Take note of Spencer Studio’s custom print goods. Artist Lauren King crafts frame-worthy original works of art, including save-the-dates, invites, maps, menus, table numbers, thank-you cards, and more. 

And in cases where a thank-you note doesn’t cut it, shop designer Heather Heron’s new eponymous La Brea boutique for wedding party gifts for him (antler bottle openers) and her (featherlight scarves).

On-a-budget brides and grooms enlist the aid of wedding planning collective Pink Cloud 9. TalkTime, its personalized online chat service, helps you find vendors, organize your timeline, and coordinate your design scheme at the beyond-reasonable rate of $25 per fifteen minutes.

Lovely Bride makes brides feel exactly that — lovely. Make an appointment at the new Robertson boutique for an afternoon of frock fittings with one of the expert stylists.

All-string quartet The Get Down Boys get guests on their feet. The rowdy group of Berklee College of Music grads specializes in bluegrass and gospel music but can go modern upon request. Bragging rights: These Villains Tavern regulars return to the Third Annual Bluegrass Situation for two nights with Steve Martin and Ed Helms in May.

Catch the whole shebang on tape with Cana Video Production, a videographer collective known for artfully capturing moments both big and small.

Skip the ho-hummery of cake and opt for Sweet Lucie’s Organic Ice Cream cart. Not feeling the flavors? Personalized batches (Bride’s Banana, Be Mine Blueberry) are available upon request.

If you like Clementine Floral Works’s tussie mussies (sweet, eclectic mini bouquets wrapped in brown butcher paper), you’ll love its nuanced nuptial arrangements. Owners Teri Ryan and Cain DeVore take inspiration from the indigenous flora and fauna of Los Angeles, NorCal, and the Pacific Northwest.

Those who prefer their makeup minimal and their updos undone turn to hair and cosmetics guru Reneé Loiz. Her less-is-more sensibility prevents the hazardous case of mistaken identity when your hubby-to-be lifts your veil.

For tableware and decor, enlist Casa de Perrin, a full-service boutique rental company whose expansive collections range from shabby-chic country to boho eclectic to midcentury modern.

Noa Azoulay-Sclater, the creative mastermind behind Feather Love Photography, is more than just your average point-and-shooter. Using a mix of film and digital, she captures the spirit of the day through a filter of whisper-soft tones and ethereal romance.