIDSON DESIGNS is a floral studio that specializes in weddings, events & installations for clients with impeccable taste and an eye for timeless details. We work with bold blooms, wildflowers and seasonal greenery poised in complementary containers. Paired with abundant candlelight, our floral arrangements & installations are quietly vibrant, wildly tamed & simply sophisticated.

Awarded Best of Zola
Beautiful work!! The flowers were so beautiful, I loved all of the color! and work was completed in a timely manner during setup. The bride's bouquet lasted throughout the day. As a vendor, they are great to work with and create a beautiful result for any couple!
Nicole Simensky P., 4 months ago
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Lastlook Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Hi! This is Andi, a videographer who, after 7 years of making news documentaries and nonprofit videos for social causes, decided to step into wedding films. My documentary works have won the Telly Awards, New York Festivals Gold Awards, and a NY Emmy. Currently serving couples in the Washington D.C. metro area and beyond. You can find pricing and package info on my website.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t have asked for a better videographer for our wedding! From start to finish, Andi was professional, dedicated, and incredibly thoughtful, ensuring that our special day was captured beautifully. Right after we signed the contract, she sent us a detailed questionnaire to get to know us as a couple—our story, our style, and the specific moments we wanted to highlight. This level of preparation reassured us that she truly cared about making the video personal and meaningful. About a month before the wedding, she proactively reached out to request the venue’s floor plan, demonstrating her commitment to planning ahead and making sure every shot was perfectly thought out. On the wedding day, Andi arrived an hour early to get familiar with the space and even took some breathtaking outdoor shots before the festivities began. Her presence was so natural and unobtrusive, allowing us to fully enjoy the day while she captured everything seamlessly. Throughout the event, she worked tirelessly to document not just the big moments but also the little details and emotions that made our wedding unique. One of the things that makes Andi truly stand out is her background as a former reporter and documentary filmmaker. Her storytelling skills are evident in every frame—she has a keen eye for capturing genuine emotions and weaving them together into a narrative that feels raw, real, and deeply personal. She didn’t just record our wedding; she told our story in the most beautiful and authentic way. When we received our wedding video, we were absolutely blown away. It was beyond anything we could have imagined—every moment was beautifully filmed and edited, creating a cinematic and heartfelt masterpiece that we will cherish forever. What truly stood out was Andi’s creative touch—she included interesting and unexpected moments that showcased her artistic eye and deep understanding of human connection. Most importantly, the video felt authentically us—it captured the emotions, the joy, and the essence of our relationship perfectly. We are beyond grateful for Andi’s work, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and passionate wedding videographer. If you want someone who truly cares about your story and will go above and beyond to create a stunning wedding film, Andi is the one to choose!
Leila & R., 5 months ago
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Shining Time Wedding 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Kensington, MD

We are a wedding planning and design company. We want to become a part of your team to make your wedding or events that speak your styles. We offer wedding and events design, decoration, planning and coordination services. We also source and handmake personalized wedding and events decors and gifts to make the best events and wedding details impression and wow your guests and attentees. From design to execution, Shining Time Wedding team is flexible to work with. We can collaborate with you only on creating the design, or continue to build the momentum to make your vision comes true on your wedding or event day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Shining Time Wedding and Rina made our wedding absolutely magical. I worked with Rina on all our florals and decor for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The team delivered beyond my dreams on an elegant and romantic design. Rina and the team are so kind and so easy to work with. I cannot recommend this vendor me. I am so grateful I found them when planning our special day. Thank you Rina and Team!
Jade S., a year ago
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Lisa Lee Florals 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Founded by Lisa Lee after leaving a decade-long career in digital marketing to pursue her dream in floral design, she hopes to inspire others with the same love she has for florals. You can expect to find dreamy, nature-inspired designs.

Awarded Best of Zola
TL;DR - Lisa and her team did a fabulous job with our wedding florals, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was responsive, proactive in planning, and offers stunning design for very fair price points. We and our guests loved what she created. I highly recommend her! We were introduced to Lisa through our planner. The first call helped us understand how she works, what’s typical for wedding floral vendors, and what kinds of packages she offers. Lisa’s warm, a good listener, and even in the first call exudes expertise and style. Immediately confident she could do the job well. I love how she structured her proposals—she gave us an easy slide deck with colors, sample florals and greenery, vessel options, altar shapes, and other design details. It’s informative without being overwhelming, and helped us make decisions we loved. As an LGBTQ couple, it was also lovely to work with a vendor who understood how some details may be different & help us with ideas for what was unfamiliar to us. Lastly, on wedding day, Lisa and her team move quickly and almost invisibly. The space was transformed, the vision came to life perfectly, and she checked in with us and planner all throughout to make sure we were feeling good. Thanks, Lisa!
Garrott S., 6 months ago
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MIR Events & Travel 

