Stacie Tamaki of The Flirty Bride is donating A Dragonfly Delight Caketopper, valued at $300.00 to the winners of the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway.

She is participating in the contest because she likes doing nice things for people and realizes that “…with our current economy not every bride and groom will be able to afford the wedding of their dreams on their own.”.

Many people know Stacie Tamaki as the director of of Best Wedding Blogs, and as the blogger-extraordinaire behind The Flirty Guide. But Stacie is also a very talented bridal accessory designer, who makes fun, one of a kind creations for her unique clientele.
 

When asked how she got into business, here was her reply: “How did I become a bridal accessory designer? It all began the day I wandered into a fine apparel boutique where my friend, Wendy, was working. As I walked through the door I heard the owner ask, “Where are we going to get veils for the bridal fashion show?” Wendy looked over, saw me, and said, “This is my friend. She’s really crafty. I’m sure she could put some together for us.” Never one to be daunted by fear of the unknown I took up the challenge. I went to a fabric store, bought a pattern and made six sample veils. Within days the boutique was sending clients with custom requests and so began my career as a bridal accessory designer.”.

“People often ask me where I learned to make tiaras. Honestly, I don’t know how I know how to make them. My work has a vintage, old world feel to it and I have often been told I use a centuries old French and Italian jewelry making technique. Many people have speculated over the years that perhaps it’s a skill carried over from a past life. Maybe, I just know I love to make them and that the ideas and inspiration just keep coming.”