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Wedding Library

43 E. 78th St., New York, NY 10021
nr. Madison Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-327-0100 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    6.3 out of 10

    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Bridal Shop
  • Products & Services: Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Gift Registries, Handbags, Jewelry, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Shoes, etc.

Hours

Tue-Fri, 11am-8pm, by appointment only; Sat, 11am-6pm, by appointment only; Sun-Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Accessories

  • Handbags
  • Jewelry

Wedding

  • Bridal Gowns
  • Bridesmaid Dresses
  • Gift Registries
  • Wedding Photographers
  • Wedding Shoes
  • Wedding Videographers

Profile

Their invitation-only referral list of roughly 80 vendors offers a reliable list of top-notch bands, florists, videographers, photographers, D.J.’s, and more. The full planning service includes everything from the necessities (staff, etiquette advice, and vendor relations) to the extraneous. The basic day-of package is perfect to ensure a scheduled, snag-free event without the extras. Prices upon request.

Key Departments

Bridesmaids

Hanlin and Zabinski’s emporium has everything a bride’s backup team could need: Bright, preppy-chic dresses from Coren Moore ($250 to $350) and formal evening wear from Amsale Bridesmaids (from $270); purses, shoes, jewelry, and rhinestone hair sticks ($30 to $100); linen garment bags; and even a bridal emergency kit.

Bridal Shoes

Hanlin's comprehensive bridal salon doesn't skimp on shoes, offering more than 50 different visions in white to keep you light on your feet. Among the offerings are a sexy slingback adorned with a single hand-beaded flower, a high-heeled pump modeled after Jackie O.'s wedding shoe, and a two-tone satin sandal with straps.

Wedding Invitations

This one-stop bridal shop is a great source for fancy invitations. It houses the work of three dozen vendors, showcasing Claudia Calhoun’s rich, modern engraved invitations (100 for $2,000) and whimsical letterpress cards from designers like Elum (100 for $1,500). They aim to provide whatever couples fancy.

Veils

The wedding library's vast collection of bridal gear comes bedecked with all manner of feathers, flowers, and rhinestones. Find headpieces from romantic Susan Hoxie and glam Regina B., as well as an extensive supply of best-selling Bride's Head Revisited veils. The staff works individually with all clients and customizes all veils.

6.3 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
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All brides need to go to the Wedding Library... period

Cece from 07094 | Posted on 8/22/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 9
Value: 9

I had no idea this place existed but I was so happy to have stumbles upon it. I was walking down 78th street and saw this cute brownstone tucked away so I swung in to get an idea of what they...Read More

Love Them!

meyer from 10075 | Posted on 8/16/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 9
Value: 10

I went to the Wedding Library with 8 of my bridesmaids to look at Thread dresses and couldn't have been happier! The dresses look incredible (my girls are not easy to please either). The salesperson was so helpful and nice...Read More

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