The Best Wedding Vendors in Howard Beach, NY

The Best Wedding Vendors in Howard Beach, NY

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Russo's On The Bay 

5.0

Howard Beach, NY
  • Venue
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,000

Getting married at Russo’s is truly regal experience. Step into our building and you will find one of the most accommodating teams in hospitality, dedicated to you and your guests at every turn. We are one of the most unique venues you’ll find with such an unwavering commitment to detail cuisine to the unparalleled service from our attentive staff — and everything in between — we’re here to give you and your partner the day of a lifetime. Our reviews tell the story first-hand what it means to be a ‘Russo’s Couple.’ Russo’s On The Bay offers versatility to meet all your needs. Whether you’re in need of reception or ceremony or both. We will make the best accommodations for you and yours for your big day!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Picturesque garden backdrop
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Classic elegance

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
My family and friends had an excellent time. They raved about the cocktail hour. Joe was there to help us throughout the whole event. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They thought of everything when it came to helping me with my outfit in the bridal suite and packing my things.
Cheryl, a year ago
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Villa Films 

5.0

Howard Beach, NY
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Vílla Films is a professional videography & Photography service for weddings. They are local to the New York Tri-State Area but are Destination Bound as well. With a customer-based approach to their filmmaking process, the team tells the tales of those saying “I do” in vivid, emotional detail. The group is celebrated for its cinematic style of production, which combines dramatic establishing shots with candidly capture footage of happy newly-weds. They strive to create films that are re-watchable time and time again and reflect couples’ personalities.

I HIGHLY recommend our videographer Justin at Villa films. Funny story was, we actually won a photo booth with him. That’s how we came across him and saw he also offered other services. We wanted to use him for one of his other services because we were so thankful for winning the photo booth. He just started in the wedding industry not too long ago, but he is an absolute dream to work with !! Even with eveything changing with COVID he has stayed consistent. Having our zoom meetings with him actually got me excited for our wedding again that we had in January. I was always able to reach him if I had any questions. My favorite thing was he worked with us and our budget. He would listen to everything that was impotent to us and what we wanted in the video. If your looking for videographers I would definitely talk to Justin. He is truly amazing at what he does!
Gina & S., 4 years ago
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Roma View Catering 
Howard Beach, NY
  • Venue
  • Up to 255 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $55

The DeCandia Family has spent over 50 years in the restaurant-catering business for one simple reason: we love to see people happy. What better way to accomplish this than to bring people together in a beautiful setting with great food and excellent service. When Joseph DeCandia created Roma View, he did so with one thing in mind: to give you the perfect place to host your private celebration. Just as important as the impressive setting, is the fine food and service your guests will enjoy.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Bridal suite on site
  • Designed for grand celebrations
  • All-inclusive venue packages

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Does not allow pets
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Marilyn Lamanna Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Hey there! My name is Marilyn. I live in New York City with my sweet partner, and our orange cat Maple. I’m an introverted, soft-hearted mush with an insatiable need to document the beauty in life. Practicing self-portraits in middle school eventually led me to pursue my photography degree from New York University, and I have been joyfully creating photos of wedding days ever since. To me, weddings are a magical display of the human spirit. It’s my biggest honor and joy to create imagery that captures that human magic - especially in a way that breaks the boundaries of historically gendered traditions.

