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Wakanda Forever: A Black Panther Inspired Styled Shoot (Oakland, Ca)

As told by Denise Lillie Engagements: This is a Bridal Styled Shoot Designed by California based Wedding Planner and Designer, Denise of d.Royal Engagements.  Inspired by the epic Marvel movie Black Panther, A Wakanda wedding set at the beautiful Lake Chalet in  Oakland California.  The ceremony and reception decor are not only designed with the heart of Wakanda but also the Pantone Color of the Year UltraViolet in mind. 

Because the movie celebrates Kings and Queens of African descent, it seemed only natural to partner with cultural wedding planning resource HabeshaBrides.com to add authentic Eritrean & Ethiopian inspirations to the Styled Shoot.  The Habesha gold jewelry worn are a staple accessory for traditional Habesha weddings. The Black Capes seen on the Brida and Groom, called a Kaba, signify in the Habesha wedding culture that they are royalty.

 We wanted to show two different Bridal looks.  A modern, sleek-black tie look for the ceremony and dinner reception for the first look. The Bride is wearing a stunning  Bridal Gown and  Superhero like  Cape by Designed by Eddy K and Groom in a Midnight Blue Tux from The Black Tux.   We have the bridesmaids in navy sequin dresses accented with The Valentine Cuff or their personal flowers.

 For the second look a culturally modern style, the Bride, and Groom are Wearing outfits from Enku Design Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  The Bridesmaids are wearing, Togo, Guinea, and Brightly colored bridesmaid dresses celebrating the diversity of African fashion. 

Get inspired and check out this Wakanda styled shoot below, as beautifully captured by Chloe Jackman Photography

Location: Oakland, CA
Event Date:
April 27, 2018
Other:
HabeshaBrides.com
Apparel: Enku Design -White Habesha Dress
Dress Designer: Eddy K Dresses
Dress Store: I Do Bridal Boutique
Apparel: Mame Salon Oakland- Kaba
Event Planner: Denise Lillie Engagements
Groomsman Attire: TheBlackTux.com
Favors and Gifts: Vibrant Moments
Apparel: Arts Africains Store
Jewelry: Te’Shelima
Floral Designer: The Valentine Cuff
Equipment Rentals: Standard Party Rentals
Calligrapher: JBG Designs
Linens and Coverings: Party Crush Studio
Equipment Rentals: Julia’s Cake Stand Rentals
Floral Designer: Enchantment Floral
Invitation Designer: Creative DNA
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Cake Designer: Ma Petite Maison Cakes
Makeup Artist: Ninahwee Beauty Maker
Reception Venue: Lake Chalet
Event Designer: d. Royal Engagements
Photographer: Chloe Jackman Photography