Happy Accidents
I love happy accidents. There’s no avoiding it: things never go exactly as planned. With something with as many variables as a totally custom dress, at least one of those variables is liable to throw you for a loop. But, in my experience, this dilemma has always turned into a springboard for something even better; […]
Fabric Swatching
Jill and I decided that it would be perfect if I used shades of purple in the jacket, rather than the traditional all-white bride (not to mention that it will look incredible with her red hair!). She also really loves lace, beaded overlays, and beautiful textured silks. Mixing these elements together could create something really […]
First (Family) Fabric Fitting!
For Leah’s first fabric fitting, she invited her parents and her future in-laws. This was a new experience for me and I was really happy and nervous to have them attend. Leah and I have put so much work into the dress. Will they love it? Will they hate it? Will it fit? Will they […]
Leah and the Blog pt. 3 (the Consultation)
Our consultation was a blast! We really got to know each other and came up with some fantastic ideas for Leah’s dress. Although our actual design was still unclear, we decided it would be some sort of vintage look of mixed eras. A little from the time period of the house (1850’s), a little from […]