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I couldn’t say better things about Marilyn if I tried. She was the first photographer who’s portfolio we fell for in our search, and while trying to budget and explore other options, we made our way back to Marilyn and questioned why we ever even bothered looking anywhere else. We did a round of engagement photos with her first, after an initial zoom to meet and get to know her. From the zoom alone we could tell right away what kind of sweet, wonderful, magical person she was. I felt like I was talking to an old friend immediately. During our engagement shoot, which myself and my now husband were SO nervous for (we are both awkward and camera shy, and I don’t know how to stop running my mouth during photos because of it) she made us laugh SO many times and immediately melted our anxieties away. We knew we made the perfect choice in a person to take care of us on our wedding day in that moment. We have so far received our previews, and we are simply in love. Marilyn captured intimate moments, fun moments, and beautiful, emotional moments that helped us feel like we were reliving our day all over again. She guided us through the day, took us to the best spots, got the photos we asked for, all without either of us having to think about a single thing or logistic at any point. She was on it. She is and was such a treat and added the kindest most comforting attitude and energy to our day, and all of our family and bridal party agree along with us (we got quite a few “where and how did you find her??”s). We also added a second shooter via Marilyn (who was also sincerely lovely) for just one hour, during our pre-ceremony and ceremony, for a little extra coverage and timeline speed, and a roll of film which was so much fun too. If you love artistic and stylized photos, and are seeking someone with both a great eye and wonderful, calming presence, I mean it, look no further. We are so happy we found Marilyn.
Carly G., 7 months ago
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Illuminating Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Officiant
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

I am your guests' favorite thing about your wedding. Since 2011, I've been writing and performing personal, meaningful and refreshingly engaging ceremonies for couples just like you and couples who are nothing like you. Couples work with me with an easy, collaborative process during which I become your favorite part of wedding planning. I take guest experience and your wishes very seriously. Your families will thank you for getting somebody who makes the ceremony light while still making clear how beautiful it is that you found each other. I officiate all over the US.

Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Not only did he make the entire process smooth, it stimulated discussions about old memories between my husband and I that brought us back 10 years! Luckily, 2 of our best friends had used Chris as their officiant before our wedding 3 years prior and when we got engaged, he was the first vendor to come to our minds! He made us and our guests laugh throughout the ceremony with some quick witted humor, reminded us of what it means to move through this new chapter as a married couple, but also brought such ease on a chaotic day! Our guests were raving about him which just re-iterated that it was our best decision as we planned the wedding. Chris even did a special shoutout to my family out of state who couldn’t make the wedding which made it even more special for us. Hands down, Illuminating Ceremonies with Christopher Shelley will not disappoint.
Amanda K., a month ago
Four Doves Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Please reach out via the contact page on my website to connect! // I'm a digital & film photographer living in NYC capturing weddings, couples, and life around me. I approach photography intentionally, and am emotionally driven behind the camera. I’m all about those in-between candids and documenting in the moment, as well as artful editorial guided posing. I love making genuine connections with people, and the natural friendships that can come from working together! Approaching your wedding photography as an art form is just a small part of why I absolutely love what I do.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I came across Rebecca's website and portfolio I was immediately smitten. Her style was so beautiful and unique, and exactly what I was hoping to find for our wedding. One quick call with her and I knew she was our photographer. She was so warm and welcoming and we felt completely ourselves around her. We had FUN spending time with her for both our engagement and wedding photos. Aside from her amazing skills - she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to coordinate our engagement photos with us when we were living in California. She was the easiest choice we made and we love every photo she took for us. Cannot recommend her highly enough! - Chelsean Nick
Chelsea + N., 5 months ago
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Thalia Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Thalia is a NYC & destination wedding photographer based in Queens, NY. Being the lead photographer and owner of her business, she has 10 years of experience capturing engaged couples. She has developed a keen eye for detail, leaving couples with intentional photographs that capture the authenticity of their wedding day. A New York native, she grew up on Long Island for many years where she received her BFA in Visual Arts from SUNY Old Westbury and now - if she's not traveling - you can find her enjoying a new coffee shop or re-watching The Office!

