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.

-Have it made into a Hairflower or Hairpiece

-Have it incorporated into your Garter

-Wrap up your bouquet in vintage trims, lace and fabric- even frayed edges are a great texture addition to your blooms.

-Make a special Fabric Corsage or Wristlet for your Mother or the original wearer of the gown.

-Pocket Squares are so dapper!

-Make a Hanky for those inevitable teary moments- good for modern brides with pockets in their gowns!

-Use it to accent your Ring Pillow

-Turn something lacy into a boudoir photosession Lingerie piece, for a very spicy wedding gift to your soon-to-be.

-Make a Belt or Sash

-Wrap your Centerpiece or Guestbook

-Save a square of fabric to Frame with a photo of you, or you and the original wearer of the heirloom garment in wedding finery.

Have fun makin’!

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 top picks for 1920′s flapper inspired weddings.

Black and white gown, Top hat and veil, Reception centerpieces, headband, headpiece and robe, Rolls royce, handbag

Middle Left image of our Bride, Laure Frank, in her Man’s Grandmother’s 1940′s dress that we recreated for her wedding, styled by Human Nature Salon and necklace by Genevieve Flynn. More on Modernizing your heirloom Gown.

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, Christopher Good, Marian Nguyen.

Here is a color scheme we really love-wasabi, peach, and cream. Check out some of this beautiful images we found using this color palette

Green wedding dress , Reception table , Peach bridesmaid dress , Bottom bridal flowers , Top bridal flowers , Peridot diamond ring , Peach ring , Peach, wedding cake

Despite our initial desire to “winter” like a retiree to warmer climates, we are finally embracing this frigid, yet lovely, mid-western winter. In celebration, (and knowing that lots of you just got engages during the holidays), we are offering a super winter gown promotion of FREE accessories with your gown order!

With your gown order places between Now and the end of March, we will include:

• Free Ring Pillow
• Garter Set &Hair Piece
• Headpiece- Birdcage Veil, Flower/Feather Fascinator, or Veil (excluding the “Stardust” Svarvoski crystal pave veil)


..of course all these goodies will be custom designed just for you to match your wedding!

Appointments available weekdays and Sundays at our Midtown Kansas City studio.. email janay@janay-a.com to set up your consultation today!

Thanks to Aimee Decker at Radiant Photo and model Chelsea Gale Ringler, photo taken at the historic KC Public Works buildings int he 18th and Vine district.

This custom hat was created to mimic the sleek hats of the 1920′s for a bride. It was created with swarovoski crystals, french birdcage veiling, and a buckram frame covered with white bridal satin.  Fun!

Jessica (Hylan) Warlick was such a beautiful and fun bride!  She wore an original Janay A Handmade handmade striped velvour burnout dress (this fabric is is sheer in between the striped and was lined in a flesh colored soft jersey).  Paying homage to her japanese heritage, a kimono inspired silk-chiffon belt, that is detailed with vintage lace appliques from her man’s grandmothers 1947 wedding gown.  Sweet!

Birdcage/Fascinator hairpiece coordinates with the sash in fresh peach and wine colored japanese silk flowers, beaded with vintage pearls and crystal, with natural champagne feather accent.

Photos by Marcella McMurray.

Good Earth Floral Design Studio

As you all know we love things Eco-friendly! This Kansas City florist stands apart in their creativity and use of unique low-pesticide flowers by offering style, service, and Eco-friendly products.   These arrangements are created to match the atmosphere and in doing so enhancing the entire ambiance of the wedding.  Not only are these floral designs stylin’ by being unique and creative, but the service is impeccable.

From the start they offer complementary consultations, continuing with meeting at the event site to customize the flowers to the venue, and then finishing with complementary delivery and setup of their floral arrangements.  Good Earth Floral Design Studio continues to wow and satisfy their brides with every new wedding.  In conclusion we give them a Janay A+!