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Terra + Bryce

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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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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100 Weddings and A Funeral- RIP Sewing Machine

Update: The machine has been taken by Bob Spangler for making Steampunk goods, he is part of organizing the Makers Faire at Union Station June 25-26, which is going to be such a blast …”Makers  Unite”! (Photo by Andrea Silenzi, taken for KCUR’s Central Standard) RIP (unknown-2011) Pfaff Industrial straight stitch/zigzag.  Your time upon this [...]
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Give Back. Charity Weddings and How We Donate.

SO, I’ve been searching long and hard for the perfect non-profit to donate to.  Problem, is, so many causes speak to my heart, where to start?  It’s overwhelming!  I have decided to start in my own neighborhood. Troost Avenue, near the Janay A Studio, has a rich and varied history from Osage Indian trail to [...]
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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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