The Wedding Library

About Us

For over two decades, Claudia Hanlin’s Wedding Library has been a coveted resource for brides, providing unparalleled wedding planning experience, impeccable design services, and a one-stop-shop with carefully curated bridesmaid dresses, bespoke wedding stationery and registry gifts.

Claudia is a Contributing Editor to Martha Stewart Weddings. She has been awarded numerous honors, including the prestigious Modern Bride Innovator’s Award, four International Special Events Society Big Apple Awards for Design, The Knot’s Best of New York Wedding Planner and Juli B’s Top US Shopping Service Award. Claudia’s expertise has been featured on network television, radio and in leading bridal and news publications. Together with Martha Stewart Weddings, the company produces The Wedding Party, a luxury bridal showcase. Call or email us at claudia@theweddinglibrary.com or 646.552.9050

From our attention to detail to designing the “big” picture, we are there to make your special day the happiest. Each of our over three hundred weddings are unique and special, just like our clients. Photo: Chris Jorda

Here, an empty office building provides a canvas on which we design the wedding of your dreams. Photo: Arnold Brower

We’ll take a finished ballroom or a modern loft and tailor it to your special party. For a Valentine’s wedding we set this venerable club in a manner never seen before. Photo: Vincent Ricardel

A precisely assembled seating plan, a perfect perch or a memorable gift all command discerning attention to the little things. Photos: Mel Barlow

Table service at an after party? Lobster on lit icebergs for all? We want you and your guests to be surprised and delighted with our unique ideas. ++Photo: Donna Newman, James Christianson

Tying it all together takes a team. Our team is the best in the industry, with decades of experience and resources galore. With specialties in design, planning logistics, stationery and bridesmaids, we’ve got the bases covered. Photo: Donna Newman

Our experience helps us anticipate every detail. After all, who else could get the flowers to bloom in harmony with our bridesmaid dresses and bouquets? Photo: Donna Newman

When we can’t find it, we make it. Our exclusive cake toppers and umbrellas are the perfect accessory (and make for the sweetest photo opportunity). ++Photos: Eduardo Patino

It’s this easy: we’ll hold your hand from picking your venue to your last dance, and everything in-between. Photo: Donna Newman