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Travel Bureau. For nearly 60 years, they have
specialized in making trips an unforgettable
experience for their clients. They are able to
assist you in many diff erent aspects of travel,
such as a private guide in Tuscany to explore the
cities of Siena and San Gimignano along with
a stop at a winery, to restaurant reservations
in Paris and cruises along the Mediterranean
and Caribbean. They have the knowledge and
partners to make all your travel dreams come
true.
BEST MAKEUP
ARTIST
MELISSA ANN MAKEUP–
PURE BRIDAL BEAUTY
1 Alister Circle, East Northport
(631) 478-2844 purebridalbeauty.com
Every bride deserves to look like a queen on
their wedding day, and many have turned to
Melissa Ann for all their makeup needs. With
more than eight years of experience under her
belt, her goal is to enrich the true beauty of the
bride while building their confi dence as they
prepare to walk down the aisle. She looks to
provide her clients with an outstanding and
dependable artistry ensuring that they walk
away looking and feeling their best. Some of her
makeup specialties include airbrushing, tattoo
cover up and contouring/highlight. Calm some
of those wedding jitters down by embracing
your unique style on the big day with the help
of Melissa.
BEST MEN’S
FORMAL WEAR
1888MYTUXES AT
GINO’S GALLERIA
234 Rte 109, Farmingdale
(888) MyTuxes 1888mytuxes.com
Looking for some elegant men’s formal wear?
Farmingdale’s 188MyTuxes at Gino’s Galleria
has been serving Long Island for years and will
have you looking sharp in no time. No matter
what the occasion, 188MyTuxes has a huge
selection of tuxedos from many designers, so
there truly is a tux out there for everyone at this
store. Scheduling an appointment is easy, and
their knowledgeable staff is here to help you
every step of the way. If you go to their website,
188MyTuxes has discounts available for prom
and wedding tuxedos. Don’t want to purchase
your tuxedo? No worries, rental options are also
available.
BEST OFFICIANT
RABBI RACHEL REMBRANDT
25 Matinicock Ave Apt. B, Port Washington
(440) 724-3055 rabbirachelrembrandt.
com
Those who practice the Jewish faith and are
looking for an offi ciant for their upcoming
wedding should look no further than Rabbi
Rachel Rembrandt. She has served as a rabbi for
almost 25 years and has always believed that all
Jews deserve a connection to Judaism and other
Jewish people. Throughout her career, Rabbi
Rembrandt has had the honor of offi ciating
a variety of wedding ceremonies including
LGBTQ+ and interfaith ceremonies. In addition,
she has also offi ciated couples’ vow renewal
ceremonies as well as destination weddings.
Prior to offi ciating a wedding Rabbi Rembrandt
works with couples in three or four sessions,
either in person or through video chat, in an
eff ort to get to know the couple and help make
their dreams a reality.
BEST PARTY AND
EVENT RENTALS
YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE
172 Jericho Tpke, Mineola
(516) 248-1842 invitedtocelebrate.com
One of the most stressful aspects of wedding
planning often comes down to getting the
smallest of details right. Let You’re Invited to
Celebrate take care of all of it as you prepare to
say “I Do.” Their talented and compassionate
planners are experts in selecting everything
from the centerpieces you’ve always dreamed of
having to assisting you in fi nalizing the seating
chart and creating beautiful table number cards
that stand out at a wedding reception. Make
your wedding the talk of the town for years to
come with the best wedding planners on the
island!
BEST PARTY BUS
COMPANY
ACE LIMOUSINE
1800 Access Rd, Oceanside
(516) 232-5556 acelimoli.com
Ace Limousine is a third-generation familyowned
business that has party buses at the
ready for any occasion. Since 1967, Ace
Limousine has been the lead provider in limos
and party buses across Long Island, servicing
the needs of many events over the years. While
Ace Limousine specializes in weddings, proms,
Sweet 16 parties, wine tours and nights on the
town with corporate clientele, they can get you
a limo or a bus for pretty much any occasion.
Booking your bus or limo is simple and you
can get a quick quote right on Ace Limousine’s
website. They’ll have you riding in style in no
time.
BEST PHOTO BOOTH
LE SELFIE
5 Villadom Ct, Dix Hills
(917) 856-8912 leselfi eny.com
Commemorate your special day with perfect
images from Le Selfi e. They pride themselves on
not being your ordinary photo booth by bringing
the fun with the selfi e booth. Their sleek boothless
photo booths will ensure that your guests
will leave with extraordinary memories. After
the shot is taken, you can print it, email it, text it
to a friend, or share it on social media. You can
even add some fun fi lters or transform the image
into a GIF. With the selfi e booth, gone are the
days of cramming into an ordinary booth. All
you have to do is step up, strike a pose and let Le
Selfi e do the rest.
