“I have spent the last years discovering my own voice, which is a mix between a Dutch Masters painting, the Audubon Society, and a Dolly Parton Outfit.  I’m constantly caught between ‘more is more is more’ and minimalism. I find equal beauty in the curve of a single bare branch, a lush, overflowing urn of flowers, and mounds of hot pink baby’s breath hanging playfully from the ceiling. I am inspired by everything around me and love to combine the traditional and more the uncommon together. My signature lush, romantic, organic aesthetic is influenced by nature and the untamed and ephemeral beauty of flowers, and maybe a little disco too.

Part of my desire to start my own venture was to create a workplace where my womanist ideals could be upheld. Wild is an inclusive floral design studio that supports social justice and Black Lives Matter movement with the goal of making the wedding industry and our world a safer, more representative, and more equitable place for all. It’s easy to say, but takes conscious work to uphold. I am actively participating in antiracist education and in community with like minded small businesses to stay accountable to these goals of inclusivity, liberation, and anti-white supremacy.  A portion of the total profits are going to reparations to the Black community and I volunteer at a local community garden that helps address food insecurity issues in my neighborhood in the Bronx. T.”

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit food rescue organization, operating across the United States and headquartered in New York City, that redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity.

As someone who experienced food insecurity as a child, Robert Lee was very familiar with the wasted food and hunger issues facing our society. That is what led him to launch Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC), a nonprofit organization that targets both the prevention of wasted food and putting an end to hunger, in New York City in the summer of 2013. He left his full time job at J.P. Morgan in 2014 to run RLC full-time, using seed money he and co-founder Louisa Chen won at a venture competition during their senior year at NYU, as well as corporate donations from his former employer. In the ten years since, RLC has expanded to nine regions and rescued over 23 million pounds of excess food.

Garbage Goddess was founded by florist Liza Lubell (New York’s Peartree Flowers) in 2019. Liza has spent over fifteen years producing and dismantling events. Disillusioned by the amount of waste that her industry created, Liza realized she could no longer work with florals unless she meaningfully shifted the industry towards earth-supportive practices.

Garbage Goddess is a solution to the trash left behind by traditional event breakdowns. We donate used decor and compost organic waste, diverting trash from landfills.

The Garbage Goddess team relies on a constellation of freelance professionals – including artists, musicians, and teachers – who care for this work and for one another.

“Our community reaches beyond the composting center. What we don’t compost we donate, and over the years, we’ve developed relationships with donation sites like Material for the Arts and schools where event decor becomes fodder for artists, students, and educators. - Liza L.”

We believe that genuine human connection, cultivated first within our own team, stems from mutual respect and has the power to transform every space in which we work. Our company culture is built on collaborative work, fair wages, and shared equity.

We are committed to dismantling racism, classism, sexism, and other harmful systems that have historically shaped our industry — centering care and dignity in everything we do.

“Inspired by the roaming, independent spirit of a wild cowgirl, Cowgirl Blooms is a floral and plant design business that celebrates love and connection through the beauty of nature.

As a queer woman-owned business, we honor love in its many forms, however big or small.

By sourcing our flowers and plants as locally as possible, we help our community thrive. We love connecting with local farms and encourage designs based on what’s currently in season.

We are a foam-free, environmentally conscious business and keep up with the latest trends in sustainable floral design.”

Luckybird is a Brooklyn-based cake studio specializing in handmade, flavor-forward cakes for weddings, birthdays, special occasions & everyday celebrations. Each cake is made with the finest & freshest ingredients available and adorned with gorgeous fresh florals.

Owner Amy says her previous career in fashion has shaped her unique visual sensibility that she now brings to catering events, weddings, & intimate gatherings.

“I’ve been in love with baking since I was a little girl. I love creating salty or spicy updated versions of my childhood favorites. I have a huge sweet tooth myself & an incredible passion for feeding people desserts. With a vast repertoire at hand, some of the most fun is had collaborating with customers. Working with clients for their special day or night is my favorite thing to do.” - Amy B.

“Hi! I’m a sculptor, performer, and food artist based in Brooklyn, NY. After receiving an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I studied experimental music at Universität der Künste, in Berlin, on a Fulbright Fellowship. In 2016, I founded Sprechgesang Institute, a research-based collaborative for artists working between multiple disciplines, which I continue to direct in NYC.

I started aesthetically complex pies in 2020, to explore my fascination with edible art. As a visual artist, I approach the world of food from an aesthetic perspective, balancing flavor and texture with form, design, and a bit of anxious perfectionism.

Let’s take care of each other,
x Sarah K.”

“Plant based and community rooted, Clementine offers vegan pastries, custom cakes, baked goods, meals, and provisions in the heart of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, and online. Both our offerings and our shop reflect our love for the planet and all of its inhabitants.

Our seasonal, fresh ingredients and provisions are 100% vegan and, whenever possible, local. Our meals are cooked to order, and our baked goods are handmade daily in small batches. We welcome and celebrate all races, nationalities, abilities, genders, orientations, and religions, and we actively support our community through cause-based charitable initiatives.”

