Hello everyone, and a warm welcome to the first episode of our brand-new season!

We are your hosts, Julie Sabatino and Di Mercado, and we can’t wait to tell you about all the fun things we have in store for you this season. By the end of this episode, you will have learned what it means to be your own bridal muse and understand why that is so important.

Meet Di, Our Senior Stylist

Di is our Senior Stylist at Stylish Bride and will be our co-host for this podcast season. Dee brings a unique perspective to the team. She was born and raised in a small city in Puerto Rico and now lives in New York City with her husband, Jeff. Proud of her college days as a volleyball player, Di enjoys an active lifestyle, engaging in activities like Zumba and swimming. She loves returning to Puerto Rico to visit her family as often as possible.

Di's Stylish Journey

Di's career path initially evolved from styling custom suits for men to freelance styling and then shifted to red-carpet styling. After COVID turned the world upside down, she found a new home at Stylish Bride, where she has been an invaluable part of the team for the past two and a half years. Fortunately, she found her experience with red carpet styling similar to that of bridal styling, making her transition easy and seamless.

What to Expect This Season

We have exciting plans for this podcast season. We will dive deeply into bridal styling, sharing our insights and exploring the concept of being your own muse.

Be Your Own Muse

Becoming your own muse is all about finding your inner inspiration and steering away from external pressures and social media. We are committed to empowering brides and providing the tools they need for a confident and profoundly personal bridal journey.

Our New Ventures

We will be launching some fantastic initiatives in 2024. Our website now hosts a free wedding fashion resource library, offering quizzes, downloads, and blogs to guide brides through the emotional and challenging wedding planning journey. Julie is also delighted to announce the upcoming launch of her book, Dressed, Styled, and Down the Aisle, which Dee describes as a beautiful and inspiring journey through the world of bridal fashion.

Why Julie Wrote the Book

Julie wanted to share all the bridal knowledge she has gained over many years. Her wedding struggles in 2001 inspired her to start the Stylish Bride podcast and write Dressed, Styled, and Down the Aisle as comprehensive guides for brides. She hopes her book will become a valuable resource to spare other brides the crises of confidence she faced as a young bride.

We are super excited about our upcoming season and can't wait to share more insights!

Tune in next Tuesday to find out what to do after becoming engaged.

Links and Resources:

The Stylish Bride

The Stylish Bride Resource Library

The Stylish Bride on Instagram