Awarded Best of Zola
I met Thalia in a professional setting and after meeting her, we connected on social media and for YEARS I knew I wanted to work with her in some capacity (ideally my wedding :)). Fast forward to getting engaged this year, I had the opportunity to hire her to photograph our city hall wedding. The photographs were everything I imagined and more but what was even better was experiencing what being in front of her camera felt like. She truly has a gift for making you feel comfortable, forget that she’s there, while still providing guidance when needed. Thalia is quick on her feet and knew how to maximize our time with her when plans on our timeline had to shift a little. She asked important questions prior to our ceremony and offered great suggestions when we needed them. She also offered solutions when I got a little carried away with my vision and started dreaming up a photo shoot that would just push our time limits (which I appreciated). If you love her work and her images, I promise you won’t regret your decision of hiring her!
Genesis, 6 months ago
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Sound River Studios 

5.0

Long Island City, NY
  • Venue
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Sound River Studios offers a waterfront venue with river views and contemporary design. The flexible event spaces cater to modern weddings, and the unique setting provides a picturesque backdrop. Guests enjoy the stylish ambiance and excellent service. The professional staff manages every detail, creating a seamless and memorable experience. The venue's outdoor terrace is perfect for cocktail hours, offering stunning views as the sun sets over the river.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Creates a sense of togetherness

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Does not allow pets
Awarded Best of Zola
we are so happy we landed on SRS as our wedding venue and we'd choose it again every time. we were sold by the convenient location, huge and customizable space, outdoor area with stunning views of the city, flexible and communicative staff, and una, who proved to be the most efficient and supportive planner we could have imagined. with her guidance, the day came together like a dream
Grace C., 6 months ago
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Kevin Koo Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Hi, I'm Kevin. I love capturing my images with natural light and my favorite time in the day for it would be sunrise and sunset. That's my motivation for my photography. When I'm not photographing weddings, I take pictures in the back of the eye. Yup, you heard me right! I'm also an ophthalmology photographer whom capture images in the back of the eye for pathology studies.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t have been happier with the photos Kevin took. It was an absolute pleasure working with Kevin and Scarlet. Kevin took amazing shots and directed us masterfully. Our photos were outstanding and we felt very at ease working with Kevin. We received our preview and wedding photos within a month. We are so fortunate to have been able to have Kevin as our photographer!!
Tiffany S., a year ago
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Dj Sparkx Ent 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Dj Sparkx has over 20 years experience in the industry. From years of touring the world with Celebrities such as Cardi B to performing at private events, he's able to bring a WOW factor to any event. Spice up your event by having a Celebrity Dj! Unlike many wedding djs, Djs Sparkx is able to bring another dynamic of fun to an event because of his wide range of experience doing Radio (Hot 97), Concerts, Clubs etc. Dj Sparkx has also been featured on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel, Wendy Williams and a list of Tv shows. His versatility ensures that he can accommodate people from all walks of life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dj Sparkx Entertainment was an incredible experience from start to finish. From our initial contact to the post-wedding follow-up, he was consistently professional and attentive. Our wedding took place in December 2024, just a few days after Christmas—a timing that had both its challenges and blessings. Despite the busy holiday season, Dj Sparkx took the time to thoroughly go over all our preferences and ensure everything was perfectly planned for our big day. On the wedding day, he exceeded all our expectations. Our guests are still raving about how engaging he was and how skillfully he played music that resonated with both sides of our family. Dj Sparkx masterfully balanced the Caribbean spice with the classic American hits, making the event enjoyable for everyone. He is versatile and does his research for any cultural background! He also made it a point to ensure that my husband and I had time on the dance floor and enjoyed ourselves. What stood out the most was how collaborative he was throughout the process. He listened to our ideas, shared his expert opinions, and every suggestion he made elevated our wedding to another level. Trusting a vendor with one of the most important days of your life can be daunting, but my advice is simple: trust Dj Sparkx! The photobooth was also a fantastic addition. Dj Sparkx added a special touch by surprising us with a photo album filled with messages from our guests—a keepsake we’ll treasure forever. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Dj Sparkx. He is professional, cost-efficient, and, most importantly, an absolute joy to work with. Highly recommended!
Satoya B., 4 months ago
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KND Fotos 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

We’re Kinjo and Dawa, two friends and passionate wedding photographers based in Queens, NYC. For over seven years, we’ve been capturing weddings with a candid, natural, and storytelling approach, focusing on real emotions and authentic moments. From fusion weddings to grand celebrations, we’ve photographed diverse love stories across the East Coast, West Coast, and internationally. You can find us on Google, where our past couples have shared their amazing experiences working with us. If you're looking for photographers who bring fun energy, creativity, and a stress-free experience, we’d love to be part of your wedding day. Let’s connect!

