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Welcome!

My mission is to design pieces that allow brides to feel unapologetically themselves. Whether you’re planning a big bash or an intimate elopement, my hope is that our creations help bring that vision to life.

Our luxurious pieces are handcrafted from gorgeous silks, intricate beadings and novelty textiles ethically sourced from around the world. Each gown, cape and pantsuit is sustainably produced in the USA and is made-to-order using fine tailoring. 

My love for beautiful fabrics runs deep, built on a foundation of traveling the world, working directly with the craftspeople using age-old techniques to make them. I have spent 15 years cultivating relationships with a collection of exclusive textile producers & skilled craftspeople who specialize in couture techniques & specialty laces. I love creating embroideries from scratch, dreaming up beading layouts, jacquards and textile weaves. 

I often get asked what my design process is like. For me, it all begins with the fabric. A little idea or swatch that I play with while simultaneously sketching up new silhouettes and developing the cutting patterns. As I begin to see the gown shapes come to life, I start to marry those concepts with the textiles I am simultaneously draping, designing & sourcing. The exciting moment is when the fabric & silhouette ideas merge – that's when the magic happens. When my wall of swatches and sketches become real creations.

It wasn’t until I designed my own wedding dress that I knew bridal was what I wanted to pursue after a decade of women's contemporary design. Feeling so overcome with love and emotion on such a special day, while wearing a beautiful gown, made me feel unabashedly gorgeous. I’m a sucker for a good love story, and my ultimate hope is to bring that same uncontainable love, joy and confidence out of women through their bridal ensembles.

Amanda James, owner & designer