Abby Rose Photo

Our good friend and colleague Tamara Wade became the bride of her best friend Steve Morris on April 23.  We were proud to be a part of her special day in making the dress of her dreams.

Tamara and I first met when she was launching her website for Silver Thumb Photography, and needed to borrow a wedding gown to photograph.  We agreed that we could begin a joint effort with my gowns and Tamara's wonderful photography.  We've enjoyed a long friendship ever since.

Tamara came to me a couple of months before her big day and wanted to have something simple designed and made for her informal wedding ceremony in Ann Arbor.  Her dress featured a beautiful Chantilly lace bodice and a charmeuse skirt with a georgette overskirt; all in ivory.

She engaged her friend Abby Rose of  www.abbyrosephoto.com   to photograph her day.  We especially loved the photo Abby presented as a preview of more to come.  We'll share them as soon as the are available.

April 21 was a magical day for our friend and colleague Tamara Wade.  That's the day she became Tamara Wade Morris and married her best friend Steve.  Tamara and I met a few years ago when she was getting ready to go out on her own as a wedding photographer.  Although she had many years of experience working for other photographers, Tamara wanted to do this for herself and by herself.  We became friends when she was looking for a wedding gown to use to shoot some images for her new website.  Realizing that this was a joint opportunity for both of us, we formed a bond that has lasted for about five years.

Tamara photographer not only models in my gowns, but also real brides in gowns designed and created in our Plymouth studio.  She always envisioned coming here for a wedding gown of her own when the time came.

Tamara and I began designing her unique dress about two months ago.  She wanted something more informal rather than the typical bridal gown with its yards of fabric and bouffant skirt and train.  She also liked the idea of Chantilly lace.  We got started by looking through our large inventory of fabrics and laces, and finally settled on the combination that became Tamara's "dress." 

Tamara's wedding Photographer Abby Rose of  www.abbyrosephoto.com  is still working on the complete collection of photos, but we thought you'd like to take a peek.

Gretchen Menard looked at wedding gowns extensively before finding a few designs on the internet created by the Internationally acclaimed designer Zac Posen.  Not having any success in finding any of his designs for sale, she contacted us to see if we could help.  There were four dresses that caught her eye.   We put together her favorite features of two of his designs to create the perfect gown for Gretchen's day on April 21st.

We're waiting for some professional images from her photographer.  But in the meantime, here is the gown that Gretchen walked down the aisle in.  We loved the look.  She wore two veils; one fingertip length for the ceremony, and the other a whimsical flyaway veil for the reception.

Gretchen was beautiful in her white silk taffeta gown.  The gown used approximately 15 yards of fabric.

Here is what the dress looked like during the construction phase.  It presents a better idea of how many yards of fabric we used for the enormous skirts.

 Gretchen Menard looked at wedding gowns extensively before finding a few designs on the internet created by the Internationally acclaimed designer Zac Posen.  Not having any success in finding any of his designs for sale, she contacted us to see if we could help.  There were four dresses that caught her eye.   We put together her favorite features of two of his designs to create the perfect gown for Gretchen's day on April 21st.

We're waiting for some professional images from her photographer.  But in the meantime, here is the gown that Gretchen walked down the aisle in.  We loved the look.  She wore two veils; one fingertip length for the ceremony, and the other a whimsical flyaway veil for the reception.

Gretchen was beautiful in her white silk taffeta gown.  The gown used approximately 15 yards of fabric.

Last Saturday, April 21, was the beginning of our 2012 season.  We had two beautiful brides who were married on that day.

Karen Coogan purchased a dress, and then had second thoughts about several of its features.  She thought the skirt might be a bit too frilly and, although she loved the pleating in the top, she has misgivings about the fact that it was strapless.

My partner Pat designed and constructed a beautiful shrug top of silk organza with beaded trim that gave it just the right amount of "bling."  Then I removed the skirt, and added one that was more to Karen's liking.  Preliminary photos are shown below.

Once we get professional images from her photographer, we'll post them here. 

We have four brides who will be wearing georgeous gowns that were created here this season. Three are being married the weekend of April 21, and the fourth who will be married on May 6. Stay tuned for the photos and details.

We have a very busy and exciting wedding season this year, and can't wait to reveal the stories.