The Fifth House is an event planning consultancy who partners with you to build experiences beyond imagination. Black Woman Owned and Operated in Brooklyn, New York. Serving New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

“At the core of our work is a desire to create a greater good in the world through celebrations and our everyday actions. For us, this means prioritizing clients & vendors whose espoused values and real practices align with our vision for an equitable and inclusive future for all.”

Are you dreaming of a wedding that's as unique as your love story? Look no further! I'm Jamie Joy, your go-to exuberant wedding coordinator, and I'm ready to bring your fantasies into reality.

Working with Me

Fun: I want you to enjoy the process as much as the big event. From brainstorming unforgettable themes to organizing one-of-a-kind entertainment, I'm all about keeping the excitement alive.

Relaxed: Planning a wedding should be fulfilling, not stressful! I bring a calming presence to the table, ensuring you can sit back and cherish the moment.

Focused: Your wedding is my priority. I'll work closely with you to understand your vision, preferences, and budget, ensuring every detail reflects your style and your relationship.

Let’s get to know each other more! I can't wait to meet you and hear all about your love story

After years of planning events, I noticed the more that an industry professional was deemed an “expert” with regard to their hard skills, the less they seemed to value the expertise of lived experience, whether that be with their clients, their vendor teams, or even their own teams. “Upscale” became synonymous with “homogenous & exclusive”; there was a clear devaluing of the ways professionals with marginalized identities could bring a unique perspective to their client’s special day. Similarly, I noticed clients with marginalized identities were given cookie-cutter experiences that often missed the opportunity for their day to be as unique as they are.

I founded withMavens Events to shake up the wedding & events industry. I envision a world where event “expertise” goes beyond teachable skills & includes the ways lived experience influences how we approach our craft. No two relationships have the same love story, so why should they receive a one-size-fits-all approach to planning their big day?

Jove Meyer is a true visionary of joy. For the spaces we call home and the ones that house life’s biggest moments, he crafts a vivid, colorful world inspired by his clients who dare to be different. Meyer set out to build a global design firm antithetical to his conservative and rigid upbringing by encouraging authenticity, celebrating diversity, and empowering marginalized communities. As a result, his work has been featured in Domino, Good Morning America, The Magnolia Network, The New York Times, Rachael Ray Magazine, and Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart named him one of the top wedding planners in the world.

At Campbell Events we don’t just plan weddings, we craft experiences that feel like you from the inside out. We believe that your wedding should reflect who you are.  What makes us different starts with how we show up for our couples. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but our goal is to bring a sense of calm and confidence to the process. Our team is known for being organized, detail-obsessed, and genuinely fun to work with. We’re not just timeline creators, we are your trusted advocates. After ten years we know the questions to ask, the vendors to call, and the moments that matter most.

Kirrin Finch is a queer-woman owned conscientious clothing company offering menswear-inspired apparel for women, trans, and non-binary bodies. We design with you in mind so you can feel seen, confident, and show up authentically. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you can conquer anything! Kirrin Finch was born out of frustration at the lack of gender-defying fashion that fit their personal style-avoiding ill-fitting menswear and frilly womenswear. We knew others felt the same way too. Through innovative design and a dedication to authenticity, we empower customers to embrace their unique identity.

Bindle & Keep uses old-fashioned tailoring methods to make suits that are truly androgynous. Their team understands the ways in which most men’s suits fall short when women (and transgender men) try to wear them off the rack. Owners Daniel Friedman and Rae Tutera have turned the daunting experience of buying suits into a source of empowerment for its clients. In that sense, Bindle & Keep is as much a purveyor of confidence as it is of clothes

A queer, disabled designer, he rejects convention in favor of inclusivity, designing for shape and story—not size or norm. His work has been featured in Loveinc and in national publications, praised for its sustainable vision and deeply personal touch. Westbrook’s debut bridal collection (decades in the making), Genesis, uses post-consumer, repurposed materials—everything from discarded plastics to unusual fibers—to transform the overlooked into the unforgettable. Beyond aesthetics, Timothy brings emotional care to fittings and consultations, understanding that choosing what you wear for one of life’s most important days can also be a process of healing. With over a decade of experience across price points from hundreds to tens of thousands, he holds space for every client's story, ensuring that when you walk out, you feel both seen and radiant.perience-rooted in emotion, intention, and love.

