Innholdsfortegnelse for Weddings - Spring/Summer 2018 i New York Magazine

What’s new in the wedding-speech world? There was a time when clients would explicitly not want to talk about the fact that they met online. But now, nine years into when we launched the Oratory Laboratory, couples who have origin stories tracing to apps like Tinder or Bumble know it’s good speech fodder. Plus, those dating-app stories lend themselves to visual elements the speechwriter can use, like throwing up a slideshow with profile pictures. Another more recent development is that brides are speaking at the reception a lot more these days, whereas traditionally it would just be the groom. What’s the process like with your clients? We first meet with you—whether you’re the bride or groom or best man, whoever it is that needs the speech help—over the phone and…

What led you to become a wedding videographer? My father was a movie director back in Bulgaria, where I’m from, and my passion has always been movies. Before I launched my business five years ago, I had done some cinematography, and I realized how wedding videos could be like small feature films. I approach the whole wedding day cinematically and edit as close to the way I would an actual movie. Has your film-industry experience helped you in your wedding videography? Yes. I actually just worked as the director of photography for an upcoming Amazon TV show, and in those kinds of scenarios, you learn how to make quick decisions, which is so crucial at a wedding—like how to swiftly change lenses to get a better angle during the vows,…

The Soothing Center styles itself as an “alternative spa.” The free-admission art-meets-wellness exhibition made its New York debut last summer at Trestle Projects in Gowanusone work invited strangers to pair up and use bamboo tubes to create “ephemeral sculptures” between their bodies—and it will return again this June (location TBD). Curator Jesse Bandler Firestone calls each piece “an interactive workout for the mind,” which, if nothing else, is a reprieve from wedding planning. • jessefirestone@gmail.com…

A BUSHWICK CIRCUS Angela Buccinni Butch & Yoni Kallai The Muse Brooklyn SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 FOR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS who met at an acrobats convention in Israel, getting married at the circus studio they run in Bushwick seemed like a natural choice. “It was very easy to choose a venue that we had full control over and didn’t need to pay for,” says Yoni, 34, who operates the Muse Brooklyn with Angela, also 34. She was dancing in the finale of Fuerza Bruta when Yoni proposed in 2015 (with permission and planning help from her dance captain). Although the couple didn’t perform on their big day, Angela says, “we told our friends that we would have a dedicated time for an open stage if they wanted to do anything.” So the…

1 Garden rose, lilac, gardenia leaf, Clooney ranunculus, Carno ranunculus, and Japanese lisianthus, $300 by The Little Glass Slipper. 2 Seeded eucalyptus, ranunculus, wild berry, green lisianthus, spider amaryllis, pink peony tulip, Polo rose, paperwhite, and succulents, $300 by Fleurs du Mois. 3 Anemone, sweet pea, peony, tweedia, rose, ranunculus, astrantia, chamelaucium foliage, rainbow and seeded eucalyptus, and asparagus fern, $300 by Sprout Home. 4 Peony, garden rose, ranunculus, blue tweedia, umbrella fern, grevillea, paperwhite, and Japanese lisianthus, $385 by À Votre Service Events. 5 Black scabiosa, amaranthus, daffodil, kangaroo-paw flower, lisianthus, tweedia, hypericum, eucalyptus, pussy willow, Italian ruscus, and rose, $225 by Rachel Cho Floral Design. 6 Ranunculus, garden rose, spray rose, paperwhite, hellebore, oncidium orchid, and eucalyptus, $250 by Florisity. 7 Ranunculus, paperwhite, spray rose, raspberry, amaryllis, and…

