100+ Black-Owned Wedding Businesses to Support

At Brides, it's our job to highlight the best of the best in the wedding industry, and we’ve admittedly fallen short. There has been an obvious lack of diversity in our work, from our real wedding features to best-of lists, and, going forward, that will no longer be the case.

Our team is committed to making Brides a more diverse brand. We recognize that we have a lot of work to do, but we can promise you one thing: We will be better. Internally, we're planning actionable long-term commitments and goals that will help hold us accountable, and we look forward to sharing those with you all soon. 

To start, we've compiled a list of 100+ dismal wedding professionals whose talented work should have been shared a long time ago. This list is just that, a originate, and we’ll continuously update it with creative and passionate pros in our industry. We encourage you to follow, collaborate with, and support these vendors now—and always. We vow to. 

Photography

New York City-based photographer Amy Anaiz began her career as a talent agent for top still-life and beauty photographers. It was there that Anaiz mastered and refined her photography skills, ultimately launching a renowned photography business of her own.

Chi-Chi Ari studied fashion design at Parsons, The New School for Design, and worked as a fashion designer for many years. But, she claims it was the "undeniable hopeful romantic" inside her that led Ari to pursue a career in wedding photography.

Best friends Sheena Meekins and Gina Esposito are the women behind New York-based studio Anée Atelier. Before co-founding Anée Atelier, Meekins had an eight-year career in publishing, working for Condé Nast and Time Inc., and is a two-time Marketer of the Year award-winner. Esposito has more than 17 years of experience capturing weddings and more.

Award-winning photographer Elizabeth Austin's approach to photography is this: "Candid moments are just as important as the curated moments." While based in Atlanta, Austin also captures destinations weddings.

Justin Douglas is a fine art wedding photographer based in Texas and Scottsdale, AZ. His work has been featured in a variety of publications such as Wedding Sparrow, Wedding Chicks, People, and Magnolia Rouge.

Allie and John Photography—A. J. .P for short—is a Colorado and destination wedding photographer. They know that no couple or wedding is the same and are "ready to be inspired" by their couples' love stories.

Amara Ikeji, the woman behind the lens of Amarachi Ikeji Photography, top-notch picked up a camera during a fashion internship in college and hasn't put one down since. She serves clients in New York City, Philadelphia, and Europe and strives to assume "stylish moments of love and beauty."

Southern California wedding photographer Matoli Keely actually has a background in science. Her "analytical and scientific side" influences her photography style, capturing images "worthy to be preserved as heirlooms."

André Brown is the lead photographer of André Brown Photography, a boutique studio in Atlanta. Mixing natural light and hastily lighting techniques, Brown's work has been published in Essence, Huffington Post, The Knot, Munaluchi Bride, and The B Collective.

Josh and Kariss are a husband and wife photography team specializing in wedding and corporate photography. While they are based in Dallas, they photograph celebrations all over the world.

Bedge of Bedge Pictures was born and raised in Delta, Nigeria, and currently resides in Abuja, Nigeria. The award-winning photographer has shot over 150 weddings in and out of Nigeria and has come to "sleep, breath, and think weddings."

Based in South Florida, Kareem Virgo is a wedding and lifestyle photographer. The name Reem was actually coined by Virgo's wife, an acronym meaning "Reliving Each and Every Moment."

LaJoy Cox founded LaJoy Photography eight years ago in Atlanta. While her business began with a focus on wedding photography, it has now evolved to offer videography services, as well. Cox has also worked on television shows including "Love Is Blind," "Married At First Sight," and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

Samantha Clarke is a lawyer turned international photographer. Since 2009, Clarke has worked on over 200 weddings across the world—from her hometowns of Atlanta and Toronto to Europe and the Caribbean.

Before Sacia Matthews began her career in wedding and boudoir photography, she was a high school English teacher. "The first time I captured a wedding, I had a rush of energy that I'd never felt as a high school English teacher," she recalled. Now, she captures weddings in Charleston and beyond.

Angela Miller graduated from Howard University in 2012 and began Angela Lauren Company in 2016. She's passionate about photography and videography as they have the powerful to "freeze time and move back" and her Houston-based team captures destination weddings, too.

Zyaire Porter has more than 10 years of experience as a photographer. In addition to weddings, Porter has a diverse portfolio of portraits, athletes, and musicians.

