WEDDINGS
BEST BACHELOR
PARTY VENUE
BLACKSTONE STEAKHOUSE–
MELVILLE
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville
631-271-7780 blackstonesteakhouse.com
A bachelor party is only as good as its venue, and
Blackstone Steakhouse is a prime destination
venue for soon-to-be grooms. Blackstone
Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant for ardent
meat-lovers and partygoers, with the option to
reserve a private room or the entire place for
party sizes ranging from 15 to 225 people. The
steakhouse points to wide culinary offerings,
recognized as one of Zagat’s best, that include
steakhouse classics and homemade desserts, fine
wine selections, and an exquisite dining lounge
as the ideal backdrop for a memorable bachelor
party. Blackstone Steakhouse seeks to transform
any celebration held in its decadent eatery into
an art form.
BEST BACHELORETTE
PARTY VENUE
THE CHOCOLATE DUCK
310 Main St., Farmingdale
516-249-0887 chocolateduck.com
Did someone say chocolate? If you have a bride
that loves chocolate more than anything, a
bachelorette party at the Chocolate Duck is in
the cards for her. For more than 30 years, the
Chocolate Duck has been Long Island’s leader
in chocolate treats, and it is also the ultimate
place to have a party. The store offers classes
where you can learn how to decorate cookies,
cakes, and more on a professional level, which
make for great party activities. Plus, you can
get in contact with the staff at the Chocolate
Duck and plan the perfect girls night out
for an untraditional, chocolatey, and sweet
bachelorette party. Be sure to swing by to start
planning an awesome party!
BEST BRIDAL
DRESS STORE
BRIDAL WORLD
191A Atlantic Ave., Freeport
516-594-9010 thebridalworld.com
Brides-to-be won’t be ready for their special day
until they can say yes to the dress. 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. 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!
BEST BRIDAL
HAIR STYLING
SAMANTHA LASPISA–ICONIC
BEAUTY NEW YORK
11 N Ocean Ave., Patchogue
631-921-3768 iconicbeautynewyork.com
When it comes to your wedding day, you want
to look your best. Iconic Beauty New York will
take all the stress out of getting your hair done.
Samantha LaSpisa has more than 10 years of
beauty experience under her belt and will make
sure you look like an absolute icon on your big
day. From your first consultation, LaSpisa will
work with you to help achieve the look you are
going for while taking your outfit and decor into
consideration. Not only will she do the bride’s
hair but she can also make sure the entire bridal
party gets the most beautiful hairstyles they’ve
had in their lives.
BEST BRIDAL
SHOWER LOCATION
SHANDON COURT
115 E Main St., East Islip
631-581-5678 shandoncourt.net
Love is in the air at Shandon Court, where
memories are made all year round. Here, it’s
all about you. Celebrate your special day with
family and friends and have fun while you open
lots of cool gifts as you look forward to your
amazing wedding! This popular venue offers
three beautifully appointed rooms for any
occasion and award-winning menu options fit
for royalty. Come by and listen to live music and
then enjoy a delicious meal. Eat, drink, and be
merry!
BEST EVENT
PLANNER
FLUTES & FINESSE
80 Bauer Ave., Manorville
631-416-6710 flutesandfinesse.com
Flutes and Finesse has specialized in event
planning not just on Long Island but in the
entire Tri-State area for about a decade.
Working diligently with each client, they help
you plan and host your upcoming event free of
stress and with confidence heading into the big
day. From small intimate events to magnificent
gala activities, Flutes and Finesse has seen it all.
They love working with all clients and cherish
the opportunity to enjoy the excitement that
goes into planning a grand affair. Helping to
create memories that last a lifetime is what they
do. As the company slogan goes, “The key to a
happy marriage is … hiring a wedding planner.”
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BEST FAVORS/
INVITATIONS
SHANTI STUDIOS
Oceanside
shantistudiosny.com, 5164928964
When it comes to weddings, it’s all in the details.
Shanti Studios in Oceanside is there to make
sure that you have the best wedding favors and
invitations that guests will want to hang onto
after the wedding. Once the date has been set,
Shanti Studios will help you design a beautiful
save the date and invitation that will wow your
guests and keep the process as stress-free as
possible. The shop offers one-on-one design
consultations so you can find the design that
works for you. And when it comes to wedding
favors, Shanti Studios will help you find gifts for
your wedding party and guests that are totally
unique and speak to your wedding specifically.
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