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 so often on Black-tied, I’ll share who they are, what they do, and why I loved working with them.
Creative, dexterous, and deeply connected within the fashion world, Abena — the skilled milliner behind HatBoxCo — crafted the bridal fans for both my sister and me. Without a single sketch, she created two stunning pieces using only our dresses as reference. Her boutique, located in Airport Residential Area in Accra, is filled with beautifully handmade creations. And if you visit, be sure to tell her Black-tied sent you!
Founded by Afya Serwaa, Afya’s Klosset is quickly becoming the place to go for kente. Located in Pantang, her shop, about the size of a comfortably spaced living room, is filled with kente in every imaginable colour, pattern, and thread count. It’s where I found the kente for my husband and me, as well as pieces for my sister and my parents too. From brides and grooms in Ghana to clients across the diaspora, Afya consistently keeps everyone looking good in this beautiful, timeless fabric.
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!