~antique french lace~

October 21, 2010.Reading time 3 minutes.

The first question I inevitably get asked when people discover I make wedding dresses is: “Do you have many Bridezillas?” So far my answer has been a resounding No – because in my experience the complete opposite is true! My brides have been so happy and excited about their dress that they are a joy to work with, and we both have a […]

~a gown for christine~

August 29, 2010.Reading time 1 minute.

Here is another favourite wedding gown from the archives: This gown evolved from another design with similar asymmetric lines, but the bride suggested draping the bodice area instead. We certainly had a lot of fun figuring out the positioning of the draping on her toile – but it really was worth it, as it showed her model figure off […]

~a gown for jennifer~

August 2, 2010.Reading time 2 minutes.

I designed and made wedding dresses for several years, and thought I’d share some favourites! Jennifer’s gown was made from blush coloured silk duchess satin and the bodice was overlaid in a delicate antique lace that her mother sourced from an antique store: Although the front skirt was quite plain, the back was formed into 2 deep […]