We had two weddings to celebrate in early October this year; one in Florida and the other in Michigan.

Kelly loved two Monique Lhullier gowns that she saw when conducting her search; and wanted to combine her favorite elements of each.  We took inspiration from the front of one, and created a keyhole opening in back from another.  The gown incorporated two different French laces; a wonderful ivory alencon reembroidered lace for the overlay, and a reembroidered chantilly was sewn under the overlay; thereby creating a shadow effect.  The dramatic background for the two laces was an ecru charmeuse that made the two laces "pop."  There were a lot of refinements that Kelly wanted in her gown for the beach wedding.  The skirt of the dress was open from just above the knee to the ground which displayed the romantic scalloped edges of the two laces working together.

We're waiting for the professional photos from Kelly's wedding.  But in the meantime, we thought you'd like a preview.



The second wedding took place in upper Michigan.  Paige also wanted an all-lace gown with a dramatic ecru background.  However, for Paige's gown, we used a dutchess satin underneath the ivory alencon lace. Paige was wonderful to work with.  She and her mom shared many memorable moments during the dressmaking process.


We loved both brides, and think they look amazing.