It’s been a while since I have posted a blog but it’s been a very busy Spring and now Summer with wedding season in full bloom.

Since my last post, I have created a wonderfully fun 50’s Marilyn Style Wedding Dress for Amanda with an adorable kiwi green petticoat and tie accenting the dress. I am anxiously awaiting wedding photos to share and will get them posted as soon as they are available. For now, I am attaching a photo from one of the fittings so you can get a flavor for the dress.

Next came some very fun wedding invitations for Camille. She had an outdoor wedding and wanted something lighthearted for their personalities and location. I have attached a photo of the final product.

Then I started creating some fabulous new bridal jewelry and a birdcage that ended up very beautiful. Many more items to come when I have time to create between booked weddings.

Finally, the most beautiful gown yet is in production for Kristin in North Carolina. It is a stunning trumpet style with a sweetheart strapless shantung silk undergown and then topped with a full overlay using the finest Italian lace. I don’t have photos of this one yet, but be prepared to want one for yourself. This gown would easily sell for $4,-5000+ in a designer bridal salon. The finished gown will sell for a little over $1,600. This is where my specialty lye’s. I can’t compete with a $300-$500 David’s Bridal gown, nor do I want to. When a bride is looking at designer gowns selling in the thousands, many times I can create a similar gown to fit their style and personality for less than half of the designer price.

Following Kristin will be a very pretty halter gown for Jessica made from silk 3-ply silk and full chiffon overlay for an end of August wedding.

Keep checking back and I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

I am excited to offer custom items for immediate purchase at one of two new store locations: Etsy or Bravo Bride (click on either link to go to site). Currently I have a beautiful 30’s inspired wedding gown and birdcage veil as well as a variety of jewelry and ring bearer pillows. All items will be packaged in specialty boxes for protection or gift giving.

If you find something you like and would be interested in a similar item in a different color/style, please let me know and I would be happy to create it for you. Please check back often for new additions.

I am happy to report that I have recently contracted with a printing company to be able to offer custom letterpress invitations. In addition to the current variety of options I am able to provide, this is an exciting option I can offer my clients.

The reason I am so excited about this is because I will be able to completely design and customize your invitation to your style and the choices are virtually endless.  This option is not available through most invitation companies where you have to select one of their templates.

Letterpress is fast becoming a very popular style for inviations with the text and graphics embossed into the cardstock for an elegant and unique look. Clients will be able to pick from four paper weights in either white or ivory. Text and graphics are available in one, two, or three colors.

Attendants!