Vendors of Color

Vendors of Color

I can understand totally what she meant...As an African American Bride I really tried hard to find vendors that both met my standards of quality and my need to support my community that often has had to struggle for recognition in this very competative business...all races or ethnicities and/or religious groups do it so I dont know why anyone is STRUGGLING to understand it.

I looked high and low for a photographer. I am absolutely overjoyed with my choice of photographer www.edcollinsphoto.com both because of the quality of his work AND because he is an individual of color. My DJ is Entertainment Intergrators...1800-EIHASIT ...in a word PHENOMENAL...I have been to two weddings they did and they know how to move a diverse crown.

If I can be of any further assistance in this area email me
[email protected]
I recently went to the African American and Caribbean bridal show and still have the list of vendors showcased
Good luck
Jen

Vendors of Color - DJ suggestion

Hi Jackee;

For a DJ, you could check out Spin Around Sound. Tom's partner Anthony would meet your criteria and Spin Around has a great reputation. Anthony is going to be spinning the tunes for our mostly Italian crowd next month.

It should all be GREY...

Base your vendor on quality, experience and personal taste and let's not get into the 'shade' debate.

Let`s put the shoe on the other foot

Another Brides opinion...I agree with you.
I did not base ANY of my vendor choices on their 'shade of color' I went by what they had to offer and their experience in the field.

Each bride has her own opinion on what vendor to choice and if the bride feels that a vendor of 'color' would be best for the job rather than the best person then I hope that they will be happy.

Good Luck to all with whomever they choose!

Lisa

I kind of understand...

I can definetly say that I booked my vendors because they were good not because of the color of their skin. But neither did I find Jackees question offensive. I quess because when it came to booking a D.J I was only looking at company's or freelancers that were from spanish orgin?? Why because my wedding reception will be 97% of spanish decent, so I was looking for both a deejay and MC that will cater to my quest. Don't get me wrong a Great Deejay can play you anytype of music, but I have been to so many weddings where the Deejay was not hispanic and could not get the crowd pumping, must were trying so hard that they were just plain corney. This was not a basis choice but just something I personally prefered. Just food for thought......

I kind of understand...

Johnanna makes a good arguement for DJs. However, I don`t see that arguement holding up for florist, limos, photographers or video.

I would think anyone would want the best quality for their dollar, regardless of who provides the service. Afterall, when we go for a job don`t we all want equal opportunity?

Let`s face it, being women, we`re all at a disadvantage. For every dollar a man makes, women only make 70 cents! But does this mean we should all be booking women for everything with our weddings? I certainly am not.

I kind of understand...

VERY GOOD POINT!!!

Seems like lot of people sort of missed the point

its not a matter of selecting a black vendor just because s/he is black (although that was the case for my DJ) because it was an issue of musical taste)....but for myself and a lot of other black brides i know its a matter of both finding a quality, professional vendor but also supporting our community. I don't know why this concept is so difficult to understand ...its just the way a lot of socialy conscious black people feel...that it is the only way black business will grow and prosper and black people as a whole will get out from under the ravages of oppression. It is all connected...( i dont want to get in to a whole socio economical racial political discussion here but the reason there are no stores thriving int he predomiately black neighborhoods it because black people are taking their bucks into other communites) If you understand that women are discriminated you can understand how much more a black woman experiences those same things and as such, how much this issue would hold meaning for her....you cant knock anyone for wanting to at least try....like I said before not all my vendors are black but I made an effort....I felt it was important.

Seems like lot of people sort of missed the point

Jenny, I must agree with you whole-heartedly. Most people missed the point of the original request, which was not targeted to offend anyone. It was a simple request to satisfy someone's preference.

Jackee, I am using Ebony Entertainment for my DJ. You can contact Brad at
718-712-9754.

Happy Planning Everyone!

Jackee- YOU GO GIRL!! *NM*

Ebony Entertainment......(Star)

Hey Jackee. I haven't seen Ebony Entertainment perform just yet. Since I live in Maryland, I wasn't able to go see their showcase in November. My bridesmaids went and they gave the thumbs up on their services. I have a few friends that have used them in the past couple of years, and they say their professionalism and ability to move the crowd was a big hit. Brad is sending me a copy of their video right now, so I can see how they operate before the big day. I can't remember which package I got, but I think it's for 5 hours, ceremony music, cocktail hour and reception music, with handouts. Good Luck...