My last post was about the first pillow I ever made. This post is about the last pillow that I made (perhaps latest is the better word… Read more “A Tale of Two Pillows, Part 2: A Wedding Anniversary Gift For One of My Brides”
Category: Creating a Couture Gown
I often get phone calls and emails asking me what bridal salons carry my collection… The answer is, “None.” Each gown I make is crafted entirely by hand and made specifically to each bride’s measurements, which I personally take — they have to be absolutely precise. In this section I’ll be writing about my creative process — from the initial consultation with the bride, through the design, construction and fittings.
Avi’s Moroccan Inspired Wedding Gown
When I first met Avi she told me the sweetest story of how her fiancé had proposed to her: he had taken her on a surprise trip… Read more “Avi’s Moroccan Inspired Wedding Gown”
What’s a Design Consultation Like?
Since people often ask me how do they go about having me make a gown for them I thought I’d write about a particularly memorable bridal consultation… Read more “What’s a Design Consultation Like?”
Kate’s Bodice
This is a bodice I made for my couture bride, Kate, who was referred to me by her bridal stylist, Jackie Weppner, of Merci New York, after… Read more “Kate’s Bodice”
Taking Measurements for a Couture Gown
Most people think that all you need to know to find a piece of clothing that fits is your size — or at most, your bust, waist,… Read more “Taking Measurements for a Couture Gown”
Consider the Groom
Something that I think is critically important in determining what a bride is going to look best in is to know what her groom looks like and… Read more “Consider the Groom”
