David's Bridal

Nikki Pennie

Celebrity Fashion Expert and Stylist

One lady in particular is none other than Prince William’s bride; Kate Middleton, now named Duchess Catherine of Cambridge. Nikki styled Kate in numerous outfits over the course of her duration at the brand.  She is an anomaly in the fashion industry to have contributed to Kate’s style over the years.  Nikki made a jump over the Atlantic to Los Angeles two years ago.   She focused predominantly on styling and has pooled her assets and strengths together to become labeled as the “Brit It girl/stylist” by the LA Times. She worked with a variety of celebrities such as Kate Middleton, Madonna, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, Pippa Middleton, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Poehler, Julie Bowen, Teri Hatcher, Jenna Fischer, Shenae Grimes, Lynn Collins, Steven Strait, Naturi Naughton, Michaela Conlin, Cassie Scerbo, Julia Jones, Scott Caan, Grace Pak, Alex O’Loughlin, Daniel Dae Kim, Linda Cardellini, Kherington Payne and Sara Paxton.

Sarah Pease

The “I Do” Expert

Marriage proposal and engagement expert, Sarah Pease, is the pioneer of marriage proposal planning. Sarah has made her mark by designing and producing hundreds of dream marriage proposals in New York City and around the world.

Described as a true people-person, her success can be attributed to her genuine likeability coupled with a keen sense for what makes men (and the women they propose to) tick. She’s equally as comfortable discussing football and finance as she is shopping for the perfect diamond ring for her clients.

Sarah began her career in the banking industry, but quickly realized that spreadsheets and interest rates weren’t her passion. As the daughter of a small business owner, and armed with her MBA studies, she quit her job and started her company, Brilliant Event Planning, focusing on planning high-end weddings in New York City. When she learned that an acquaintance had popped the question by putting a gorgeous diamond ring at the bottom of a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, the idea of proposal planning was born.

Carmen Ordonez

The Budget Fashion Aficionado

Carmen Ordonez is the founder of the budget fashion blog, Viva Fashion, which features the latest in fashion, style and the celebrity look for less. Before launching her blog in 2008, she worked as an entertainment reporter and producer for a live news magazine TV show in Miami, Florida.

Carmen has been featured in several media outlets including The Style Network, Daily Candy, Fab Sugar, Woman’s World Magazine and was also featured in an article on Top Cool Blogs about Fashion in Seventeen Magazine. She’s also a frequent style contributor to television shows such as Fashion TV, NBC’s South Florida Today, Plum TV and Univision’s Despierta America (#1 Spanish-language morning show). Carmen has also served as a spokesperson for top brands including T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s, jcpenney and Banana Republic. Her latest projects includes being a contributing author for the e-book “The New Latina Guide to a Fabulous 2011 Year” and fashion writer for Vista Magazine.

Carmen has also been a guest speaker at several blogging/social media conferences including participating in a fashion & beauty panel alongside Rosie Pope from Pregnant in Heels during SheCon 2011.

She graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2006 from Florida International University and currently resides in Surfside, FL with her husband and her two dogs, a rottie named Bear and beagle, Scrappy.

Catey Hill

The Money Maven

Catey Hill is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in/on The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney, Worth, Seventeen, Forbes.com, the New York Daily News, and dozens of other publications and websites. She is also the author of “Shoo, Jimmy Choo! The Modern Girl’s Guide to Spending Less and Saving More” (Sterling, 2010), which People dubbed “one of the best of the new crop of personal finance books,” The New York Times called “solid” and The Associated Press said was “eye-opening.” Catey has appeared as a personal finance expert on dozens of television programs, including “FOX & Friends,” “The Huckabee Show” on FOX and “The Early Show” on CBS; in a number of magazines, including Marie Claire, Allure, People, Seventeen and Woman’s Day; and on more than 50 radio programs.

Marissa’s love for fashion began from the moment she tried on her mother’s clothes and jewelry as a little girl. As an adult, she has turned this passion into a career as a buyer and style expert at David’s Bridal, where she helps develop its special occasion, prom and mother of the bride collections. A native New Yorker, Marissa is always on top of the latest trends and stays one stylish step ahead by keeping up with fashion magazines and watching red carpet events. She also lives by the style mantra, “the more bling the better” and thinks statement necklaces are key when wearing a LBD or the new LWD. Recently engaged, Marissa is excited to share her eye for fashion and love of bridal, offering up tips to help women of all ages create an unforgettable look for their next special event.