Wedding dresses made by Black designers to have you looking your best on your big day

From watching his grandmother craft wearable garments from scraps of fabric and thread, Jean-Ralph Thurin caught onto her creativity and let his own imagination unfold. Today, his work pushes the boundaries of tradition and ingenuity, bringing evolution to classic styles while also charting new paths with his inventive designs. His astute balance of grounded classic style and boundary pushing whimsy is a signature that leaves every bride feeling uniquely treasured on her special day.

Porsche Nikia is a self taught designer and dressmaker based in Tacoma, Washington. She places a heavy focus on helping women uncover and walk in their power and potential through designs she describes as, “iconic, glamorous and dramatic”. Nikia’s design journey began when she realized there was a gap for women who were stepping out of young adulthood and into full fledged womanhood but didn’t want to compromise on their own style and flair. She also focuses on highlighting the beauty in every woman’s body as a designer who has found sizing options left out women with fuller figures.

An ode to the magic of design, simply browsing the Pantora Bridal collection sets the heart alight as silhouettes, fabrics and indulgent details harmonize on the model’s figure. Pantora Bridal and their lead designer Andrea Pitter have been making waves of creativity and elegance since the brand’s launch in 2009. With a specific intention placed on inclusivity, the process includes Forgotten Skin Tones, mesh carefully matched to the bride’s melanin.

This story was originally published June 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM with the headline "Wedding dresses made by Black designers to have you looking your best on your big day."