4.8

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Kensington, MD
  • Offer

The team at MIR are delighted to help couples plan memorable nuptials locally or abroad. We bring wedding dreams to life through meticulous planning and attentive service. MIR offers full-service, partial-planning as well as day-of-coordinator services for both domestic and international celebrations. We are professionals who lend our expertise to each aspect of event planning while adhering to the budget. We can join couples for their destination wedding to ensure each moment is executed seamlessly. MIR can also assist group hotel reservations and flight coordination.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we started working with Brandy and the MIR Events & Travel team, we knew we were in good hands! Their communication style is incredibly responsive, especially via text and email, and they provided so many helpful suggestions for us to consider in planning our wedding. The quality of their work and the value they provided was truly exceptional - they were generous, supportive, thoughtful, efficient, and incredibly experienced. Brandy and her team did an excellent job pivoting the morning of our ceremony when the ground was still too wet from recent rainfall and called for a new setup. Additionally, Brandy and her team were kind and engaging with my whole family and our guests, generously brought votive candles and a portable karaoke machine microphones, checked in and regularly offered support, and deftly handled setup and coordination of vendors across three locations on our wedding day. She's amazing! I highly recommend MIR Events & Travel for your wedding planning needs!
Elizabeth P., 8 months ago
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Avtomat Audio-Visual Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Kensington, MD

I’m an experienced DJ and have been spinning at events for over 25 yrs. In addition, I’ve participated as talent, as well as tech and presentation, in music related events all around the Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland region for three decades. I branched out into doing weddings in the 00’s, and it has been great! I love playing weddings and sharing in the joy of the happy couple and their families!

Awarded Best of Zola
Neal was a great DJ who was happy to do whatever he could to make our wedding go as smoothly as possible. His mobile setup was perfect for our ceremony location and he did a wonderful job with all of his announcements and making guests happy. (Photos by @sopho.tography)
Caitlin P., a year ago
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Kelton Higgins 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Kensington, MD

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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Artistry by Kelsea 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 3
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Kensington, MD

one of the greatest joys in my life is having the talent and skill to show everyone just how beautiful they are. in using these skills to show others how beautiful they are, i found my beauty, my strength and so much more. i realize every day, i am often a small part of big life-changing events. for each wedding, baby shower, or brand launch photoshoot i get to be a part of, i am forever grateful for your trust.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelsea and her team were amazing to work with. I am not usually much of a makeup wearer and asked for basically a glammed up version of myself, and she really delivered! I especially appreciated that she responded well when I asked for a small adjustment – she knew what I was asking for and was able to make me look and feel my best on my wedding day. Not to mention she made my fine, uncurlable hair look beautiful! Plus, my hair and makeup lasted through a whole night of dancing, kissing, and happy tears. I would absolutely recommend Artistry by Kelsea for any person getting married and wanting to look their best.
Zoe M., 8 months ago
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Love, Lomax Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,350
  • Serves Kensington, MD
  • Offer

Love, Lomax Studios is a premier wedding photography company based in Northern Virginia. Founded and led by Karisa Lomax, we proudly serve couples throughout the DC metro area, Tampa Bay Area, & beyond. Our guiding philosophy, "capturing today for the sake of tomorrow," reflects our commitment to intentional, thoughtful photography. Every photo is approached with care and purpose. Our aim is to offer couples a unique perspective, showcasing the beauty of their special day through detailed compositions & genuine emotions—while ensuring that the entire experience remains enjoyable & relaxed for everyone involved!

Awarded Best of Zola
Karisa was truly amazing - from the beginning through the end. She was always very responsive, and was professional but also so much fun. She was the perfect mix of keeping us on schedule during our wedding day but also having candid moments without being stressed. She delivered our pictures on time and they were so good we love them! We really didn’t want over edited pictures so that’s why we chose Karisa and she delivered crisp, natural pictures which is what we wanted! Would highly recommend!!
Hannah G., a year ago
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Senemabeauty 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves Kensington, MD

Senemabeauty offers on-site bridal and event makeup and hairstyle . We specializes in timeless elegant, modern and the latest bridal hair and makeup trends. We are passionate about making sure you feel extremely happy on your big day. We will work with you and communicate every step of the way to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Awarded Best of Zola
Senemabeauty was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day beauty needs. From the trial to the day of, Aida was direct, patient, kind, and incredibly creative in her approach. Her attention to detail was amazing, and the end result was a natural, long-lasting soft glam look that was perfect for my special day. The airbrush foundation and natural but dramatic lashes Aida applied looked stunning and lasted all night, even through happy tears. Senemabeauty also thoughtfully included beautiful touch-up kits for us to use throughout the celebration. We couldn't have been happier with their work and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding. Aida and Ann are the best!
Alissandra, 9 months ago
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Potok's World Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Kensington, MD

I am part of a husband and wife team. My husband Pete is a laidback Minnesotan and I grew up in Germany. Between the two of us we speak multiple languages. Though we are based in the DC metro area we love to travel for destination weddings!

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Potok's World Photography for our small outdoor wedding and an engagement shoot - we reached out to them because we loved the vibrancy and creativity of the photos in their portfolio. Anji and Pete were a great team - a warm, discreet and professional duo during the wedding events, and also timely and responsive about pre-wedding details and follow-up correspondence. The photographs from the wedding and engagement shoot were beautiful and alive and really captured the spirit of this special moment in our lives.
F L., 3 years ago

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