NYCityWeddings.com Vendor Interviews - NEW YORK WEDDINGS

Welcome to NYCityWeddings.com's "Up Close & Personal" page featuring exclusive personal interviews with some of today's most fascinating wedding professionals. Hear what they have to say about their products, their services and themselves. As you read their words of wit and wisdom, maybe you'll find a "good match" between you and a particular vendor - that certain someone who might be easy to work with, fit your personality and help make your wedding dreams come true.

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Elegant Faces by Desiree
Interviewed Mar 17, 2010

"My work is known for enhancing natural beauty. I encourage brides to allow my expertise to work for them"  

East Coast Music & Entertainment
Interviewed Nov 10, 2009

"To provide clients with outstanding entertainment services that exceed their expectations but acknowledge their budget; to make the East Coast Music & Entertainment brand synonymous with quality, integrity, flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of both the client and performing musicians. "  

NewYorkFilmworks
Interviewed Oct 8, 2009

"We offer Modern and artistic wedding films"  

Rabbi Torey Bowen
Interviewed Sep 22, 2009

"I am happy to officiate at Jewish and interfaith weddings. I can help create a ceremony that reflects the religions of the bride and groom"  

Partybooths
Interviewed Sep 21, 2009

"Partybooths.com is a national photo booth company. "  

Coachman Luxury Transport
Interviewed Sep 8, 2009

"Coachman Luxury Transportation has been in business for over 20 years, servicing the New York/Metropolitan area. "  

Cynthia Ross Affairs Inc.
Interviewed Aug 25, 2009

"Cynthia Ross Affairs offers assistance in all phases of the wedding planning process as well as various event-planning services"  

Erganic Design
Interviewed Aug 24, 2009

"“Conscious design for beautiful living”… we came up with this slogan during a design charrette a few of my design colleagues and I were having years ago."  

Amanda Picone Photography
Interviewed Aug 19, 2009

"My business is based around my love of love, and my love of weddings. Photographing weddings allows me to be surrounded by love on a variety of levels, and it's an amazing thing for me. "  

Glam Me Up
Interviewed Aug 6, 2009

"Some of the hottest trends are definitely a smoky eye for a fun night out, soft and subtle for daytime"  

Photography In Style
Interviewed Aug 2, 2009

"We are a professional photography studio that provides creative, artistic and contemporary pictures. We are available to travel worldwide. "  

MissNowMrs.com
Interviewed Jul 30, 2009

"MissNowMrs.com is the premier online name change service for brides."  

DUET Photography
Interviewed Jul 7, 2009

"We offer specialty Photography and Videography. One “hot” trend in particular is that a lot of brides are opting for a photojournalistic style"  

Blue Rainbow Design
Interviewed Jul 2, 2009

"Blue Rainbow Design was created with one goal in mind: to bring casual luxury life style to our brides and grooms by offering an extensive and exquisite selection of high quality wedding favors"  

My Wedding Reception Ideas
Interviewed Jul 2, 2009

"Our mission is to provide premium quality products along with the highest level of customer service to make planning our clients' special day as easy and painless as possible. "  

Bridal Styles
Interviewed Jun 30, 2009

"At Bridal Styles, we help you find the perfect headpiece and accessories to complete your dream look and make you an unforgettable bride."  

Bridal Reflections
Interviewed Jul 11, 2009

"We’re seeing brides wearing elaborate veils and investing in jewelry or hairpieces vs. tiaras. We are also seeing brides changing into simpler reception dresses, which means two “gowns” instead of one."  

Elite Affairs, LLC
Interviewed Jun 22, 2009

"We offer full planning packages for the brides that need help planning their entire wedding, day of coordination services for the bride that has planned her wedding but need us to oversee the day and ensure everything runs smoothly"  

Classical Chamberlin Ensembles
Interviewed Jun 19, 2009

"We provide live, professional quality classical music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and intimate receptions. "  

STEM NYC
Interviewed Jun 19, 2009

"From the beginning of the wedding process, we try not to just be your florist but your go-to gals. We walk through your ceremony and reception site where we help envision, plan, create and perfect your dream wedding into your reality wedding."  