The Hellenic Getaway Does your vision of postnuptial bliss involve sparkling azure water and layer cakes of whitewashed Cycladic houses? The customizable TrueRepose package from TrueTrips is an eight-night romp through Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The excursion begins and ends in the capital, where you’ll see the Acropolis from your room at the 144-year-old Hotel Grande Bretagne. On day two, you’ll ferry to Naxos, for three nights in the 860-square-foot honeymoon villa at the Naxian Collection in Stelida. Pry yourself away from the in-room whirlpool and fireplace to explore ancient ruins like Portara (a.k.a. the Temple of Apollo), windsurf at Agios Georgios beach, and sun yourself along the secluded Aliko waterfront. The package also includes a private wine-and-cheese sail aboard a luxury catamaran, before you’re whisked off to Santorini. The…

GUILLERMO COUTURE 347 Fifth Ave., nr. 34th St., Ste. 1505 212-366-6965; guillermocouture.com Guillermo Molina crafts both traditional and edgy bridal gowns and tuxes. Gowns (from $5,000) take six to eight weeks; tuxes (from $3,500) take four to six. OBJECT CUSTOM TAILOR 68 Bond St., nr. State St., Boerum Hill 718-596-2086 Clients come to owner Aaron Lett for bespoke suits (from $750). Tailoring, alterations, and repair services are also available and can be completed within 24 hours. SEW ELEGANT 108 W. 39th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 903 212-764-1701; sewelegantny.com Vera Wang alum Esin Kirmizidag is known for her exquisite tailoring skills and ability to re-create designer dresses. Tailoring and alterations are priced upon request. THE WEDDING DRESSER 254 36th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. C253, Sunset…

Rings & Jewelry AARON FABER GALLERY 666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St. 212-586-8411; aaronfaber.com This shop has a selection of contemporary and estate jewelry, with rings and bands starting at $800. Engagement mountings by Simon G. are available, along with a wide array of intricate vintage rings. ALEXIS BITTAR 465 Broome St., nr. Greene St. (various locations) 212-625-8340; alexisbittar.com Bold brides love capping their looks with attention-grabbing pieces from Bittar’s signature Lucite line. The edgy, distinctive earrings ($80 to $495) enliven an otherwise all-white ensemble. ALICE KWARTLER 445 Park Ave., nr. 57th St. 212-752-3590; alicekwartler.com This antique- and estate-jewelry store stocks crystal, diamond, platinum, gold, and enamel pieces that date from the 1880s to the present. Don’t be surprised to see vintage Tiffany &…

Planners AAB CREATES 155 Water St., at Pearl St., Dumbo 212-334-0005; aabcreates.com Specializing in raw-space design, Kait Rovnyak is brimming with ideas for personalized weddings—from intimate affairs at Ramscale Studio to bona-fide blowouts on Ellis Island. Prices start at $20,000; day-of planning is offered through her spin-off company, Just About Married. ALIMAY EVENTS 251 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., 12th fl. 212-796-1935; alimayevents.com This boutique firm founded by two former magazine vets is built on innovative ideas with a thoughtful commitment to clients. Specializing in New York City, thee Hamptons, and destination events, it offers full-service and partial-planning options. Prices upon request. AMY KATZ EVENTS 1365 York Ave., nr. 72nd St., Ste. 19E 212-535-8859; amykatzevents.com Katz works closely with couples to translate their…

Calligraphers & Stationers ALPINE CREATIVE GROUP 30 E. 33rd St., nr. Madison Ave. 212-989-4198 alpinecreativegroup.com From the necessities (invitations, envelopes) to the extravagances (bevel-edged menus with handwritten guest names), everything from Alpine is produced in-house. Prices upon request. ATELIER ISABEY 212-696-6624; atelierisabey.com Specializing in custom invitations, this studio uses intricate laser cutting, bold watercolors, and imported papers. Its clientele includes celebrities, public figures, and international aristocrats. Four-piece letterpress suites from the collection start at $2,000 for 100; custom invites from $2,750. By appointment only. BELLA FIGURA 1031 Lexington Ave., at 74th St. 646-257-4788; bellafigura.com This environmentally conscious boutique design studio uses antique cast-iron presses to print its save-the-dates, reception cards, menus, and more in myriad colors and styles. It does digital printing, too. Couples…

