Category Archives: Real Weddings
By Janay | Published: January 10, 2012
Rachel’s custom gown was created from tea dyed cotton eyelet lace with a lighter ivory underlay for contrast. Over the cotton lace is appliqued vintage lace cutouts. I love the open back design, and the natural waist with A-line shape looks so great on her! Photos by Scott Cowan
By Janay | Published: December 13, 2011
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!!
Also posted in Bridesmaids, Eco Affair, handmade wedding dress, Inspiration, Random, Vendors, Wedding Decor | Tagged alternative wedding dress, barn wedding photos, colorful bridal bouquet, country wedding, different bridesmaids dresses, short weddng dress, vintage looking wedding photoraphy, weddng dress with color
By Janay | Published: October 2, 2011
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 [...]
By Janay | Published: August 9, 2011
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 [...]
Also posted in Accessories, Accessories & Headpieces, handmade wedding dress, wedding dress design | Tagged black, black and red wedding colors, flowers one shoulder, hair fascinator, ivory, mermaid gown, one shoulder gown, red, ruffle skirt wedding dress, vitnage photography
By Janay | Published: June 17, 2011
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 [...]
Also posted in Bridesmaids, handmade wedding dress, New Design, studio, wedding dress design | Tagged custom weddng dress, kansas city wedding dress, lace hem, lace straps gown, mermaid wedding gown, missouri wedding, vintage style wedding
Rachel Smith Bond’s Custom Gown!