“With years of experience and the happy clientele to prove it, we work with you to create superior fits and custom creations all while reducing apparel waste and preserving the art of tailoring. Tailoress Atelier + Agency is based in Brooklyn, New York - providing services for personal alterations, bespoke and fine tailoring. Including suiting, bridesmaid, bridal, menswear, womenswear & genderless.

Our mission is to restore the art of tailoring and provide superior quality and services while operating our fair-wage fitting space and atelier.

Whether it's the vintage find that has been hanging in your closet or that look you've always wanted but can never find-- Tailoress Atelier is here to construct the fit of your dreams.”

“We're Latine sibling wedding officiants passionate about storytelling, inclusivity, and making sure your wedding ceremony reflects you. Based in New York City and Boston, we specialize in bilingual wedding ceremonies, custom vow renewals, and fun, meaningful elopements.

We believe that love is the universal language that connects us all and it’s in divisive times, like these, that we must spread love as far and wide as humanly possible. For us that means being inclusive, non-judgmental siblings who enthusiastically celebrate the awesomeness of your love story. We excitedly officiate ceremonies for same sex couples, interracial couples, interfaith couples, multicultural couples, and those who have historically been denied the basic human right to love and marry.”

AL Sandimir is an indigenous, queer, non-binary refugee and Automic Gold’s founder, CEO, and jewelry designer. They’ve been working in the fine jewelry industry since 2009. They’re obsessed with small details, sustainable quality, and planning better systems for a post-capitalist future.

Automic Gold jewelry was specifically designed to mix and warp the feminine, masculine, in-between, and outside to make fine jewelry that is beyond gender. Truly gender-free jewelry, designed by a non-binary person. Their custom line of wedding rings that are ethically made, size inclusive and customizable.

“Simple + Sultry was named after my artistic style, so marriers know exactly what they are getting. I believe in skin that looks like skin, just even and glowing. Simple makeup that accentuates and enhances the individual. Soft and romantic hairstyles that never look too "done". Sunless tans that appear as a natural glow, especially in photos. My goal is to make you look, and more importantly, feel beautiful.

We welcome everyone. EVERYONE. As long as you are a human being in love with another human being, we will service you. Hair, makeup and sunless tans are available to everyone, and everyone will receive the same high standard quality of service.

You don't have to worry if we stock your shade of foundation, we have you. You don't have to worry about ignorance, we respect who you are. We are honored by any opportunity to be a part of someone's wedding day, and we thank you for considering us.”

Michelle Schultz, creative director and founder of Willow House, has worked over the last 15 years to hone and perfect her vision and skills in beauty and weddings. Now, with over 300+ weddings under her belt, Michelle is a leading expert in the wedding and beauty industries.  She is a regular beauty contributor to BRIDES magazine + was selected as one of The Knot’s “Ones to Watch” for 2024.

Michelle shares: “Our team of 15 elite hair & makeup artists is composed of folks of all backgrounds. We are seasoned professionals who have done weddings all over the globe, each with over a decade of experience. We’re a tight knit crew who love being around each other, which makes for a fun wedding day! We’ll make you feel like you’re in the company of old friends while also putting you at complete ease with our expertise. We are well-versed in all styles of makeup and hair with experience ranging from editorial, red carpet, TV and film, and beyond.

Each appointment is a personalized journey, where our skilled artists work meticulously to craft looks that harmonize with the unique style and vision of each Willow House client.”

“I'm a sucker for a love party! It’s a big fucking deal. Seeing my couples gather their most beloved folks together for the celebration of love is magical.

In this really tough world we need to have more beauty,
kindness, and joy.I bring my heart and passion to creating beauty for your event.  When partnering with me you will get my focus and collaboration.  From our initial consultation to the day of your event I will listen and guide you on how best to bring your vision to life.

