DIVERSE BRANDS TO SUPPORT WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING
as a women-owned bridal company, we consider ourselves lucky to serve our brides and support women within our bridal shops’ communities. not only do we aim to uplift women near our locations, but also women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ owned businesses throughout our country that are making a difference, especially in their mission to cater to inclusivity in sizing, gender, and skin tone. we’ve rounded up some wedding-related companies for anyone who wants to be a bit more intentional when sourcing for their wedding planning needs or for those who want to support brands that represent you and the people in your lives. throughout this list, you’ll find brands that celebrate different shapes, sizes, skin tones, genders, and sexualities, just like us.
RINGS & JEWLERY
valerie madison is a black-latina woman who is the sole designer of her fine jewelry collection that leans into both modern design and classic feel. she is able to do custom wedding or engagement ring designs, but also has an incredible collection of wedding bands for both you and your partner.
sarah o. is a latina-owned company based out of denver, co. not only are their engagement rings and wedding bands uniquely beautiful, but all of the stones used have ethical and environmentally responsible origins.
ring inspiration photography by: Alixann Loosle Photography
shoes
Rebecca Allen , Kahmune , Salone Monet
all three of these awesome companies offer shoes for every shade of nude. they vary in price points and styles, but they all deliver on diversity, representation, and inclusion. now that’s the stuff we’re here for.
prepare yourself because brother vellies is about to rock your world. a black women-owned company, brother vellies offers handmade luxury shoes and accessories with the goal of keeping traditional african design practices and techniques alive. their company has a focus on sustainability, artisanal work, and quality materials.
aminah abdil jillil is a black-owned bold and feminine luxury shoe brand. whether you’re a sleek, modern bride or a glitzy, dramatic bride, their bridal collection has stunning options for all bridal styles.
eleanor anukam is a black-owned shoe brand made specifically for shoe sizes 9-13. with both flats and pumps in awesome designs, if you’re not a size 9-13, eleanor anukam’s shoe collection will make you wish you were.
solely original is a bespoke shoe company that celebrates individuality and style. with the belief that you should never have to compromise on an average shoe, they accommodate custom designs and use their precision fit kits to ensure your shoes are the perfect fit with no size restrictions.
shoes inspiration photography by: kyra noel photography
bridesmaids dresses
revelry’s mission is real dresses for real women, and they totally deliver. whether you’re looking for velvet, sequins, midis, or separates, revelry has endless options with all styles ranging from a size 0-32. the best part? they have an at-home try-on option to make the whole process of bridesmaid dress shopping simple and fun.
bridesmaids dresses inspiration photography by: Sophia Jones Photography
UNDERGARMENTS & SHAPEWEAR
nude barre was started by a black woman during her professional dance career. while erin carpenter may have created this company for dancers, they carry a wide shade range of seamless thongs. wondering what to wear under your fitted wedding dress? nude barre’s seamless thongs are the perfect pair of underwear to wear with mermaid or sheath wedding dresses. they also have fishnets in a range of skin tones if you’re looking for a spicy addition to one of your wedding looks.
savage x fenty is a lingerie company owned by rihanna. we’re not sure what makes us more excited about her company, the sizing up to a 46h or the affordable price point. ok rihanna, we see you. check out their honeymoon shop for singles, sets, and xtra silhouettes for seriously sexy bridal lingerie.
if you’re not looking for a ton of chest support and want something a bit more minimal, rose lemarc has you covered. they have an extensive range of adhesive bras, pasties, and other undergarment accessories that accommodate all skin tones, shapes, and sizes.
another great option if you’re looking for some coverage without the support. b-six’s “nippies” are ultra-thin silicone nipple covers in three shade options that are meant to stretch and form to curves for a smooth, wrinkle-free fit. they also offer double stick styling tape in a variety of strip sizes to accommodate differences in fabric weight and flow.
while the kardashians and the skims brand are far from small businesses, we appreciate this inclusive line of shapewear when it comes to skin tone and sizing. with sizing up to 5x and around 4-9 different skin tones per product, kim kardashian is creating shapewear for a client that is often underserved.
undergarments & shapewear inspiration photography by: Louis Gabriel Photography
LINGERIE
anya lust is a black-owned lingerie company with sustainable designers and inclusive size options. from delicate lingerie, luxe robes, and honeymoon-specific collections, you’ll likely want everything on their site. you’ve been warned.
loulette lingerie is a black-owned company with all of their pieces being made in new york in small women-owned factories. not only are they ensuring ethical production, but they are also conscious of their waste by not overproducing, creating the least amount of fabric waste as possible, and gathering fabrics left over after production to recycle or repurpose.
there is so much to love about jbc. they are a true body-positive lingerie label that celebrates all shapes, races, ages, genders, and sexualities. while their standard sizing fits up to an h cup, they will do custom sizing for any piece at no extra charge.
cantiq is handmade in los angeles, california and has sizing up to a 3x. while their collection is a little smaller, we absolutely love that they have a gender-fluid collection.
lingerie inspiration photography by: Louis Gabriel Photography