Modern Bride HOTLINE
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On January 18, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET Modern Bride editors and a panel of top experts will all gather in one room to answer your questions—for free! Just scroll down to find out which experts will be standing by. Then, mark your calendar. The hotline number is 1-866-802-4520, and we can’t wait to hear from you.* You can also post your question in our forum! You'll get advice from other brides, and you can help answer their questions. |
 Ron Ben-Israel weddingcakes.com Cake couturier Ron Ben-Israel dazzles with his creative confections. His inspired works of sugary art are a favorite among NYC's celeb and society crowds. Photograph by Rick Lew  Marcy Blum Marcy Blum, NYC-based event planner to the stars and owner of Marcy Blum Associates, has produced Kevin Bacon's and Billy Joel's weddings as well as a few of the Rockefellers'. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Blum takes special care to create elaborate menus for her clients. Photograph by Gary Spector |
 Peter Callahan callahancatering.com Caterer Peter Callahan of NYC is known for putting a clever spin on classic American cuisine (think mini lobster rolls and hamburgers) and making them perfectly suitable for weddings. His celeb fans include Kate Spade, Donna Karan and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Photograph by Michael Weschler  Colin Cowie colincowie.com Colin Cowie, a renowned lifestyle expert and event planner, has a loyal celebrity following including Lisa Kudrow, Jerry Seinfeld and Sela Ward. Cowie has published several books, hosted his own TV show and has designed for several major retail stores in order to make his high-end celebrity style accessible to everyone. Photograph by Michael Weschler |
 Mark Garrison markgarrisonsalon.com Hair guru Mark Garrison has been perfecting the looks of the most stylish New Yorkers and Angelenos for years. His loyal clienteles include Ashley Judd, Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson. Photograph by Rachel Lee Martuscelli  JoAnn Gregoli elegantoccasions.com JoAnn Gregoli is co-owner of NYC-based Elegant Occasions, and is known for planning destination weddings all over the world, including lavish affairs in Aspen, Rome, Scotland and Bermuda. Photograph by David Hechler |
 Terry Gruber gruberphotographers.com Photographer Terry Gruber has garnered acclaim for his photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. The NYC-based cameraman snapped the shots at Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi's wedding as well as Billy Joel and Katie Lee Joel's. Photograph by Gary Spector   Jennifer Zabinski and Claudia Hanlin theweddinglibrary.com Co-owners of the Wedding Library in NYC, Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinski help couples find the vendors who best suit their needs and style. The duo also offers a full wedding-planning service. Photograph of Hanlin by Gary Spector |
 Deanna Jones deannajones.com Deanna Jones, bandleader of the Deanna Jones Orchestra, strives to provide parties with festive music that enhances the celebration. Her flawless performances at such high-profile weddings as that of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have earned her a stellar reputation.  Deborah Roth spiritedliving.com Interfaith minister Deborah Roth is known for creating beautifully seamless and truly personal wedding ceremonies. The NYC officiant encourages couples to be introspective and open to all types of symbolic rituals and traditions to add meaning to their ceremonies. Photograph by Michael Weschler |
 Michelle Rago michelleragoltd.com Floral and event designer Michelle Rago likes to take things into her own hands, literally incorporating her originally crafted designs into the weddings she plans. She specializes in adding unique and personal touches, and prides herself in paying attention to every little detail. Photograph by Rick Lew  Sasha Souza sashasouzaevents.com Celebrity event designer Sasha Souza spices up her parties with jaw-dropping drama thanks to her theater background. Based in both Beverly Hills and Napa, CA, Souza's wedding clientele include actress Amy Acker and Extra's Dayna Devon. Photograph by Stephanie Rausser |
 Sylvia Weinstock sylviaweinstock.com Famed baker Sylvia Weinstock is known for combining unique, ornate cake designs with incredible flavor. She's the go-to baker for stars, including Donald Trump, Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy. Photograph by Gary Spector  Mindy Weiss mindyweiss.com Los Angeles event designer Mindy Weiss is sought after for her skill at giving parties a warm, intimate feel, no matter the size of the guest list—a tough feat when a wedding is being broadcasted on national television, like The Bachelorette's Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter's opulent fete. Weiss has also worked such A-list brides as Heidi Klum and Avril Lavigne. Photograph by Edmund Barr |
