Something Borrowed
Something Borrowed is my way of highlighting a few of the amazing vendors from my own wedding — fashion designers, florists, caterers, and more — whose work made the day unforgettable. Every other week on Black-tied, I’ll share who they are, what they do, and why I loved working with them.
Veterans in the game, Amarh Pino & the Ozimzim Band (yes, the masterminds behind the smash hit Maria) brought the house down! Known for their Ghanaian roots but versatile across styles, they keep every crowd on their feet. If you’re lucky enough to book them for your event, don’t waste money on chairs, you won’t be sitting down anyway!
Founded by Rasheed Alfa, Alfa Marriages is all about wedding content creation done right. Armed with nothing more than a sharp eye, an iPhone, and an uncanny ability to blend in like a long-lost cousin, Rasheed captures everything from ‘getting ready’ jitters to late-night dancefloor chaos. A true creative, he’ll even dream up hashtags you didn’t know you needed, suggest edits you didn’t know you wanted, and bring a calm energy you definitely will need.
Founded by dynamic duo Sasha and Dillan, Divine Shots offers a luxury photobooth that’s the perfect addition to any wedding. With incredible camera quality, the photos became lasting keepsakes for us and our guests alike. They also provide a personalised photobook where guests can leave messages alongside their pictures, something we’ll treasure forever. Divine Shots helped us capture moments with so many of our guests we might have otherwise missed and the memories are priceless. They often run great booking offers too, so keep an eye out if you’re planning an event and want to add a photobooth!