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3 NEW Lightweight Organic Cotton Gowns!

Janay — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:36:16 +0000

We’ve been busy designing new organic ready-to-wear dresses, launched at our fashion show! They are each extra-special, lightweight and easy to wear, perfect for the casual, comfortable, or destination bride. I’m just as literature obsessed as I am with creating delectable eco dresses.. why not merge the two passions? This collection inspired by the casual garden elegance represented by Daisy in ‘The Great Gatsby.’

Below, model Annie Premis (who was just married herself, wearing a Janay A re-make of a Nicole Miller dress) in our new eco wedding gown, featuring hi-low hem, sweet blouse top, and art deco print hem.

Brenda in our new cotton voile wedding gown, with rouched drop-waist, a fit-to-flair silhouette, and petal detailing. Shown with our romantic “Swarovski Stardust Cathedral Veil” and Birdcage/Flower by Susan at Blue Opal.

Darci in a rouched sheath with a dramatic open back and organic lace waistband. The back godet over a hidden slit in the lining gives it movement and comfort. Shown with our “Silk-Hemp and Shell Eco Fleur.

More photos and the gowns for sale online coming soon!

Special thanks to:

Photography- Tiffany Buckley at Freeland Photography

Hair and Makeup- Skyline Downtown Salon

Jewelry and Adornment- Blue Opal

Space- One 8 Oak

All the models! (Alia, Annie, Brenda, Danielle, Darci, Emory, Krista, Lacey, Melissa, and Tiffany)

Krista + Steve

Janay — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:19:07 +0000

I had the pleasure of working with Krista and Steve creating her dress and his custom groom and groomsmen ties. They are a delightful couple.. enjoy their stunning and quirky wedding photos!

Krista’s Dress features a french Alencon overlay on the bodice and a drop-waist box pleat skirt. Her dress was eco friendly in tea-dyed silk-hemp, and had fun hidden details like a green dyed petticoat and pockets. We highlighted her small natural waist with a champagne sash and side flower- so cute!

Krista even wore her gown in my fashion show after the wedding- much thanks to her for donning it again!

Venue, Foundation Room.

Scarlett Garnet Earrings.

*M & E Photography* www.mephotostudio.com

Rachel Smith Bond’s Custom Gown!

Janay — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:36:12 +0000

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

Real Wedding Inspiration: Red, Black & Ruffle Mermaid Gown

Janay — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:41:39 +0000

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 heels and a red and black custom feather fascinator with black birdcage netting… a twist on a classic look!

Photos by Zach & Sarah Trover, Flowers by Lori Patton.

Janay A Aster Gown is Cover of KC Weddings!!

Janay — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:06:09 +0000

We are just delighted to be featured on the just launched Fall/Winter 2011 cover of KC Weddings!!!

The Eco Silk/Hemp”Aster” gown is perfectly matched with the 1940′s vintage straw hat from ReRuns ($45), Hair and makeup by Becky Weir, Micale Molathaus, an Zholie Stiff (OMG I LOVE HER NAME!!!) of A Shear Thing.

Nicole + Paul- Her Gown- Lace Trimmed, Classic Vintage Styled.

Janay — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:41:35 +0000

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 cohesiveness. So, we decide to use the lace on the neckline and for the waist accent, as well as on the hem. And it finishes with a sweet satin ribbon and bow in back. Doesn’t she look lovely!?!

Eco Gown Collection: Meet Larkspur

Janay — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:36:53 +0000

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 asymmetrical ruffled hem with peek-a-boo baby ruffles popping out of the seams. Also pictured with the versatile detachable tie-on ruffle underskirt.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this together!

Arlen and Jamie at Skyline Downtown Salon, hair make makeup

Photography by Emily Lodigensky of ME Phototography

And of course thanks to our lovely model, Carolina Rodriguez.

Gowns for sale exclusively at Gown Gallery

Eco Gown Collection: Meet Cypress

Janay — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:49:54 +0000

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 together!

Arlen and Jamie at Skyline Downtown Salon, hair make makeup

Photography by Emily Lodigensky of ME Phototography

And of course thanks to our lovely model, Carolina Rodriguez.

Gowns for sale exclusively at Gown Gallery

Eco Gown Collection: Meet Aster

Janay — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:11:44 +0000

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 back add whimsical flair.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this together!

Arlen and Jamie at Skyline Downtown Salon, hair make makeup

Photography by Emily Lodigensky of ME Phototography

And of course thanks to our lovely model, Carolina Rodriguez.

Gowns for sale at Gown Gallery and on Janay-A.com.

Inspire: Jorge Manuel

Janay — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:52:35 +0000

Jorge Manuel Pyxis Gown

http://www.jorgemanuelweddings.com/bridal.php

I am loving her double-veil and vintage pinup hair!