RJ's Personal Fitness
Interviewed Jun 16, 2009

"I am a fitness company offering personal training for brides, grooms and the whole wedding party. Training for that special day will include custom tailored programs for: "  

Cloud Nove Events
Interviewed Jun 17, 2009

"Cloud Nove Events offers a wide range of event-planning and coordination services, from brainstorming ideas to full-service planning. "  

Captain Arnold (Chaplain)
Interviewed Jun 16, 2009

"“I take the time to get to know my couples and personalize the wedding ceremony to suit their specific needs. Each ceremony I perform captures the personal warmth and love that is the essence of the couple and is infused with just a touch of humor to insure the most memorable wedding celebration possible. Couples also appreciate the knowledge I impart on them from my own 50+ years of marriage.”"  

Hamlet Wind Watch
Interviewed Jun 15, 2009

"We will spend as much time as a bride requires to come up with the perfect wedding she is entitled to. We never rush our brides and are open to all of their ideas & questions. "  

Blue Daisy Weddings
Interviewed Jun 13, 2009

"I offer photography for couples, families and individuals. My main business is wedding photography which includes weddings, engagement and after wedding portraits."  

Clergy on Call
Interviewed Jun 15, 2009

" My "mission" is to see that my couples have “no regrets” about their wedding ceremony. I want the bride to say, “Pastor Bill was ... professional, personable, interesting, organized, easy to work with ... and fun"  

About Face Artistry
Interviewed Jun 12, 2009

"For over 14 years we have been famous for creating a look that lasts not only till your last dance, but until the end of time. Your face is unique and should be treated as such. The confidence you gain with us is our wedding gift to you. "  

Palermo Bakery
Interviewed Jun 9, 2009

"Some of our specialties are grooms cakes, specialty birthday cakes, and most of all our wedding cakes, we also have a full line of Italian and French pastry"  

Hamlet Golf and Country Club
Interviewed Jun 6, 2009

"Our goal is to make each and every wedding individual, unique and customized to your desires and dreams. "  

Hamlet Willow Creek
Interviewed Jun 7, 2009

"Our goal is to make each wedding individual, unique and customized to your dreams and desires. "  

Diamond Ideals
Interviewed Jun 5, 2009

"Located in the heart of the New York Diamond District, Diamond Ideals is your portal to the diamond market."  

Castle On The Hudson
Interviewed Jun 4, 2009

"The unique setting of the Castle, built at the turn of the century and renovated between 1994 - 1997."  

Crystal Flip Flops
Interviewed Jun 4, 2009

"We sell beautiful, custom-made, Swarovski crystal flip-flops. They are the hottest item for brides and bridesmaids this year."  

M.A.S. Music
Interviewed Jun 4, 2009

"I offer truly unique musical enhancement to your wedding day. I realize that music is instrumental to every special event and can help set just the right mood. "  

Contemporary Photography by Matthew Sowa
Interviewed Jun 3, 2009

"As a modern day Wedding Photographer, you have to be more than just an excellent photographer, you have to be an Art Director, stylizing what is going on in the image and paying close attention to the details and background of every photo. You must always keep the images interesting, fresh and well composed. I strive to always create pictures that have movement, power of emotion and modern taste."  

Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course
Interviewed Jun 3, 2009

"Our elegant wedding package includes a 5-hour premium bar, heavy cocktail reception with 6 food stations and 6 passed hors devours, plated salad, pasta and dinner with a wedding cake plus an additional dessert."  

Pink Monkey Events
Interviewed Jun 2, 2009

"Get ready to be tickled pink! Pink Monkey Events is ready to make your special day an unforgettable one."  

