Toronto-Based Black-Owned Businesses in the Wedding Industry You Can Support Right Now
Let us support the strong and resilient community through their businesses. Here are different Black-owned businesses in the Toronto wedding industry that deserve recognition regardless of the current situation.
Event Planning
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Dream Weaver Events
This group of determined ladies has a deep-rooted passion for creating celebrations that uniquely showcase the love stories of their couples. More than theme and decors, they style each wedding with small but evident details that display your personalities. They understand the significance of these events, big or small, and they work hard to making it an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance.
- website: https://www.dreamweaverevents.ca
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Leigh Event Group
Leigh Event Group won’t just plan your wedding, they will make an experience of a lifetime. Telling your story through the hands of their talented team, they will work with you to bring your vision to life. Treasa, the creative director, and principal planner has had her work featured in several notable publications like the Huffington Post and Wedding Opera. No matter the size of your wedding, they will transform it into elegance and luxury that you will look back on in the years to come.
- website: https://www.leighevents.com
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Frederica Black Events
With over 11 years in the events industry, Frederica Black knows how to make your wedding fun, memorable, and most of all, stress-free. Her professionalism and warm personality shine in every event she handles. Her approach is always customer-driven so you are assured of remarkable service and a sophisticated wedding that you’ll have great memories of.
- website: https://www.fredericablackevents.com
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Grace Arhin Events
Your wedding may well be one of the best days of your life so make sure you get someone who can execute all the details flawlessly. Grace Arhin can take your vision and execute it just the way you like. All her weddings are personalized and always defined by her signature style of modern and chic luxury. Her impeccable taste and stunning work make her highly sought after by clients worldwide.
- website: https://www.gracearhinevents.com
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Exquisite Occasions
Suzzette Patten of Exquisite Occasions understands all the ins and outs of weddings. The team works with the mindset of giving you moments and memories that will last for a lifetime. No matter the guest-size, they will make sure that your wedding is as beautiful as your union. You dream it, they’ll do it. They promise a worry-free day as they handle everything to make it as fabulous as you’ve always wanted it to be.
- website: https://www.exquisiteoccasions.ca
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Veronica Belle Events
The team behind Veronica Belle Events are well-experienced planners that are dedicated to giving their clients only the best service for their most special day. They are passionate about the smallest details to make your wedding especially unique. Their well-developed strategies in event and vendor management assure a smooth experience. The team has its own creative flair that makes for exceptionally stylish weddings all the time.
- website: https://veronicabelle.events
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Royalty Wedding and Event Planning
Priscila and Christine of Royalty Wedding and Event Planning have a penchant for creating dreamy and unforgettable events. Their style is posh and upscale and they are able to translate this regardless if your wedding is big or small. They are well-prepared, experienced, and professional which is everything you can ask for a seamless celebration.
- website: https://www.royaltyeventsplanning.ca
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JP and Co. Events
Janeille may have started her business in 2018 but her dedication to client satisfaction has brought her to great heights. She handles each event as if it were her own. Her attention to detail and drive to bring her clients’ vision to perfect completion has made her a sought after planner. Hard work and devotion are two attributes she applies to all her events. You’ll be sure to have a relaxed and equally stunning wedding day.
- website: https://www.jpandcoevents.com
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Chic by Nicole
Classic, chic, and coordinated, that’s what Chic by Nicole promises to bring to the table. Nicole and her team specialize in timeless and classic styling. They can work with and for you to accommodate your budget, time, and vision. They work to give you a gorgeous wedding with a program that will go by as smoothly as possible.
- website: https://chicbynicole.com
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Kyree’s Kreations
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No matter the size of your event, Kyree’s Kreations dedicate hard work to execute your ideas flawlessly. That is, the team can plan, coordinate, and create to make your dreams come to life. By the same token, they have a great relationship with different vendors so you know you’ll be referred to the best of the best. Indeed, Kennishia loves planning and organizing events to perfection.
Cakes and Food
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Peppa Nicey Catering
Chef Yasmin ‘Peppa” Thomas has perfected the art and flavor of Caribbean Soul food. She has gifted Toronto and the GTA with a flavor fest of all that is good in Africa, the Caribbean, and authentic soul food. Available for catering or take-out, take her dishes to the next potluck or simply enjoy them at home. These are nothing less than mouth-watering goodness that is filling to the heart and soul.
- website: https://peppanicey.com
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Fruitilicious Cakes
With everything done in your wedding planning, top it off with a cake that perfectly reflects the style and theme of your celebration. Fruitilicious Cakes have an array of flavors and designs to choose from as well as customized options. They even have dessert tables that are just as exquisitely done. All their cakes and pastries are delectable and you’ll be amiss if you don’t have them for your special day!
- website: https://www.fruitiliciouscakes.com
Décor
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Amri Ryan Event Design & Decor
Amri Ryan and her team customize each event they handle by highlighting the personalities of their clients in their designs. They make sure they are able to satisfy your needs and own personal style while being adding their own dash of elegance and creativity. Their zeal for fulfilling and exceeding client and guests’ expectations has allowed them to create gorgeous setups for numerous events.
