Posts by Randy Fenoli

(Gown from the Jim Hjelm Blush collection for JLM Bridal) Denver is known for it’s natural beauty and the brides of Denver were no exception.  However, eco-conscious bride Traci took “natural” to a different level, going so far as to not shaving her underarms or legs to conserve water.  Traci also felt she would be …

(Blush colored gown by Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld) Native American bride Kellie wanted to honor her Lakota tribe’s heritage by finding a gown to coordinate with the handcrafted earrings and hair clip she was planning on wearing on her big day.  With her 10-year-old fashionista daughter Micah in tow, Kellie came to me for help.  …

(Angela was radiant and confident in this strapless, sweetheart gown by Augusta Jones.) While my first bride Traci wanted to “bare it all”, Angela came to me hoping for a long-sleeved gown to cover up a scar from a car accident that left her self-conscious.  After trying on gowns with sleeves, she said they made …

(Gown by Jesus Piero) Unicorns, clouds, rainbows, and carnivals, these are just a few of the words Kelsey used to describe the “look” she wanted for her wedding gown.  I was lost & confused!  Then, with the help of her bridesmaid Lil, she explained she wanted a unique, runway look that would translate for the …

(Gown by Alita Graham for Kleinfeld belt by Tara Keely for JLM) Samantha had always dreamed of being a princess on her wedding day.  Her family on the other hand had different ideas.  I had to “show” the family that the figure-hugging gown they were dreaming of was not Samantha’s dream.  We found an Alita …