Jorge Manuel's exquisitely designed and handcrafted couture gowns have been worn by artists, actresses and Emmy winning reporters. Driven by his passion and love of fashion, he has developed a keen eye for design, especially wedding gowns. Also, with his talent as a wedding planner, he has “married” his designs with his artistic talent to produce spectacular and elaborate celebrations. Jorge Manuel designed his first wedding gown at the age of 17, sparking the beginnings of a journey that would take him all way to the creation of his first collection, “The Etelvina Collection.” In 2008, the young designer unveils this collection comprised of haute couture and prêt-a-porter wedding gowns inspired by the special women that have deeply influenced him. Each woman has served an important role in his life and it is their individual qualities that inspired the unique dresses he designed and named after them. In this book, “The Journey through a Collection,” relive the steps he has taken to turn his vision into a reality and learn from his experiences to create your own dream wedding.