Supporting local for your big day: The pioneer valley

​These days it is so easy to hop online and order things at the touch of a button for your wedding day. While ease can certainly play a factor in less stress, there is great value in supporting the local businesses around you when selecting vendors and services for your big day. Not only are you supporting your local community, but you are also able to meet with these people face to face to touch base, see what they’re creating for you, and make changes as needed. This can help with making sure you are getting exactly what you paid for, but it also allows you to build a relationship that you can trust will support you on your wedding day.
 
Most people, outside of wedding professionals, only plan a wedding once, so the guess work of which vendors to choose from and who to trust can be a challenging, timely and research-filled one. If you’re planning a western MA wedding and have found yourself reading this blog post, read on for recommendations for some of the best of the best for local and talented vendors in the western Mass region and beyond!
 
Flowers:
Forget Me Not Florist
Floral Affairs 
Quonquont Blooms

 
Photographers & Videographers 
Love & Perry
Leah Freeman Photography
Cara Totman Photography 
Melaine Zacek Photography
 
Dessert:
Frosted Swirl Cupcakes 
Cakes By Amanda
Crooked Stick Pops
 
DJs/Music:
Viren Entertainment
Steve G Productions
 
Caterers:
Blue Door Gathering
Hamels Creative catering 
 
Event Planning:
Events by Pamela Joy
Aligned Events

Invitations, Save The Dates, Thank Yous:
Big Wheel Press
 
Rentals
Hilltown Tents
The Borrowed Teacup
 
Tuxes, suits, and dresses:
Jackson and Connor
Aliber's Bridal 
 
Officiants:
Grace Ceremonies
 
Rings:
Don Muller Gallery
AG Ambroult Elemental Design
 
Hair Styling:
Michelle Ann Hair Design

Calligraphy, Custom Event Decor, & Floral Preservation
Love Always, Tanya
Garden Treasures Design 
Reclaimed Crafts
Flora-ly
 
Are you thinking about favors? If you’re looking for a Massachusetts-style favor to send each of your guests home with, don’t hesitate to email us at info@valleywed.comand we will connect you with the very best maple syrup, honey, chocolate, soap, popcorn, etc. businesses!
 
There’s something special in collaboration, especially for a day that holds so much value. Those relationships and that collaboration lacks when outsourced through the internet or less expensive mail-order companies. Consider your local community’s population of wedding vendors, and you wont be disappointed in the incredible gems that you find!