We have specifically sought out the top Black vendors in the state and have discovered the amazing talent below. We recommend considering them to help plan your special day.

Jess | by darius

photographer | @by.darius

Jess is a San Diego visual artist in the form of a photographer. She describes herself as eccentric and is ready to encourage you to be nothing but yourself during her photo sessions.

Jess Supports: The Yoga Bus who believes in the power of diversity, inclusivity and compassion.
”I’m so inspired by the work they are doing for the community! They are run by people of color and host inclusive yoga sessions throughout San Diego.”

victoria holland

event planner | @victoriaannevents

Victoria Ann Events is a Florida & California based wedding planning and design company. Victoria has an eye for detail and a calm attitude when things get crazy, as they are sure to during wedding planning!

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Victoria Supports: The Conscious Kid, they provide parenting and education material that’s focused on representing all races, and helping parents raise more race conscious children.
”Growing up biracial, I know how hard it was for my mom to find books and toys that represented me and amplified voices I wasn’t used to seeing in mainstream educational materials. The work they do is pretty incredible and helping parents have the tough conversations no matter what race their child is.“

Schentell Nunn

florist | @offerings.co

Schentell is a Los Angeles based florist who aims to be a light creating innovative floral designs that bring love and joy into our homes and celebrations.

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Schentell Supports: Peace Over Violence who focuses on building healthy relationships, families and communities free from sexual, domestic and interpersonal violence..

Nicole Redd-McIntosh

PASTRY CHEF | @NICOLEBAKESCAKES

Nicole is a Southern California based professional pastry chef. And has been for 15 years now! She uses the highest quality ingredients and can bake around any dietary restriction.

Nicole Supports: Alma Backyard Farms, which exists to re-claim lives of formerly incarcerated people, re-purpose urban land into productive urban farms, and re-imagine disenfranchised communities in Los Angeles as a hub for transformation. She also supports Süprmrkt, a low cost organic grocery servicing low income communities in LA.

brandon bibbins

photographer | @FLASHBIBBS

Brandon Bibbins is a Los Angeles based photographer who finds joy in photographing everything from weddings to portraits.

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Brandon Supports: Black Girl’s Code who does an amazing job at increasing the number of women from ages 7-17 in learning how to code.
“I received my degree in Information Technology and still consult in the technology space. They are very close to my values and beliefs.”

cynthia west

event planner | @creativeflowco

Creative Flow Company is a boutique Event Design studio enhancing experiences one event at a time. Cynthia believes the vision begins with you.

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Cynthia Supports: Eat. Learn. Play. which is an organization Steph and Ayesha Curry founded working to end childhood hunger, ensure children in our community have a safe place to play, and access to quality education. She also supports Oakland Elizabeth House who provides food and shelter to women and children who've faced poverty, homelessness, and violence.