Celebrating Black History Month
February is a month where we celebrate Black History and the impact it has made on current and future generations. The impact of Black History is birthed from the individual people that have pushed the envelope and open doors for the next generation.
I personally want to celebrate Black History Month, by highlighting black-owned businesses in the event industry! Local businesses and beyond. I’ve personally worked with a few of the ones highlighted below and followed the rest closely… I love celebrating businesses that strive for excellence, innovation and opening doors for the next generation-like me!..#BlackExcellence
Celebrating Black Excellence: Rentals
RW Style:
is a boutique rentals and design firm located in the heart of Central Florida. Their team has curated a collection of rentals inclusive of vintage finds, everyday rentals: chiavari chairs, banquet tables, and chargers, and lush soft seating collections. Their mission is to have your event to be as unique as the people celebrating it.
The creative mastermind behind the empire is the incomparable Tamuel Cowart. She is the President + Founder of RW Events, RW Style, Co-Owner of Luxmore Grande Estate, and Strategic Partner of Cypress Grove Estate House.
For more information:
tamuel cowart
Celebrating Black Excellence: Publications
jacqueline nwobu — CEO/ Editor-in-chief
Munaluchi Bride Magazine:
Munaluchi Bride is the leading multicultural wedding publication catering to women of color! It is the combination of two African names, which when fused together mean, “Beautiful Work of God“…
Jacqueline never saw a bridal magazine for black women and so she decided (together with her husband) to start one. In 2020, Munaluchi Bride was established. Munaluchi’s mission is to promote positive images of women of color, because they believe positive imagery is the threshold for confidence…and confidence inspires self love. They aspire to inspire.
Over the years Munaluchi has grown into so much more: MunaMommy, Coterie Retreat, MunaLove Affair.
For more information and to follow her journey:
https://www.coterieretreat.com/
https://www.munaloveaffair.com/
The B Collective Magazine & Be Inspired: The Book
The B Collective is a print magazine focused on diversity, celebrating life’s celebrations! Featuring weddings, birthdays, baby/bridal showers, and social events. B Inspired is a wedding lookbook and whatever style you love, B Inspired will inspire you to create the wedding of your dreams.
“I created BITB so that a WOC (woman of color) could walk through a bookstore and see her face on the cover of a book. I also want to inspire anyone no matter of their race through curated event design.” ~ Eliana
For more information and to follow her journey:
https://shop.thebcollective.co/
IG: @bcollectivemag
Celebrating Black Excellence: Photography & Videography
REEM Photography
Kareem Virgo (Reem for short), is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in South Florida but travels worldwide. REEM stands for Reliving Each and Every Moment while capturing the essence of your relationship. Their work is known to be very natural, modern, crisp and vibrant, with a vintage mix. You can see his work on The Knot, Essence & Southern Noir.
I am personally obsessed with his work and I’ll work with him one day!
For more information and to follow his journey:
https://www.reemphotography.com/wedding/
IG: @photosbyreem
Unashamed Imaging Video & Photo
Born and raised in Staten Island, New York (Hey neighbor!) Anesha Collins is the lead photographer and videographer of Unashamed Imaging Perfect for couples that love style and class with an intimate feel. Known for capturing beautiful, soul-touching, emotive, candid, and real moments caught in real time.
After moving to Florida 15 years ago, Unashamed Imaging has made its impact for sure. Anesha has personally huge medical challenges, but that didn’t stop her from propelling into the video marketing world and speaking to others how to increase your brand by doing the same.
She has spoken at several conferences, universities, summits, on several podcasts, and many other platforms desiring her knowledge and innovative guidance on video-marketing.
She is the founder of LEARNWITHAC (an educational platform for Creative Entrepreneurs & Business Owners) where she consistently teaches on video-marketing, content planning, content distribution, leveraging organic reach (which helps to support paid ads), connecting with your target audience, and so much more.
For more information and to follow her journey:
https://www.unashamedimaging.com/
https://www.unashamedimaging.com/education
KEJ Productions
If you want to cry every time you press play, meet KEJ Productions!
Husband + wife duo behind the cameras, KEJ started with a GoPro and a dream anniversary trip to Thailand. Recognized for delivering films that artistically and authentically reflect the heart of the wedding day and the couple’s unique love story. With each film, they aim to know each couple and their story intimately before the wedding day. That way Kaleb & Elaine are able to reflect the individuality of who the couple are and the people around them in film. I personally have watched most of their videos and cried at 99% of them!
Besides capturing one of the best moments of a couples life, they are consistently sharing tips and tricks for current videographers to bring their A-game as well (which hilarious to watch on their Instagram!)
And special shoutout to the better half of this production, Elaine-a fellow Haitian sister!
For more information and to follow their journey:
https://www.kejproductions.com/
Celebrating Black Excellence: Transportation
Exotic Limo Orlando is a Central Florida transportation company who provides exceptional service for an experience like no other. They are best known for their chivalrous chauffeurs who are ready to serve in a tux, white gloves, and chauffeur cap. Always on time, never fail to hold the door open, and always exude courtesy. Regardless of the event, their chauffeur’s ultimate desire is to make the client feel like they are the only ones in the world that matter! I LOVE working with this team!
For more information and to follow their journey:
https://exoticlimoorlando.com/
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