About Us
Curated Elegance. Seamless Support. Timeless Style.
At Gold Leaf Brides, we believe your wedding wardrobe should reflect the beauty, depth, and individuality of your love story. Founded by bridal stylist and former designer Kim Stokes, our studio exists to elevate your experience from the very first fitting to the last dance on your wedding day.
Meet Kim Stokes
Founder, Lead Stylist & Bridal Dresser
With over a decade of experience in the bridal industry, Kim brings a rare combination of creative vision and technical mastery. A trained stylist, seamstress, and former bridal wear designer, she spent more than eight years designing couture gowns before discovering her true calling: helping brides curate looks that feel effortlessly themselves.
From sourcing your dream gown to selecting heirloom-worthy accessories, Kim works closely with each client to create a bridal style that’s cohesive, intentional, and deeply personal.
Our Team
Behind every seamless styling experience is our team of expert stylists, seamstresses, and professional bridal dressers—all committed to making your day as stress-free and exquisite as possible.
Whether it’s assisting with outfit changes, steaming delicate fabrics, or executing last-minute alterations with calm precision, we ensure you and your bridal party look impeccable from start to finish.
Oriana Bidau
Assistant Stylist
Our Assistant Dresser, Oriana, is on hand to assist your bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom. An expert in true French style, her focus, care and attention means you can relax, knowing all the ladies in your bridal party are in excellent hands.
Ivette Franco
Assistant Stylist
New Jersey native Ivette comes to us with a meticulous eye for detail. She will make sure that your bridal party’s outfits are perfectly prepared and ready. Her calm expertise and commitment to discretion make her an invaluable part of the team on your most important day.
Richard Stokes
Menswear Stylist
Passionate about fashion and style, Richard is our menswear dresser. An expert in styling suits, tuxedos, ties and bow ties, Richard takes care of making sure all the men in your bridal party stand out.
