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The Classic Bride team is excited to be part of your Team. #teambride
We can't wait to meet you and help you find the perfect wedding gown or formal dress for your special day.
Mission Statement:
Treat every person like they are your girl friend trying to find their perfect wedding gown or formal dress for their special day.
Meet Phaedra...
Finding your wedding dress is about so much more than saying"yes"
to a gown—it's about feeling confident, beautiful, and truly yourself.
I'm Phaedra Pistone, the owner of Classic Bride & Formals, and it's my
passion to create an unforgettable bridal experience where every bride
feels celebrated from the moment she walks through our doors. I believe
choosing your wedding gown should be joyful, personal, and completely
stress-free.
My journey has taken me through business ownership, pageantry, and
advocacy. As a former Mrs. International 2025, two-time breast cancer
survivor, and founder of Check Your 2 on the 2nd, I've learned that
confidence isn't something you wear—it's something you feel. Those
experiences have shaped the heart behind Classic Bride & Formals and
remind me every day that every woman deserves to feel beautiful and empowered.
With a degree from High Point University and years of experience helping women look
and feel their best, I've built Classic Bride & Formals on one simple belief: every bride
deserves personalized attention, honest guidance, and a boutique experience that feels as special as the day she's planning.
Whether you're searching for the dress you've always imagined or discovering a style you never expected to love, my team and I are honored to be part of your story.
I can't wait to help you find the gown that makes you feel like the very best version of yourself. Welcome to Classic Bride & Formals—we're so glad you're here.
Meet Anna Marie...
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Anna Marie always knew she was a Southern belle at heart. While earning her degree in Fashion Merchandising from Mississippi State University, she discovered her passion for the bridal industry—and she’s been helping brides bring their wedding-day dreams to life ever since.
For over a year, Anna Marie has had the joy of helping brides find the dress that makes them feel beautiful, confident, and completely themselves. Her favorite part of bridal styling is creating an experience where every bride feels celebrated, comfortable, and truly heard.
Anna Marie can’t wait to meet her next bride and help her find the one. She hopes to make the dress-shopping experience one of those special moments a bride and her family remember long after the wedding day.
When she’s not at Classic Bride, you’ll probably find Anna Marie taking walks with her husband, shopping for a new dress (that you may just see her wearing at CB), or enjoying an espresso martini or glass of wine. Naturally bubbly and genuinely a people person, she loves connecting with those around her—whether she’s catching up with longtime friends or making a new one.
Come meet Anna Marie and let her help you find the dress that feels completely, beautifully you.
Meet Riley...
Hi, I’m Riley! I’m currently a student at UNC Charlotte with a love for fashion, beauty, and everything creative. I’ve always enjoyed helping others feel confident and finding the little details that make something feel uniquely their own.
One of my favorite parts of being a bridal stylist is getting to know each bride, understanding her personal style, and helping bring her wedding-day vision to life. 🤍
Meet Amber...
Coming Soon...