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Sophie has a beautiful almost elfin look about her. I was delighted to be asked to make her dress and i knew straight away it had to be something that would not over whelm her fine features. I suggested a heavy guipure lace, cut very fitted over a sweet heart neckline silk bodice with internal lace up and covered silk buttons. she had a fairly fitted heavy silk crepe skirt with a full circle skirt in fine french silk chiffon overlay. Sophie’s favorite colour was represented by a Muscari blue ruched silk chiffon belt with hand made roses and sashes…

So many of our brides come to us through recommendations, So did Beatrice. She had clear idea of what she wanted for her wedding dress: sleeves, cowl neck, low back, buttons, and a little train. We put the elements together and helped her chose the fabric and we added a bit of embellishment.The beautiful veil was a family heirloom. The result was lovely, simple and sophisticated. The wedding was to be held at in the west of Scotland, in marquee by Langlees House in Biggar, Beatrice’s Great Aunt’s house. Beatrice, also asked us to make one of her flower girls…

This wedding was very special wedding to be involved in. Lois and her Matthew had won a competition running on We Fell In Love wedding blog. The couple had submitted their story and the public had voted that Lois & Matthew were the couple to win this amazing price of a wedding at Drumtochty Castle. We loved Lois initial style brief and meeting her just confirmed that they were the best winners of the competition and we were over the moon to make her dress for her. Lois decided to go for a princess style wedding dress. The dress was…

It has been such a pleasure working with Laura. Very early on it became clear to me that nothing would be left to coincidence for her beautiful wedding to Jordan. They had booked the wonderful Crear Weddings venue on the remote coast of Argyll. They chose Craig from McBeth Photography to take their lovely photographs – his love of photographing scenery and quirky style was just what they were looking for. Gryffe Weddings were there to capture the day on video. Laura went for an ivory chinese silk organza wedding dress, in a mermaid shape, with a long full train and organza straps. The dress had an internal…

 Ruth came to us with lovely DIY ideas for her wedding for a springtime fun outdoors wedding. With lots of practice from Girl guides, she had ideas for activities and some lovely ideas for details for her very personal wedding. We were excited to be asked to make her dress. Ruth Decided to go for an Ivory silk dress, deep pleats with a wide pink belt and pearl detail. She had handmade roses  and sashes at the back. The dress had a train which bustles up for the night time dancing. The wedding was held at Kirknewton Estate, Stables, lovely…

It was lovely to meet Mary, we got really excited about her lovely ideas, she wanted a green short wedding dress, that was what she was sure of. We looked at her ideas and came up with some options to achieve the look she wanted. She went for a lovely crisp silk taffeta in a green colour and a sweet heart neckline with bateau scallop neckline in lace over, on the back the lace has a keyhole and a concealed zip. The wedding ceremony was held at the Malmaison, Leith, and the Wedding Lunch at The Shore Bar and Restaurant,…

Victoria came to us looking for a dress to wear for her early spring wedding in Dunkeld Cathedral and later at Ballathie House Hotel.  We made her a dress from a beautiful ivory corded lace with a satin backing.  It had a big train and an internal bustle. We made a veil with lace trim to go with it.  We also made her two younger bridesmaids dresses in royal blue satin.  The photographer, Peter Keyser kindly allowed us to use his images. The beautiful cake was his wife’s work Silla Keyser Cakes, the  flowers were arranged by Louise Mackenzie from The…

Hannah and Geraint got engaged in Edinburgh, and so decided to have their wedding here in the Botanic Garden.   All friends and family travelled from England and Wales for the wedding which made it so special for the young couple. We were over the moon when Hannah decided that her wedding dress should also be made in Edinburgh. Hannah has been such a fun girl to work with, she planned lots of fun details for her wedding. The wedding was in the Botanics… outside.. in October.. it was wonderful and atmospheric. (i couldn’t help myself and went for a…

Joanna got engaged over Christmas, and soon after was in touch for her wedding dress. she had ideas of what she wanted and we looked at different fabrics and cuts, beads and trims and other details. She soon settled for what she wanted.. then she went away to loose some weight. She blew me away with her determination, and she looked so so different when the wedding was much closer and we had to get started on her dress. In the meantime we got on with her bridesmaids dresses, Joanna chose a Windsor blue shot chiffon, and the colour really…

On one lovely day last year, we had the great fortune of being allowed to go to Springkell Mansion House Hotel and use the gorgeous location for a bridal theme shoot. It was a fab team. We had Natalia L modeling, Zan Youhuan as stylist and Ailsadoc MUA as the Make-up artist, and Duncan Holmes Photography took the lovely photographs.