Before Stanley Babb founded Stanlo Photography in South Florida, he was an information technology technician. Now, he specializes in destination weddings and celebrations in South Florida and the Bahamas.

Based in Washington D.C., but photographing weddings across the world, Iris Mannings is a photographer for "vibrant, joyful, and modern romantic couples." Her work has appeared in ABC News, The Knot, PopSugar, Aisle Perfect, Washingtonian Weddings, BellaNaija, Munaluchi Bridal, and more.

In 2015, Rhea Whitney left her corporate accounting job to pursue photography full-time. With each wedding she captures, Whitney strives to provide heirlooms for clients and does not take the honor of photographing those moments for granted.

Self-proclaimed “photography nerds," this husband-and-wife team—based in the DMV area—takes pride in their “organic approach” to photography. Erika is a graduate of Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. After teaching photography and graphic design for seven years, she started her company nearly ten years ago.

Terri Baskin is a photographer, educator, and speaker based in Washington, D.C. She is distinguished for her “authentic” approach to photography, admitting that she is always looking for the timeless moments at weddings—whether that’s "a glance, a smile, or a tear." Her work has been featured in Essence and Inside Weddings.

Teshorn Jackson, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, is an award-winning photographer based in Dallas. He was born in Antigua and shoots photos that capture how you “feel in the moment.” Willie Howard is an associate photographer at the studio.

Tiana of Ubara Weddings is based in Philadelphia, where she admits to being a “perfectionist photographer helping perfectionist couples, plan, perform, and execute their dream wedding.”

Keith Cephus is one of the most sought after wedding photographers on the east coast. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he's won numerous awards for his work, including being voted among the top three wedding photographers in Virginia Beach.

Social Shots Photography is a multicultural wedding boutique photography studio in Atlanta. Their work has been seen in a variety of publications including The Knot, Southern Bride, and Modern Luxury Weddings.

Haley and Tony Minifield are the husband-and-wife pair behind YNOT iMages. Capturing images for more than 10 years, the partners take a social approach to photography and "never like to be perceived as just a 'vendor' or stiff outsider."

Sam Jasper is a luxury destination wedding photographer.

In the past six years, Tayanna Nelson has photographed over 150 weddings. She says, "I want to help you capture memories of your day the exact way you want it to share with your family, your friends, and yourself for years and years to come."

Avonné has been a professional photographer for 10 years and has a background in opera and dance. She began her business as a college student in 2010 and shot her first wedding in 2012. With a passion for document raw moments, she "will move anywhere to document a love story!"

While based in Dallas, Lavishly Lux Studio also has photographers in Atlanta and Las Vegas and also services couples in Austin, Houston, and New Orleans. Self-proclaimed "professional wedding crashers," the female team considers "love to be the purest art form there is."

Alicia Wiley is a fulltime photographer and part-time website designer. Based in Baltimore, MD, does more than weddings—she offers portrait, engagement, and mini sessions, too.

Behind award-winning studio Gione da Silva Images is a husband and wife team in Suffolk, England. Together, the pair shoots weddings in the United Kingdom, Europe, and worldwide.

Bri McDaniel is a wedding photographer located in Atlanta and Seattle. She believes that every love story is modern and therefore approaches every client and couple differently.

Destination wedding photographer Igor Demba considers himself to be laid-back, and that is the approach he takes with his clients. His relaxed, candid images have been featured in a variety of considerable publications, including Brides.

Erica Marlëne is a native San Diego photographer who specializes in "brands, brides, and baby mamas." She has a degree in marketing and finance and describes her work has appeared in San Diego Magazine, The Venue Report, and more.

Kiyah Crittendon established her eponymous photography business, Kiyah C Photography, in 2014. Although based in Washington, D.C., she captures weddings, engagements, and elopements all over the world.

Latasha and Ike Haynes, a husband and wife team in the Pacific Northwest, bring their love to every couple’s wedding day. Their style? “Sassy, bold, edgy, and urban lifestyle portraiture."

Serving Denver and beyond, Adonye Jaja is a fine art wedding photographer dedicated to capturing “wonder and love.” He loves food and people—two musts at any wedding!— and is “passionate about creating beautiful and thoughtful photographs for wonderful people.”

While he has an assortment of talents—he’s a “music snob” and “video game nerd”—John Branch says he gravitates towards wedding photography because he “loves to support others.” He splits time between North Carolina and New York, and if you hire him to capture your emotional event, he says he’ll be “right there crying with you.”