Awarded Best of Zola
The best photographers! Professional, easy to work with, highly recommend them.
Ella M., a year ago
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City & Terrace Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

City & Terrace Events specializes in crafting unforgettable weddings and destination celebrations, proudly headquartered in New York City. With an unwavering commitment to transforming dreams into exquisite realities, our distinguished team, led by industry visionary Lauren Luberger, boasts over two decades of collective expertise in orchestrating flawless celebrations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Lauren and the City & Terrace team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Lauren brought our vision to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined. She and her team were incredibly organized, staying on top of every detail—from managing vendors to keeping us on track with deadlines—and ensured nothing slipped through the cracks. What could have been a stressful process was instead fun and exciting because of Lauren’s expertise, kindness, and calm demeanor. Lauren has an exceptional eye for design and detail. She took the time to truly listen to what we wanted and infused our personalities into every aspect of the day. Her guidance on selecting the perfect vendors was invaluable; every vendor she recommended was a dream to work with and helped create a seamless experience. On the wedding day itself, Lauren and the City & Terrace team executed everything we discussed over the past year to absolute perfection. They transformed our ideas into a breathtaking reality, creating a space and experience that felt magical. Thanks to their meticulous planning and day-of coordination, we actually got to enjoy the day—eating the food, spending time with loved ones, and soaking in every moment without a worry. If you’re looking for someone who will not only make your wedding beautiful but also make the entire process enjoyable and stress-free, Lauren and the City & Terrace team are the absolute best. We can’t recommend them enough! She is now planning my sisters wedding and I'm so excited to see what she creates :)
Katelyn Di S., 5 months ago
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VIVIAN PANG | Floral Creative 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

VIVIAN PANG is a boutique custom-service wedding & events design company servicing New York City and its surrounding areas. We provide unsurpassed creative floral designs that combines the aesthetic influences of Visual Art elements, nature's grooves, and always, your story. The unique personal touches that are crafted into every design, our catered à la carte sustainable floral services we offer at friendly rates, and our pride in being an LGBTQ+ and an inclusive & welcoming vendor, are what draws our clients. We're deeply passionate in creating whole-hearted floral experiences that convey what words alone cannot.

Awarded Best of Zola
Vivian worked with my vision, tailored it to my feedback, and executed flawlessly. The flowers were so dreamy at my wedding, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Book her ASAP
Grier B., a year ago
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Nova Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Nova Events by Greta McNebb, is a boutique wedding and event planning company offering services in Miami and NY. We design, plan and produce wedding and events that are intimate and intentional. Striving to do so through implementing our creative mindset, curated vendor relationships and organization expertise. We utilize our authentic and easy going demeanor to produce an event that is unique, personable, created with intention and detail, celebrating and reflecting who you are. Our specialty are chic, rustic, industrial with a modern and elegant twist weddings and events.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Greta for our February 2025 wedding was a dream come true. From the moment we met with her (and even before we signed a contract with her) she was incredibly supportive and helpful. If you want someone who is going to take care of every detail before you can even think to ask about them, she's your girl. From our first call, my husband and I knew we would be working with her. She has such a calming demeanor but she's also incredibly resourceful and uses her knowledge and abilities to the max. Having no family in the area, I really had to lean on her for a lot more than I thought I might, especially when I was having issues with my wedding dress. She even came with me to pick it up the first time!! Greta has so many connections and really knows her stuff when it comes to weddings. She'll be real with you about what's possible within your budget and she really helped us stay within ours - she has a great system that she provides you access to. I could go on and on about how amazing she is. I'm just sad that our wedding is now over and we won't have a reason to connect! We love you Greta!!!!
Gina & A., 3 months ago
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Color Of Fashions 

