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Your most special day can unfold as a curated style story.Here, founder Ece Şişik Saydam shares the vision behind ES Bridal Studio.

BAHADIR TÜRKGELDİ

You have been providing styling and style consultancy services for nearly 10 years. What was the first thing that sparked your interest in fashion?

Although I completed my degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering at Koç University by choice, I soon realized that the corporate world wouldn’t fulfill me in the long run. I felt a pull back to my earliest passion — the universe of fashion and style.

Since childhood, I was the one pairing looks, styling outfits, and even convincing my parents to wear the combinations I created. After a year in the corporate world, I decided to follow that instinct. My training at Vakko Esmod and IMA became the turning point, leading me fully into the world of fashion and styling — where I truly felt at home.

With nearly ten years of styling experience behind me, I created ES Bridal Studio to provide an exclusive, elevated styling service for brides.

ES Bridal Studio provides a wide range of services. Could you share a bit more about what you offer?

We offer a deeply personalized service that allows us to be by a bride’s side from the moment she gets engaged until the moment she says her final ‘yes.’ For her engagement, pre-wedding ceremonies, wedding day, and after-party, we curate dresses, accessories, and hair & makeup looks tailored to her body shape, concept, and the trends of the season. We also assist with designer selections, appointments, and shopping organization — supporting our brides throughout the entire process. At ES Bridal Studio, we provide different packages to meet the needs of every bride who wishes to work with our brand. Everyone has a unique story, and within that story, we aim to bring her style to life in harmony with the venue and the concept, making her day truly unforgettable.

How do these services make the process easier for brides?

For brides who struggle to decide or find what they’re looking for, we arrange all appointments and guide them through a curated selection of brands and designers that suit their budget and taste — accompanying them throughout the shopping process.

We curate gowns aligned with their silhouette and concept, offering a fitting experience that feels effortless. By filtering out the unnecessary, we make the journey seamless — letting brides enjoy their day with clarity and calm.

In your opinion, what makes a bride feel truly special?

A bride feels most special when she steps into her day in a gown, accessories, hair, and makeup that truly feel like her. When her style mirrors her identity, the entire moment becomes effortlessly timeless.

What do you prioritize most in your relationship with your brides?

Our priority is to prepare each bride in a way that truly supports her look — crafting a style that aligns with her proportions, her concept, and her natural presence. It’s never just about the trend or the designer name; it’s about elevating her through balanced proportions and refined touches that let her shine.

How do you see the role of styling?

It feels as though there is no longer any space untouched by styling — every designer, and in turn every product, benefits from the eye of a stylist. That’s why styling isn’t about designing the piece itself, but about bringing out its fullest potential. It’s the art of combining different concepts and aesthetics so they speak to one another. With styling, fashion becomes more expressive, more striking, and undeniably more captivating.