Nicole Wills
Nicole Wills is the President and Lead Designer for Tradewind Tiaras, Inc., where she has built a business and designed accessories for thousands of brides around the world. Her design work and expertise have been recognized on a national level. She was selected to be a featured designer for the website for the national television show, Get Married with David Tutera, and was interviewed as an expert for that program. Her bridal accessories have been seen in Modern Bride.
Before starting Tradewind Tiaras, Nicole worked as a journalist: she worked for Weekend Edition Sunday at National Public Radio; was News Director at WVKR; and has been a stringer for WQCS, WKIP, WFIT, and the Florida Today newspaper. She holds a B.A. in English and Anthropology from Vassar College, and earned a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.
Nicole's other interests and studies include Irish dancing, masonry, old English history and literature, baking, crafts of all sorts, and photography.
Latest Articles
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How to Choose the Right Color Wedding Veil
With so many names for dress colors, it can be confusing to choose the right color veil to match a wedding gown.
Feb 3, 2010
- Nicole Wills
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How to Secure a Wedding Veil
Many brides worry that the veil will fall off amidst the tugs and hugs and chaos of a wedding day. There are several ways to be sure that the veil will stay in place.
Sep 17, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Wear a Wedding Veil
A veil placed incorrectly shows stitches and parts of the comb that were never meant to be seen. Correct placement of a bridal veil is critical to its success.
Sep 17, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Make Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
This homemade cocoa mix is rich, chocolaty, and indulgent-nothing like the watery, frothy packets from the grocery store.
Sep 16, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Make Healthy Bran Pancakes
Satisfy hunger for hours with these fiber-filled pancakes. These delicious griddle cakes are more flavorful than regular pancakes, and far healthier.
Aug 14, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Color Fondant
Coloring can be added to homemade fondant in two stages: it can be mixed into the liquid ingredients , or it can be added to the finished product.
Aug 12, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Make a Real Neapolitan Pizza
Neapolitan style pizzas are easy to make at home, cost less than calling for a delivery pizza, and are much healthier than their commercial counterparts.
May 25, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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Common Wedding Veil Embellishments
A bride can add a little extra something special to her wedding veil by opting for embellishments like scattered pearls and crystals.
May 25, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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How to Decorate a Baby Shower Cupcake
A few basic tools and a little fondant are all that are needed to create a precious cupcake perfect for a baby shower.
May 25, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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Types of Unique Wedding Veil Edgings
Today's brides are looking beyond the common pencil edge, ribbon edge, and cut edge veils to customize their wedding ensembles and create a truly personal look.
May 24, 2009
- Nicole Wills
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