Posts by Randy Fenoli

Sweetheart A-line lace gown by James Clifford. After losing her mother to cancer nine months earlier, Nicole wasn’t able to even think of shopping for a wedding dress without her.  Nicole arrived at my pop-up salon in Chicago hoping that I could help make the experience special despite her mom not being there.  Following her …

(Gown by James Clifford with custom straps & keyhole back by Randy Fenoli.) I was very touched by the first bride I met at my pop-up bridal salon in Savannah.  To me, Brandi was a courageous woman, planning her wedding by herself, and a single mom raising her daughter alone.  Her fiancé was in the …

(Gown by Alita Graham for Kleinfeld) After losing 60 pounds recently, Savannah bride Courtney was still not confident with her new figure.  After dismissing dress after dress during her appointment, Brittnee was not feeling any more confident than when she walked in and didn’t even want to leave the dressing room.  I took a moment …

(Dress (Lucille) and shrug by Augusta Jones.) Courtney arrived at her appointment in Savannah with a complete list of exactly what she wanted in a wedding gown, all lace, with a sleeve, and a fit and flare silhouette.  And she knew exactly who was going to find this gown, ME!  As I began putting Courtney …

(Mermaid gown from Tara Keely for JLM Bridal.) Seattle bride Tonie came to me looking for a gown that would make a statement and would represent her big personality.  But at only 5 foot 3, this petite bride’s biggest fear was that she would look like the flower girl at her own wedding.  Another must …