BEST WEDDING CAKES
SUGAR COATED BAKERY
1078 65th St, Brooklyn
www.sugarcoatedny.com
Sweet things made with love,” is the motto of
this Brooklyn bakery, which features everything
from custom baking to gingerbread house
design classes. Sugar Coated Bakery is the place
to get the cake you’ve been thinking about for
that special day or event. Their goods are as
sweet as their name. They can make whatever
you’re looking for to liven up whatever you
need. Talented bakers making custom cakes
that are sure to impress and sure to be as
delicious as they are beautiful to look at. They
allow you to pick from a wealth of designs on
their website and place your custom order.
Soon, you’ll have a delicious cake that you’ll
almost hate spoiling, it looks so good. But it
tastes just as sweet.
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
HENRY’S FLORIST
8103 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 238-3838 - www.henrys orist.com
The big day has to be flawless from the minute
the bride and groom wake up to the minute
they ride off into the sunset, and perfectly
arranged flowers are no exception! Henry’s
Florist has been proudly serving Brooklyn and
the tri-state area since 1922. The family-owned
business are committed to offering you only
the finest artistic, trendy chic wedding floral
arrangements, backed by professional services
that is friendly and prompt. They take special
pride in creating for you finest unique wedding
floral designs that will meet any bride and
groom’s individual taste and flexible budget. No
detail job is too small, no request too large for
them. For a pleasant and vibrant wedding floral
arrangement, visit the best in the borough!
BEST WEDDING
JEWELERS
WEST END JEWELERS
2073 86th St Fl 2, Brooklyn
(718) 372-0530
Family-owned West End Jewelers is the
specialist for the perfect wedding band on
your most special day. Co-owned by brothers
Howard and Barry Parker, this Bensonhurst
business combines decades of experience
as both a jewelry seller and a full-service
on-site jeweler. The store opened at its 86th
Street location in 1946 and has focused on
establishing long-term and close relationships
with their customers. Whether you’re looking
for a wedding band, engagement ring, an
anniversary gift, or a birthday present, the
Parker brothers will work with you to satisfy
your needs with custom designs.
BEST WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER
FANTASY VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY
3031 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn
(718) 998-0949
If you can’t wait to tie the knot, be sure to
capture the moment perfectly with Fantasy
Photography and Video. Since opening in
1980, Fantasy has helped create memories for
countless couples throughout Brooklyn and
beyond. The company offers photography and
videography for weddings, wedding rehearsals
and engagements, carefully documenting each
milestone. They also offer bridal portraits,
engagement photoshoots, and day after
sessions. Whether you want to celebrate your
love with a documentary style video or vintagestyle
photo shoot, they will make it happen. The
Fantasy team will ensure that you smile every
time you look back at your special moment.
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BEST WEDDING
RECEPTION SITE
GARGIULO’S
219 W 15th St, Brooklyn
(718) 266-4891
Your wedding venue provides the setting for
one of the most important events of your
life, and is an integral part of your treasured
memories thereafter. Gargiulo’s has welcomed
couples and their guests with open arms
since opening in 1909. Their newly renovated
catering halls, dining room and other event
spaces provide the perfect setting for any
wedding celebration. Gargiulo’s offers a party
menu to dine for; their cocktail hour features
favorites like baked clams and Eggplant
Rollatini while their delicious main course
selections include Filet Mignon, veal chops and
lobster. And of course, no wedding is complete
without a champagne toast and a creamy
wedding cake! Let Gargiulo’s help you create an
ideal wedding day that you will cherish for life.
BEST WEDDING
RECEPTION SITE -
LARGE
(300 OR MORE)
GARGIULO’S
2911 W 15th St, Brooklyn
(718) 266-4891 - www.gargiulos.com
Since 1907, Gargiulo’s has made it their mission
to help their customers with every facet of their
event, regardless of its size. The business was
acquired by the Russo family in 1965, and since
then they have worked tirelessly to make sure
that your special day goes off without a hitch.
Their Marble Room offers ample space for up
to 400 guests, giving you plenty of room for
seating as well as partying on the dance floor
(or up to 500 guests without a dance floor).
Plus, they offer different wedding menus based
on the bride and groom’s wants and needs,
ensuring that every guest will be talking about
your wedding for years to come.
BEST WEDDING
REHEARSAL
DINNER (TIE)
EMBERS
9519 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 745-3700 - www.embersbayridge.com
The days leading up to a wedding can be
stressful, but the rehearsal dinner doesn’t have
to be. Embers Steakhouse has a comfortable,
welcoming experience that will help you relax
with a night of wining and dining before the
big day. Embers offers a separate room that
accommodates up to 25 people, giving you
plenty of space for your family and wedding
party to eat. In addition to their dry-aged beef,
Embers Steakhouse has a variety of options
that will surely satisfy any guest. Or if you’re
looking for a more catered experience, Embers
Steakhouse offers a couple of special party
menus with family-style servings and open bar
options.
BEST WEDDING
REHEARSAL DINNER
(TIE)
THE RIVER CAFÉ
1 Water St, Brooklyn
(718) 522-5200 - www.rivercafe.com
The River Café opened in June of 1977 in a
forgotten and abandoned neighborhood by
the Brooklyn docks – desolate except for
trucks waiting to enter the piers. It soon
emerged as the forefront for the arrival of
Classic American cuisine on the East Coast,
searching out the finest and purest ingredients
in every aspect (and boasting a view like no
other in the borough). The now-landmarked,
newly renovated eatery — which overlooks
the Brooklyn Bridge — offers a New American
menu with stunning views of Manhattan, all at
an affordable price. Couple all of that with its
stellar staff and pre-made photo ops and it’s
easy to see why the River Café takes the cake
when it comes to best wedding rehearsal dinner
spot in Brooklyn.
BEST WEDDING
TRANSPORTATION
ROMANTIQUE DOUBLE DIAMOND
LIMOUSINES INC.
1421 86th St, Brooklyn
(718) 351-7273 - www.romantiquelimos.com
When it comes to planning a wedding,
perhaps the most important (and sometimes
most overlooked) aspect of the day is getting
there. Romantique Limousine Inc. provides
outstanding wedding (and other special
occasion) limousine service with a fleet of
luxury and exotic stretch limousines, SUVs,
and Rolls Royce limousines for your special
day. They also boast an array of party buses to
fit even the biggest of bridal parties. Whether
they’re responsible for the bride and groom, or
just providing vans and bus shuttles for guests,
Romantique takes care of it all — and they do
so at a price that won’t break your budget on
arguably one of the most important days of
your life.
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