Kristin is the founder and lead designer of I Do Originals, an e-commerce company specializing in personalized wedding decor and accessories. Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, she graduated from Radford University with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and continued on to graduate school at Virginia Tech where she received her Master's Degree in Counselor Education.
Her business began out of what she calls "the happy accident." After planning her own wedding in June 2006, she posted pictures from her day on a popular wedding message board. She quickly began receiving emails from brides asking her to recreate some of her pieces for their own weddings. "I was of course happy to help anyone who asked, and word spread like rapid fire," she tells us. "I received so many e-mails daily that out of sheer necessity, I developed a website where brides could easily access answers to their questions about my creations and place orders. And thus, I Do Originals was born!" She set up her studio and filled it with things to inspire and motivate her to continue growing and expanding her brand. She describes her space as a direct reflection of herself.
Her hand-painted pieces include items such as aisle and table runners, banners, parasols, candles, and even bridal party gifts. Kristin is able to create custom designs to suit any couple, but her process is completely self-taught She says, "I think it's an innate ability that I've been able to develop. I often surprise myself with the designs I create." Her beautiful designs are inspired by the weather, the seasons, fabrics and ribbons, fashion trends, wedding blogs, and wedding magazines.
