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.

The Tailory New York is an appointment-only, women-owned and operated bespoke clothing company that combines modern fashion design with the heritage art of custom tailoring. We stand firmly in the belief and knowledge thatsuiting is genderless and caters in equal measure to men, women, and non-binary individuals.

Custom suiting either fulfills or subverts societal expectations by communicating a self-determined personal image to the world around us. We wield the power of fashion design to meet the singular needs of each of our clients, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, which sets us apart from other custom clothiers.

I see clothing not just as something to wear, but as a reflection of who we are. With a focus on conscious, refined design and a distinctly personal touch, I create pieces for the modern bride’s entire wedding weekend.

I source fabrics and trims locally and intentionally, reducing waste while maintain a close connection to every step of the process.

At the heart of my work is a promise: that every woman feels seen, heard, and cherished. I design not only to reflect who she is, but awaken something within her she hasn’t met yet. More than a label, Alexis Levan is a deeply personal experience-rooted in emotion, intention, and love.”

For designer Amsale (Ahm-sah’-leh) Aberra, it all started with a single wedding dress: her own. Seeking a more modern silhouette for her 1985 nuptials, Ethiopian native Amsale found her options limited. She eschewed the overly ornate—on-trend in that era—and crafted her own pared-down design, elegant in its simplicity and quiet in its impact, featuring a distinct style that was modern and personal at once. Three decades later, her refined and modern aesthetic endures in a variety of collections - and Amsale herself is widely credited as the inventor of the modern wedding dress.

“We’re a twin sister duo and family owned business creating a a new way for women to enjoy the classic tuxedo. Combining our fathers deep experience in the formal wear industry and a passion for accessible and inclusive fashion, we offer the tuxedo to all.

Our story begins with our fathers extensive experience in crafting traditional formalwear for men.  With his twin daughters they're now focusing to serve the growing market of women and non-binary customers looking for high-quality tuxedos. Too often, we heard customers only had the option to shop at men’s retailers and found themselves stuck with boxy, masculine styles that were not specifically designed for a women's body and shape.

Keeping all female body shapes and sizes in mind we decided to start our family journey together. We named the company Little Black Tux in homage to both the classic “little black dress” and the LGBT community whose needs, styles, and bodies deserve to be recognized and most especially designed in the formal wear industry. Using our fathers expertise, we were able to source fabrics and create designs that were built for women and gender fluid shoppers.”

“After many arguments over colors, fabrics, styles and who should be the fit model, we are so excited to share Favorite Daughter with you.

We thought of everything we wished we had in our closets instead of buying them, we made them.  We paid attention to every detail, making sure each piece was something we wanted to wear.

We hope you find a new favorite, something you would steal out of your sisters closet.”

After working in the male-dominated business for over a decade, Melissa Watson Ellis realized there was a glaring lack of custom suit companies catering equally to women, men and nonbinary individuals. She launched her bespoke NYC atelier to reach that untapped market.

WATSON ELLIS brings all of Melissa's experience to bear on our premium products and how they are fitted to your body. We only use the best fabrics from the best mills in Italy and the UK; and our garments are actually handmade at our family-owned and operated factory in China which is second-to-none in terms of bespoke apparel craftsmanship.

We at WATSON ELLIS pride ourselves on our design aesthetic and styling expertise. When you come to us, Melissa and our team will work with you to ensure that the styling and design of your garments is on point in every way. 

Lovely is a collective of 19 individually-owned bridal shops, run by entrepreneurial, hardworking women who care deeply about offering our brides a personalized and locally-focused experience. We warmly welcome our brides with BFF energy and shops that are inviting, never stuffy.

“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.”

From Fashion Redesign to Sustainable Solutions to Alternations & Tailoring, Carlaesthetics supports crafting and community in the heart of NYC’s Garment District.

A designer and textile artist focused on promoting ethics in fashion and craft, Carla hosts Mending Mondays at Wing & Weft Gloves, a staple of NYC weddings.

“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.”

Since 2004, Catbird’s tiny Williamsburg shop has been a destination for the finest solid gold jewelry and gifts for all, lovingly designed in Brooklyn since 2004 and made from over 95% recycled gold & recycled diamonds. Explore our range of solid gold rings, including signet and stacking rings, all designed to layer and wear over time. You can shop all of our jewelry here, as well as our collection of silver jewelry.

Celebrate love and mark life’s milestones with our wedding ring collection, featuring recycled diamond engagement rings, and lab-grown diamond engagement rings, all sustainably sourced and designed to last a lifetime.

