Category Archives: New Design

Janay A Aster Gown is Cover of KC Weddings!!

Janay A Handmade's Eco Wedding Gown Aster is featured on the cover of KC Weddings, Fall/Winter 2011
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Nicole + Paul- Her Gown- Lace Trimmed, Classic Vintage Styled.

I had the pleasure of designing Nicole (Bodkin) LaPenna’s dress with extra sweet and vintage inspired styling.  This Columbia, MO bride wanted a classic gown, but with a high neckline and dramatic open  lace back. When using lace, I love it when the lace element is tied into a few places on the design for [...]
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Eco Gown Collection: Meet Larkspur

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 [...]
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Eco Gown Collection: Meet Cypress

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. Thanks to everyone who helped bring this [...]
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Eco Gown Collection: Meet Aster

This one-shouldered beauty is created out of eco hemp/silk and is sure to please the most creative bride.  Details include a scooped strapless neckline, low-V back for drama, and a braided one shoulder.  The skirt is a full and draped a-line with a voluptuous train and hidden pockets.  Optional petal motif on the front and [...]
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