by Sue Giustino
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In early May, Kerry Wilkie’s hamptonBRIDE brought local vendors together for an immersive Montauk Launch Party at the Montauk Yacht Club. “We want to make it easy for brides,” said Wilkie, whose goal is to create a collaborative experience that simplifies wedding planning on the East End
Overlooking the scenic Montauk Harbor, the event combined an immersive atmosphere with meticulous details, featuring stunning florals by Laurel Florals and live music by Evan Miller in one of The Montauk Yacht Club’s premier spaces. The beautifully curated experience in. included numerous opportunities of indulgence including-getting inked on-site by Hamptons Ink- an unforgettable tattoo experience, custom engraving by Sadie Bean Designs, sticker vending by East End Sticker Vend, specialty cocktails elevated by Hampton Ice, treats from Dylan’s Candy Bar and Dearly Beeloved Events, alongside incredible bites by the culinary team at the Montauk Yacht Club.
While mingling and networking, guests also enjoyed a thoughtfully styled ‘Welcome Market’, designed by NOFO Events and Inscribed by Ris and co-created by Vita’s Vintage, where hamptonBRIDE stocked the shelves with thoughtfully selected take-home gifts for guests, featuring Angelbaked NYC, Dearly Beloved, Montauk Hair, Jamagansett, Eccentric Bagel, Color Our Town, Amagansett Sea Salt, Eccentric Bagel, and exclusive hamptonBRIDE and Montauk Yacht Club merchandise.
There were over a hundred wedding professionals in attendance for the event which was documented by AV Content Ltd. and Santa Cruz Photography. hamptonBRIDE is building much more than a website- https://hamptonbride.com/ , they are fostering a collaborative East End wedding community, strengthening their foundation through events like this and their recent North Fork launch party.