Just Embroidered Totes
Interviewed Jun 1, 2009

"Personalized totes, beach towels, chair sashes, dress labels and more! My totes and towels are trimmed with ribbon, which you can pick. "  

MagnetStreet Weddings
Interviewed May 22, 2009

"MagnetStreet Weddings designs, prints and produces full-color, customizable wedding stationery. We're best known for our stylish and fun Save the Date magnets and most notably... "  

Capriccio Ensemble
Interviewed May 27, 2009

"We provide exceptional quality customized ensembles of strings/flute/harp/piano/soprano/trumpet/guitar for the ceremony, cocktail hour,"  

Joining Hands and Hearts
Interviewed May 25, 2009

"that the ceremony will be all about you, your love, relationships, beliefs and families
to give you more than you dreamed possible
that you will enjoy the entire process, and really feel a part of it
"  

Pippy's Sweets
Interviewed May 11, 2009

"My goal is to make everyone’s items unique and reflect the person or couple in some way. Its your day. Make it uniquely you!"  

Awesome 80's Prom
Interviewed May 11, 2009

"We can do it all! We have a full menu of bachelorette services from the Prom to dinner packages, limos, dance classes, help with outfits and our staff here in the office who will work "  

A Circle of Gold
Interviewed May 7, 2009

"I am a wedding officiant, so that means I can preside over most wedding ceremonies. I can do both religious and non-religious unions and typically perform my services in venues outside "  

DanceSport
Interviewed May 7, 2009

"We offer dance services in the field of Latin and Ballroom dancing, and give our students the chance to acquire a thorough knowledge of the dance of their choice. "  

Adrienne's
Interviewed Apr 30, 2009

"For 1000s of years as girls wedding day was and is the most special day of her life from pre historic times to modern times. "  

Bra Tenders
Interviewed Apr 30, 2009

"To make every woman who walks through our doors look and feel beautiful, uplifted, and proudly feminine.
With the right bra, we can help you to lose 10 pounds and 10 years in a New York Minute"  

Madison Florist
Interviewed Apr 24, 2009

"We design, prepare and create special events that require a high level of expertise and creativity. We aim to create memorable special events that surpass all our client’s expectations"  

Designs By Rose, Inc.
Interviewed Apr 23, 2009

"The best way to describe Designs By Rose is that we are not only full-service but we “care”. You are not a number to us, you are our client and we strive not only in our efforts to assist you in every way but work diligently to make your day a perfect day. We work with you and with your budget! "  

Sirius Orchestra
Interviewed Apr 22, 2009

"There is nothing that can compare to the energy and feeling of live musicians playing great music. The musicians act and react with the audience "  

North Fork Express
Interviewed Apr 15, 2009

"With North Fork Express you can "Ride Easy" ... All of our drivers are dependable and CERTIFIED!! "  

Hudson Valley Ceremonies
Interviewed Apr 11, 2009

"We offer wedding officiant services for small to large weddings. Our services include in person meetings and consultations, unlimited email and phone communication, conduct rehearsals and perform wedding ceremonies. "  

Thomas Knoell Designs
Interviewed Apr 7, 2009

"Thomas Knoell Designs offers a selection of hundreds of headpieces, hair sticks, combs, bouquet jewelry, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets for the bride, her maids, her mom and the guests. "  

G.E. Masana Photography
Interviewed Apr 2, 2009

"What an incredible job you did. Your photos truly are art work and we feel so incredibly blessed to have our happiest moments captured as beautifully as we remember them. Your modern, yet classic candid style was exactly what we were hoping for, and we know that is so difficult to find... You were the utmost professional, keeping things light when they could have been stressful. We were so thrilled to have found you." - Vanessa Penna (Senior Beauty Editor, Elle), NYC"  

A Beautiful Atrium
Interviewed Apr 1, 2009

"I have done more parties than any one anywhere, tons and tons and tons of events! I know more about every facility in NY and New Jersey than anyone, pricing, sizes, menus, hidden costs, hidden technical issues, I know all the bands and DJs and photographers."  