4.9

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 3
  • Starts at $130
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Color of Fashions is a creation of the artist Olga "V". She is a licensed professional cosmetologist and makeup artist in the state of New York & Florida. Her love for cosmetology and developing beautiful hairstyles has always been a part of her life. That love prompted Olga "V" to create Color of Fashions.​ ​ ​

Awarded Best of Zola
Great artist professional knows what she's doing Very sweet and personable.
balli, 3 years ago
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FacebyAnastasia 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Your wedding day should be all about you, starting with how you look and feel. I’m Anastasia, a NYC-based bridal makeup artist who believes in the power of natural glam that highlights your unique beauty. My mission? To enhance your best features with a timeless, radiant look that feels authentically you. Ready for a bridal look that’s effortlessly stunning while letting you feel beautifully, unmistakably you? Let’s connect and create your dream look together!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment I reached out to FacebyAnastasia, I felt immediately at ease and trusted her vision. Anna’s down-to-earth and jovial personality made me feel comfortable right away. As someone who doesn't often wear makeup, I was concerned about it being too heavy, but she perfectly balanced a natural and subtle look while making me feel beautiful. A wedding day can be stressful, but Anna's calm demeanor, affirmations, and light humor made the experience effortless. Plus she is truly a whiz at color theory— she matched my exact skin tone adjusting and mixing colors . I cannot recommend FacebyAnastasia highly enough.
Brittney, 9 months ago
Dhoom Events Indian Wedding DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

We specialize in Indian Wedding DJ services for South Asian Weddings but there is no occasion we can't handle. We have been providing Professional Indian DJ services for over 15 years. Our motto is "Your Event, Your Way" and we live true to this by following your lead while providing our expert suggestions. Every event is different and we strive to make sure each and every guest leaves the party amazed. We assure our clients receive top quality service as each event we do becomes our priority. We are fully insured and are based out of New York (NY) / New Jersey (NJ) but can supply our services worldwide for destination weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired DJ and MC services from Dhoom events. Milin is very responsive and answered all our questions. All the songs we requested and wedding games were executed so well. The songs were amazing for the reception, all my friends & family were on the dance floor and had a lot of fun. You will be very happy with their work. Thank you so much Milin for making our wedding so much fun and enjoyable.
Danisha, 4 years ago
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The Nelle Experience Floral & Event Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

The Nelle Experience Floral & Event Designs specializes in creating beautiful customized fresh floral pieces. From centerpieces and personal pieces such as bouquets, we aim to create an experience for you and for your guests.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nelle is amazing, from the first conversation to meeting in person to executing my wedding vision, she did it all. I could not have asked for anyone better. Everything was beautiful. I would book her for every single event because it was so stress free working with her. She sends pictures & ask questions to keep your mind at ease. Love you girl & thank you for an amazing day. I wish I had better pictures but I have to wait for the professional ones. But girl you did your thing, everyone love the decors & flowers.
Venessa H., 10 months ago
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ShenyceKarysaBeauty 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

As a seasoned bridal makeup artist with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, I've had the honor of helping brides look and feel their most radiant on one of the most important days of their lives. From the bustling runways of New York Fashion Week to intimate editorial shoots, my artistry has been shaped by an eye for timeless elegance and a deep understanding of how to make beauty shine both in person and on camera. With a background in both economics and photography, I bring a unique perspective to my craft. I understand the artistry of light, composition, and how makeup translates in every setting.

