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In addition to weddings, Porter has a diverse portfolio of portraits, athletes, and musicians. 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.
As her family business developed, so did her curiosity and passion for dressmaking, which eventually landed itself to her becoming a highly sought-after designer. Since Yemi Osunkoya is trained as a master couturier, every gown he crafts is skillfully tailored and he takes pride in catering to women of all sizes. It's because of this attention to detail that you'll discover gowns with details like expertly placed ruching and intricate beading in each of his collections.
Petronella Photography
She has been providing officiant and event services since 2015 and has served over 300 couples. 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. 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 design and experiences.
New drops are going fast, so it's a good idea to sign up for the brand's newsletter. And just in case you needed more to fall in love with, the store also houses acoffee bar. Start and end your wedding planning journey with Philadelphia Weddings' guide to the best wedding vendors in the city. Delivering the latest in style, inspiration, helpful tips and tricks, and everything else you need to know to plan the perfect Philly wedding. We can't think of anything more dramatic than a ballgown—and the color black only enhances the drama!
Events by Mesita
Founded by William Walker, its brick-and-mortar store in West Philly complements an impressive online presence. Banni Peru also offers tracksuits, sweatsuits, hoodies, jeans, T-shirts and more. More than a bookstore, this cultural center owned by Hakim Hopkins offers DVDs and an array of health and wellness products in a creative atmosphere. Curbside delivery of books and all-natural cosmetics makes this spot extra convenient. And for even more Black-owned businesses, check out this community-curated Black Business Friday list and this Philadelphia magazine-maintained list of 300+ Black-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia. Sincerely, Tommyis a Brooklyn-based concept store by Kai Avent-deLeon that stocks the coolest emerging brands, often at rather accessible prices.
I now run Kingsley Leather full-time and have never looked back – follow me as my journey continues. This anniversary wedding ornament is a sweet gift for the happy couple. It’s available in a variety of colors and is personalized with vinyl. Celebrate your big day with this wedding cake topper that’s available in your choice of color and finish. When you need a classic earring to add the final touch to your wedding ensemble, opt for these sparkly cubic zirconia small hoops. Available in silver or gold, they’re a comfortable choice for your big day.
Dolly’s Boutique & Consignment
We are proud of our diverse collection of carefully curated designers from New York, Atlanta, Australia, Italy, and Ukraine. #NewBlackFriday initiative, which encourages buying products or services from Black-owned businesses to help tactically address systemic economic inequality. So whether you're looking for a wardrobe pick-me-up in the form of some joy-sparking shoes or a deliciously comfy dress, scroll on for some wonderful options to support today and in the future. And just in case you're feeling especially inspired to flex that retail muscle, please check out our features on Black-ownedfashion brands,beauty brands, products, and retailers, too.
Its styles can be worn from day to night, from beach to city, as swim or ready-to-wear. JADE Swim is a sustainable, black-owned swimwear brand founded by former fashion editor and stylist Brittany Kozerski. It aims to be different, innovative, unique, meaningful, luxurious, yet simple with a classic edge.
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Maria Cornejo offers a more sustainable way to shop for luxury garments with beautiful and ethical collections made of organic and recycled materials in NYC. OurCommonplace is a sustainable BIPOC shopping platform in Los Angeles that makes it easy to shop for ethical BIPOC fashion, clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. Designer Lisa founded Mien as a first-time mom-to-be looking for pre-pregnancy to postpartum and nursing clothing designed to fit our bodies.
Scott is also an expert makeup artist for Blushington, a one-stop beauty lounge that offers services from hair styling to wedding day makeup. 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. Lea Stafford is the owner of Lea Stafford Events in Oakland, California. Her career in the events industry began while working for a top caterer in the Bay Area, then led her to create her own event planning company. With over a decade of experience in weddings and events, Stafford is also the founder of the Ethos West Collective, a group aimed to highlight the work of Black wedding and event professionals across the U.S. and Europe. 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.
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