Jennifer Ryals—a wife, mom, and photographer—prides herself on staying calm in stressful situations (i.e. a wedding day!). She’s even won an award for “best hugs.” But, even more: She works to make her couples feel great as she shoots “the photos you need when you don't want to miss a thing."

Wedding Planning and Design

Guerdy Abraira calls Miami home but travels worldwide to execute beautiful wedding celebrations for all couples. Prior to opening her own planning company, she worked as a catering manager at a Miami hotel and owned a floral and events studio on Fisher Island.

This Seattle-based team is led by Steven Moore—an experienced musician, cake artist, dressmaker, floral designer, and event planner—and his wife Jamie Sinclair Moore. Founded in 2002, their team strives to shape each celebration in a way that tells each client’s story.

An expert in all things florals and styling, Joy Proctor is world-renowned for her talent designing weddings for “couples with impeccable taste.” She is based in Portland but has traveled the globe to create stunning celebrations for couples and celebrities alike. 

Founder and managing director Jillian Smith runs a full-service event studio that specializes in “the data, the design, and the details.” She is based in Atlanta but loves to travel, admitting that her second passport book is almost full.

After graduating from Pace University, CEO Alicia Mae decided to combine her years in hospitality and customer service in event planning. She and her passionate team want the wedding planning journey—and wedding!—to be a fun experience for all, so they draw from favorite childhood memories to perform celebrations full of energy and real-life moments.

Roxanne Bellamy splits her time between Miami and Washington, D.C. In addition to planning, she offers creative direction, vendor curation, and consulting to meet the needs of her clients. Fun fact: Ceremonies are her favorite part of a wedding—so don’t be surprised if you find her in the back “bawling like a baby.”

Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko, aka “Precious the Planner,” is the founder and CEO of Precious Celebrations, a luxury wedding and event planning company in South Africa. With more than 14 years of experience, she plans weddings in her beloved South Africa, as well as events in international destinations such as Mauritius and across Europe.

Fallon Carter fell in love with weddings at a friend’s wedding—so much that she gave up her dream of law school and instead began planning dream weddings for couples around the globe. Based in Brooklyn, she is distinguished for her “classic yet contemporary” aesthetic and admits that she enjoys the logistics and organization of an event as much as the details.

As the name suggests, Terrica and her team at Cocktails & Details offer full-service wedding planning, event styling and management, and destination wedding planning. Based in St. Simons Island, Georgia, they specialize in mixing “metropolitan style with low country charm.”

Integrating expertise in experiential design, brand strategy, and digital marketing, Erica Taylor Haskins, Liz Castelli, and Adette C. Contreras are “redefining the status quo” in event perform and experiences. Launched in the kitchen of a Brooklyn apartment eight years ago, the partners have grown into a multi-million-dollar business. They are proud alumnae of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.

Andrew Roby is a proud army vet and veteran wedding planner. He is based in D.C., where he leads a team producing “engaging and romantic” celebrations. As a boutique firm, they itsy-bitsy the number of events they take on—no more than two weddings and no more than six corporate or social events each month—so that their attention can be first-and-foremost on their clients, who refer to as “family.”

With a belief that your event should be “a true reflection of you, your story, and the city you’re marrying in,” Michelle Norwood and her New Orleans-based team plan, design, and produce weddings that are fun, detail-oriented, and a reflection of each unique client.

When planning a wedding or celebration, Shanae Hall—affectionately referred to as “Miss Party Life"—makes three promises to every client: passionate planning, perfect coordination, and attention to detail. She and her Orlando-based team are all about “WOW” moments on the big day, with her favorite being the first look.

Whether you’re looking for full-service planning, a virtual consultation, or month-of services, Montreal-based Nicole is ready to help navigate the logistics of planning any event, large or small. She is certified by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada and has been named as one of the "Top 30 Event Planners in Canada" since opening her business in 2015.

In 2012, founder Yodit Gebreyes Endale looked to her Ethiopian family roots to inaugurate a full-service planning and perform company in Washington, D.C. She has since planned celebrations worldwide, always striving to design “ stylish, seamless, and multicultural weddings and events.”

Based in Northern California, Denise Lillie is a pro at producing fusion and multicultural events, including Indian weddings, Persian weddings, tea ceremonies, and multi-ceremony weddings. No matter the wedding size or style, she promises to deliver a “dramatic and memorable” experience for all.