Awarded Best of Zola
I absolutely loved working with Shenyce. She made me feel so beautiful in my reception day. She enhanced my features and did such an amazing job with the airbrush technique. 100% would book her for future events. Such an incredible human being too. I was so nervous on my day and she made me feel so comfortable.
Tanisha, a year ago
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Renaissance Event Hall 

5.0

Astoria, NY
  • Venue
  • Up to 275 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,000

Renaissance Event Hall combines modern sophistication with classic charm, providing a versatile space for weddings of any size. Located in Long Island City, this venue boasts elegant interiors with high ceilings and crystal chandeliers, creating a refined atmosphere. Guests appreciate the customizable lighting and state-of-the-art sound system, ensuring every moment is perfectly highlighted. The in-house catering offers diverse menu options, tailored to individual tastes, making it a seamless experience for couples seeking a stylish and convenient celebration in NYC.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Versatile for various event styles
  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of hosting our intimate wedding for just over 50 guests at the Renaissance Event Hall in May 2024. The event space is beautiful— although the surrounding area is a bit rough, it’s a space that’s large enough to really bring your vision to life. Originally, our ceremony was supposed to be held on the outdoor patio but after a “rain plan” rehearsal we decided to have the ceremony indoors to make use of the beautiful grand staircase. Affordable space— for NYC? Absolutely. Food— great! Bar— great! Staff— amazing! Shout out to Larry for the amazing lighting. Both Larry and Lisa went above and beyond to make sure guests were served, comfortable, and having a great time. My only wish was that there was a separate groom suite that’s apart from the bridal suite. Here we had to use a foldable partition to separate the bride side from the groom side. Also, our rehearsal was double booked with another wedding party the day before our wedding which was a bit disappointing having to wait and navigate around their rehearsal to complete ours. However, this just seemed to be a simple miscommunication between Lisa and her assistant which I’m hoping won’t be the case with another bride/groom. Overall, it was the perfect space to host our wedding. Lisa was such a pleasure to work with and had such great insights on how to bring together the event in a manner that made the best use of the space. Thank you to the Renaissance Event Hall team!
Bria H., a year ago
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Pine Events Co. 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Pine Events Co. is a wedding planning and event coordination company based in New York City. Our planners are certified, through The Wedding Planner Society, the nation’s leading wedding certification program, and have over 20 years of various event production and wedding industry experience. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service, an enjoyable planning experience for all, and, most importantly, a stress-free wedding or event day regardless of budget or guest count.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wedding was this past weekend, and I still want to shout Amanda's praises from every rooftop! Hire her now! We had a complex wedding design: a full three-night, four-day weekend with several different spaces and layouts involved, and different guest lists for each day. Amanda handled everything masterfully. Every detail was exactly as we imagined (and more!), and she was a true joy to work with. My mother and I have different working styles and visions, and somehow Amanda found a way to meet both of our needs at each turn and help us avoid any conflict with one another. Amanda is highly detail-oriented and has a way of handling so many things "behind the scenes" and well in advance of the wedding - including crafting much of the decor and guest gifts weeks in advance, then personally transporting them to the wedding. It was efforts like this that really set her apart from other planners -- measurably reducing our stress each moment and taking things off our very full plates. We will genuinely miss speaking and working with Amanda. Our only regret was not hiring her sooner - she joined us after we had personally booked our venue and a handful of vendors, but having her with us earlier would have only enhanced our planning process.
Carly M., 9 months ago
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Manai Ford Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

I have been a photographer since 2017 and have shot over 200 weddings to date. If you’re looking to add an ally to your wedding team you are in the right place! We will provide consultation to avoid the common wedding day hiccups. Whether it’s running behind schedule or securing the best available locations for your photos. Have you ever modeled before? Probably not, and that’s ok!! We have successfully worked with all personality types. Our goal is to bring your vision to life. No two weddings should be the same. We will approach your special day as a huge collaborative effort.

Manai Ford was a photographer for our wedding and did an amazing job! Manai was very professional but also made the process very easy and fun! Manai did a great job directing everyone and keeping us on schedule while also listening to any last minute requests we had! Our wedding pictures are absolutely beautiful and Manai captured all of our special moments perfectly!
Laura T., 5 months ago
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SHEI LUX BEAUTY 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Scheilys is an Elite, New York based Professional Hair & Makeup Artist with 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. She is highly experienced in working with a broad diversity of clients and is exceptionally skilled in HD make-up application, complexion correction, airbrush and contouring. Her specialized make-up artistry focuses on elevated, high touch luxury servicing—bridal beauty, red carpet and special event makeup and hair. Shei has been consistently providing luxury experiences to a number of well known spokespersons, bloggers, fashion designers, tv personalities, performers, beauty editors and celebrities just to name a few!

