Black Wedding and Event Vendors in Southern California
On #blackouttuesday I took time to listen and learn and came to realize that I was not as well informed about the racial injustices towards black people as I thought I was. Now that I have taken that time, I don’t want to be silent, I want to push forward and figure out ways I can help the black community rise above these injustices.
Moving forward, I’m going to make it a point to make sure when I’m organizing an event my vendors are diverse. I know this is only a small step towards helping the black community, but I’m going to continue to keep learning and helping anyway I can.
Below is a list of black wedding and event professionals in Southern California. All of these black business owners are doing amazing work and deserve to be recognized. I know they are going to inspire you like they did me.
EVENT PLANNERS
Julia and her husband Mike have created a business that is unique to them and what they give to their clients. It is both loving and authentic. When I got married 2 years ago we hired SEJ Productions as the coordinators and what a blessing it was to have them. Check them out for your next wedding, event or stylized shoot! P.S. She also does flowers!
Keosha has created a business that caters to boutique style gatherings. She is located in LA as well as Chicago. Her passion for intimate events shows through her work.
Leslie is all about making each event unique to her clients and making sure every little detail is perfect. She has the ability to bring each clients vision to life.
Waverly knows how to bring a blank canvas to life, empty spaces become something original. She is able to transform spaces to reflect the clients dreams that will create memories that last forever.
FLORISTS
Drew is able to create bold floral arrangements and installations with a modern vision. She also has her own marketplace where you can purchase plants for your home! Who doesn’t want to bring some life into their house?!
Crystal says she likes to create a “dreamlike, peaceful energy” and that vision comes through in her floral arrangements. She uses her environment to spark creativity and then finished product is beautiful.
Jessica designs florals that encompass a refined, romantic voice. She also uses the seasons to really focus on setting the mood of her floral designs.
Teresa describes her aesthetic as a bespoke style; lush, green and boho. She designs with her clients vision at the forefront customizing her creations for each client.
PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS
Jerry is a photographer and videographer that takes his photos based off feeling and lets that guide him. He says, “My greatest inspirations are light & shadows, on the faces of those I Love,” and you can tell his work resonates with that.
Maleka is a wedding videographer that creates films for the adventurous couple. She makes sure they are capturing the moments that will mean the most to the couple.
Courtney is an international wedding photographer and loves to travel the world. Her clients talk about how artistic she is and how creative her ideas are.
Erica does not shy away from color she embraces it! She doesn’t pose her clients she lets them be them and capture real moments between the couple.
CAKES & DESSERTS
Nicole is a pastry chef as well as a cake designer. I like this saying she had on her website, “you're not cookie cutter. your desserts shouldn't be, either,” and each of her desserts prove that to be true.
Dianne’s desserts are almost too pretty to eat. She bakes all of her desserts with love! She’s making cake dreams come true.
RENTALS
Creative Director Lauren Montgomery curates the fresh, cool style. It is a team of various designers that collaborate with their client and their theme and they provide the “product + spirit” to create the collective.
Bubbles and Brews Ca. is a vintage mobile bar. This mobile bar can serve prosecco, craft beer, craft cocktails and wine. It also makes a really cute photo op at your event.
