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Emma’s bride dress requirement had to suit her movement. Emma spends time out of the chair, as well as in. The bespoke dress had to be all of that of a wonderful wedding dress, and then it had to fit into the chair. Finding Emma’s fine features really suited the delicate embroidered tulle with sequins and beads and silver embroidery. So that was chosen for bodice and sleeves. Silk satin chiffon, overlay in a full A-line skirt without a train was a great option to sit soft over the legs. The advantage of the silk was also limited creasing for…

A Silk Organza dress with heavy embellishment and aqua accent colour A  new lovely bride with the best ideas, venue, and photographer is just the best start to a new project. It was just so when Joanna came to see me with all her ideas for the wedding. Bespoke dress with princess skirt, elaborate beadwork, and aqua blue accent were all on the list. We helped her pick a full circle Chinese silk organza skirt with a strapless sweetheart neckline bodice. With that, she picked a heavily beaded lace with pearls and sequins. Finishing the lace top with silk chiffon belt,…

Fitting wedding dress for Scottish Castle Wedding in Aberdour in Fife. Are you having dreams of a Scottish Castle wedding? with a wedding dress to fit the theme? Rachel was falling in love with the Astrid Dress from our collection. We make the Astrid dress in silk dupion and  Chinese silk organza overlay.  With the dress, Rachel chose to wear the dress with a Chantilly lace jacket.  The silk lace jacket had scalloped lace edges. The neckline has hand-worked lace edging on the neckline. The little jacket has a deep silk pleated belt which is tied in a big soft…

Gina and Jason had decided for double celebrations of their big day.  First with a day out in Edinburgh, with their close friends. Then a blessing and a big party in a stunning house near Barcelona called Almiral De La Font. It was such an amazing brief I got from Gina when she first came to see me. She was the most fun bride to work with. She and Jason are childhood sweethearts. I think they have imagined their wedding for years. Gina first chose the biggest tulle skirt, a boned corset style satin top and a lace jacket to go…

On this dark January day, I just want it to be summer again. What could be better than to look at the best outdoor wedding? Months before her wedding Emily came to me to talk dress. I was so happy to work with her, and she chose a beautiful dress from our collection. She went for the Millie dress which is empire-line cut and has an illusion neckline and it has beaded lace motifs and beaded lace scalloped hemline. The feel of the wedding was light, summery, so colourful and informal. The wedding held in one of my favourite places…

We love doing a photoshoot! Over the Moon to be going to Mansfield Traquair to do it. We love seeing our wedding dresses “in the flesh” and not least, it’s a great way to meet industry friends and together achieves best look and styling for the dresses, for the season and for the venue. A Dark November day was just such a day. Duncan Holmes photography worked hard finding both models for the day.  He also arranged for hair and makeup professionals.  I had a very kind and generous invitation from Mansfield Traquair allowing us to use the venue for the…

Maria is such a cool girl you would just admire, she is working hard at her PhD and she is doing great at sports. She is the beautiful daughter of good friends. Working with her on her Wedding vision was just wonderful. Maria wanted a bespoke dress with a full skirt and lace and some blue accent colour. This was the brief I got from her. We made her a fitted bodice with ivory lace overlay. The lace had a champagne cord enhancing the floral design. The colour really suited Maria.  The lace created a sweetheart neckline on the front and…

Short wedding dress for a San Francisco Elopement Making a wedding dress which is going places is always very exciting.  Helen and her partner planned to marry in San Francisco Town Hall, with a bunch of close friends. Following, they would have the Holiday of a lifetime. Lastly, Come back to Scotland and host a big party. So, therefore Helen’s dress had to do cover a few different requirements.  Helen was not interested in a traditional dress. She wanted a modern, lovely dress, she could move in and one with a touch of colour. She decided for beautiful luxurious silk crepe…

It was a real pleasure being asked to make a short silk satin wedding dress for this amazing venue. We discussed different cuts and colours, she settled for this style and ivory colour. The Robert Burns Monument is one of my favourite spots in Edinburgh and fairly unknown. The location is stunning and the building itself almost looks like a wedding cake. So, a dress to suit this venue!. This was the challenge. Pippa wanted a simple dress she could wear and enjoy the informal wedding day in. She chose a lovely heavy silk crepe back satin. This silk drapes very…

Donna had been with her partner for years. They had happily had 2 lovely kids together, so they decided on a summer wedding in New York. Talking for years of getting married, they decided to secretly take the plunge. Their daughter was working at Camp in America,  it seemed the perfect adventure to follow her to America. Once the trip was planned, they just had to get there and queue up at the town hall for the marriage licence. On the day they had the wedding ceremony in the Town Hall, followed by family celebrations. The family enjoyed and spending some quality time together…