Dimitra’s Bridal is excited to host a spotlight of the Tal Kedem bridal collection in Chicago! Tal Kedem’s story is as inspiring as her bridal designs. Born and raised in Jerusalem, and a tomboy throughout her youth, one would never have thought that she would become a fashion artist designing wedding gowns! As a young child, a simple piece of long sleeved cotton was enough to catch her attention to play with garments. As her curiosity for fashion thrived, so did her skills. She eventually found herself spending endless hours on the sewing machine, teaching herself how to sew dresses of her own imagination and cutting patterns using her mother’s German Burda style pattern magazines. Her growing passion for fashion ultimately guided Tal to pursue her passion for design, even during hard personal times. The sewing machine and Burda magazines always accompanied her wherever life took her. This dedication to fashion led her to her to her life goal: to be a skilled bridal designer. Over the years, Tal became a pattern maker and developed strong techniques and skills in her craft. After working with well known Israeli designers, Tal established her bridal wear line in 2016 as “Tal Kedem Bridal” – a brand modeled after the strong and independent woman that pushed through barriers to achieve her dream! The designer carries her inspiration for every woman to feel confident and empowered while expressing her own emotions and style on her wedding day. Tal hopes to set an example for young artists, showing that determination pays off and proves that circumstances into which you’re born should never pre-determine your destiny!