Wedding Planner
Meet the beautiful, talented and meticulous, Mrs. Courtney-Rose Dantus, owner and head event coordinator at Dantus & Co Events. Courtney-Rose plans events small to big and gives her all in the process from start to finish to create your vision. Website: www.dantusandco.com IG: @dantusandcoevents
Wedding Photographer
Meet Jamaal McKenzie, owner of Visuals by J.McKenzie. He has a golden eye for photography. Highly skilled and passionate about capturing the inner and outer beauty of all his clients. For example's of his work, click our website "Photos" tab as well as visit his website and IG. Visuals by J.McKenzie Phone: 202 - 750 - 1619 Website: Visualsbyjm.com IG: @Visualsbyjmckenzie
Wedding Live-Streaming
Meet Cecil, the owner and Lead Creative, at C Spot Media. He is a talented self taught photographer, cinematographer, and editor with a passion for storytelling. Website: www.cspotmedia.com Email: info.cspotmedia@gmail.com IG: @cspotmediaweddings
Photographer
Meet Ms. Kiana Wood, owner of KIGENIX CREATIVE, she is a self taught photographer with the skills to capture the joy in her clients eye with a flash of a camera. Kiana's doesn't just capture people but, also she creates beautiful content for brands with her photography and videography skills. For examples of her work, see our daytime engagement photos in the "Photos" tab of our website. Also visit her website and IG. Website: www. createwithki.com IG: @Kigenix.Creative Email: kigenixcreative@gmail.com
Make Up Artist
Meet the beautiful Akilah Bradshaw, owner of AB Beauty, who specializes in makeup for any event you may have. Willing to travel or invite you to her professional at home studio, she carefully takes her time to ensure you look beautiful for your event. Website: www.akilahbradshawbeauty.com IG: @AkilahBradshaw Email: akilahbradshawbeauty@gmail.com
Wedding Cake
From quick sweet treats for 1 to baby showers, birthdays and wedding events of 100 plus; Buttercream Bakeshop in DC makes sweet confections for all. The Buttercream Bakeshop is woman owned, by head award-winning Pastry Chef Tiffany, talented head decorator Alexandra and General Manager Emma. If you are ever in DC, stop by and get a tasty cookie. Website: www.buttercreamdc.com IG: @bttrcrmbakeshop Address: 250 9TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Catering
GetPlated is locally and black owned by husband and wife team: Keyon & Alexandria Hammond, who both share years of experience with food and planning events. GetPlated is a full-service boutique catering company serving Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. They personalize their menu to meet the needs and vibes of their clients and the event. Check out their scrumptious food on their website and social media. To hire them for any future event: Website: www.getplateddc.com IG: @getplateddc
Violinist
Meet booking agent and primary musician Stephanie Mathias. Stephanie is a classical and pop violinist and singer-songwriter, with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance as well as has 16 years of experience performing for weddings and events. Her specialty is customizing wedding ceremony music. In 2019, she formed Singers and Strings Event Music to work with like-minded musicians to meet the high demand of her wedding clients. Check out her beautiful music on her website and social media. Website: www.singersandstrings.com IG: @singersandstrings Phone: 571-368-2808
Wedding Makeup
Meet Porsche, owner and head Makeup Artist of Pretty by Porsche. Porsche offers makeup services in the Greater Washington DC Metro (DMV) and beyond fit to serve a variety of needs –from natural to glam. If you are a Real Housewives of Potomac fan, Porsche is Grand Dame's Karen Hugers makeup artist. So, you know she is talented! She also sells organic skin-care products. Website: www.prettybyporsche.com IG: @prettypcollins & @prettybyporsche
Hair Stylist
Meet Ms. Toya Rainey, who styles hair at Sensational Stylz in Woodbridge, VA. She is the go to stylist at the salon for custom wigs, installs, weave, natural hair styles and so much more. From everyday looks to photoshoots and events, Toya takes pride in styling her clients hair to perfection. You can book Toya through her website or call her to book with her too. Website: https://square.site/book/1YDM2J6TQJACF/styles-by-toya-woodbridge-va Phone: 703-398-8877
Florist
Meet Jasmine Ellesse owner of Coco & Bailey DC and Vaughn James Floral. Coco & Bailey DC is a boutique design studio, specializing in custom brand styling, logos, illustrations, infographics, publication design, website design, hand lettering, and social stationery. As the owner, Jasmine is the principal designer, branding artist, calligrapher, web designer, developer, and production manager. Jasmine uses all those skills to make beautiful floral designs under her Vaughn James Floral company. IG: @vaughnjamesfloral Email: everafter@coco-bailey.com
Rings
Meet Anna Sheffield who owns the jewelry store and makes jewelry that is uniquely meaningful as well as ethical and sustainable. We had the pleasure of customizing both the Engagement ring and Wedding Band with the lead gemologist, Andrew Mills, at the New York City location. Wonderful experience and beautiful jewelry. Website: www.annasheffield.com IG: @annasheffield
Wedding Broom Designer
Meet Christine Holt, creator of The Royality Studios LLC collection. Established in 2017, Christine wanted to provide a variety of luxurious handmade wedding heirlooms designed to be passed down from generation to generation. The best-selling item is the custom wedding broom, which allows brides and grooms to put a personal touch on their momentous occasion. Royality Studio Designs also provides glamorous jumping brooms, brooch bouquets, bouquet accessories, boutonnières, and full bridal party packages. All of the unique designs are handmade and crafted based on each order. At Royality Studios, they always want their customers to know that, in reality, they are royalty. Check out her luxury wedding accessories at IG/FB: @RoyalityStudioDesigns and order at www.etsy.com/shop/RoyalityStudio
Menswear Attire
Meet Abbi Yemiru, Store Owner and Manager of Tuxedo by Sarno. Located in Old Town, Virginia; Tuxedo by Sarno is the go to place for any formal menswear needs. Abbi works hard to find the right suit for you and at great prices, whether it's a rental or custom suit. For your next event, please stop by to see Abbi! IG: @_Old_Town_Tuxedos FB: @TuxedobySarno www.tuxedobysarno.com Visit: 600 S Washington St. 2nd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314 703 684 1764