Ammo Athletics
Interviewed Mar 31, 2009

"To the altar and beyond. Look your best in your dress on your wedding day by training with Ammo Athletics! Lose the muffin top, the batwings, No Surgery! "  

The Bridal Touch by Elena
Interviewed Mar 30, 2009

"What’s hot right now, and has been for some time now is more of the natural look and alot of half up and half down, long updos. These are wedding day favourites."  

Fantasia Bridal Center
Interviewed Mar 26, 2009

"Fantasia Bridal is 5,000 square feet of gowns, accessories, shoes and all of your bridal needs. We have a professional sales staff and are dedicated to satisfying our clients"  

Judge William J. Corbett
Interviewed Mar 19, 2009

"My brides and grooms appreciate my dignified, thoughtful ceremonies. It is most gratifying for me to help craft a ceremony with a couple. Each couple knows they can count on me because they can tell that I really care about making their wedding day memorable. I always review the exact words and various other aspects of the ceremony with the bride and groom well in advance so there are no surprises on their wedding day, the most important day of their lives."  

Flowers & Designs by Gina
Interviewed Mar 12, 2009

"I offer an all around start to finish services. I will be hands on working side by side with each couple, helping them with choices of designs, colors flowers and ideas. Accommodating them with samples and working within there budget. "  

Florisan LLC
Interviewed Mar 1, 2009

"We go the extra mile to make sure that all our flowers and decor are as perfect and as close to what the bride wants as they possibly can be. There are no second chances with weddings, and we go over every item numerous times to make sure that there are no "surprises" the day of."  

A Perfect Bride
Interviewed Feb 25, 2009

"Some of the hottest trends for hair I've noticed are side-do's, they are either low slightly imperfect chignons to the side or flowing side swept waves that fall to one shoulder. "  

A. Stan Wiest Music
Interviewed Oct 27, 2008

"JOAN HAMBURG SAYS- "With over 17 bands and orchestras working for him, Stan Wiest can get you the perfect music for your wedding, and because he is a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, Wiest really understands the intricacies of wedding performances. The list of musicians he can get for you is enormous, since he handles everything from ballroom dance bands to steel drums, mariachi groups, bagpipes, bluegrass bands, classical groups, Greek bouzouki music, sitars, German Octoberfest and even DJ's. Go to his website and take a look at the music pages he has set up He's great to work with and an amazing wedding resource. "  

Mystic Music
Interviewed Sep 16, 2008

"The Mystic is a group of eight talented musicians with incredible resumes including Broadway’s Movin’ Out, Jersey Boys, Grease; the most recent Billy Joel tour at Shea, and recording with various pop artists. Together they have tremendous chemistry. They bring the music to life, creating a different mood with each song they sing, making each event unforgettable. If the sound is good, nothing compares to live music. "  

Central Park Orchestra
Interviewed Sep 12, 2008

"Because music is central to every sensational celebration, Central Park Music should be a name central to every extraordinary wedding. "  

Around Town Entertainment
Interviewed Sep 11, 2008

"Music is the most important thing in a celebration. It is also important to know that you are dealing with professionals who share in the excitement of every single event. We help lift the event to its highest level of energy, and create an amazing sophisticated atmosphere"  

New York Minute
Interviewed Sep 9, 2008

"The Ultimate Experience In Live Music & Production

For a party that’s vibrant and energetic, New York Minute is your band offering more than just music and putting the party in YOUR wedding party. "  

Hot Pursuit Music
Interviewed Sep 8, 2008

"Music is a gift bestowed upon us all. Some of us were born to perform it and some of us were born to appreciate it. We feel blessed to be able to give our gifts to you and thank you for letting us be a part of your lifetime memories. " Hot Pursuit Band"  

Franklin Wayne Music
Interviewed Sep 7, 2008

"Our motto for the last 36 years has been "THE BAND YOU SEE IS THE BAND YOU GET"!!!

The only surprise couples can expect with Franklin Wayne Music, is being pleasantly surprised by their pure professionalism and how much fun they and their guests will have."  

