Celebrating Black History Month~ Part Two
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: Floral
Preston Bailey Designs:
Known for his extraordinary ability to transform spaces into theatrical environment by using the most recent technologies in the market place, Preston Bailey Design is an icon in the event industry.
Dedicated to supporting and remaining accessible to the industry initiated the idea for his PB Protégé program, a series of specialized masterclasses that offer mentorship and education to industry professionals at all levels.
For more information and to follow his journey:
https://www.prestonbailey.com/
IG: @prestonrbailey
Preston bailey
The Flower Guy Bron
Meet Bron Hansboro aka The Flower Guy Bron. He and his team provides bespoke design and styling experiences for events of all types. Intuitive customer service and our boutique business approach are paradigms of our brand.
“My work with flowers is organic and my most natural expression. I let the blooms whisper and I listen. Therefore, it’s not always rocket science, but sometimes it is and I rise to the occasion”
Flower Guy Bron provides 1-to-1 hands-on floral design workshop. During your experience, you can expect to learn all about the business and process of floral design including recipe building, ordering and receiving & processing.
For more information and to follow his journey:
https://www.theflowerguybron.com/
Celebrating Black Excellence: Hair & Makeup
Jazz It Up Artistry
Jazz It Up Artistry is an award-winning and nationally published Hair and Makeup team serving Central Florida for 10 years now. They bring passion and luxury element of service to all the clients they serve. Jazz It Up strive to create an experience BEFORE the experience. Rather your getting glammed up for a wedding, or special event, the getting ready process should be flawless and relaxing.
For more information and to follow their journey:
GAD Artistry
Gabriella Anthoney’s Design Artistry (GAD for short) is an on location wedding hair and makeup stylist based in the greater Orlando area, Florida. Each of their brides and bridal party members, create a connection using beauty as the bridge. GAD focuses on providing a clean and fresh look on any face.
For more information and to follow her journey:
http://www.gadartistry.com/wp/
IG: @GADArtistry
Inspiring Style Hair
With over 20 years in natural hair treatments, Alicia H. specializes in natural, relaxed hair, and weave extensions. I love her the most because she is also my personal hair stylist! And her amazing hands has graced the hair of authors and cover magazines!
For more information and to follow her journey:
Facebook: Inspiring Style, LLC
Celebrating Black Excellence: Music & Entertainment
MADD Vybez Entertainment
Proudly providing the Greater Orlando and surrounding cities with the most reliable and professional mobile Disc Jockey entertainment for any occasion for over 16yrs, MADD Vybez Entertainment is a great choice for your event! They are great and keeping people of all kinds on the dance floor! They can also provide a variety of entertainment needs such as, photobooths, cool fireworks and dancing on a cloud!
I have personally work with this team and have yet to be disappointed.
For more information and to follow their journey:
IG: @MADDVYBEZ
Pulse Sounds Entertainment
Since 2000 Pulse Sounds has delighted guests at thousands of once-in-a-lifetime events. Influential companies such as Disney, Ford, Time Warner, Media Companies have used their professional services again and again. I personally experienced DJ Ricky with Pulse Sounds for my best friends wedding and I never stopped dancing once he started spinning! Pulse Sounds can also provide more than music for your next event such as photobooths, uplighting, and even audio and video rentals.
Plus I love supporting my Haitian Nation Family!
For more information and to follow their journey:
Henry Couture Paris
Whether for a special occasion, or everyday dapper wear, Henry Couture Paris is the place to visit. The store is welcoming, the suits AMAZING, the service is top notch.
You can see his designs on NYFW’s runway, dapper groomsmen, and anyone who can match the level of excellence that tux brings.
“Style embodies expression, Speak your truth always”.” #henrycoutureparis
For more information and to follow their journey:
https://www.hcparis.com/product-tag/tuxedo/
Ivy Bridal Salon
Ivy Bridal offers a refreshing selection of special order gowns & ready to take home bridal gowns. All gowns are $1200 or less! Purchase on your first visit and save. Appointments available 7 days a week.
For more information and to follow their journey:
https://www.facebook.com/ivybridalshop/
Celebrating Black Excellence: Decor
Skye’s The Limit Balloons and Decor
Skye’s the Limit Balloons and Decor (STL) is a family owned business, operated by Certified Balloon Artist and Lead Designer, Taneshia Patterson! She’s amazing and personally provided my birthday balloons too!
For more information and to follow their journey:
https://exoticlimoorlando.com/
Celebrating Black Excellence: Retail
Miscellaneous Market:
Miscellaneous Market is a female run, family-owned business. This mixed retail experience came not on a whim, but as a result of the family’s experience rooted in the wedding and events industry here in Orlando.
After working with brides over the years, Liandrea & Dede found out that the brides often wanted particular gifts and party items, and for awhile many of them were sourcing goods from Etsy. After some research and visiting gift markets, Misc Market shifted away from focusing solely on weddings and added in a larger assortment that included home interior, decor, gifts, body products, and more. I have to say that I am OBSESSED with this store and all the unique things it has to offer!
MISCELLANEOUS market
For more information and to follow their journey:
