**African-American/Black/Caribbean Brides**

I truly don't mean this to be exclusive, but most of the information on this forum specific to Black brides is out-dated and limited. Therefore, I'm curious to if there are other brides like me on here looking for some direction LOL. This is more culturally based rather than on skin-tone, so please don't take offense. If you feel you have helpful info, feel free to share.

Here's what I mean:

MUA suggestions? (Artists that work with darker skin tones. I've heard too many horror stories of brides with makeup too light for their skin and they didn't notice until seeing their wedding pics!)

Hair stylists? Specifically those that know how to work with natural hair and kinky textures?

Any cultural traditions you're incorporating (My family is Jamaican. My fiancé's is American (black/Native American). Anyone incorporating their island heritage? Black cake? Rum punch cocktails? LOL. Any one incorporating African American wedding traditions? Jumping the broom? Any other AA traditions?)

Although I don't limit myself, I do like to support Black owned business when possible. Any
vendor suggestions (photog/video/etc.)?

What about DJ? I want a good mix of Top 40 /70s & 80s R&B and dance/ Hip hop/ reggae)

Offiiciant??

Thanks, ladies!

Hiiii missamerika

we too have the same situation going on
My family is Jamaican my finances family is American
I've been in search for a Dj all month that can provide mc and Dj skills for our wedding

Videography we are more than likely going with Lesean Rowe
Photography our top choice right now is Studio 27

Good luck and keep me updated feel free to message me :)

I'm west indian so i understand with the DJ. I actually found my dj who dj for the local clubs so i know he does good work lol
for MUA i been looking on IG - she also came recommended by my dj.
IM using lotus for photo and video- justin the owner use to work at studio27 but prices are cheaper

Thanks for the reply!

preomay2016 Yes, the DJ is sooo important! If I find out anything good I'll let you know. Photography is next on our list, and Studio 27 is one that we plan on checking out!


FutureMrsGomez thanks for the info! I'm definitely all for cheaper LOL. Would you mind sending me any quotes for the video/photo?

Perfectly Madeup by Milena for a MUA! check out her work on Instagram! @mills1229

DJ's- Try Major Movements - DJ Vibe they do a lot of West Indian/Carribean Weddings good music!

Aly

Greetings fellow brides,

Using Lotus for photography (we LOVE our engagement pictures and our photographer), unfortunately I still don't have anyone for hair or makeup for the reasons you mentioned above. I tried to get a trial with Milena, but our schedules conflicted. I will attempt to try her at a later date. I will post my opinions of the work after the trial.

Unfortunately, I tried to book Lesean Rowe for video and he never responded back and this was after multipe attempts so we decided to look elsewhere.

Following for suggestions.