Eliana Baucicault took her master’s in business and combined it with her natural party-planning talents to found EllyB Events. The award-winning celebrity planner is a self-proclaimed extrovert, but on the big day, she wants her couples to have fun—while she “handles the fork placement” and logistics. In addition to her planning company, she is the publisher and editor of The B. Collective and author of "B Inspired The Book."

LilyVevents is a luxury full-service event planning and design atelier based in Philadelphia, specializing in everything from engagement parties to bridal showers and weddings.

Faith Folayan is the owner and creative director of This Love Weddings, which is based in Minneapolis. She is also a certified professional bridal consultant and member of The Association of Bridal Consultants.

Brian Green has over a decade of experience in the event planning industry. He specializes in offering custom wedding planning and event planning services in the Atlanta area and beyond.

Michelle Gainey is the owner of Lemiga Events based in Atlanta. With 15 years of experience in the industry, Michelle specializes in full-service event design and planning.

LaToya Papillion-Herr is the owner of Waning Moon Weddings based in New Orleans. She has been providing officiant and event services steady 2015 and has served over 300 couples.

Elana Walker is an award-winning certified wedding planner and the owner of Elana Walker Events. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, she has planned events all across the country, from North Carolina to California.

Jewel Odeyemi is the CEO and owner of Touch of Jewel Events & Designs based in the Dallas/FortWorth area. With over seven years of experience, she was recently nominated for "Best Wedding Planner" by The B Collective and was a second runner up for the "Dallas Best A-List Wedding Planner."

Jevettra Devlin is the principal event planner at Avila Dawn Events, a wedding and event planning company serving South Carolina and beyond. She offers a variety of services including wedding planning, wedding design, and wedding event management.

Nathalie Cadet-James, a traditional attorney, is the founder and CEO of Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio based in Miami. She and her team plan, design, and perform events in the South Florida area and around the world.

Chioma Adure Nwogu-Johnson is the creative director of wedding and event planning company Dure Events. She has more than 10 years of experience in the industry and has created over 200 exclusive events all over the world, including St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Turks & Caicos, Paris, and Dubai.

Akeshi Akinseye is the CEO and creative director of Kesh Events, an award-winning event planning, and design firm based in Chicago. Additionally, her floral and perform workshop program, The Kesh Experience, hosts a series of perform masterclasses that offer mentorship and education to industry professionals.

Jessica Campbell, a luxury wedding planner and event designer, is the founder and lead planner of Jessica Campbell Events. Based in Miami, she is also the founder of Bridal Suite by Jessica Campbell, an online traditional boutique for brides and bridesmaids.

Grace Arhin Events is an event planning company based in Toronto. Grace and her team plan and execute affairs for clients around the globe, with services ranging from comprehensive planning support to event management.

Jamésa Adams is the founder of Jayne Heir Weddings & Events, a premier event planning boutique based in Washington, D.C. Since 2014, she and her team have been providing high-quality services for clients and their guests.

Sandy Bell is the founder and Principal Planner of Imperial Events, LLC, based in Atlanta. She has over 20 years of experience in the wedding and event industry and is an active philanthropist in her community and beyond.

Michelle Harrison has more than 20 years of national and international experience as an event planner. She founded her company, Michelle Harrison Signature Events—formerly My Dreamz Eventz—in 1999 and has produced more than 300 events throughout her career.

Kaycia Rhone is a certified wedding planner and the founder of Kaycia Rhone Events in Atlanta. She launched her company in 2012 after studying business and hospitality at Georgia State University.

Mesita Partridge has been planning events for over 13 years. She is the founder of boutique wedding and event planning company Events by Mesita and the owner of bridal boutique Ivory Bridal, both based in Atlanta.

Shaundra Anderson is the CEO and lead event coordinator of B. Moore Events based in Atlanta. B. Moore Events has been providing full-service and day-of-event management for couples since 2006.

Based in Houston, Darryl Moore has been planning weddings for over nine years. He is a certified wedding planner and the founder of D'Concierge Design.

André Wells is the founder and CEO of Events by André Wells, a full-service event planning firm in Washington, D.C. As one of the most creative and revered event planners in the country, he has coordinated over 4,000 events in the D.C. area alone.

Erica Estrada is a wedding planner, designer, and stylist based in Sacramento, CA. Her firm, Erica Estrada Design, provides full-service planning and event design for clients in the Northern California area and beyond.