Pennylane Productions
Interviewed Aug 18, 2008

"My goal is for your friends to wish they had a wedding film as amazing as yours!"  

Oheka Castle
Interviewed Aug 7, 2008

"At Oheka, it is our mission is to make not only the day of your event flawless and amazing but to make all the planning before the event as easy and effortless as possible. Planning a wedding should be a really happy time and we want you to enjoy every moment of it. We also have a “No two brides shall meet” policy at OHEKA"  

Hudson Terrace
Interviewed Aug 4, 2008

"Hudson Terrace makes it our priority to create the most flawless event for the Bride, Groom, and their guests. We will make sure every detail is taken care of with the Couple’s personal touches infused throughout. Most of all, we want everyone at Hudson Terrace to enjoy themselves without a worry in the world"  

Westbury Manor
Interviewed Jul 31, 2008

"Here at the Westbury Manor it’s our goal to make our home become your home, treating each couple and their guests like family not only on their wedding day, but each time they walk through the doors"  

Flowerfield
Interviewed Jul 28, 2008

"Our goal is to hit them with a first and last impression they will never forget."  

Roslyn Claremont Hotel
Interviewed Jul 23, 2008

"We strive to give the bride and groom everything they want without them having to ask. I always tell them that on the day of their event…their job is to have fun…and we will worry about the rest"  

East Wind Caterers
Interviewed Jul 14, 2008

"We pride ourselves on, at the end of the day having surpassed all of your wedding day dreams. The friendship of the ones we serve is the foundation of our future success"  

Ariana Waterfall Caterers
Interviewed Jun 26, 2008

"Are you looking for an exceptional wedding package that offers you both elegance and affordability? Well, look no further. Ariana Waterfall a renowned wedding facility that has earned the status and reputation of caterers of Distinction "  

Classical and Flamenco Guitarist
Interviewed Jun 2, 2008

"How do you ad a little spice to your wedding celebration? With a little hot and sexy Flamenco Music, of course. And, when it comes to exotic tunes that are timeless and classic, Vito Genna Classical and Flamenco Guitarist, should be the name that comes to mind."  

The Andrew Hotel
Interviewed May 27, 2008

"It may be local, but the Andrew Hotel in Great Neck is among the leading luxury properties here on Long Island and on par with some of the finest quality “resorts”. "  

Honeymoon Islands
Interviewed May 12, 2008

"Just the though of your honeymoon can be exciting enough, but ensuring it both fun and romantic is a MUST. And, that’s exactly what Teresa Belcher of Honeymoon Island offer you."  

The Inn at Fox Hollow
Interviewed Apr 17, 2008

"A Port Washington pizza place that quickly became a community favorite back in the 1960s is what gave several reputable and well-known family-owned and operated Long Island catering facilities their start. "  

Body Heat Entertainment
Interviewed Mar 26, 2008

"As part of the 80s generation, I was a teen that was “totally” into the whole concert scene. And from MSG to Jones Beach, my circle of friends and I hit them all. "  

Alison Caiola, Wedding Minister
Interviewed Dec 7, 2007

"Whether having a traditionally religious/spiritual ceremony is KEY to you or not, you may feel that customary ceremonies do not allow you to express your love and commitment to each other "  

Musical Madness Entertainment
Interviewed Jan 28, 2008

"Playing music from a large and extremely diverse playlist of universally-inspired songs from around the country and around the globe, Musical Madness prides themselves on being able to help couples pay homage to their culture and heritage in a hip, fun, and exciting way."  

Blue Daisy Weddings
Interviewed Feb 1, 2008

"When it comes to your wedding day, you want to entrust your memories to someone you can trust. And, for most that often means a close friend or a member of the family."  

LA Productions
Interviewed Oct 7, 2003

"The most important skill is listening to your client. If you can't hear what her dreams are, if you can't use your imagination to see what her dreams are, if you can't create some unique ideas to help build on those dreams, then you might as well close shop."  

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