Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Gorski.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am an artist and I run a small business creating bespoke bridal accessories. I launched my line of veils and accessories in 2016 with no formal training or experience in the field. I knew absolutely nothing but I was eager to work with my hands and had a strong desire to make beautiful things. I have loved fashion since childhood and after meandering through other careers, I felt like I was returning to my calling.
My business began with me working at my kitchen table, looking for supplies while biking around the fashion district, learning through a lot of trial and error, and leaning on a solid support system of friends who believed I could do anything. Nine years later, my wedding veils have been displayed on billboards in Times Square and published in British Vogue and Glamour, and my accessories are sold at stockists and bridal boutiques around the world.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Teaching yourself a new skill is never a linear path. I had many lucky breaks in my first year, and an optimistic beginner’s mindset that carried me through it, but behind the scenes I was scrambling to keep up. I made a ton of mistakes with materials and supplies, was overly ambitious about how many pieces I could produce in a day, and often hit creative slumps where it was difficult to keep myself motivated.
In 2018, I was mostly selling accessories and jewelry on Etsy and at bridal shows, but I was also starting a family, and it forced me to pump the brakes while I prioritized my children. I think this was kind of a blessing in disguise. At the time I felt like I was losing my identity (poetically, my office became the nursery), and I was working during stolen moments like nap time. In hindsight this time gave me a chance to be more intentional with where my business was headed, and I made a lot of progress without a lot to show for it. Just when I felt like I had a struck a healthy balance in my family and work life, I had another baby and the world went into Covid lockdown. Weddings were postponed or cancelled indefinitely. I used the time not only to bond with my newborn, but to grow as an artist. In my precious spare time, I worked on my technical skills and reviewed my existing body of work. And it worked – I improved a lot, and had an incredible year in sales.
I am most excited about the days where I look at things I’ve made and I think they suck. That means I’m leveling up and as difficult and sometimes painful as the process can be, it means my work is about to get better.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I make jewelry and accessories and specialize in handmade bridal accessories. I’m best known for my veils and custom work featuring pearls, florals, and gemstones. This year, I began creating flowers with wire and resin, and I’m so excited to be working on a new collection of hair pins, tiaras, and brooches for 2026. Every flower is a small work of art and labor of love. Everything in my shop is made by me, from every earring and hair pin down to the hand embossed jewelry boxes and labels.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
As a self-taught artisan, I thank the gods every day for all the other artists out there posting their process and tips on social media. We’re living in an age where if you want to learn something, you only need to Google it.
Pricing:
- $25-$300
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.bespokebridalshop.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/bespokebridalshop
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bespokebridalshop
Image Credits
Photos 1-3: Credit Sarah Gorski
Photo 4: Credit Leana Myra Photography
Photos 5-6: Credit Emily Choy