Catbird has grown into a much larger jewelry studio where we create pieces that still make my heart race with excitement. Our kind and lovely customer service team and store teams are devoted to helping you on your quest - whether it is a stacking ring, a wedding ring, or a small gift. Confession: we sometimes cry at the good news we get to be a part of.

Yayoi’s own designs feature organic, nature-inspired jewelry handcrafted in 14K gold and sterling silver. Specializing in detailed wax carving and etching, the collection features rings, necklaces, and earrings that incorporate themes from the natural world, such as twigs, leaves, and water. These organic textures and shapes, inspired by her childhood growing up in Osaka, Japan, where she often played in the forest near her home. “That experience as a little girl still inspires me.” She named her jewelry line Yayoi Forest, after these precious memories.

A lot of families come into Yayoi’s storefront for gifts for special occasions, custom orders and even repairs on older jewelry that belonged to grandparents.

Yayoi enjoys interacting with customers and being a part of the Atlantic Avenue community. “Mostly the neighbors in this area, it’s really nice, it’s like being a part of the customers’ life. They come with their boyfriend, and then they get engaged and then have kids, and they purchase another ring for the memory of the baby, and sometimes they break up and then they come back to resize the wedding band to wear it on their pinkie or as a pendant. I really appreciate people coming back.” Many Atlantic Avenue merchants visit Written by Forest, “It’s nice to have people around here, especially other female owners.”

HI, I’m Olivia and I specialize in bridal makeup that elevates your natural beauty & private makeup lessons to refine your everyday routine.

Makeup is personal. It’s more than how it looks- it’s about how it makes you feel. When everything comes together, it should feel effortless, natural, and completely you.

I’ve learned that the best makeup isn’t about transformation or applying a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about intention, collaboration, and understanding what makes you feel like yourself at your best.

RIE is an NYC-based makeup artist/hair stylist for Beauty, Fashion, Portrait Photography, and Weddings.​ Her makeup style is natural. She loves creating a look where you still feel like yourself, but the most elevated version of yourself!​

She loves animals and all her makeup and hair kit are cruelty-free.

RIE used to be a professional ballet dancer and has performed with companies in NYC and Canada.

She enjoys being in nature, taking pictures of birds, and taking care of her many house plants.​ RIE also speaks fluent Japanese.

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.”

“Zhané Thorpe is a licensed Natural Hair Specialist, who loves love and decided to pivot into becoming a bridal natural hair stylist! Within 7 years of experience in the beauty industry, Zhané's focus has been caring for & styling all textures from wavy to coily hair textures. Because it has been such a rewarding experience thus far, it led her to create HOB Bridal! Ready to connect with Zhané? Contact email! Info at herownbeauty .com (Please note: Only hair services are provided. Zhané does not provide makeup services)

HOB Bridal was created to provide each bride with an opportunity to embrace her natural hair on the day she says "I DO!" with an experienced hair professional. The ultimate goal is to give each bride her desired look that will embrace and enhance her existing beauty and allow her to remain true to her essence on such a sacred day! There’s no need to encourage you to wear a wig or a weave! I’m here to service you & provide you with your desired hair vision! I’m looking forward to providing you with ease, great energy, and a beautiful time. I’m truly looking forward to meeting you and excited to partner! - Zhané T.”

“Any great hairstylist can replicate a look in a photo, but it means nothing if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle or work for your hair. With over 15 years in the industry, Chelsey has settled beautifully into her niche creating trendy yet timeless looks specializing in hair extensions and lived in hair color.

Leda is a boutique hair salon specializing in luxury hair extensions, eco conscious hair color, and hair cutting. The team at Leda truly believes in the magic of matrimony. I mean, who doesn’t love a little romance! After being a part of hundreds of weddings, and being featured in some of the most incredible wedding publications, we still get butterflies seeing a look come together.”

Stems Brooklyn is a woman owned small business founded in 2013 offering daily flower delivery services and more to the New York City area. We are dedicated to creating artistically inspired, farm fresh bouquets while striving towards a more kind, sustainable and equitable future in floristry by maintaining our commitment to our earth, community, customers, and team.

We keep Stems eco conscious by:

Composting which reduces our carbon emissions.

• Buying seasonal, locally grown flowers reduces waste and provides a lower carbon footprint. Our flowers are never painted or dyed!

• Sourcing recycled products and environmentally friendly driven products for our store.

• We never use flower foam which is a single use petroleum plastic which harms our oceans.

• Taking care of the people in and around Stems

We also support mutual aid groups and non-profits dedicated to racial/food/environmental/social justice in NYC by hosting a reoccurring event called Solidarity Sunday. As a mission driven business, building inclusivity and giving back to our community is vital.