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Artistic Décor Venue
Do you have an idea in mind for how you want your event to look? Elaine Adelson and her team can make your plans translate into reality. That is to say, she has opened her own space that can host different events. You can pick through their set themes or completely customize according to your style, needs, and personality. They have a wide selection of backdrops, in-house décor services, and so much more to choose from. They make events easy, stylish, and memorable.
- website: https://artisticdecorto.com
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De Luxe Designs by Elegantly Angeleta
Latanya, the woman behind De Luxe Designs by Elegantly Angeleta, masterfully juggles a full-time career with her flourishing handmaid stationery business. That is, she believes strongly in the importance of having quality and tailormade invitations for your guests to have a feel of what to expect on your special day. Certainly, her keen attention to detail from the consultation to the design process is truly astonishing. Your imagination coupled with her creativity and design will beautifully translate into your wedding stationery.
- website: https://elegantlyangeleta.com
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Belle Noire Events
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Jamillah of Belle Noire Events is not your typical wedding and event planner. With her niche in decors, her resourceful use of materials has made each event unique. She uses balloons in different ways. In this regard, it can be fun, classy, kiddie, and even sophisticated.
Her resolve for event planning remains unwavering even in the face of the current social climate. In these trying times, she says, “the times have taught us resilience and to be swift and interchangeable. The future of events, planning, coordination, and the business in general hinges on strong alliances, being able to adapt and teamwork. We are excited about the new course our industry is taking, and all future collaborations with our industry counterparts.”
Photo
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TDOTPICS
Using his creative skills in photography and videography, TDOTPICS can ingeniously tell your story through photos and film. That is to say, he puts in the work to capture important memories that will live forever through stills and videos. What’s more, he cares for his clients and understands that these are moments he can immortalize through his craft.
- website: http://www.tdotpics.com
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Samantha Clarke Photography
Removing the posed and replacing it with genuine emotion is the specialty of Samantha Clarke Photography. To be sure, Sam and her team only want real moments captured. That way, you can almost relive the moments just by looking at the photos. With this purpose in mind, they take time getting to know their couples so they can fully concentrate on taking snippets of what’s important to you.
- website: https://www.samantha-clarke.com
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Bigfish Photography
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Art through stills and memories preserved, that’s what Bigfish Photography is about. Another key point, he is able to use pictures both in color or black and white to display relationships and emotions. That is to say, his photos are always elegant and polished. By the same token, he takes your love story and expertly demonstrates it through striking pictures that you’ll gladly look back on all the days of your life.
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Sap Photography
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Weddings are celebrations that are filled with love and happiness. That’s exactly what Sap Photography is all about. Indeed, they want to show bright and euphoric photographs that mirror your feelings during this wonderful day. Beautifully using colors and the emotions of your wedding, they are able to capture experiences and scenes that truly express the joy of the occasion.
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Golden6 Events (Photo Booth & Rentals)
Golden6 Events believes that each occasion is an experience. Their photobooth packages give their clients and guests an enjoyable activity. Not to mention, they provide entertainment and professional quality photos with an array of backdrops and rentals to choose from. Without reservation, make your wedding more interactive and fun with a photo booth from Golden6 Events!
- website: https://www.golden6events.com
Beauty
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Arthur Hair
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Em Arthur knows how to make you slay with good hair! Arthur Hair wigs and weaves look natural and are stunning investments to look your best on your big day. Unquestionably, their products come in different textures, lengths, and thicknesses to fit your fabulous needs, anytime and anywhere.
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Neo’s Beauty
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Look snatched all day every day but most of all, on your wedding day! Neo’s beauty highlights your assets and defines your face without making you look like anyone but YOU. Having said that, her wedding looks are nothing short of the “bridal glow” that each woman wants to achieve on her big day. Surely, she will give you that classic look that will look great in pictures and real life.
- website: https://www.instagram.com/neosbeauty
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Donus Hands of Beauty
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Chemi Donus is a pro makeup artist that can take you from ordinary to full-on glamorous. Undeniably, she can work on young and mature skin, making you look fab and ready for your big event. From dramatic eye looks to simple and classic, you can’t go wrong with her skilled hands.
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Adorea Beauty
Angel of Adorea Beauty believes that makeup can empower women to feel confident in their own skin. Indeed, her passion for enhancing everyone’s beauty has led her to create looks for different cultures, sizes, races, and personalities. For your wedding day, all you need to do is relax on her makeup chair as she works her magic to make you the best version of yourself.
- website: https://adoreabeauty.com
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Jasmine Egal
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Forging her way to becoming one of the most authentic beauty influencers on Instagram and YouTube, Jasmine Egal is a true gem on social media. Using her platform to empower women all over the world, she proudly showcases her culture and beliefs. Altogether, subscribe and follow her for reviews, all things beauty, and most of all inspiration.
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Hair by Estylez
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Esther Tutu is a weave and wig queen! Indeed, she can make your hair look snatched and unbelievably phenomenal regardless if it’s for every day or your most special wedding day.
All her works look amazing, you can’t even tell it’s a weave. Look absolutely fantastic with her skills. Book a consultation and she’ll be your hair fairy godmother that will make all your hair dreams come true.
