With engagements on the uptick, 2022 is shaping up to be the year of the wedding! Lucky for brides and grooms and soon-to-be-spouses, the North Shore is filled with fantastic musicians, venues, photographers, caterers, jewelry, flowers, entertainment, clothing and much more.
Here are some of our favorite vendors and venues North of Boston!*
Need more ideas than we have here? We highly recommend checking out Things To Do In Salem’s WITCH CITY WEDDING – THE GUIDE.
Venues
It’s not just the who that matters on your wedding day, it’s the where. Here are some unique options for wedding venues North of Boston.
- Hamilton Hall – Salem
- Briar Barn Inn – Rowley
- Hawthorne Hotel – Salem
- House of the Seven Gables – Salem
- Peabody Essex Museum – Salem
- Olio – Peabody
- Crane Estate – Ipswich
- Hammond Castle Museum – Gloucester
- Connemara House – Topsfield
- Russell Orchards – Ipswich
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Catering and Cake
Yum! Whether you want a baked potato bar, the best wine selection the North Shore can offer, or fine dining for your big day, these small businesses have got you covered.
- Ferreira Foods – Salem
- Uncommon Feasts – Lynn
- Lucille Wine Shop – Lynn
- Luna Sweets – Salem
- Topsfield Bake Shop – Topsfield
Flowers
Flowers add color, life, and sweet aromas to your special day! Here are some North Shore small businesses with their own unique flair and style fit for any occasion.
- Helios Floral – Salem
- Magnolia Blooms – Multiple Locations
- Filled with Color – Lynn
Photographers and Photobooths
Capture the moment by hiring a photographer who matches your unique style! Here are some of our favorite picks:
- New England Wedding Photographer – Full wedding and engagement photography offerings
- Leah C-S Photography – Full wedding and engagement photography offerings
- Witch Pix – Photobooth services
- FrogBailey – Engagement, elopement, small offbeat ceremonies, and dog weddings
Videographers
Capture the motion and life of an event with a videography team that loves love and will tell the story of you and your wedding day.
Lighting
Lights, camera, I do! Here is our go-to vendor for lighting your special day North of Boston
Dress
Why buy something off the rack when you can have it custom made just for you? Here are two fabulous designers who will make magic for you to wear for that special walk.
- SaVor Designs – Salem
- Jack Attackk Clothing
- Grace & Diggs – Peabody
Hair and Makeup Artists
- Cross Makeup
- Prettyology – Peabody
- MoonBaby – Salem
Jewelry
Whether you’re looking for something new, vintage, unusual, or just full of bling – here are some jewelers who have the right pieces for you!
Music and Entertainment
Wedding bands, roving faeries, magicians, special cruises, brilliant arrangements and covers? Who said your wedding had to have normal entertainment? Here are our picks:
- Joe Sabourin Music
- ChagallPAC
- Double Eagle Charters
- Evan Northrup Magic
- Intramersive
- Jay Foss – Professional DJ
- Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters
- Moonrise Fae
Signage and Decor
DIY is always an option. But if you want some epic wedding art and signage that will last? Check out these vendors.
- Create and Escape Creative Studio – Also available for bridal showers!
- m.ink
- Salem Plant Witch
- Grace & Diggs
- Studio Feron
- MiraMar Print Lab
- Witch City Customs
Honeymoon Tips and Travel Advice
Planning the honeymoon is just as fun as planning the wedding!
*We recognize this list is not comprehensive. What can we say, we’re biased! But if you’re a wedding vendor and want to be included in this list? Send us a note at info@creativecollectivema.com for consideration for inclusion!
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