Photographers ADAGION STUDIO 646-275-9745; adagion.com Adagion’s award-winning photography is sought out by style-savvy brides from around the world. Founder Cengiz Ozelsel was listed as one of the top photographers in the country by the Wedding Photojournalist Association and has been featured in People and the L.A. Times. In addition to formal family portraits and candids, the team can pull off richly styled editorial options. Collections start at $7,500 for Ozelsel and $4,500 for his team; video is also available. AGATON STROM PHOTOGRAPHY 917-306-7014 agatonstrom.com This award-winning photojournalist’s shots are rarely posed, always dynamic, and often brimming with emotion and humor. He is as adept at catching quiet wedding prep (think smiling bridesmaids wielding curling irons) as he is at snapping fast-paced dance-floor shots. Packages (from $4,200)…

A&G MERCH 111 N. 6th St., at Berry St., Williamsburg 718-388-1779; aandgmerch.com Guests can pitch in for pricier items by contributing to your registry at this home-furnishings oasis. A brushed-steel floor lamp ($369) and a rhino-shaped wooden bar cabinet ($1,099) are just a few of the enticing finds. ABC CARPET & HOME 888 Broadway, at 19th St. 212-473-3000; abchome.com At this six-floor behemoth full of luxury linens, eclectic furnishings, and internationally sourced accessories, couples can pick up digitally printed silk pillows (from $125) and dinnerware exclusively designed for ABC by Jan Burtz (from $16). BACCARAT 635 Madison Ave., nr. 59th St. 212-826-4100; baccarat.com Those drawn to the iconic brand’s coveted crystal can select stemware, vases, candlesticks, lighting, and more. For daring duos, there’s the…

You’ve become known for your gluten-free and less sugary desserts. What’s one of your favorite “healthier” cakes for weddings? We do a take on a southern-style coconut cake, except it’s friendly for pretty much all allergies. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and very low in sugar. It’s made of coconut dacquoise, which is like an egg white, basically. It’s layered with coconut custard, which is just coconut milk, starch, and coconut oil. We frost it with meringue: just egg whites and cane sugar. It’s not friendly for vegans, of course, because of the eggs, but we also do a vegan chocolate cake. Is it a challenge to use white-sugar alternatives in a wedding cake? I’m not going to lie to you; it’s very difficult. You can’t just simply substitute white sugar…

1 | Schone Bride 530 Third Ave., nr. 12th St., Gowanus 718-788-3849 IN ADDITION TO HER handmade creations, which can be customized for any body type, owner Rebecca Schoneveld stocks a range of independent designers, in sizes that go as far up as 22 (from $1,600). That includes the new plus-size collaboration between Stone Fox and Eloquii—the silky gowns have a high-end-bathrobe feel—and the London-based brand Charlie Brear, recommended by my British, and very stylish, future sister-in-law: Its mix-and-match pieces (from $1,500), like hand-beaded bodices and lace overdresses, are great for those who don’t have one-size-fits-all proportions. But the dress I think will be the dress was strapless chiffon with a rose-gold sequined skirt by the Vancouver brand Truvelle ($1,955)—the sweetheart neckline hugged my size-G bust with plenty of supportive…

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CATERED BY The Raging Skillet PASTRAMI TACOS With sauerkraut and half-sour pickles. SWEET-POTATO LATKES With sour cream and apple chutney. CATERED BY Abigail Kirsch TRUFFLED LOBSTER RAVIOLI With smoked-lobster medallions. EGGPLANT-PARMIGIANA RISOTTO Barley-Parmesan risotto with tomato-basil beurre blanc, heirloom-tomato-and-burrata caprese, and crispy variegated eggplant. CATERED BY Atelier Roquette GRILLED FLATBREAD PIZZA With mozzarella, herbs, and cherry tomatoes. GRILLED FILONE TOAST With peach-and-basil salad. CATERED BY Lalito BABY STRIP STEAK With chile-hazelnut oil. FRIED PLANTAINS With cotija cheese, pickled onions, mild house-made hot sauce, and parsley. CATERED BY Bartleby & Sage CARPETBAGGERS Bacon-wrapped filet of beef, topped with a fried oyster. FOIE-GRAS MACARONS With elderflower gelée, fig compote, and gold dust. CATERED BY Bonbite FOIE-GRAS BAO BUNS With a pork-skin crackle. BRIOCHE DOUGHNUTS With salted-duck-egg…