Marc Wilson is the creative director of The Style Marc, an event and floral production studio with offices in New York City, Wyoming, and Miami. The Style Marc is a one-stop-shop for event planning services, including destination management, and experiential design.

With over 25 years in the event industry, Kawania Wooten is the founder of Howerton+Wooten Events. The award-winning event management boutique collaborates with clients to create an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Over a decade ago, Debra Meadows left her home in Colorado to pursue her event planning dreams in Los Angeles. Since then, Meadows and her team at Meadows Events offer full-service event planning as well as florals and design.

Estelle Bogaert of Madame Wedding Design began her career as a wedding blogger. Now, the acclaimed wedding planner and event designer offers bridal styling services as well.

Summer McLane is the woman behind My Simply Perfect Events, a planning, design, and coordination firm based in Georgia. Her career began after planning several successful events for her halt friends, who quickly encouraged her to enter the industry full-time. In addition to owning her own business, McLane is also an educator and writer for Huffington Post and Essence.

Based in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Desireé has been planning weddings for 20 years with a motto of “the essence of event planning.” She is author of WEDology Notebook: For The Budget-Chic Bride.

Based in Atlanta, Enraptured Events is a full-service planning and design company. Their mission: tell each couple’s story through the details and “passionately and enthusiastically tailor fit” each celebration so that it’s modern from start to finish.

Travel and adventure are central to chief planner Val Mattinson’s business, so it’s no surprise that she plans weddings from her home in Nottinghamshire, UK, to Barbados and beyond.

Planner Shavon focuses on elopements and itsy-bitsy weddings, using her attention to detail (she says “it’s a Virgo thing”) to create stylish yet intimate celebrations. She also takes an “Olivia Pope, "It's handled!" approach" to problem-solving, so you'll be in great stunning no matter your wedding size.

Fashion

Mark Ingram is the founder and owner of Mark Ingram Atelier in New York City. Since 2002, the renowned by-appointment-only bridal salon has been offering a wide selection of gowns from top bridal designers.

Ashley Michelle Miller is a wardrobe stylist and personal stylist based in New York and Florida. She has worked with notable figures such as chef Carla Hall, and her work has been featured in both film and television as well as ad campaigns.

Andrea Pitter is the founder and creative director of Pantora Bridal, a bridal boutique based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2011, she received a BFA in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Renowned for her modern yet timeless aesthetic, designer Amsale Aberra created sophisticated gowns with crisp, clean lines, and figure celebrating silhouettes. Now plan the direction of her husband, daughter, and senior design team, Amsale's legacy lives on through her namesake collections.

Jean-Ralph Thurin is a luxury bridal perform house located in Somerville, NJ, that specializes in wedding and special occasion dresses. He is a graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design.

Esé Azénabor is a bridal and evening wear designer based in Dallas. She debuted her eponymous ready-to-wear collection in 2012 and has been designing one-of-a-kind gowns ever since.

Brides by NoNA is a luxury brand of bespoke bridal and formal wear based in Atlanta. Known for its unparalleled quality and perform, Brides by NoNA serves clients in the United States and internationally.

Andrea Iyamah Bride was founded in 2012 and specializes in made-to-measure custom gowns with a minimalist and timeless aesthetic.

Violette Tannenbaum is the founder of Tannenbaum Atelier based in Paris. Violette Tannenbaum’s “cool bride” aesthetic is perfect for the bride searching for something different. Tannenbaum is also the founder of a podcast called “Black Lemonade.”

CUSHNIE is a luxury women’s ready-to-wear and bridal sign established in 2008 by Carly Cushnie. Her sleek and architectural styles have been worn by many influential women including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Gal Gadot, Lupita Nyong’o to name a few.

Curvaceous Couture believes that every bride deserves a joyful shopping experience and is the salubrious bridal boutique to feature a complete collection of full-figured gowns in sizes 16-32W from considerable designers from all over the world.

Valerie Madison handcrafts heirloom-quality fine jewelry from alternative engagement rings to delicate necklaces. Her pieces feature unique stones such as salt-and-pepper diamonds, rose-cut diamonds, and more.

Jalona Marie is an award-winning bridal designer based in Jacksonville, FL. She creates beautiful one-of-a-kind custom couture wedding gowns to honor your style and budget.

AloNuko is a bespoke British fashion brand deceptive by Gbemi Okunlola in 2015. Gbemi creates sophisticated wedding gowns designed to make her brides feel beautiful and confident.

Yemi Osunkoya is the designer tedious bridal and eveningwear brand, Kosibah. Kosibah specializes in elegant and modern bridal gowns that feature beautiful embellishments and Osunkoya’s signature corsetry.

Haute & Co. was founded in 2013 for the curvy and plus-size bride. Owner, Shannelle Fowler, is an award-winning leader in fashion and retail. Fowler has been featured in The New York Times, InStyle, People, Essence, and more.

Owner and lead stylist of Veil, Dara Adams created a bridal styling agency for “brides who break the rules.” In an industry that lacks diversity and inclusivity, Dara created a safe place for brides of incandescent to feel empowered and to find a fashion-forward wedding look that celebrates their personal style

Cynthia Grafton-Holt is the owner and designer behind Oui Madam Bridal Atelier. Cynthia is a highly skilled dressmaker with many years of experience in the wedding industry and her handcrafted bespoke gowns have been worn by high profile clients and celebrities.

Hair and Makeup

Ellta Sequar is the artist behind Illy beauty located in the Washington, D.C., area. Illy offers makeup and hairstyling services for weddings, production, film, editorial, and other special events.

Jamila Tarisai is the owner of Beauty to Behold Luxury Events and is the owner and editor in chief of Iconic Bride Magazine. Tarisai and her contracted stylists help clients with limited time to achieve their hair and makeup needs by servicing them in their home, office, or hotel room. Tarisai studied at Paul Mitchell and is based in Atalanta.

Brittany Scott is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist who specializes in brows, lashes, and makeup. Scott is also an expert makeup artist for Blushington, a one-stop beauty lounge that offers services from hair styling to wedding day makeup.

Delina Medhin is a makeup artist content creator and educator whose work has been featured in ELLE, Essence, and onVogue.com. Medhin is also an expert on "The Wendy Williams Show," AOL's "Build Brunch," and MTV's "Decoded."

Robin Chism is the owner and lead makeup artist at Topflight Studio. Chism specializes in bridal and event makeup and is a licensed esthetician in New Jersey and Pennsylvania through Rizzieri Aveda school.

After being top of her class at Paul Mitchell and receiving a certification in coloring, natural hair, micro-blading, eyelash and hair extensions, Kindale Godbee founded the Heir Salon and Family. Godbee’s mission is to “help all members of The Heir Family find that beauty in all aspects of hair and life.”

Corianne Cowan is based in Atlanta, and is the owner and artist Slow Corianne Elizabeth. Corianne specializes in makeup, grooming, and hairstyling for editorial, weddings, and special events. Corianne travels all over the world to service clients at luxury weddings.

Floral Design

Preston Bailey is a world-renowned florist and premier event designer who specializes in creating transformative and one-of-a-kind floral installations. Bailey is also dedicated to supporting and remaining accessible to the industry so he created his PB Protégé program, a series of masterclasses that provide mentorship and education to industry professionals.

Keisha Ervin’s journey actually began in corporate America as a civil engineer but due to her undeniable passion for event design, she founded Keisha’s Kreations in 2017. Keisha’s Kreations is a full-service design and event production company specializing in lovely centerpieces and fine floral arrangements.

Owner and floral stylist LaParis Phillips "creates beautiful things out of beautiful things with you in mind.” Drawing inspiration from nature, art, fashion, and her surroundings, Philips mixes textures, colors, and silhouettes to create one-of-kind arrangements for weddings and events.

Leneille Moon owns Special Event Factory, a floral design company based out of Atlanta.

Started in 2005, Beautiful Kreations is a Fort Lauderdale, FL, based event design and florist creating amazing and modern structures throughout the South Florida area.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, but servicing the New York and New Jersey area, Alexis Denise is an experienced florist working on weddings, birthdays, and celebrations of any size.

Dana Point, CA-based Erice McNeff of Everbloom creates floral arrangements with a soft and modern sensibility.

Rogue & Fox Floral Co is a Los Angeles-based floral design studio. Founded by Drew Rios, Rogue & Fox puts an emphasis on sustainability, as well as creating modern and whimsical floral creations.

Schentell Nunn studied interior architecture and design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and graduated in 2012. Four years later, she opened Offerings, a floral create studio in California. She is also the owner of NÜN, a jewelry company.

Alisa Smalls is the founder and lead designer of The Perfect Creation. She's been in the floral business for 15 years, stylizing florals for "clients who have a love for flowers, value luxe designs, beautiful environments."

