Author Archives: Janay

Rachel Smith Bond’s Custom Gown!

By Janay | Published: January 10, 2012
Rachel’s custom gown was created from tea dyed cotton eyelet lace with a lighter ivory underlay for contrast.  Over the cotton lace is appliqued vintage lace cutouts.  I love the open back design, and the natural waist with A-line shape looks so great on her! Photos by Scott Cowan
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Terra + Bryce

By Janay | Published: December 13, 2011
Terra and Bryce hand crafted elements of their country wedding, and their wedding photos show the fun, charm of their event. I especially love the short multicolored wedding dress, mismatched maids and groomsmen, and the inventive tent decor!!
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Cary’s Surprise Purple Dress Petticoat

By Janay | Published: October 2, 2011
Cary Miller (now McAllister) is a petite red bombshell of energy and fun. “You may have seen Cary starring in Peter Pan as Peter Pan or Aaron conducting an orchestra in New York where they currently live so I’m going to go ahead an claim celebrity wedding photographer status! =) “- From the couple’s Wedding  [...]
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Real Wedding Inspiration: Red, Black & Ruffle Mermaid Gown

By Janay | Published: August 9, 2011
Tiffany’s gown was custom made to flatter, using the ruffles from her friend’s 80′s prom dress! We found perfectly matching swiss dot tulle to overlay over textured taffeta to work in the textured lace of the skirt.  I love the contrast of the red, black and ivory in her wedding! She is also wearing red [...]
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Janay A Aster Gown is Cover of KC Weddings!!

By Janay | Published: June 30, 2011
Janay A Handmade's Eco Wedding Gown Aster is featured on the cover of KC Weddings, Fall/Winter 2011
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