BEST BRIDAL DRESS STORE
Bridal World
Brides-to-be won’t be ready for their special day until they can say yes to the dress. The Bridal World has made that search much easier for them ever since it opened in 2002. The main priority of the folks who run this family-owned, award-winning bridal dress store is to provide customers and the loved ones they bring along a comfortable, fun and relaxed experience. The Bridal World is committed to providing brides-to-be the very best service as they select the perfect dress for their wedding day. It offers a wide variety of styles to accommodate each customer’s personal style and taste. Call to make an appointment well in advance of your special day! 191A Atlantic Ave., Freeport, 516-594-9010, thebridalworld.com
BEST MEN’S FORMAL WEAR
Victor Talbots – Greenvale
Since 1985, Victor Talbots has been suiting up men (literally) in the finest formalwear garments to fit any particular occasion that calls for it. As a one of a kind couture fashion brand, Victor Talbots aims to allow its customers to express themselves through their clothing. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive and prides themselves on their customer service skills, so you know that you are in great hands as they exceed your expectations. Not sure if you want to commit to a closet staple? You can also rent formalwear from Victor Talbots. Never settle or compromise — get suited up at Victor Talbots. 47 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale, 516-625-1787, victortalbots.com
BEST OFFICIANT
Jim Hill – Perfect Union Officiants
Your officiant will be right at the altar with you and your loved one, at the center of the ceremony. Jim Hill officiated his first wedding as a gift for his brother and sister-in-law almost two decades ago. He didn’t know it at the time, but it was the start of a long list of weddings on Long Island and the Tri-state area that he would help guide. As couples choose their own adventures designing their ceremonies, Jim can help lead them through the process. He and his team are flexible and open minded, ready to make sure your wedding ceremony is executed eloquently, and most importantly, the way you want it to be. Babylon, 631-572-8154, perfectunionofficiants.godaddysites.com
BEST WEDDING CAKES
Dortoni Bakery
If you can dream it, Dortoni can create it. Dortoni’s master bakers and pastry artists are always learning new techniques to make sure they can make your dream cake become a reality in the highest quality possible. The wedding cake is an integral part of your wedding, and it should look beautiful and taste even better. With Dortoni, you can decide how you want it to look and taste and trust that it will be all you wanted and more. Dortoni offers more than 30 flavor and filling options and will sculpt your cake as if it is going to be displayed in an art gallery. From baseball themes to scriptures, flowers and pearls, Dortoni has and will make a wide range of cakes. 3264 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, 516-796-3033, dortonibakery.com
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
Flowers by Burton
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want everything to be perfect. If you’re looking for the best wedding florist on Long Island, it’s hard to beat Flowers by Burton in Melville. The florists there have the expertise to give you the exact floral arrangements you desire on your big day. Aside from their years of expertise, Flowers by Burton stays on top of current trends in fashion when it comes to bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, and wedding flowers. When you book them for your special day, you can rest assured that they’ll be able to create a look that fits with your personality and style. 426 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, 631-424-3377, flowersbyburton.com
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Cait & Will Photography
Cait and Will, a husband and wife power team, will capture your wedding beautifully. These wedding afficionados know how to work with light to make bridal parties glow, capture small details that help tell the story of the day, and find candids that show how proud all your guests were. Their couple and group portraits are clean with character, and the edits are consistently phenomenal. These two are not just there to take the photos. They will help make sure everyone feels comfortable in front of the lens and even help ensure the wedding goes smoothly, with strong communication before, during, and after the event. You won’t just be satisfied with the photos from Cait and Will, but the experience as a whole. 631-889-4616, caitwill.photography
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