You're newly engaged? That's awesome! Now what?

PLANNER

Erica Casner (she/her) is the founder of One 15 Events, a boutique wedding and event planning company that brings calm, creativity, and joy to every celebration. With over a decade of experience in weddings, mitzvahs, and large-scale events, she’s known for her inclusive approach and ability to make even the most complex days feel effortless. From vendor wrangling to timeline magic, Erica and her team keep the vibe fun and the day flowing smoothly. When she’s not planning events, she’s a boy mom, book lover, and big fan of late-night french fries. 

PLANNER

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Rima Brindamour (French for “a little bit of love”) is the founder and lead photographer at Brindamour Studios in Brooklyn, New York. With 16+ years of experience in the industry, Brindamour Studios is a full-service creative studio offering wedding photography, videography, content creation, photo booths, wedding-consulting services, and a getting ready suite in her Gowanus studio.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Justin McCallum (he/they) is a photographer for vibrant people and joyful events in New York City and beyond. His goal is to affirm clients' love, make folks feel like total rockstars, bust a move on the dance floor — and take so many fabulous photos of y’all, obviously. Focusing on a truly personal approach to wedding photography, Justin believes the experience in front of the camera is as valuable as the photos he takes, making sure subjects feel seen, gorgeous and like themselves.

Although Justin and his camera live in Manhattan in NYC, they bring our blend of documentary and editorial style to weddings and events everywhere across the five boroughs, from New England to California, and around the world.  His work has been featured by The Knot, The New York Times, BRIDES, A Practical Wedding, Offbeat Wed, Munaluchi Bridal, Kleinfeld Bridal, Men’s Vows, GLAMOUR, TimeOut New York, the Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed, and Reuters. Justin has won The Knot's Best of Weddings 10 years in a row (2016-2025) landing in their Hall of Fame and being selected to appear in The Knot's first ever commercial. Additionally, he has won the WeddingWire Couples Choice and Best of Zola awards, plus was named Thumbtack’s #1 Wedding Photographer in New York City.

VENUE MANAGER

Jalisa is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 12 years of experience in sales and events. Although a native New Yorker, she began her professional career in Philadelphia at The Ritz-Carlton, Hotel. After the start of the pandemic, she moved back to New York where she joined the Carroll Hall team as their Events Manager and will be celebrating 4 years in August 2025.

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OFFICIANT &. FACILITATOR

Hope Mirlis is a registered NYC Wedding Officiant, an Ordained Interfaith Minister, a Certified Yoga Instructor and has been working with couples across the country since 2009.Her goal is to bring balance and inspiration into marriage preparation as you plan your wedding and not only honor, but strengthen your relationship. It can be a daunting task, but doesn’t have to be – and you certainly don’t need to do it alone. Hope is an excellent tour guide as you travel from engagement to wedding day. She's also an amazing connector. After years in the industry, she knows a plethora of talented wedding professionals, as well as tons of referral partners.