Happy Plus Size Bridal Week! Every year, we love to highlight the latest plus size wedding gowns and wedding designers — and today, we are ECSTATIC to share an interview with Jenine Nerecina, of Nerecina Couture.
Jenine is a custom bridal designer, and during her interview she made me to crack up multiple times during our interview. Jenine and I met a few days after The Oscar’s (more on Jenine’s red carpet looks in a future post!), and while she was tired — she also sparkled!
Let’s talk custom plus size wedding gowns!
Custom Plus Size Wedding Gowns
Based in Los Angeles, California, Nerecina Couture makes plus size bridal gowns for brides who want to stand out.
“Brides decide on a Nerecina wedding gown because they can’t find what they’re looking for at the big box corporations. My goal is to make fashion pieces, gowns that combine bridal and fashion. As a designer, I make bridal options that aren’t already out there, really.”
A Life Calling
When asked how she got into fashion design, Jenine laughed and said (eyes sparkling), “This has been my only thing! I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer when I learned to sew at 7 in the Philippines. My grandma taught me, and starting in high…