HELGA SCHAEFER
Helga Schaefer captures those elusive intangibles – disposition, lighting, scenery and expression in her wedding photography, which has spanned two decades and three continents. In Style, Glamour and People are a few of the publications in which her work has been featured. Helga has shot several Grammy winners’ weddings, including a handful that have had the courtesy of providing Helga with extremely short marriages which frequently translate into subsequent weddings.
www.facebook.com/helgaschaefer.photographer

MELISSA PALDINO, HAIR STYLIST
Melissa is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in print and high fashion. She began her career in 2004 and has since become licensed in MA, FL and NY in both Hair and Makeup Artistry. With experience in print, film/tv, runway, bridal, airbrush, and special effects, Melissa is currently working as a freelancer and platform artist in New York City, where she specializes in fashion shows, photo shoots and other special events. Melissa is constantly working on her own innovative techniques as an educator for Sexy Hair Concepts, where she not only continues to grow creatively but is able to share her talents with her fellow artists.
www.dripbook.com/MelPaldino
mpaldino3@gmail.com

BGD MAKEUP ARTISTRY
New York celebrity makeup artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis has made a name for herself in the bridal industry through determination and exceptional work. She is highly sought after in New York, Miami, and New Orleans. She has been called a “Makeup Bridal Guru” by “Anti-Bride” & “Destination I Do” bridal magazines. Brandy is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Artist and has worked with Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, Malin Ackerman, Edie Falco, Kathryn Erbe, Angela Bassett, Mario Lopez, Elijah Wood, and worked events such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival, OPRAH O!You, and has appeared on “How Do I Look” and “I’ll Take The Dress”.
www.bgdmakeupartistry.com

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
In 1972, Diane von Furstenberg first made waves with a simple yet radical directive: “Feel like a woman. Wear a dress.” Five million wrap dresses later, she graced the November 1976 cover of Newsweek, touted as a new icon of female liberation and the most marketable designer since Coco Chanel. Today, the DVF empire includes sportswear, beauty, and fragrance lines, and the flagship store is a cornerstone of the meatpacking district’s fashion quarter, functioning as a boutique, design studio, and pied-à-terre for the CFDA council president. In addition to the wrap, DVF hallmarks include graphic floral prints, cinch-waist skirt suits, and forties glamour by way of seventies hippie chick.
www.dvf.com

LEAH C. COUTURE MILLINERY
Designer Leah Chalfen combines her unique brand of sophisticated, American whimsy with classic millinery techniques. Stylish women from across the globe covet her timeless designs. Never one to conform to trends, Leah’s designs are favored by the fashion-industry’s top stylists and editors because they transcend era, event and outfit so completely. Leah’s headpieces have accompanied high fashion and bridal-fashion editorials shot by top fashion photography legends, including Irving Penn and Karl Lagerfeld.
www.leahc.com
info@leahc.com
212.947.3505

MEL BARLOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Mel is known for her stunning, fresh style and ability to document the beauty of your day in its purest form, without the distraction of contrived poses. Her eye for fashion lends an attention to beauty and design, while her easy -going manner establishes a relaxed atmosphere. Her vibrant images capture spontaneous moments to convey an introspective narrative of your experience. Couples and industry professionals worldwide find within Mel’s work a fresh, timeless sensibility; a genuine lifestyle documentation of life and emotion.
www.melbarlow.com

ELIZABETH PAZMINO, HAIR STYLIST
Elizabeth Pazmino, a high-end hair and make-up artist based in New York City, was born in Ecuador and raised in New York. Her work in the family business in designing custom head pieces and veils for brides has focused her passion for hair and make-up. Working with prestigious clients such as Lauren Weisberger’s author of “The Devil Wears Prada” has enriched her creative side to accomplish a picture-perfect look for brides. Her main focus has been to achieve a captivating result for every bride who requires a different and unique look on their wedding day. For the past three seasons she has worked in Couture Fashion Shows on creative make-up looks for designers such as Andres Aquino, Sushma Patel, Indashio, Soucha Mlihigue, and many more.
ndldesigns@aol.com

MELISSA PALDINO, HAIR STYLIST
Melissa is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in print and high fashion. She began her career in 2004 and has since become licensed in MA, FL and NY in both Hair and Makeup Artistry. With experience in print, film/tv, runway, bridal, airbrush, and special effects, Melissa is currently working as a freelancer and platform artist in New York City, where she specializes in fashion shows, photo shoots and other special events. Melissa is constantly working on her own innovative techniques as an educator for Sexy Hair Concepts, where she not only continues to grow creatively but is able to share her talents with her fellow artists.
www.dripbook.com/MelPaldino
mpaldino3@gmail.com

