Our Favorite Wedding Vendors

Wedding planning is no easy feat no matter who you are. We’ve been in the wedding industry for almost 9 years now, and we have also planned our own weddings and helped so many others plan their big day. Therefore, we wanted to offer up some of our experience with wedding vendors to all of our couples venturing down this winding path. One thing we’re sure about is that no wedding event would be complete without adding a few bells and whistles from some of the best local wedding vendors! From bachelorette parties to wedding day festivities full of butterflies to honeymoons and everything in between, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite wedding vendors to make the most special day a truly epic one.

EVENT PLANNING VENDORS:

• Steen, Party of Two is Lafayette’s newest party and event planner. Steen, Party of Two – Event and Party Planner in Lafayette (business.site)
• Splendid Events, LLC is a specialist in event management services. Event Planning, Splendid Events, Louisiana (splendideventsllc.net)
• Perfectly Meched offers event planning services AND custom chocolates and treats. Perfectly Meched | Facebook

EVENT RENTAL VENDORS:

• ExploreELEMENT is a party supply and rental shop that has everything you could ever need! Homepage | ELEMENT (exploreelement.com)
• Knot Your Ordinary Rental is an event supply and rental shop serving up unique decor. Knot Your Ordinary Event Rental | Facebook
• Bottom Drawer, LLC offers tableware rentals, fine china, crystal, and vintage colored glass perfect for showers, rehearsal dinners, and weddings. Bottom Drawer, LLC
• Pure Vintage Rentals brings their unique style to your special day. They offer vintage tabletops, decor, furniture, linens, farm tables, benches, and much more. Pure Vintage Rentals | Wedding Rentals and Design Lafayette, La

DECOR VENDORS:

• Carolyn’s Craft World hand paints glasses in your theme color complete with wedding date and a special glass for the bride and groom. Carolyn Stoute | Facebook
• Creating Memories La offers up customized backdrops designed for your specific theme. Creating Memories La | Facebook
• Prop box offers up custom props, photo booth props, custom cake toppers and much more! Prop Box | Facebook

FLORISTS:

• Oak and Willow specializes in weddings and events. Their floral designs are a fusion of modern and traditional influences. Shop | Oak + Willow Floral Design (oakandwillowflorals.com)
• Southern Silks is a locally owned business that caters to brides by creating realistic looking faux florals. Home | Southern Silks

CATERING, DRINKS, CAKES, & DESSERTS VENDORS:

• Cakes Baked, LLC specializes in treat table catering and also sports a brand new cupcake bar. Cupcake Shop Near Me | Cakes Baked, LLC. | United States (cakes-baked.com)
• Sally’s Sweet Shop serves up wedding cakes and a variety of desserts that will tantalize your taste buds. Sally Badran (@sallyssweetsshop) • Instagram photos and videos
• A Side of Cajun Catering, LLC serves up traditional Louisiana fare for weddings of all sizes. A Side Of Cajun Catering,LLC | Facebook
• Mimosa Sweets, Local wedding cake designer based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mimosa Sweets | Facebook

VIDEOGRAPHY:

• Abshire Films is committed to telling your story and celebrating your new journey through film. Louisiana Wedding Videographer | Abshire Films LLC (abshirefilmsphotos.com)
• Lemoine Productions offers flawless cinematic quality while staying true to the personality and love of each couple. Lemoine Productions | Facebook
• Bolgiano Media has a laid-back and journalistic style that results in videos that tell a perfect story. https://bolgiano.com/
• White Marsh Films are capturing love stories that last a lifetime by capturing your love through their lens. https://www.whitemarshfilms.com/

LIVE WEDDING PAINTERS:

• We absolutely love the realism style of Torregrossa Fine Art’s live wedding paintings. Just like Ahnvee, her work is bold, creative, passionate, and genuine. Torregrossa Fine Art | Facebook
• Tina Turnbow Art paints live wedding photos as well as from your wedding pictures. She has reasonable rates and quality work for any budget. Tina Turnbow Art | Facebook
• Dirk Guidry is a well-known Louisiana artist whose work is on display throughout the state. He utilizes his talents by also painting portraits and live events. Painter | Dirk Guidry Art Studios | United States

HAIR & MAKEUP:

• Nikki Jordan is a hair and makeup artist and owner of Blush Studio available to give brides the amazing look that they deserve. Blush Studio In Lafayette LA | Vagaro
• The team of artists at Joie de Vivre are beasts when it comes to makeup and hair for your whole wedding crew! Joie de Vivre Salon | Facebook
• MC Lash & Aesthetics specializes in facials, lash extensions, and makeup application. MC Lash & Aesthetics
• Painted by Asmaa is a freelance makeup artist who specializes in customizing your perfect look. Asmaa (@paintedbyasmaa) • Instagram

BRIDAL PREP:

• Luminous By Laurie has been bronzing bodies for over 12 years. Find out how to get your picture-perfect wedding day glow at Inspired By Laurie – Fitness~Nutrition~Energy~Beauty~Travel
• Blair McCarty at Serenity Med Aesthetics is our go-to for facials and spray tans. Serenity Med Aesthetics | Facebook
• Perfect your lashes, brows, and more before the big day with Morgan Rene Morgan Rene | Facebook
• Ruby Ribbon fine-tunes the bride, attendants, and mother of bride and groom’s look with an assortment of shapewear. Ruby Ribbon

So, there you have it! We hope we have helped to take some of the guesswork out of your planning. If you’d like to be a considered as a featured vendor, or have experienced our suggestions, give us a shout out here in our comment section or send us an email. We’d love to hear from you!

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