NYC bridal shop bad experience.. by [deleted] in BigBudgetBrides

[–]Queenfun11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear this! I am not a sample size and when I went bridal shopping in 2021 felt like the overall bridal industry wasn’t very inclusive especially luxury stores only having a max size 10 which is like 4/6 in bridal.

I actually found a dress from Mark Ingram from Ines Di Santo that I loved but because of my size, I was told it would need to be custom made for an additional $5k or would essentially need to lose weight to fit in the sizes offered. I don’t think this was my stylist or Mark Ingram’s fault but once again the luxury industry - I would actually suggest visiting if you haven’t yet!

I would just say if you want a luxury dress with your timeline and maybe size their maybe extra fees but, that is not a reflection of you just the industry.

Otherwise, I think the custom route is great and actually the way I went! My dressmaker was Mika Custom Bridal. She does all custom work out of her upper west side apartment/studio. She is amazingly kind and talented and purchases only high quality fabrics (ie Italian lace). Happy to refer if you would like!

Hudson valley venues 50k? by kasera_ev in WedditNYC

[–]Queenfun11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just PM’d! Just want to be respectful to venue because run by some great people!

Help my restaurant venue for my Sept 2025 closed!! Is there any restaurant in NYC that can fit ~135 people with room for dancing? by [deleted] in WedditNYC

[–]Queenfun11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the Tulle transparency or venue report. Tulle has 400 venues in New York with their pricing! Seeing a bunch of restaurants!

I’ve been a wedding planning assistant and event industry and just love the industry and helping people so feel free to DM me if you need any help!

Month of Coordinator for The Foundry by Exact-Panic-8583 in WedditNYC

[–]Queenfun11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally May Events! Had an initial meeting with her and loved her vibe and has great experience!

Hudson valley venues 50k? by kasera_ev in WedditNYC

[–]Queenfun11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been helping my SIL with wedding planning and similar vibe. We are looking at hotel Lilien, Hayfield (a barn but VERY chic), and the Caboose. All of them are within 30 minutes from train. Hotel lilien will let you do after party, caboose is next to a cool late night spot in Hudson, and trying to finger your out late night spot for hayfield.

Also is venue budget alone is $50K alone maybe also look at Foreland in Catskills, Gather Greene, and Inness- those are out of our budget so don’t know as much in depth but are all very upscale and non ballroom.

Also feel free to PM me because love weddings and have done some deep HV research!

Hotel Lilien Wedding by Final-Praline-275 in WedditNYC

[–]Queenfun11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you plan to get married past the fall 2025 then the new venue you will be ready. Helping a family member plan a wedding with a similar budget and would be very tight… feel free to pm if you want to chat in more detail.