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SPOTLIGHT

ANNETTE
THURMON
OF
CHAVIANO
COUTURE

DESIGNER

What inspired you to be a designer?

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I dreamed of wedding gowns and all things pretty since childhood,
but it wasn’t until I got engaged and started searching for a gown
that my inspiration grew. I could not find a gown I loved for my own
wedding so I designed my dress and from there the idea for Chaviano
Couture was born.
What is the best part of your job?
I love 2 aspects of it. 1, seeing the happiness in a brides face when
she see’s her final gown! Second, all the people I have met in this
industry that I now call friends.
What is your favorite trend right now?
I try to not focus on trends per say. I like to stick more to an idea of
timelessness. I would say however that a few “trends” I have loved are
colored wedding gowns and lace sleeves.
What do you love about brides?
Their excitement and love for their fiancée. It’s fun to get excited
with them about their important day.

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