For a bride who wants to become a princess for a day, I would advise her to define what her unique vision and design style would be. There are no set rules as to what a princess would be or look like. It is important that she seeks to interpret and express her creativity. An American princess, an African princess and an Indian princess will all create different images that reflect their personalities.

The one thing a bride should never go without is a radiant smile. Her smile is the one thing that exudes confidence on her wedding day. It brings forth the light from within and enhances every aspect of her overall look

I am an African-American born in Boston, Massachusetts. Both my parents were born in the United States and are mixtures of black, white and American Indian.

My design choices are not influenced by my heritage, they are influenced by my world travels and my interest in various arts and cultures. I love exotic touches in jewelry, artwork, music, food, etc... so my wedding gowns offer diversify with the different trims and ornaments I apply to each dress. I design each gown as an individual piece of artwork.

Well, I have 2 secret weapons. The first are bust cups, either molded or push-ups. The bustline is so very important in enhancing any tailored garment. It is essential that brides elevate and accentuate and have smooth lines around their breast.

The second secret weapons is for brides with thick waistlines. A ‘peplum’ hemline on the top of their dress gives the illusion of contour. Because it is fitted at the waist and then flares out right below, a waistline is automatically created. In the past, most women with thick waist lines would have chosen empire waist dress to solve this problem, but no longer.

Most bridal fabrics are season less. Silk, however, is the most commonly used. It is a natural fiber noted for its luster, resiliency, and strength.

The most common silk fabrics used are charmeuse, chiffon, crepe, duchess satin, dupioni, silk satin, gazar, georgette, and jersey. Most of these fabrics also come in other fibers such as nylon, polyester and rayon..

Warm weather fabrics; batiste, taffeta, tulle, organdy
Cool weather fabrics; peau di soie, velvet, dupioni, brocade, damask, and faille.