BEST WEDDING
ACCOMMODATIONS
THE INN AT FOX HOLLOW
7755 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
(516) 224-8100 theinnatfoxhollow.com
Set on a magnifi cent eight-acre estate, The Fox
Hollow is one of the most elegant and romantic
venues for weddings in Long Island. Love
blossoms in a gorgeous banquet hall and pristine
gardens with colorful fl owers, waterfalls, and
streams. With the charm of an English estate,
The Fox Hollow off ers a stunning Long Island
wedding venue with vaulted chalet ceilings,
stone fi replaces, photo studios, stunning fl oral
arrangements, extraordinary catering services,
and beautiful gardens and cocktail areas.
From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony
and reception, every moment will be a time
of joy. See what sets them apart from other
venues in the region, and discover why they’re
an esteemed destination for events on Long
Island. Celebrate in their exquisite banquet
hall, featuring elegant ballrooms overlooking
stunning gardens.
BEST WEDDING
BAND/ORCHESTRA
SOUND CHASER BAND
(631) 903-0280 soundchaserband.com
Sound Chaser is Long Island’s hottest
wedding and dance band at yesterday’s prices
featuring the greatest selections of music
from the 40’s to the top hits of today! Good
friends, food, and drinks deserve “great
music”! Everyone always says that the main
things people remember from weddings are
the food and the music. Why not have a band
that can make sure the music is absolutely
top notch? Sound Chaser truly plays it all.
Whether you need classic wedding songs,
parent dancers, ballads and duets, top 40,
dance, Motown, swing, party music, rock &
roll or even Latin music, Sound Chaser can
put it together and make it sound as good as
the original performers.
BEST WEDDING
CAKES
THE CHOCOLATE DUCK
310 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 249-0887 chocolateduck.com
If you want your wedding cake to be a true
masterpiece, The Chocolate Duck has got you
covered. The cakes are made by Christina
who has established a reputation of creating
one-of-a-kind wedding cakes that your
guests will be raving about for years to come
and has cemented her place in the baking
world by appearing on Food Network’s
“Cake Wars” and “Last Cake Standing”
competitions. The Chocolate Duck is a
locally owned mom-and-pop shop that has
established itself as Long Island’s Chocolate
and Cake making supply headquarters. Be
sure to sample some of their sweets while
you’re planning the wedding of your dreams,
and see why they’re the top destination for
all things wedding cakes!
BEST WEDDING
CEREMONY MUSIC
NO WINNER FOR 2020
2020: Due to a balloting issue, there was no
winner for the “Best Wedding Ceremony Music”
category. This category will return next year.
BEST WEDDING DJ
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
427 Willis Ave, Williston Park
(516) 248-4500 unique-ent.com
Band or DJ? That’s the one question
that will set the tone for the wedding
reception you’ve been dreaming of since
getting engaged (or for years!) At Unique
Entertainment, their DJs will not let you
leave it up to chance. With their expertise
in DJing hundreds of events over the years,
they know firsthand how the right music
sets the mood, makes traditions come alive,
and directly affect the outcome of your
special day. Unique Entertainment provides
their clients with an experience they’ll never
forget. Feel confident in your choice today
by booking Unique Entertainment for your
special day!
BEST WEDDING
FLORIST
FLOWERS BY MIKE
221 Merrick Rd, Oceanside
(516) 517-2500 fl owersbymikeny.com
Flowers are a universal symbol of love,
celebration, sympathy and beauty. No matter if
you’re expressing your devotion to your partner,
conveying your condolences at a funeral or
celebrating a loved one’s birthday, Flowers by
Mike has fl owers in bloom for any occasion. The
shop off ers a complete collection of fl owers for
your special bouquet, including roses, carnations,
hydrangeas, irises and much more. Putting
together a last minute fl oral arrangement?
Flowers by Mike off ers same day fl ower delivery
throughout Nassau County, so you can be rest
assured your fl owers will get to their destination
right on time. Bring beauty to your next event and
visit the Best Flower Shop on Long Island!
BEST WEDDING
JEWELER
FROM ITALY WITH LOVE
473 Old Country Rd, Westbury
(516) 333-3702 fromitalywithlovejewelers.
com
When it’s time to fi nally put a ring on it,
Westbury’s From Italy with Love is the place
to go. Their selection of engagement rings are
top-notch with plenty of options to choose from.
Plus, you can design your own engagement ring
so it’s truly one of a kind. After she’s said yes,
you can get all of the jewelry you need for the big
day. With Love from Italy has a huge selection
of wedding bands, watches, necklaces, and so
much more so you can have the best bling that
will not only pull your wedding look together but
also have your friends and family in awe.
BEST WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER
(TIE)
JENNIFER CHRISTY
125 N Country Rd, Miller Place
(631) 599-2625 jennchristy.com
An image says a thousand words and for that
special day, an image speaks a thousand more!
Capture every detail of your wedding day with
Jennifer Christy photography. Jennifer seeks
out all the important moments, the joyful tears,
the laughter, the fun, and the beauty of the day.
She lives for the romantic moments — a fi rst
look, the fi rst kiss after the big “I do” — timeless
photography to preserve those memories for
a lifetime. Her style is simple, romantic and
candid. Jennifer aims to capture your wedding
day as it happens, and capture your love story
with unforgettable and beautiful visuals.
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