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Cary’s Surprise Purple Dress Petticoat

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

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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Get Creative: Use of Heirloom Fabrics in your Wedding!

So, you’re wearing your mom’s wedding gown, you had your dress altered, or you are wanting to make the most of heirloom fabrics– what do do with those special fabric gems?  I encourage DIY, use and re-use— refer to this clever little list for inspiration! -Have it made into a Hairflower or Hairpiece -Have it [...]
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Decades We Love: 1920′s

SO many brides say generic things like they want their gown to look “vintage.” There are so many  inspirations in specific decades, you very well could come out looking all 1870′s with a high collar, “mutton sleeves” and a giant caboose bustle (tis vintage, yes?).  Cheers to clarifying your bridal fashion inspirations,  below is our [...]
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Brooke + Mike Tuley, a Farm Wedding

Brooke and Mike Tuley’s rustic farm wedding in Kansas was so sweet! Her gown was handmade from an heirloom vintage gown, which has been completely redone to add the sash, bubble hem, straps, and new neck and back lines.  She’s also wearing a handmade lace hair flower, the perfect whimsical accent. Photos by Ailecia Ruscin, [...]
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