I have heard it said that in The Bridal Industry you are either in it for a day or a lifetime, it is a connection that is either there or it isn't.   I made my connection when I was 19, on day one, at my part time job in a little bridal boutique in Vermont, (honestly I would have paid them to work there.

I loved the fabrics, the stories and seeing women fall in love with their wedding gowns! Four years later I was lucky enough to open my own little boutique, Fiori Bridal, which I loved and grew for fifteen years, until an opportunity came our way to move to North Carolina, we decided to take a leap of faith and chase the sunshine. We sold everything, including my beloved Fiori, and settled in near Kernersville, NC.  

Over the next 9 years I was able to work for some amazing and talented designers in the bridal industry, but something was missing- I missed my brides, I missed my store and the idea for The Magnolia Bride was born. I had a vision for a small intimate boutique where I could with work one on one with a bride, to learn about her style, hear her story, make her feel safe and comfortable and hopefully make some magic happen along the way, by finding her dream wedding gown and accessories.  

I was born in Montreal, Canada, have very British parents, am married to my amazing and wicked smart husband, Scott. I am an unintentional collector of cats, love all things sparkly and like to wear a lot of black. In my free time, you can find me in the garden, re-upholstering furniture, spray painting something, or re-arranging furniture in the store and in my home.  

This is my story, I can't wait to hear yours!