Black Wedding Vendors in San Diego to Support in 2021 // Black Lives Matter Support

I think we can all say this has been one hell of a year so far. The wedding world took an insane hit with COVID 19 and the virus closing down the whole world! 2021 is the year for us to re-build what we lost in 2021 and now with the Black Lives Matter movement there is no better time than now to stop what you are doing and check out these San Diego based Black Wedding Vendors. It’s time they get some recognition in an industry that supports all the LOVE.

Help support San Diego’s Black owned business on your big day!

Wedding Planners:

Gina Hundley - SD Weddings by Gina @sdweddingsbygina

Jacquelyn Mendoza - San Diego Destination Weddings/ The Destination Wedding Group @sddweddings

Photographers:

Erica Marlëne aka “GEM” @socal.standard -

Vanessa Hicks Photography @vanessahicksphotography:

Amber Spence Photography @amberspencephotography

Officiant:

Chris Dickens - Your Custom Ceremony @yourcustomceremony

Catering:

Coop's West Texas BBQ & Catering SLOW SMOKED TEXAS BBQ- @coopsbbq

Streetcar Merchants- @streetcarmerchants

Photo Booth:

The FotoBox @thefotobox

Wedding Cakes and Sweets:

Nomad Donuts- Brad Keiller @nomaddonuts

Entertainment:

DJ Artistic @djartistic

DJ Sam Diego @djsamdiegoevents

Becks Entertainment @becks4music

Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties and Bridal Shower:

Altipiano Winery and Vineyard - Denise Clarke, Winemaker

@altipianowinery @altipianowineryandvineyard

Chula Vista Brewery - Timothy J. Parker, Founder @cvbrewery

Kelly + Stacy // Scared Mountain Julian Wedding// San Diego Wedding Photographer

I met Kelly when she worked at St. Pauls Villa - a senior living community that my mom with Dementia was lucky to get a scholarship through St. Pauls PACE program. Kelly was there the first day we had to bring my mom in and helped us navigate the moving her into the memory care unit. It was a hard day but Kelly helped make it so easy. I ended up gifting her some family photos for all that she did for us and soon after that lead to engagements and booking their March 2019 Scared Mountain Wedding in Julian.

The day was beautiful and Kelly was the most easy going bride! She was able to get herself taken care of as well as two small toddlers! My favorite part of the wedding was the late night all you can eat ice cream truck from Afters! More weddings should have all you can eat ice cream :)

We had a great time working with them and have loved to watch the family grow since the wedding. Congrats again to this lovely couple!

Bella + Shaun// Sunset Cliffs Engagement Photos//The Pannikin Building Wedding

Bella and Shaun are high school sweethearts - how rare that is these days! They have been together over 8 years and they have really been able to grow up together and see the highs and lows life brings. Through it all they have stood by each other and their love has been rooted deep. We had a beautiful shoot at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. Last October the couple were married at The Pannikin Building in San Diego. Congrats to this stunning couple!

Stacy + David // Moonlight Beach Wedding// San Diego Wedding Photographer

Stacy and David came out from North Carolina (one of my favorite states) to say I Do in front of their nearest and dearest friends and family. David grew up coming to Moonlight Beach and it has forever stuck with him. There was more wind than we are used to living in sunny San Diego but everyone snuggled close and watched with all the love to keep warm!

Megan + Eddie // El Cortez Don Room Wedding// San Diego Wedding Photographer

Megan and Eddie won an engagement shoot back in 2018 after beening referred by a long line of past Vacay couples- Megan comes from a big family with a lot of female cousins and we have been apart of each of those weddings! We feel like we have become the official family photographer !

We are so excited to share this one! Megan and Eddie got married at The El Cortez Don Room last January. The went for an elegant black tie affair and knocked it out of the park! Music is one of the things the couple shares in common so it was only right to have them preform side-by-side during their reception.

Marissa + Juan // Balboa Park Engagement Shoot // Brick Wedding Photographer

Marissa and Juan were referred to us by friends of theirs getting married who had just booked us. Marissa was eager to get a shoot booked and chose Balboa Park in San Diego for their engagement session. We love photoshoots at Balboa Park, there is so much variety and no two sessions ever look the same. We had a great session with them and ended up working with them for their Brick San Diego Wedding this past November. Stay tuned for images from their big day!

Jacquelyn + Travis // San Diego Elopement // Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding

Jacquelyn and Travis tied the knot last year at Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego. They opted for a private ceremony with just her cousin there. They have planned an October 2020 wedding at Scripps Seaside Forum when Travis gets back from his leave. I had a great day getting to know the couple and cannot wait for their big wedding celebration later this year!

Callan + Ettienne // Solana Beach Engagement Shoot // The Cape Wedding, Cabo San Lucas, MX

Callan and Ettienne won an engagement session with us last year. They decided to do it close to home in Solana Beach with their pup in tow! They were married this December at The Cape Hotel in Cabo San Lucas. Congrats to this gorgeous couple who has a baby on the way!

Dani & Kevin // Elfin Forest, CA // 9.29.18

Dani & Kevin got married on a beautiful summer night on her families Elfin Forest estate. After handpicking their flowers from the surrounding native plants, their ceremony took place on a deck overlooking the rolling hills and canyons.

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Tayler & Ivan // Murrieta Private Estate Wedding // 8.18.18

Tayler & Ivan came all the way from Australia to have their wedding in California with Taylers’ family. The wedding was hosted on a beautiful all-inclusive property in Murrieta on a perfect summer afternoon.