25 Black-Owned Vendors for Your Dream Wedding

Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, and for many, it’s also an opportunity to align their celebration with their values. If you’re looking to infuse your big day with a touch of Black excellence, you’re in luck! The wedding industry is brimming with talented Black-owned businesses ready to make your celebration unforgettable. From stunning attire to delicious catering and breathtaking photography, here’s a guide to vendors who can help you create a wedding that’s uniquely yours.

Say ‘I Do’ to Black-Owned Attire

Finding the perfect wedding attire is a cornerstone of planning. Whether you’re the bride, groom, or part of the wedding party, these Black-owned brands offer exquisite options:

• **Laury Bride:** Founded by Project Runway alum Lauren Underwood, this Chicago-based boutique offers custom design and styling services.
• **Alonuko Bridal:** Based in London, UK, Gbemi Okunlola’s luxury bridal boutique has been dressing fashion-forward brides for over a decade.
• **Don Morphy:** For sharp menswear, Daniel Mofor’s Dallas-based brand offers everything from ready-to-wear tuxedos to dazzling custom suits.
• **Sharp, Crisp, and Clean:** This Miami-based menswear brand ensures you’ll look impeccable, offering custom suits and a full range of accessories.

Glam Squad Goals: Beauty Services

Looking and feeling your best on your wedding day is paramount. These talented artists specialize in bridal beauty:

• **B For Beaute:** Atlanta-based makeup artist Bee Gandy offers services for brides, engagement shoots, and bridal parties.
• **Mia Mo Styles:** Los Angeles-based Mia Moore provides polished, camera-ready makeup and hairstyling for a timeless bridal look.
• **Darling Bridal Co.:** This New Jersey team, founded by Dominique Hudson, offers on-site hair and makeup services for brides and their parties.

Setting the Scene: Decor & Florals

From stunning floral arrangements to cohesive event styling, these vendors create magical atmospheres:

• **Wander + Whimsy:** This boutique floral studio in the DMV area, led by Haylie Ahart, also offers full-service event styling.
• **À votre service events:** Marie Danielle Vil-Young’s New York-based luxury business specializes in bespoke floral and event styling nationwide.
• **K. Hancock Events:** Kiara Hancock offers everything from floral design to full wedding coordination in the Tacoma, WA area.
• **Black Girl Florists:** An online directory to help you find Black floral designers in your local area.

Delicious Delights: Catering & Cakes

Savor the flavors of your celebration with these talented culinary artists:

• **Chops by Rera LLC:** Chef Rera offers custom menus and catering services for weddings and events in the DMV area.
• **Whimsy Cakes:** Taneka Weldon’s DMV-based bakery creates stunning custom cakes and desserts.
• **Alévri & Co:** Tampa-based cake artist Dawn Konofaos crafts beautiful wedding cakes and pastries.
• **Le Rouge Cuisine:** Houston-based Chef Amber Williams provides plated dinners and custom menus for weddings and events.

Invitations & Stationery

Set the tone for your wedding with beautifully designed paper goods:

• **By Dami Studios:** Damilola Okuboyejo’s New York-based luxury stationery brand offers elegant invitations, signage, and menus.
• **Fingers in Ink:** Nicole Fingers’ DMV-based studio specializes in personalized custom wedding paper goods.
• **Woosah Bride:** Shonte’ Parrish-Norgriff created this brand offering planners and organizational tools to make wedding planning smoother.

Thoughtful Gifts & Home Accents

Looking for the perfect wedding gift or items to start your new life together?

• **Be Rooted:** Jasmin Foster’s lifestyle brand offers vibrant planners, journals, and desk accessories centered around Black women.
• **Harlem Candle Co.:** Teri Johnson’s luxury candles are inspired by Harlem’s rich heritage, making for an elegant gift.
• **The Black Home:** Interior designer Neffi Walker’s brand offers décor pieces rooted in modern Black luxury and personal storytelling.

Capturing Your Memories: Photographers & Videographers

Preserve your special moments with these talented visual storytellers:

• **KEJ Films:** This husband-and-wife duo offers cinematic, story-driven wedding videography worldwide.
• **Mesus Studios:** Miguel Mesus’s DMV-based studio provides photography and videography services.
• **Amarachi Ikeji Photography & Films:** Based in Chicago, Amarachi Ikeji captures ceremonies, destination weddings, and cultural celebrations.
• **Kiyah C Photography:** Kiyah Crittendon’s Atlanta and DMV-based studio specializes in wedding and engagement photography.

Planning a wedding that truly reflects you and your partner is a beautiful process. By choosing Black-owned vendors, you not only get exceptional service and products but also contribute to the growth and visibility of incredible entrepreneurs within the community. Happy planning!