Barbie Patel
Founder, Master Educator
& Artist
Barbie Patel – Founder of Cinderella Bridez | South Asian Bridal Beauty Expert | Global Educator & Entrepreneur
Barbie Patel is the visionary founder behind Cinderella Bridez, a globally recognized bridal beauty agency specializing in Indian and South Asian weddings. With over 17 years of experience, she has become one of the most trusted names in the luxury wedding industry, known for her deep cultural expertise, flawless artistry, and commitment to professionalism.
Barbie’s journey into beauty began at a young age when she discovered the transformative power of red lipstick. Although she followed a traditional path and pursued higher education, it was during her own wedding planning that she uncovered a major gap in the industry—a lack of reliable, culturally competent beauty professionals for South Asian brides. After struggling through disappointing makeup trials and a delayed hairstylist on her wedding day, Barbie took matters into her own hands. That moment inspired her to build what would become one of the top bridal beauty agencies in the country.
Under Barbie’s leadership, Cinderella Bridez has grown into an elite team of licensed artists and stylists who have served brides across New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and Washington D.C., as well as destination weddings in Italy, Spain, Greece, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Brides Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, Wedding Sutra, The Knot, and USA Today, and on television networks including Bravo’s “Family Karma” and “The Real Housewives of New York.”
Barbie has personally worked with renowned celebrities and influencers including Mini Mathur, Deepica Mutyala, Richa Sadana, Shital Patel, Anip Patel and Arti Lalwani. She is regularly invited to speak on industry podcasts and panels, sharing her insights on bridal beauty, entrepreneurship, and cultural representation in the wedding space.
In addition to running her beauty agency, Barbie is a passionate educator and mentor. She is the founder of Beauty CEO University, an online platform that empowers freelance artists and beauty professionals to build six-figure businesses through social media strategy, branding, and business development. She also recently launched Luxx Escapes, a destination wedding travel service that curates seamless wedding experiences for multicultural couples around the world.
From South Asian wedding glam to destination bridal styling and beauty business coaching, Barbie Patel is redefining what it means to be a luxury artist and entrepreneur. Her mission is simple: to help every bride feel seen, celebrated, and stunning on the most important day of her life.