BRIDE & GROOM:
Carolina Swaim Burns & Harrison Burns
WEDDING DATE:
October 5, 2024
VENDORS:
Photography: Liz Grogan
Venue: High Point Country Club
Florals & Event Design: John Paulin Grassy Knoll
Hair: SMG Beauty
Makeup: Colleen Kelly
Cake: Edible Artistry
Planner: Julie Samuels Hill
DESIGNERS:
Gown: Custom Colby John
Overskirt: Custom Yumi Katsura
"I cannot say enough about Kathleen and the Simply Stunning team! After months of searching and trying on nearly 30 gowns, I was feeling defeated. As a former competitive dancer, I was nervous about finding a wedding dress that wouldn’t feel like a costume. I kept trying on gowns that seemed perfect for everyone else but didn’t feel like me.
When we arrived at Simply Stunning, we started with some gorgeous options, but nothing truly clicked. Then Kathleen said, “I know you’re against beading, but just trust me and try this one on.” The moment I slipped into the gown, everything changed. For the first time, I felt like a woman—a bride—confident and beautiful despite my insecurities. That’s the feeling every bride dreams of.
As if that wasn’t enough, Kathleen’s creativity took it to another level. She brought out a stunning deconstructed organza bow and transformed it into an overskirt that completed the look. She didn’t just help me find a dress—she made my dress. I’ll never forget the experience, and I’m so grateful to her for helping me feel like the bride I always wanted to be."