Celebrating Connecticut Brides since 1976

Welcome to my creative world — a place where bridal artistry meets timeless tradition. With fifty years of sewing expertise, I bring veils, gowns, and accessories to life, each stitched with care and individuality. Explore my portfolio of custom creations and discover how every detail transforms a moment into memory.

Veils, Bows & Bridal Details

Step into a gallery of bridal veils and accessories crafted with care. Each piece reflects a legacy of traditional techniques, reimagined with modern flair to create accents as distinctive as the brides who wear them. From the timeless grace of a classic veil to the intricate beauty of delicate lace designs, and the bespoke charm of custom bows and sashes, these creations celebrate how artistry and detail transform a moment into memory.

Short & Chic: Connecticut-Made

This series features a limited collection of elegant Little White Dresses, with intricate lace details, graceful silhouettes, and timeless charm. The images highlight the journey of crafting these unique pieces, each one designed and lovingly made right here in Connecticut by me. Click on the videos to see the design and construction process.

Timeless Materials for Bridal Makers

COMING SOON

Explore ribbons, laces, trims, and treasures gathered over five decades. Each piece is chosen with care, ready to become part of your story. Whether you’re crafting heirloom gowns, delicate accessories, or keepsake décor, these materials offer both beauty and reliability — timeless companions for makers who stitch with sentiment.

Accessories & Supplies

About

The Story Behind the Stitches

For over fifty years, I have lived and breathed the art of bridal sewing. My journey began at Wynshaw’s Bridal Shop in Hartford, where I first discovered the power of detail and fit. From there, I became a manager and Sample Maker for the designer at a short-lived wedding gown factory in Enfield. The next decade found me in general alterations, where I ultimately returned to my first love — bridal. Over the years, I worked with several Connecticut bridal shops, spending the 1990s and early 2000s with Brides to Be in Glastonbury.

Eventually, I landed at The White Dress by the Shore in Clinton, where I spent fifteen enchanting years as the in-house seamstress. There, I had the privilege of altering gowns and creating veils, along with playful accessories that graced countless photo shoots and campaigns by Beth Chapman Styling. Each piece was a collaboration of imagination and meticulous craftsmanship.

Though retired from alterations, I continue to make accessories and custom Lacey Eden veils for The White Dress, and a collection of ready-to-go Penny Barone veils is available at Brides to Be.

Along the way, I gathered ribbons, laces, fabrics, trims, and treasures — a lifetime accumulation of materials chosen with care. These fabrics became the foundation of my private label collection, The One, a line of sustainable Little White Dresses crafted from remnants of bridal projects and my own archive. Each dress is one-of-a-kind, ensuring that the bride who wears it will be the only one to ever step into that fabric.

Today, I open my archive to brides, makers, and dreamers. This store is more than inventory; it is a heritage resource, a gallery of artistry, and a celebration of Connecticut brides since 1976. From the simplest ribbon to the most intricate veil, every piece carries the promise of legacy, individuality, and beauty stitched by hand.