Enchanted by weddings from a young age, Anne Barge was destined for design. As a child, Anne spent many weekends sitting beside her mother, a concert pianist, through wedding ceremonies and special occasions alike. Inspired by the real brides as they wed, Anne sketched gowns for friends and family. She entered Syracuse University to purse a degree in costume design and completed her art degree at The University of Georgia.

After fostering her natural talents at Priscilla of Boston, Anne opened her first store, Anne Barge For Brides, in Atlanta, GA.

With love and support from industry friends and a loyal clientele, Anne Barge launched her eponymous label in 1999, embodying all of the southern charm and grace of the legend herself.

Today, Shawne Jacobs serves as Creative Director of Anne Barge.

Shawne began her career at Anne Barge in 2002, learning every aspect of the bridal business and honing her design skills under the tutelage of the company’s namesake, Anne Barge. Since assuming her role as Creative Director in 2014, Shawne continues to evolve the Anne Barge aesthetic of “modern classical” with new fabrics, details, and silhouettes.

The Blue Willow Bride collection embodies the couture aesthetic and the same attention to detail of the Anne Barge collection at a moderate price point.

Blue Willow ranges from $1,900 to $5,000