Erin Cole

A California native, Erin Cole draws inspiration from her mother’s passion for art and painting and her grandmother’s gift for sewing and design. Guided by these creative roots, she developed a bridal aesthetic that is romantic, refined, and unmistakably fashion-forward. Her delicate designs pair whimsical, modern beading with stunning lines and only the finest fabrics, all anchored by her signature belief: “I believe it should be incredible, or it shouldn’t be at all.”

Erin began her career in the bridal industry as a stylist at age 23, quickly recognizing the need for elegant, upmarket bridal accessories. She soon began designing her own line of veils, sashes, tiaras, and jewelry, opening the Erin Cole Couture Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa in 2003 and introducing her own line of gowns in 2016. Today, her design house in the heart of the surf industry reflects the classic California lifestyle—organic, polished, and finished with just the right amount of sparkle and shine.

In 2018, Cole launched her memoir, The Size of Everything, sharing her often heartbreaking, sometimes hilarious story in hopes of helping others overcome obstacles and live the rich, rewarding life she believes we were all meant to live.