Professional Services in New Haven

Flowers of Canterbury arranges blooming bunches of colorful, seasonally appropriate flowers and plants. Nothing says summertime like staring living, breathing plants in the face, such as a living bunch of vivacious violets—a friendly purple plant that will grow on its caretaker across many seasons ($21.95+). Or reignite staring contests with flowers by enlisting a contender from a variety of seasonal arrangements, such as the U.S.A.-chant-warranting Spirit of America bouquet ($34.95+).

The technicians at Memory Transfers preserve memories stored in old media formats—including Super 8, 8mm, Beta, and VHS—by transferring them onto long-lasting DVDs. Before beginning, they back up all materials to ensure the contents stay intact during the transfer process, which utilizes flicker-free methodology, color-corrected LED lighting, and a dash of fairy dust. After the process is complete, techs print titles directly onto DVDs to identify them, rather than relying on labels, which are prone to fading and tearing. Altogether, the process takes about 7 to 10 days.

Helmed by certified professional photographer Sandy Tripp, Avancer Studio tailors portrait sessions for newborns, families, kids, and couples. Erin, Alisha, Heather, and Sandy’s husband, Gary, round out the team and work together to create a seamless experience that begins with preshoot consultations and ends with images captured in crisp color and composition. They also customize packages for high-school senior and maternity photo shoots as well as engagement sessions. To enhance packages, they offer more than prints and digital images, also crafting gallery wraps, photo-covered coffee table books, and greeting cards.

Della Terra Photo’s shutterbug-in-residence, Tarah Ihrie, uses natural light and unposed interactions to capture her subjects’ spontaneous beauty. A mother herself, she specializes in newborn and children’s photography and travels to each tyke’s turf to snap candid shots that immortalize precious moments such as a peaceful nap or baby’s first tweet. Tarah also offers wedding photography packages, one of which earned her a shout-out in Style Me Pretty for its meticulous, vintage-inspired design.

Chef Tom Toole and his staff at Belle Epoque Catering and Events prepare bountiful feasts for on- and offsite catered events. Housed in a building that dates back to 1870—just a few years after buildings were invented—Belle Epoque's in-house banquet hall seats 240 people. Entrees from steak au poivre to salmon roulade top round dining tables set with china, and guests take turns on a hardwood dance floor that becomes part of the meal if beavers are in attendance.

With more than 25 years of experience in concrete laying, paving veteran Steve Sparks performs residential and commercial projects with the help of his wife, sons, and daughters. Steve and his familial team construct and repair driveways, sidewalks, and chimneys to ensure that Santa can arrive safely via parachute or monster truck. They also handle removal projects, hauling away defunct concrete and other lingering debris.