Awarded Best of Zola
Shei was so wonderful to work with. For the trial she was so accommodating about trying different hair styles and ultimately when I switched it up entirely for the wedding she was supportive and did a rockstar job! My eye makeup came out FLAWLESS, and when expressing concerns over my skin she took all of it into consideration and even used some of my own products to make sure I was comfortable- and made it look better than I ever could. Such a professional, but also so fun and sweet. It was so amazing working with her on my most special day! xoxox Michelle (and Nick)
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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Beauty Refinery NYC 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 7
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Welcome to Beauty Refinery NYC, We are a boutique agency that offer’s the celebrity experience in beauty, men’s styling, and wellness on-location. More than twenty years of experience catering to TV & Film celebrities, our team of top makeup artists & stylists, are pleased to provide superior luxury services. We specialize in on-camera including, personal and professional photo shoots, red carpet and press appearances, weddings, elopements and all special events.

Awarded Best of Zola
Beauty Refinery NYC was a great choice for my wedding reception. Their communication was direct and timely, which ensured we were on the same page. Kristen was very meticulous with her work so my hair and makeup lasted all afternoon despite the heat and direct sun on our rooftop party.
Tasha K., 8 months ago
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PETITE FLEUR CAKE 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Petite Fleur Cake specializes in buttercream and sugar flower cakes. We are committed to treats that impress both the sight and the bite. To make your event extraordinary, we are only committed to using the finest quality ingredients. We are looking forward to serving you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karen from Petite Fleur Cake is an excellent cake designer who combines an elevated creative conceptualization with high-quality ingredients for her delicious cakes and desserts. I'm a wedding planner and designer and always have a great pleasure welcoming her to the team of creative vendors selected to work with couples who value style, creativity, and beautifully curated experiences. What I love the most about working with Karen is her intentional attitude towards each cake she creates. She also has a strong sense of teamwork, which leads to amazing collaborations. She will go further and beyond to listen to what your vision is and surprise you with incredible, gorgeous, and delicious cakes. Her approach to using the finest and highest quality ingredients is always present in each of her cakes. I strongly recommend Petite Fleur Cake for your event and can guarantee you will be beyond excited about working with Karen.
Carol G., 4 months ago
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Pink Jasmine Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Hey there, I’m Cristina! A lifelong lover of nature, I always knew I loved working with my hands. Working with flowers and creating an atmosphere for an event is something I get excited about. I’m obsessed with details and exploring new techniques, methods and combinations. I love exceeding expectations and showing people how fun floral design can be.

Awarded Best of Zola
Highly recommend!! Our flowers came out beautiful as well as our chuppah. Cristina was really easy to work with and got our vision right away. We just gave her a color palette and some ideas and when it came to the wedding, she exceeded my expectations! She fully got our romantic vision with pink and red florals all around. Just the perfect color palette for our winter wedding!!
Rebecca Z., a month ago
Kara McCurdy Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