Wedding Gowns ALEXANDRA GRECCO alexandragreccobride.com Disappointed by what she encountered while shopping for her own wedding in 2013, New York designer Grecco launched her own bridal line the next year. Her soft, ethereal gowns, which start at $1,950, have details that make you look twice, like garden lace on a cap sleeve with a pattern outlining the curve of the shoulder bone. AMSALE 625 Madison Ave., nr. 58th St., second fl. 212-583-1700; amsale.com The most comprehensive collection of Amsale Aberra’s crisp, chic gowns can be found at this flagship atelier, where dresses can be made to order or customized with an in-house tailoring team. Prices start at $4,000. ANGELIQUE BRIDAL 6 E. 45th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 1501 212-682-0262; angeliquebridal.com In addition to a selection…

THE BRIDAL GARDEN 54 W. 21st St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 901 212-252-0661; bridalgarden.org This not-for-profit offers up to 75 percent off new and sample gowns by Vera Wang, Anna Maier, Nicole Miller, Lela Rose, and others. All proceeds are donated to a charity for disadvantaged children. By appointment only. GLAMOUR CLOSET 115 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., seventh fl. 917-409-5277; glamourcloset.com Brides flock to Glamour Closet for its frequently updated stock of couture and designer gowns at prices up to 75 percent off ($600 to $6,000). The walk-in-only salon carries samples and overstock styles by designers like Oscar de la Renta and Monique Lhuillier. Most dresses are around a bridal size 8, but smaller and larger sizes are also available. HAUTE OFF THE RACK…

ADORN.COM This easy-to-use bridal-jewelry-rental service ships a variety of high-end earrings, necklaces, and bracelets to your home for a fraction of the retail price. Floating-diamond drop earrings retail for $10,875, but you pay only $160 to rent them for the big day. ALLUREZ.COM Start with a germ of a design idea and then use this site’s tool to customize by cut, carat, setting, and style. Its enormous stock of diamonds means there’s something for every budget. Prices start at $290. BLUENILE.COM This virtual emporium sells a wide variety of engagement rings, wedding bands, men’s accessories, and bridal and fine jewelry. Build your own ring with the help of an expert. Custom engagement rings start at $200. CHARLTONANDLOLA.COM Creative director Lisa A. Owusu is interested in the energy properties of different…

GREENROOM 212-625-1818; yourgreenroom.com Clients of this boutique rental agency include Coach, Vogue, and the New Museum. The varied inventory encompasses Chester sofas and Giuseppina chairs, as well as an array of cool pedestals and sparkling light-up bars. A 24/7 delivery service is available, and trained decorative consultants can assess your venue at no extra charge. MODPROP.COM 212-628-7582; modprop.com Lovers of the modern aesthetic can furnish without ever lifting a finger: Owner Stephen Wallis arranges for delivery anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard. Couples can check the stock quantity, details, and measurements on the company’s site. A glossy white oval table that seats eight starts at $350. For modern seating options, check out either the sleek white Ultra Bellini chair or the clear Starck Ghost chair (both for…

CHEREEBERRYPAPER.COM Get whimsical, clean letterpress invitations with unexpected details, bold graphics, and vibrant colors from former Kate Spade associate art director Cheree Berry. Choose from her wedding collection or work with her to design a custom invitation suite. 1440NYC.COM This letterpress and design studio also offers digital printing. The staff is happy to accommodate varying budgets. All work is custom. Prices upon request. LITTLEWHITEBIRD.NET Committed to designing elegant, fun, and affordable paper goods, this studio allows you to customize one of its many eye-catching creations or collaborate with its staff to make something new. Pricing for 100 digitally printed suites starts at $500; letterpress from $800. LOVE VS. DESIGN Edgy couples choose this company for its vintage-style stationery. Now part of the online emporium Basic Invite, it can be found…

