Photos by Scott Cowan

“i felt immediately comfortable with janay. i showed her the dress and we sat together coming up with ideas. she was on the same page as me and all the anxiety was gone. Together we decided to add a tulle skirt under the dress, for some volume….She also suggested putting a tulle overlay on the skirt to tone down the flowers and to finish all up she would add a sash and bow. but not a typical bow. she showed me some photos and i was sold. we decided to do the tulle, sash and bow in champagne…”

Terra’s bridesmaids each wore unique dresses, but all carried the same multicolored bouquet to tie it all together.

Bryce and his groomsmen, all dressed in different shirts, ties, and pants.  I love these unique head-down shots, and beer instead of bouquets as the man accessory just seems fitting.

The crafty couple took vintage bedsheets are tore them into strips, then tied them together to decorate the tent.  Such a fun, festive look- and I love that it hides the “plumbing” that can be so unattractive.

“day of i put it on and knew it was perfect. and it never failed me. i felt beautiful and original and comfortable in it all night. i really do wish i could wear it again. i have gotten tons of compliments, so thanks janay!!!”i think a lot of people overlook custom-made dresses, thinking it is too expensive, but i would urge anyone to check out janay a. handmade. she will make you feel like you, just you on your wedding day.”

Terra’s Blog post about the dress process, here.

Tim F. with Cornerstone Photography KC”

Photographers Blog, here.

In addition to altering her Nolte’s gown, I added a custom dyed tulle underskirt,  lending a fun surprise pop of color and yet another quirky detail to her stylish wedding.   I can’t resist sharing sampling of my favorite images below… Not pictured is the flowergirl in her matching gown with purple tulle also!

Photos by Zach & Sarah Trover, Flowers by Lori Patton.

We are just delighted to be featured on the just launched Fall/Winter 2011 cover of KC Weddings!!!

The Eco Silk/Hemp”Aster” gown is perfectly matched with the 1940′s vintage straw hat from ReRuns ($45), Hair and makeup by Becky Weir, Micale Molathaus, an Zholie Stiff (OMG I LOVE HER NAME!!!) of A Shear Thing.

When using lace, I love it when the lace element is tied into a few places on the design for cohesiveness. So, we decide to use the lace on the neckline and for the waist accent, as well as on the hem.   And it finishes with a sweet satin ribbon and bow in back.  Doesn’t she look lovely!?!

(Photo by Andrea Silenzi, taken for KCUR’s Central Standard)

RIP (unknown-2011) Pfaff Industrial straight stitch/zigzag.  Your time upon this …uh, studio… was short, and you will be dearly missed by all.

(Photo by Jordan Edwards for the raw glamour project)

xxx

Troost Avenue, near the Janay A Studio, has a rich and varied history from Osage Indian trail to prosperous avenue to racial divide line.  Reconciliation Services is actively providing much needed services and simultaneously bringing neighbors and community members together.  They even facilitate the Troost Community Garden in which I am a member.

“The vision of Reconciliation Services is to see Troost Avenue transformed into the city’s gathering place, where healing, love, joy, friendship and community grow from the scarred soil of discrimination.”

Janay A Handmade will be donating 10% of profits to Reconciliation Services in addition to spending one day per month volunteering locally. JOIN ME.

Are you a couple having a Wedding for Charity instead of traditional gifts, or going on a honey moon centered on helping others instead of just kicking it at the beach? We want to hear how!

Check out this amazing resource, The Charity Wedding. Totally inspiring.

This dress is so sweet it will make your teeth hurt.  Larkspur has a gently scooped sweetheart neckline with side rouching and a low V back. The natural waistline is accented with a self-ribbon and mini side ruffle, leading into a modern large folded half bow in back.  The A-lien skirt has hidden pockets and asymmetrical ruffled hem with peek-a-boo baby ruffles popping out of the seams.  Also pictured with the versatile detachable tie-on ruffle underskirt.

Cypress is classy and fun with a scoop neckline, center V, and rouched waistband.  The back dips low and features a surprise open back.  The ruffled A-line skirt has hidden side pockets and a detachable (tie on) underskirt to take it from fancy-ceremony-gown to fun-party-frock in a cinch.