Black Bridal Stylists to Know When Planning Your Wedding
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Across the United States and Africa, the bridal stylist industry is thriving, giving rise to incredible Black Bridal Stylists. These Black Bridal Stylists are truly exceptional in their field, and it’s essential for every bride-to-be to be aware of their talents as she prepares for her wedding.
These Black Bridal Stylists are individuals who acts as a fashion consultant and there to help the bride put together her overall, elevated looks for her wedding day and that of her bridal party’s looks too.
Also, these stylists are expertise in bridal styling and fashion. The stylist works to understand the bride’s personality, fashion likes and dislikes, body type, heritage background, comfort level with fashion, and budget. Likewise, the stylist considers the bride’s style preference and vision for her wedding day.
Services of A Bridal Stylist
Besides understanding the bride-to-be’s style and preference, the bridal stylist provides tailored services for the bride, including but not limited to the following services.
- Assists the bride during bridal gown shopping, fittings, and alterations.
- Helps select a bridal gown designer, if needed.
- Recommends bridal gown styles, colors, cuts, and fits that complement the bride’s body shape.
- Recommends bridal jewelry, veil, shoes, bag, and headpiece accessories as needed.
- Shops and style the bride for her bridal shower, traditional wedding outfits and the engagement photo session.
- Curates the groom’s style for the engagement, wedding ceremony, and reception.
- Styles the parents of both the bride and groom.
- Styles the couple for their pre-wedding photo session, wedding week, or weekend activities leading up to the wedding day.
As the consultant, the stylist is there to assist the bride-to-be to ensure all the wedding outfits for the couple and their wedding party thoughtfully reflect the bride and groom’s style.
More importantly, the bridal stylist ensures the bride feels comfortable, looks, and feels her absolute best, as she always envisions on her wedding day.
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Meet The Top 8 Black Bridal Stylists To Know
The Wardrobe Manager is a premier Nigerian bridal styling company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2016, the company strives to curate an unforgettable, personalized bridal experience for their brides from pre-wedding to the wedding day, ensuring each bride looks her absolute best and timeless for her special day.
Under the leadership of their Creative Director & Lead Bridal Consultant, Oluwatosin Agboola, the brand has been featured in major international media and print publications such as CNN, British Vogue, and Lagos Bridal Fashion Week. Check out some of their stylings.
For almost ten years, Lavish Bridal has been creating timeless bridal looks for their brides. According to the company, they aim to redefine bridal elegance by blending timeless fashion with modern luxury.
Lead by their founder and Creative Director, Temi Awoyinfa, the brand styles brides and celebrants worldwide and featured in major media and print publications such as Vogue Magazine, Elle Spose, BellaNaija Weddings & more. Check out some of their stylings.
Vainglorious Brides is a boutique bridal styling solution for the modern bride based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Selina Howard is the Creative Director and Lead Stylist of the brand founded in 2012.
The brand provides service for both the bride, the groom and their wedding party. Thus far, Vainglorious Brides has styled numerous brides, including actress Naturi Naughton, gospel singer Kierra Sheard, and reality star Porsha Williams.
Also, the brand has been featured in major international media and print publications such as Vogue, People Magazine, and The B Collective Magazine. Check out some of their stylings.
Styled by Seun founded by Oluwaseun Olopade is based in Lagos, Nigeria. He’s one of the few Nigerian male bridal stylists who have been making waves in the industry for a long time.
The brand curates dream and memorable bridal looks for their brides. Check out some of his stylings.
Medlin Couture
Medlin Couture is the brainchild of Mimi Yina based in Lagos, Nigeria. Mimi Yina is a personal stylist who has been in the industry for over ten years and recently ventured into bridal styling.
Her bridal styling is for the quintessential brides looking to make a statement, yet elegant at her best! Check out some of her stylings.
The Melange Styling is a sort-after bridal styling company based in Lagos, Nigeria. The brand has been in business for less than five years but has an incredible portfolio of brides they have styled to date.
Under the leadership of their Creative Director & Lead Bridal Stylist, Esther Igbinigie, the brand aims to provide their brides with impeccable looks, seamless and trustworthy fashion experience while bringing their dream bridal vision to life. Check out some of their stylings.
S.A.O By Rami
S.A.O by Rami Styling is a Nigerian stylist who focuses on bridal styling for both traditional and white weddings. She creates chic, clean, and elegant styles to make her brides feel their most beautiful self and confident. Here are some of her stylings.
Style By Ruvero
Style By Ruvero is a premier bridal styling company in Lagos, Nigeria, and a sister company of George by Ruvero Designs, and a leading provider of a wide range of George fabrics in Nigeria.
The brand seeks to curate unforgettable looks for their brides across the globe. Check out some of their stylings.