THE BOOTH 914-305-2038; theboothphotovideo.com These customizable photo-booth studios offer magazine-quality lighting and instant gratification: Guests can walk away with 4 x 6 prints (from $1,900). Social-media uploads are also available for an additional fee. MAGBOOTH 502-930-0043; magbooth.com This company offers unlimited high-quality prints. A three-hour rental package ($1,200) includes photos, a coffee-table book, in-booth props, and an on-duty attendant. THE MAJESTIC PHOTOBOOTH COMPANY 800-940-1050 majesticphotobooths.com This company rents classic booths with plush seating that comfortably fit two to three people. Guests receive two printed strips per session (from $1,099 for three hours). THE MODERN PHOTOBOOTH 917-386-8747 themodernphotoboothinc.com These booths fit up to 20 guests at a time, and background selection, stop-motion movie options, and props are all included. Packages contain prints, a…

After designing for Marchesa and Vera Wang, what made you launch your own line last October? I know this is going to sound like every bridal designer’s story: “Oh, I got married and then decided there was something missing from the market.” But I already knew something was missing from the market, because I’d been taking on some private clients and chatting about their needs. When I got engaged, I designed a silk-faille coatdress with an off-the-shoulder collar that I based on one of my fiancé’s button-down shirts and a vintage trench. For the reception, I changed into this perfectly tailored ’90s-era silk-duchesse coat that I bought at a Brooklyn flea market. I was like, “This is what women need to be wearing to their wedding today.” It was the…

What’s the benefit of training with your fiancé? I don’t notice this as much with same-sex couples, but with a man and a woman, you often see different levels of motivation—which can be a good thing, because it’s the less motivated of the two who tends to step up their game, rather than the other way around. Typically, it’s the woman who is like, “Look, there’s a dress involved, and I want to do whatever I have to, as aggressively as I can.” The men don’t have that same factor of clothing that’s showing off certain body parts, that “Oh, now that I’m wearing strapless, I better start sculpting my shoulders.” But then the bride’s sense of urgency sort of becomes contagious. Also, even if you have different fitness goals,…

The Sleeping-Bag Sauna FOR A GOOD SWEAT Shape House, the L.A.-based “urban sweat lodge” regularly seen on celebrity Instagrams, arrived in New York last year. Treatments ($70 for 55 minutes) are based on infrared-light heat, believed to make high temperatures more tolerable than air-warming classic saunas. (Shape House also offers the distraction of Netflix.) Founder Sophie Chiche says she sees “a ton” of brides: After all that sweating—lying on an infrared bed at 165 degrees Fahrenheit—the dress is bound to slip on better, if only temporarily. • 1316 Madison Ave., nr. 93rd St., first fl.; 855-567-2346 The Mindful Colonic FOR A HOLISTIC CLEANSE IT’S A GENTLE TYPE OF colon cleansing that Michael Perrine employs at his “detox studio,” Vitality NYC, founded in 2016. His Gravity colonic uses the natural pull…

Mixing Bowls • STANDBY “The variety of sizes is great for marinating larger cuts of meat and mixing sauce.” (Finedine set of six stainless-steel bowls, $23 at amazon.com; 4.6 stars, 2,279 reviews) OR • SPLURGE Made from solid hand-spun copper, which is (still) the metal of the moment. (Barn Light Electric set of five nesting prep bowls, $450 at food52.com) Bath Towels • STANDBY “They are so soft and absorbent!” (Pinzon set of six blended-Egyptian-cotton towels, $22 at amazon.com; 4.2 stars, 6,683 reviews) OR • SPLURGE Because someone is probably already giving you a set of Hay color-blocked hexagonal serving trays. (Hay Compose bath towel, $35 each at us.amara.com) Tools • STANDBY “It’s light, the battery holds the charge a long time, and the torque is awesome.” (Black & Decker…

CATBIRD Pearl-and-diamond Spaceship earrings, $910 at 219 Bedford Ave., nr. N. 5th St., Williamsburg; 718-599-3457. CRISLU Cubic-zirconia stud earrings in 18-karat yellow gold, $48 at crislu.com. KENNETH JAY LANE Cubic-zirconia earrings, $62 at kennethjaylane.com. DAVID YURMAN Champagne-citrine earrings in 18-karat yellow gold, $2,750 at 712 Madison Ave., at 63rd St.; 212-752-4255. POMELLATO Topaz-and-diamond earrings in 18-karat rose gold, $9,350 at 741 Madison Ave., nr. 65th St.; 212-879-2118. ANNA SHEFFIELD Peach-morganite-andchampagne-diamond earrings in rose gold, $650 at 47 Orchard St., nr. Hester St.; 212-925-7010. BETSEY JOHNSON Imitation-pearl crawler earrings in rose-gold tone, $28 at betseyjohnson.com. CAROLEE Crystal earrings in silver tone, $75 at Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-695-4400. GREENWICH ST. JEWELERS Diamond halo stud earrings in yellow gold, $1,300 at 64 Trinity Pl., nr. Rector St.; 347-767-4975.…

Nowadays LOCATION: Ridgewood CAPACITY: 400 seated, 1,000 standing This seasonal backyard space was opened in the summer of 2015 by the duo behind long-standing dance party Mister Saturday Night. Now Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter have expanded the operation with a converted cabinet factory named, appropriately, Indoors at Nowadays, which is open year-round. Either space can be reserved for private events, but when the weather gets warm, there’s no beating the 16,000-square-foot park, with its ample greenery, string lights, and full bar. And of course, doing business with DJs has its perks: The venue offers an outdoor sound system, event lighting, a professional projector and screen, and a customizable dance floor. Food is outsourced to Brooklyn-based catering outfit Purslane; options include family-style strozzapreti and leg of lamb, as well as…

SHOPBOP.COM Shopbop’s wedding boutique features dresses by big names like Badgley Mischka, Temperley London, and Marchesa Notte, in addition to smaller, local designers. Dresses are $285 to $3,995, accessories $98 to $298, shoes $68 to $1,595, and jewelry $14 to $704. SHOPRUCHE.COM Husband-and-wife team Mai and Josh Olivo’s virtual shop is filled with vintage-inspired wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and bridal accessories. Gowns range from $48 to $78. THEDAPPERDAMES.COM This design studio creates custom suits and tuxedos for women, with a simple online tool to help brides choose fabrics, colors, fit, and detailing. Prices start at $549.…

BARENECESSITIES.COM This depot sells a wide array of bras (including DD+), panties, hosiery, and shapewear; plus-size options are also available. BRAZENLINGERIE.COM This small boutique specializes in difficult-to-find sizes and offers a variety of lesser-known labels. Seamless formfitting shapewear by Curves by Berkshire starts at $18. Bra fittings are also available. FIGLEAVES.COM With an impressive selection of sizes and styles from nearly 100 brands, this company’s bridal-lingerie offerings include garters, garter belts, strapless bras, shapewear, and dainty bottoms. LEMYSTÈRE.COM Le Mystère sells body-sculpting lingerie that enhances every kind of bridal silhouette, featuring seamless convertible bustiers (the Sensuelle, $79), supportive strapless bras (the Soiree, $79), and nude boy shorts (the Perfect Pair, $14). The brand caters to a wide range of sizes, from 30A to 44H.…

