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October 2024 by Kelsey Mital
Marie's talent, attention to detail, and quality of work is absolutely unmatched. When first meeting Marie I had a few ideas, but no real vision of what I was looking for to use some pieces from my mother's wedding dress and veil. Marie used her creativity to make my few ideas become a reality. Having the stones from my mother's headpiece included in my hair pins and earrings was exactly what I was looking for to honor my mother on my wedding day. They were stunning and the perfect statement pieces. What makes me even happier is that I have worn my earrings on several occasions since and they were a standout on our honeymoon. Marie was also so accommodating when I went back to her months later wanting to style a hairpin for my mother to surprise her with on our wedding day. As you would guess, another gorgeous piece was made and it also included stones from my mother's own hair piece, making it even more special and sentimental. Marie, we cannot thank you enough for making our vintage, timeless pieces that we will treasure forever.
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August 2024 by Olivia Conrad
I can’t thank Marie enough for creating something so special for my day that I will cherish forever.
I spent many years as a little girl playing dress up in my Great-grandmother’s clothes and accessorizing with her lipstick and her wedding veil.
The veil was in rough shape and all around discolored.
As an adult, I asked my Nonna for her wedding veil to have as a keepsake.
I was newly engaged and thought, how wonderful would it be if I could in same way incorporate this piece into my wedding day? I loved the idea of having it fixed up and cleaned but didn’t know if that was even something that could be done and if so, by who?
I started some research and came across Marie.
She was unsure if it was something that could be done in such short notice, but scheduled an appointment for us to talk.
I live in NH and was unable to make it to NJ, but Marie accommodated me with a FaceTime call. I showed her the piece, and shared my ideas.
Next thing I knew, I was boxing up the veil and shipping it to be reconstructed.
Marie kept me updated on the progress and even let me know when some unexpected things came up. She was transparent and honest and easy to get in touch with.
I was so pleased with the final result of my hair pieces.
They were so beautifully made. Marie had a perfect veil to go with the hair pieces as well.
The most special part of all of this was I got to show my Nonna what was made out of her veil and headpiece.
Marie featured my Nonna and I’s story on her blog shortly before my Nonna passed and it is something I will forever cherish.
I can’t recommend her enough!!
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August 2024 by Carolyn DeFeo
I inherited a wax flower crown from my grandmother that I wanted to incorporate into my October 2023 wedding. I found Marie through a Google search and she was the only person I found that was semi-local (2.5 hours away from Philadelphia) and was knowledgeable about antique wedding pieces. When I reached out, she was very responsive and quickly setup a consultation call to discuss my wishes. Upon sending pictures, she immediately knew what kind of material my crown was made of and had a vision about how it could be re-designed. I met her in her studio, and she was so sweet and had extensive knowledge about wedding pieces of the time. She was so diligent about how to re-image my heirloom and it turned out beautifully. She also made me a custom veil which matched my dress. My crown was made into hairpins with added pearls and crystals that matched my aesthetic while remaining true to the original design of the wax flowers. She was also able to retain most of the crown, so it can remain in its original form. Marie is very passionate about her work and it shows in her craftsmanship and attention to detail. I am very pleased with the way my pieces turned out, and I can even wear them as hairpins for other special occasions. Overall, a really great way to have "something old" while maintaining the beauty and originality of a family piece.
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August 2024 by Emily Smiga
Amazing experience! Marie made me feel like my mom’s veil was as important to her as it was to me. She took great care in the design and the veil itself.
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January 2024 by Cara Vitale
Marie truly made my dream a reality by restoring and restyling my mom’s headpiece. I worked with Marie virtually over FaceTime and email. Marie did an excellent job explaining her process and providing example pieces to help with visualizing my final piece. We worked together to decide on the fine details of the final outcome. Marie is attentive, caring, and incredibly creative. Marie reconstructed my headpiece into three separate pieces so that I can easily rewear my headpiece without needing to wear the entire piece all together. Now I have an accessory that I can continue to wear from my wedding to other events. I highly recommend working with Marie for your wedding accessories as she is truly the subject expert in vintage restyling.
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January 2024 by Colleen Perron
Marie is absolutely amazing. I live in California and was one of her virtual brides. I was looking to take my mom's veil (from the 1980's) and turn it into something special, just for myself and for my wedding. Marie met with me over zoom, and we communicated through phone calls, and texts. She made sure all the elements that I wanted were there. She made sure the new headpiece worked with how I planned to wear my hair for the ceremony. She made me feel comfortable, and the end result was more than worth the money. My mother and I were very excited unboxing the final product, and I felt so confident, and beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you Marie and team for making my "something borrowed" into something beautiful, and special just for me!<3 Colleen P
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December 2023 by Tm C.
Fantastic experience during consultation. Marie is clearly an expert and we cannot wait to see what she creates from my wedding gown for my daughter.