I'm Kara :) I'm an adventurer, risk-taker, traveler, and wedding+ elopement photographer! I know that you're looking for more than just beautiful wedding photos which is why my work with you doesn't start (or end) there. You deserve an expert- somebody who can give you the best advice & industry secrets. I know the ins & outs of weddings because I live them every weekend & know the very real stress that comes with planning a wedding. Hiring me means being able to rest + relax knowing that everything is taken care of; somebody anticipating your needs before you even know them. I'm your hype girl, confidant, & the one to open the dance floor.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kara was a pleasure to work with! We booked her almost a year out for our September 2020 wedding. She always stayed in touch, and when the pandemic hit made sure to let us know that she is available to figure out solutions incase we cannot go through with our original plans. Kara was incredibly professional and gave us suggestions for poses, scouted photo locations, and met with us before our elopement. She was very flexible and understanding when we had to change our wedding to be smaller and then to an elopement all together. On the day of she came to photograph us on time, gave us great direction and made us feel comfortable during the whole process. It was like having a friend around, which meant a lot to us since we had o one but us on our special day due to COVID. We had so much fun shooting we didn't notice our time was up! She was so excited about our photos she send us sneak peeks within hours of our ceremony, while on her layover. Needless to say we were thrilled and amazed with the end photos she provided. She had the final gallery ready for us within the timeline she provided in her contract ( actually even earlier than we expected!) The photos were presented in an easy to access gallery where you can also print them or make them into an album. We are absolutely in LOVE with the photos she took of us! We will cherish them for the rest of our lives. Thank you Kara!
Anna, 4 years ago
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Tanaya J Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

New York City Based Professional Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator with over 16 years of experience in the Beauty Industry. I specialize in Bridal, Editorial, Fashion, Beauty, and Television/Film Makeup. Servicing the entire Tri-State area and will travel within the U.S. and internationally upon serious inquiry only.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment Tanaya walked into my apartment for my makeup trial, I knew that not only would she be a stellar makeup artist but also a friend. Tanaya is so warm and made me comfortable immediately. She totally understood the glamorous old Hollywood look I was going for and executed it to perfection. A concern I had was how an artist would handle a bridal party with various skin tones. I did not need to worry about that at all. With the combined skills of Tanaya and her lovely assistant Whitney, my mother, mother-in-law, 3 bridesmaids and myself looked absolutely stunning on the Wedding Day! Our makeup lasted from the salon till the last dance and I can honestly say I could not have felt more beautiful. Do not hesitate to have Tanaya be part of your wedding team!
Janelle F., 3 months ago
Velvet Valley Cakes 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

Welcome to Velvet Valley Cakes, where vintage charm meets modern flair. Inspired by the timeless techniques of classic cake decorating books, I bring a bygone era's elegance to life with intricate, handcrafted buttercream designs. My diverse upbringing in Queens, NY, has infused my creations with a unique fusion of flavors, reflecting the eclectic culinary landscape of my childhood. From traditional to unexpected, my cakes blend nostalgia with innovation, making every wedding celebration a sweet masterpiece.

Velvet Valley Cakes was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, the owner Blair was incredibly professional, friendly, and clear in her communication, making the entire process a breeze. The final cake she created was not only visually stunning, but also the most delicious wedding cake we have ever tasted, I dream of that cake to this day and will be ordering for my birthday too. Blair's attention to detail and willingness to work with us on customizing our cake, was greatly appreciated. The delivery was also right on time, ensuring our special day went off without a hitch. We cannot recommend Velvet Valley Cakes highly enough - they truly are the best of the best when it comes to wedding cakes. Thank you Blair!
Gloria G., 5 months ago
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I_am_enviousbeauty Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $80
  • Serves Howard Beach, NY

15 years experience with a lot of makeup brands and artistry. I do regular glams and airbrush. I have a positive and playful personality. I also teach one on ones. Love to make clients feel happy on their special day. Worked with Mac Estée Lauder Laura mercier tarte makeup forever and many more!

Face/Base: My skin looked radiant and beautifully blended. The dewy finish gives a healthy glow that’s perfect for a joyful event. The highlight placement was on point—catching the light naturally. Eyes: The soft coral/peach shimmer on my lids added a fresh pop of color that complemented my outfit. The black liner added definition without being overpowering, and the lashes were fluttery yet natural—very well-balanced for daytime glam. Brows: They were nicely shaped and filled, framing my face without looking harsh—great choice for a warm, soft vibe. Lips: The nude lip worked beautifully with the bolder eyes and glowing skin—everything is well-coordinated. This look is classy, glowy, and festive—perfect for a baby shower. You nailed the balance between polished and soft. Honestly, the whole vibe is warm and inviting, just like the occasion.
Kelley, a month ago

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