BRIDESHEADREVISITED.NET Emily Martin offers veils in varying lengths and styles with details like organza trim or bead-embroidered edges. Birdcage veils start at $100 and traditional tulle veils at $125. GIGIBURRIS.COM Gigi Burris Millinery offers modern iterations of traditional bridal headpieces using French netting, Chantilly lace, tulle blushers, and handmade floral and feather accents ($295 to $625). HAPPILYEVERBORROWED.COM This rental service ships designer bridal accessories (think Enchanted Atelier) to your door for a fraction of the retail price. Browse an extensive collection of headpieces, veils, tiaras, headbands, hairpins, and combs as well as jewelry, belts, and sashes. HUSHEDCOMMOTION.COM Designer Thea Bloch-Neal offers a variety of delicate headpieces, birdcage veils, belts, and sashes that have a vintage vibe. Prices are $100 to $700, and custom pieces are also available. JENNIFERBEHR.COM A former…

BERMUDA LIMOUSINE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 212-647-8400; bermudalimo.com This company’s ample 180-vehicle fleet includes well-appointed luxury Lincoln Town Car MKT stretches and Mercedes sedans ($160 per hour each). CAMPUS COACH 212-682-1050; campuscoach.com This coach line rents charter buses that can ferry out-of-town guests all around Manhattan, cruising by landmarks along the way. Its smaller buses accommodate up to 15 passengers; larger buses can hold as many as 54. Prices upon request. THE CHECKER CAB 67 West St., nr. Noble St., Greenpoint 866-866-3256; thecheckercab.com Though the city’s iconic Checker cabs were retired in the 1990s, a few still exist. Those looking to make a grand entrance (or post-ceremony escape) can do so in a beautifully restored antique car. The extra-roomy backseat is particularly helpful with a flowing…

BALLROOM WEDDING DANCE 37 W. 26th St., nr. Broadway, ninth fl. 917-375-3027; ballroomweddingdance.com This studio works primarily with wedding couples looking to nail their first dance, whether it’s a rumba or fox-trot. Private-lessons start at $75 per hour for a package of 20. DANCETOGETHERNYC 520 Eighth Ave., nr. 36th St., 16th fl. 877-864-3353; dancetogethernyc.com Simone Assboeck has been helping couples find their rhythm for the past 15 years. Private lessons start at $88; group packages from $149 for a four-week cycle. MANHATTAN BALLROOM SOCIETY 310 E. 42nd St., nr. Second Ave. (various locations) 917-734-4778; manhattanballroom.net The inventive teachers at this company can choreograph a routine to any song and help couples rehearse other big-day dances. Styles range from ballroom and swing to Latin and…

JOSEPH EDWARDS FILMS 800-897-3713; josephedwardsny.com This outfit offers two types of film: a contemporary short, which runs 20 to 30 minutes, or a nostalgia-evoking feature (60 to 90 minutes). The filmmakers like to shoot in natural light to make the video appear as authentic as possible, incorporating drones, time-lapse, and Steadicam for a feature-film look. From $4,500. WEDDING DRONE NEW YORK 720-771-6501 weddingdronenewyork.com Videographer Cody Raisig can document all outdoor wedding festivities with a drone’seye view. Couple that with his background in cinematography, and it’s a wedding video like no other. Prices upon request.…

DEPOSITAGIFT.COM Friends and family can pitch in for both small- and big-ticket items like furniture, honeymoons, and even down payments on a couple’s first home. The site functions like a department-store registry to alleviate the awkwardness of asking for cash. HONEYFUND.COM Let your friends and family fund your honeymoon by purchasing different components, such as airfare and hotel rooms, as well as activities like surf school, spa treatments, and African safaris. MYREGISTRY.COM Hate to be limited to one store? This site combines multiple registries and individual items from any online retailer into a single easy-to-use list. It’s an ideal way to request gifts from merchants without formal registries. NEWLYWISH.COM Ask for traditional homewares or experiential gifts that reflect your lifestyle (museum memberships, fitness classes, wine tastings), as well as ecofriendly…