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December 2023 by Zoë Sanders
Marie was incredible. She surpassed all expectations, creating a truly magical piece that perfectly complemented my gown. From start to finish, her professionalism, attention to detail, and personalized touches made the experience seamless and enjoyable. The exquisite craftsmanship, timely delivery, and commitment to customer satisfaction made our special day even more memorable. Highly recommend for brides seeking a unique, elegant touch to their wedding ensemble.
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December 2023 by Colleen Pentecost
Marie is absolutely amazing. I live in California and was one of her virtual brides. I was looking to take my mom's veil (from the 1980's) and turn it into something special, just for myself and for my wedding. Marie met with me over zoom, and we communicated through phone calls, and texts. She made sure all the elements that I wanted were there. She made sure the new headpiece worked with how I planned to wear my hair for the ceremony. She made me feel comfortable, and the end result was more than worth the money. My mother and I were very excited unboxing the final product, and I felt so confident, and beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you Marie and team for making my "something borrowed" into something beautiful, and special just for me!<3 Colleen P
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November 2023 by Jacqueline Veras
I went to Marie with my mother's vintage '87 tiara, which was a two tiers and made of Swarovski crystals, but a little dated/not my personal style as well as a bit old. She artfully transformed (created, actually, as she deconstructed it and then re-formed it) the tiara into a beautiful one tier piece, took the time to clean it meticulously...I just could not have been more pleased with the craftsmanship and the creativity. Her gorgeous work meant so much to my mother and I, and thanks to her we gave 2 heirloom pieces that I hope I can pass down one day.
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November 2023 by Zoe Rosenblatt
Marie was incredible. She surpassed all expectations, creating a truly magical piece that perfectly complemented my gown. From start to finish, her professionalism, attention to detail, and personalized touches made the experience seamless and enjoyable. The exquisite craftsmanship, timely delivery, and commitment to customer satisfaction made our special day even more memorable. Highly recommend for brides seeking a unique, elegant touch to their wedding ensemble.
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November 2023 by Ashleigh Bruno
I had the pleasure of working with Marie and I couldn't be happier with the results. I entrusted her with a family heirloom, my mother's wedding crown, which had been gifted to her by my great-grandmother and worn by all of my aunts. When I got married, my mom was excited for me to use it, but it needed a transformation to suit my style.Marie's creativity and expertise were truly remarkable. She not only redesigned the headpiece to match my very vague vision but also preserved the essence of my mother's original piece while adding a modern twist. This involved disassembling it into smaller components and meticulously cleaning the pearls and crystals that had accumulated years of hairspray damage. I was amazed to see the headpiece sparkle like new. Marie even reconstructed my veil by disassembling the comb and creating multiple smaller attachment points so the veil would cascade seamlessly under the headpiece.What touched me even more was the last-minute request I made for a surprise gift for my mom. Marie effortlessly crafted the most adorable pins for my mom's hair. Her dedication and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of her work.Marie's excellent communication, enthusiasm, and passion for her craft made the entire experience such a joy. I couldn't be more grateful for the special touch she added to this sentimental family heirloom and it will be cherished for many more years thanks to Marie. Thank you, Marie, for making my wedding day even more special!
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September 2023 by Teresa Narduzzi & Aidan Sweeney
If you are a bride looking for help with a hairpiece and/or a veil, look no further. Marie is the best of the best. Not only is she incredibly caring and treats all her brides like her daughters, she is one of the most talented people I have ever met.Marie redesigned my mother's vintage 1990s headpiece and transformed it into the most beautiful heirloom. I also worked with her in picking my veil. My veil was one of my favorite things on my wedding day - it flew in the wind and was truly magical.
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July 2023 by Jackie Panagakos
I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Marie. She restored parts of my Mom’s headpiece from 1989 into hair pins. At our first meeting, Marie examined the piece and asked what I was looking for her to create. When I described what I wanted, she had some suggestions as to what she would make, and wanted to ensure that all of my favorite elements of my Mom’s piece remained prominent in the pins. I put all of my faith into Marie - you can tell by her passion, the beautiful pieces she has displayed in her shop, and all of her reviews that she makes the most wonderful bridal accessories. I am over the moon with how my pieces turned out, and they were the perfect complement for my wedding look. Thank you Marie for restoring my Mom’s headpiece and turning it into cherished pieces that I hope to pass down some day. It was so special to wear a piece of my parent’s wedding at my own.
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June 2023 by Jackie P
I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Marie. She restored parts of my Mom’s headpiece from 1989 into hair pins. At our first meeting, Marie examined the piece and asked what I was looking for her to create. When I described what I wanted, she had some suggestions as to what she would make, and wanted to ensure that all of my favorite elements of my Mom’s piece remained prominent in the pins. I put all of my faith into Marie - you can tell by her passion, the beautiful pieces she has displayed in her shop, and all of her reviews that she makes the most wonderful bridal accessories. I am over the moon with how my pieces turned out, and they were the perfect complement for my wedding look. Thank you Marie for restoring my Mom’s headpiece and turning it into cherished pieces that I hope to pass down some day. It was so special to wear a piece of my parent’s wedding at my own.