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and former head creative director of a cake studio in Upstate New York, Victoria has spent years transforming dreams into delicious realities. With a whisk in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, she crafts unique narratives through edible art at Vici Design.​

Vici Design's cakes and sweet creations are more than just desserts – they're centerpieces that tell a story. From delicate sugar flowers to intricate architectural details, Victoria uses her expertise and creativity to capture the essence of your event. Her passion lies in collaborating with clients to create unforgettable moments that delight the taste buds and leave a lasting impression.

“The dream for Vici Design is to keep growing alongside the couples, clients, and creatives who inspire us. We want this future home to be a place where the doors are always open to the next generation of cake creatives. A space for cake education, creative classes, and a community where we can foster the same passion for detail that started this journey. Every small step we take leads us toward this dream, and every couple who trusts us with their wedding day brings us one step closer. You aren't just helping us grow a business; you’re helping us build a home for artistry.” - Victoria

“We were there when Harry Met Sally, we were madly vintage for Mad Men and we helped make Mrs. Maisel marvelous. Let us be a marvelous resource for your wedding or special event. We have helped make hundreds of weddings happy because our goal is for your Big Day to be perfect, especially when you depart in style, cameras clicking. 

No matter your special event, email us for a personalized proposal and an introduction to any of our meticulously maintained classic cars. including everyone’s favorite yellow taxi, the iconic Checker Cab.”

“Our full-service, New York City based company strives to bring your ideas to life! We are constantly evolving and looking to make your experience with us like no other. Here at RentQuest, we pride ourselves on quality customer service and our wide selection of rental furniture and prop rentals. Illuminated displays, luxurious lounge sets, or custom requests—we have it all! A closely knit, highly skilled group of individuals work together to provide you with high quality service. Full of passion, our sales team prioritizes each event as its own. 

We are happy to offer inspiring design suggestions to put words to your vision. With around the clock contact, we have your event handled!”

“When I started Patina 10 years ago it was never about building the biggest rental business, but a service that could truly help a select few clients who really valued quality and design to do their best work. Clients who would come back to us again, year after year, and learn to rely on us for their most important events. Building that type of rare company where clients become friends, and employees become family, starts with offering a product we believe in and providing service that is truly personal and coming from folks who really do care – a lot. We hope you feel it when you work with us.

We work with the most creative clients in the world, and our team is made up of artists and rock stars (literally). We support each person’s unique expression of creativity.

We embody truth in all we do - it takes bravery to live and breathe by the truth. It’s not always the easiest route, but it is an important value that we acknowledge every day.

We rise to the challenge! Our team is smart, collaborative and experienced. We’re event experts - but we are always up for navigating new challenges and learning new tricks - it keeps us on our toes.”

“Jubilee Paper is a full service wedding and event design studio based in Brooklyn, NY. We serve couples in New York City and all across the country. We’ll work together to create a wedding visual identity so that every single piece feels like a cohesive part of the whole.

I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best wedding planners in the world to bring our clients’ vision to life. I believe that life’s biggest moments deserve to be celebrated well.

I provide elevated, colorful, and deeply personal wedding art direction that’s always one-of-a-kind.”

Carolina (she/her) is a hopeless romantic and the creator behind All The Love nyc. Shes here to honor and celebrate love stories in every form with care and heart. Her mission is to embrace authenticity and the magic of moments and memories. She captures the candid, emotional moments that make your day uniquely yours, so you can relive every feeling and share it instantly.

“I love that Pride Grows in Brooklyn is all about affirming queer love in all its forms and showing up for the community with real action. I’m most excited to help create a space where couples feel celebrated, seen, and completely themselves. It’s an honor to be part of something that celebrates authenticity, connection, and the truth that love belongs to everyone.”

“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.”

“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.”

Kelindah has been performing as Drag Persona, Theydy Bedbug since 2016. They are the current reigning “Mx. Brooklyn 2019,” “the bug bite you beg for,” and the “dad joke of drag.” Their art is a collage of campy drag, grotesque burlesque and narrative poetry to reclaim their body, queer audiences, and reckon with belonging.

Rara Darling is a New York City based Burlesque Performer, Event Producer, & creator of mind-blowing cabaret style spectacles!

“We are a collective of artists, strategists, designers, producers, innovators, directors, fabricators, entertainers, nightlife experts, visionaries and ambassadors of joy. 

Together, we are a powerhouse dream team that embraces the art of collaboration to help our clients think big, express excellence and bring brilliance into existence.

Over the years, we have organically expanded to create aligned partnerships with brands who truly understand the value of collaborating with those who are the source of culture itself to develop authentic concepts and transform ideas into successful brand strategies.

We believe in creating spaces for self-expression and sharing stories that feed the soul. We believe in celebrating the weird, wild, and wonderful spark in all of us. We believe in making a positive impact on people, places and our planet.”