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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.
Phaedra & Tom - owners
Phaedra Pistone – a two-time breast cancer survivor, current Mrs. Greenville County International 2023, Mrs. US Continental 2021, resides in Mooresville with her husband Tom and their two fur babies Cru and Pesci. She is the proud owner of Classic Bride & Formals for over 14 years. Say, Yes to the Dress!
She graduated with honors from High Point University and holds a BA in Business Administration as well as a double concentration in Finance and Management. She also has a North Carolina Real Estate license.
Phaedra is an advocate for Breast Cancer awareness, philanthropist, brand ambassador for the American Cancer Society, Face of the mobile mammogram bus in the Carolinas for Charlotte Radiology. She recently started her own cause called – “Build a Bag/Fill A Bag for Breast Cancer”. She started this to help survivors beyond their journey with cancer. It’s a cheer you up package, I’m still with you and I’m thinking about you care package.
Running, Website design, Traveling, Cricut Crafting, Bridal Fashion and Pageantry are some of her favorite past times.
One of her favorite quotes is – “LIVE YOUR LIFE because without warning it could change in an instant.” By me: Phaedra Pistone – two-time breast cancer survivor.
She graduated with honors from High Point University and holds a BA in Business Administration as well as a double concentration in Finance and Management. She also has a North Carolina Real Estate license.
Phaedra is an advocate for Breast Cancer awareness, philanthropist, brand ambassador for the American Cancer Society, Face of the mobile mammogram bus in the Carolinas for Charlotte Radiology. She recently started her own cause called – “Build a Bag/Fill A Bag for Breast Cancer”. She started this to help survivors beyond their journey with cancer. It’s a cheer you up package, I’m still with you and I’m thinking about you care package.
Running, Website design, Traveling, Cricut Crafting, Bridal Fashion and Pageantry are some of her favorite past times.
One of her favorite quotes is – “LIVE YOUR LIFE because without warning it could change in an instant.” By me: Phaedra Pistone – two-time breast cancer survivor.
Heather
Manager/Lead Bridal Stylist
Heather was born and raised in the Lake Norman area. She first joined the CB family back in 2010 as a bride, fast forward eight years and she found herself working as a part time bridal consultant. Formerly in elementary education and then as a stay at home mom, she found herself wanting to try something new. Surprise! She fell in love with the bridal work and hasn’t looked back.
She’s been married to her high school sweetheart for 11 years and has 2 kids and 3 dogs. She loves reading, spending time with her friends, and binge watching her favorite shows. This introverted redhead has a knack for remembering the smallest detail when it comes to the brides she works with.
She’s been married to her high school sweetheart for 11 years and has 2 kids and 3 dogs. She loves reading, spending time with her friends, and binge watching her favorite shows. This introverted redhead has a knack for remembering the smallest detail when it comes to the brides she works with.
Courtney - Bridal Stylist
Courtney was born in Illinois but has lived in North Carolina since she was 2 years old so she’s a big Carolina panthers fan (win or lose) She went to school for fashion merchandising but was in dentistry for 5 years prior to becoming a Senior Sales director in cosmetics and doing makeup for weddings. She has been in the bridal industry for the last 8 years but has been working for classic bride the last year. She loves being apart of the beginning of a brides journey by helping pick out her favorite gown but also being a finishing touch on the wedding day by doing makeup!
In her spare time you can find Courtney traveling somewhere new, hiking, trying a different workout class, sipping on an espresso martini shopping for a new pair of shoes or scooping out the latest RestRaunt in town. She enjoys spending time with friends and is always up for some kind of an adventure. She’s an extrovert for sure and loves helping brides find their gown that matches their personality!
In her spare time you can find Courtney traveling somewhere new, hiking, trying a different workout class, sipping on an espresso martini shopping for a new pair of shoes or scooping out the latest RestRaunt in town. She enjoys spending time with friends and is always up for some kind of an adventure. She’s an extrovert for sure and loves helping brides find their gown that matches their personality!
Christina - Bridal Stylist
Christina was born and raised in New York prior to moving to North Carolina in 2008. She has been in the car wash industry since 2015 but completely fell in love with the bridal industry while planning her wedding in 2021. She loves being able to be a part of one of the most special moments in a bride's journey!
Christina joined the CB family as a bride in November 2021 when she got married to her husband, Addison. During her free time, she can be found in the kitchen making dinner for their large families!
Christina joined the CB family as a bride in November 2021 when she got married to her husband, Addison. During her free time, she can be found in the kitchen making dinner for their large families!
Whitney - Bridal Stylist
Whitney was born and raised in Florida and has lived in several states including Hawaii before moving to LKN in 2016. She has been a NICU nurse for 15 years when her friend Heather reached out about joining the Classic Bride team and she jumped at the chance to try something new! And she has now fallen in love with helping brides find their dresses!
Whitney is married to her husband Caleb who she met in college. Together they share two sets of twins!! A set of boys twins and a set of girl twins! Her house is chaotic but she wouldn’t change a thing. She loves to workout, go hiking, and watch any of her kids play their favorite sports!
Whitney is married to her husband Caleb who she met in college. Together they share two sets of twins!! A set of boys twins and a set of girl twins! Her house is chaotic but she wouldn’t change a thing. She loves to workout, go hiking, and watch any of her kids play their favorite sports!