When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.

Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way.

When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.

When you love something, every day goes by in 10 minutes.

The intricate engraving, fine lines, beading and milgrain accents echo an era defined by elaborate embellishments.

Just because you're from a city ten miles outside of St. Paul. It doesn't mean you don't read magazines, or the incredible Internet, and what's going on in the world. I never, ever take a client, or women, for granted.

Don't be afraid to take time to learn. It's good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.