Cayla Couture

Hi! I'm Aileen, owner and creator of Cayla Couture. I want to take you on the journey that is the founding and creation of the brand, back to where it all started. Cayla Couture began with my sister, Catherine, and I creating handmade organza flowers and lace hairpieces for local brides in Cork, Ireland. Our family always referred to us as "Ca and Aila", so combining these two nick-names, Cayla Couture was born! After some years of selling in local bridal stores, Catherine started a family and became a Primary School Teacher, and I began the process of my move to the United States to be with my Husband. As a surprise for Catherine's hen party, I handmade twenty-two mermaid crowns for her guests to wear for the evening activities. Even though they were made with foam, paper flowers and shells, everyone loved their new adornments and asked her where they could purchase more. Finding my new inspiration, I (greatly) improved the design of the crowns and started a new chapter of the Cayla Couture brand selling Mermaid Crowns. Having moved to the United States shortly thereafter, I broadened my horizons to the store you see today. I fell in love with the eclectic and contemporary style I wish I had access to for my own wedding, so I decided to mould that into a contemporary collection of elegant, modern accessories that bride's can cherish forever.