BGD MAKEUP ARTISTRY
New York celebrity makeup artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis has made a name for herself in the bridal industry through determination and exceptional work. She is highly sought after in New York, Miami, and New Orleans. She has been called a “Makeup Bridal Guru” by “Anti-Bride” & “Destination I Do” bridal magazines. Brandy is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Artist and has worked with Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, Malin Ackerman, Edie Falco, Kathryn Erbe, Angela Bassett, Mario Lopez, Elijah Wood, and worked events such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival, OPRAH O!You, and has appeared on “How Do I Look” and “I’ll Take The Dress”.
www.bgdmakeupartistry.com

SONAL J. SHAH EVENT CONSULTANTS
A self-starter with a true entrepreneurial spirit, Sonal J. Shah founded her company, Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants, LLC in 2004. Her firm has built a reputation for creating, coordinating and supervising the highest-end traditional Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern and cross-cultural weddings in the county. The ability to pre-plan every detail, while anticipating innovative creative solutions to the inevitable challenges that present themselves during 40-plus hours of celebrations, is Sonal’s forte. Sonal has a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Phoenix and Bachelor of Science degrees in both Hospitality Management and Spanish from Ohio State University. Together with her husband Jay, Sonal resides in New York City.
www.sjsevents.com

PAYAL SINGHAL
From establishing buzzing stores in the posh locales of Mumbai to setting up stylized salons in the quietly trendy streets of New York, designer Payal Singhal has come a long way. Thanks to a global design sensibility coupled with a host of degrees from SNDT Mumbai, Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology New York, Payal is more than able to satisfy the consumer demands of a traditional Indian bride, a contemporary South Asian woman or an eclectic New York style star. Today, this fashionista divides her time between her cozy atelier in uber-chic Gramercy Park and her innovative production unit in Mumbai, creating sensual but sophisticated wardrobe options to the growing list of young style-makers across continents.
www.payalsinghal.com

EXCLUSIVELY.IN
Anu Duggal co-founded Exclusively.In, a private sale e-commerce site focused on bringing the best of South Asian fashion, jewelry, and home decor to the global audience in July 2010. She is currently spearheading the launch of the company’s weddings business Exclusively.In Weddings, which will provide South Asian brides across the world access to the latest in wedding couture and finery from the comfort of their own homes. In addition, she has recently ventured into angel investing to support women entrepreneurs, both in the U.S. and India.
exclusively.in

SORANAM
Jewelry designer Sonam Malhotra is the creative mind behind the brand ‘Soranam’- an upbeat line of the latest glittering accessories. Her ornate jewelry ranges from semi-precious contemporary to real Victorian pieces- a blend of the ancient Indian and European aesthetic. Each gem in her collection– from turquoise, to coral, ruby garnets, amethyst, and golden topaz- is embedded and polished by hand in Jaipur.
www.soranam.com

AGASTYA
Agastya – the name epitomizes the strength of Lord Shiva, and the beauty of jewelry designer Khushboo Agarwal’s exquisite creations. A true-blue “Gen Y” woman, Khushboo has always been passionate about creativity and the uniqueness of its expression. Her keen eye for detail, extraordinary sense of colour coordination, and a genuine feel for the pulse of the modern yet traditional woman are what make Agastya stand apart from the crowd. Khushboo’s efforts to add a personal touch to each piece of jewelry go beyond the mandatory. The best evidence of this dedication is seen in her handmade ornaments, which she not only designs from scratch but also creates by hand, thus ensuring exclusive and timeless adornments for her clients.
www.agastya.asia

SPICE MARKET
A timeless paean to Southeast Asia, Spice Market light up Manhattan’s Meatpacking District with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s piquant elevations of the region’s street cuisine served in a casual, sexy atmosphere. Inspired by the street food Mr. Vongerichten enjoyed while traveling in Southeast Asia, Spice Market’s menu authentically uplifts its inspirations while offering guests the additional delight of family-style dining. The celebrated chef collaborated with designer Jacques Garcia to create a transporting interior of Eastern exotica. A valuable collection of artifacts were imported from Rajastan, South India, Burma and Malaysia to transform the airy two-level space, including antique wall carvings, screens and pagodas.
www.spicemarketnewyork.com