I call my style wild crafted and asymmetrically designed with inspiration from what is seasonally available. Building relationships with regional flower growers, I strive to bring the freshest and lowest carbon footprint flowers to your event.”

“For over 14 years and 200+ weddings, I’ve been documenting love across the country creating photos and videos. Working with me feels like having a calm, supportive friend by your side. I create wedding photos and films that feel like you —wild, tender, and beautifully real.

I believe you should do exactly what you want on your wedding day with people who get you, in front of a backdrop as epic as your love story.

My work showcases the unique love you share with your partner; your job is just to breathe, stay present and soak it all in.

I’ll give soft direction when needed but mostly stay unobtrusive and observational, letting your day unfold naturally. I have an artistic documentary shooting style, looking for the genuine moments that compose your wedding day — the excited glances, the joy of your grandmother seeing you in your wedding outfit, and the energy of people coming together to celebrate your love.

You’ll receive photos and videos full of laughter, tears, dance floor chaos, and quiet moments you didn’t even know happened.

I value inclusivity, honesty, and making people feel seen. LGBTQIA+ affirming, your love is celebrated here.”

“We're the two faces/brains/artists behind Natura Collective, and we are SO happy you're checking out our website. Together with our team we work to create an incredible client experience for all of our amazing couples. NO STRESS IS ALLOWED, I can't emphasize that enough, from start to finish everything is super simple, seamless, and pleasant. We obsess over our craft so you can rest assured that you're in good hands. Scroll down to learn more about us and our team.

We will absolutely not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, or discrimination of any kind. We are an inclusive wedding vendor and it brings us joy to capture weddings for all of our couples, no matter their religious beliefs, size, sexuality, or skin color. We strive to be actively anti-racist and are dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. As part of the LGBT+ community and being in an interracial relationship we understand that representation matters. We will always do our best to ensure that our prospective clients feel represented when looking at our body of work. We are definitely not PERFECT, but we are committed to educating ourselves to better bring about positive change in the wedding industry as a whole.”

“Firework Photo Booth Co is a boutique photo booth company based in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA. We specialize in providing luxurious open-air photo and video booth experiences with modern & professional pop-up photo studios and next-level service for corporate events, brand activations, weddings, and social gatherings.

FPBCO is an LGBTQ+ and woman-owned small business with 20 years in the photography, events, entertainment, and hospitality industries, operated by Kate Alison Photography LLC, owned by Kate Bancroft (she/her).”

“I’m Stephanie – a musician, writer, and aura photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. I travel around the East Coast taking aura photographs with my business, Twelve Month Aura.

Aura photography is a type of instant photography that reads and interprets your energy using handplates. The camera captures your physical image and the frequencies you emit are projected as the colors of your aura.

As I move into my 5th year as an aura photographer, the continuous awe and excitement it brings me shows me that I’m on the right path. If you’ve ever taken a photo with me, you’ve seen firsthand how I geek out and get so excited to talk about your aura. Each photograph is so unique and I absolutely love seeing how readings validate the energy people are experiencing.”

“Marti Gould Cummings is a NYC Drag staple. Their 16 year long career has expanded the realms of nightlife, cabaret, theatre, film, and television.

Marti made history as the first openly non binary candidate to run for office in New York City when they ran for City Council in 2021 to represent District 7.  Their campaign journey is featured in the documentary "Queen of New York", currently streaming on The Advocate Channel.

Marti also served as an advisor to both former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio and the New York City Council as part of their role on the NYC Nightlife Advisory Board, while congruently serving as a member of Community Board 9, having been appointed by former Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer.

Activism and politics has long been a part of Martis work leading them to do a TedTalk about cyber bullying and why drag is safe for kids. They serve on the Board of Directors for The Ali Forney Center for Homeless LGBTQ Youth, The Advisory Board Drag Story Hour NY, as a National Co Chair of Drag Out the Vote, and work as a Project Specialist for Equality NY.”