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom Floral in Seattle. He was a judge on Netflix’s "The Big Flower Fight" and describes his design philosophy as “a combination of editorial with a sensibility for distinctive and organic perspectives.”

Videography

After filming their first wedding in 2015, husband and wife duo Kaleb and Elaine have a New take on wedding videos. The Florida-based couple films all over the world.

Abi Matesun of Malekfoto Films is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker.

Based in Miami, Sandra Bridges is the owner of Brides Cinema. The wedding and event videographer shoots celebrations around the world and commits to an “unobtrusive” style that still captures cherished moments in time.

Entertainment

DWP Live Factory is an international event music agency. From corporate clients to couples on their wedding days, DWP knows how to enhance any occasion with the perfect musical group, band, or ensemble.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, brothers Percy and Richard Anderson founded Kinfolk Brass Band in 2005. Between performing at intimate events, grand occasions, and even the streets of New Orleans for second-line parades, they combine "Mardi Gras Indian chants, New Orleans funk, New jazz, and traditional brass band sounds."

Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers established Orchestra Noir in 2016. The award-winning orchestra focuses on music of all genres, including classical, hip-hop, and R&B. They also advocate for music education, hosting annual concerts with music students in Atlanta.

Will Gill is a DJ, emcee, and choreographer. In addition to weddings, the L.A.-based professional has worked on seven seasons of NBC's hit show "The Voice" as well as two seasons of "The Kelly Clarkson Show."

Exquisite Sounds Entertainment brings a lot more than music to wedding celebrations. The Atlanta-based company offers a variety of enhancements from photo booths to uplighting to video montages and more.

Based in the Greater Detroit metropolitan area, Todd Everett's team of DJs take every event up a notch. The team provides not only music but lighting and photo booth services.

Originally from the Netherlands, DJ Desire has spun for Missy Elliot, Madonna, Carmelo Anthony, and more. Located in New York City, she plays at events all over the world.

Band leader Dannis Winston founded his eponymous agency in 2011. His bands, including his own, create a music design concept that will perfectly go with your event.

Led by "Sonic Sommelier" Keanna O’Quinn, Honey+Vinyl has a New sound that "takes an event beyond the music." The band uses all elements of an event—from the décor to the food—to inform its sound.

Catering and Cakes

Occasional Occasions by Carlton is an award-winning catering company operating out of Gloucester Park, a wedding venue in Perth, Australia.

Chef Ro Cantrell of Cantrell Occasions has one mission: "to provide clients with great food, superior service & memorable moments." He graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta and in 2012 launched his eponymous catering company in Atlanta.

Keyon and Alexandria Hammond are the husband-and-wife team behind GetPlated Catering in Washington D.C. Known as the "home of cultured, hip and refined food," GetPlated creates, cooks and serves custom menus fit for any occasion—large or small, rustic or classic.

Chef Rera O of D.C.-based caterer Chops by Rera LLC is a graduate of the International Culinary Center. Her business focuses on Funny fresh, local ingredients to originate eye-catching and delicious dishes.

La'Meeka Edwards began her business as a hobby over 10 years ago. Since then, she's baked and designed hundreds of cakes for clients throughout Georgia, including celebrities such as Ne-Yo, Phaedra Parks, and Kandi Burress.

Additional Talent

America fell in love with officiant and pre-marital counselor Roxanne Birchfield, aka Rev. Roxy, on "Love Is Blind," but her relationship with weddings goes much further back. She has been helping couples originate custom ceremonies since 2017.

Lisa R. Zachery and April Davenport want their clients to "imagine your dreams...on paper." They originate unique stationery designs for their clients with a personalized process that starts with a couple's vision. The designing duo has been in business with Papered Wonders since 1995.

Oluwa Dami founded By Dami Studios in 2011. Out of her Harlem-based studio, Dami creates beautiful frail stationery and invitations for clients all over the world.

Folasayo and Ndidi, a husband-and-wife creative team, create custom stationery, monograms, and branding for their clients. Operating outside of Houston but serving clients all over the world, this couple believes that "the thing that makes you unique is what makes you outstanding."

Le'Trice Penn is the owner of award-winning design studio Lepenn Designs based in Detroit. With over nine years of custom design experience, Penn quiet gets "butterflies" every time she creates one-of-kind work for clients.

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