I designed and developed CherryBlossomBridal.com, a bridal salon website specializing in curvy bridal gowns and personalized shopping experiences. Built with Core PHP, this platform showcases designer lines such as Allure Bridals and Maggie Sottero, and offers seamless user journeys from consultation booking to gown selection.
My work encompassed full-stack development using Core PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I built a robust backend to manage the catalog of bridal collections (sizes 14–28 main, custom ordering up to 32), appointment scheduling, and contact workflows. The frontend features a clean, elegant aesthetic with intuitive navigation—reflecting the salon’s luxurious yet approachable branding. I implemented responsive layouts, optimized loading times, and ensured cross-browser compatibility.
Cherry Blossom Bridal
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Design-wise, I collaborated in the visual planning phase—defining layout hierarchy, typography, spacing, and imagery. While Core PHP was used for backend logic, I incorporated assets crafted in tools like Figma and Photoshop to produce hero sections, gallery previews, and custom icons. The end product is a polished, accessible bridal site that mirrors the unique and inclusive mission of Cherry Blossom Bridal.
Cherry Blossom Bridal is a boutique bridal salon in Washington, D.C., dedicated to providing a body-positive and highly personalized gown shopping experience for curvy brides. The goal of the project was to build a clean, elegant, and responsive website that showcases designer bridal collections, facilitates appointment bookings, and communicates the brand’s inclusive philosophy.
As the sole designer and developer, I delivered a complete solution—from wireframes and UI design in Figma to full backend logic in Core PHP and MySQL. The result is a high-performance, scalable, and emotionally resonant website that supports both the business’s operational needs and brand storytelling.
🛠️ My Responsibilities
🔧 Full-Stack Development (Core PHP + MySQL)
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Built the site architecture from scratch using Core PHP (no CMS/frameworks)
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Created reusable PHP templates and components for maintainability
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Integrated custom form logic for appointment scheduling with email confirmations
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Designed and connected a secure MySQL database for contact entries and appointment data
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Implemented server-side validation, input sanitization, and anti-spam measures
🎨 UI/UX Design (Figma + Photoshop)
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Designed the entire website layout in Figma, including:
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Homepage, Collection pages, About, FAQ, Contact, Appointment Form
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Mobile-first wireframes and UI components
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Developed a refined visual identity using Photoshop:
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Hero banners, gallery thumbnails, bridal icons, and product overlays
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Created subtle textures and patterns to evoke bridal elegance
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🌐 Frontend Development (HTML, CSS, JS)
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Developed all frontend templates with handwritten HTML5/CSS3
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Used vanilla JavaScript for interactivity (e.g., form validation, smooth scroll)
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Ensured cross-browser compatibility and fast load times
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Integrated responsive layouts across mobile, tablet, and desktop
📌 Key Contributions
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Full Stack Development (Core PHP, MySQL, JavaScript)
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Developed backend logic for gown listings, consultant appointment booking, and contact forms
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Built dynamic pages for collections, designers, accessories, and detailed content sections
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Implemented form handling, server-side validation, and email notifications
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Frontend & UX Design
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Crafted clean, elegant layouts with a luxury boutique aesthetic
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Ensured mobile-responsiveness and accessibility across devices
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Optimized site performance and implemented clean, well-structured navigation
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Visual Design & Branding
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Integrated assets designed in Figma, refined in Photoshop (e.g. banners, icons, hero visuals)
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Maintained consistency in color palette, typography, and layout hierarchy
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Content & Experience
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Structured key pages: About, Bridal Collections, Designer Line Info, Accessories, Appointment Booking
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Emphasized inclusive sizing (14–28, custom up to 32) and service focus for curvy brides
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SEO & Maintenance
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Utilized clean URLs and semantic markup for improved search visibility
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Delivered polished, modular codebase for easier updates and client support
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