Karlien’s wedding was going to take place in the heart (and heat) of the Namibian Desert. She wanted her dress to blend in effortlessly with the spectacular scenery – a landscape stained with sand and magnificent rock boulders.

We made her dreamy desert dress from a selection of stone coloured fabrics. Each piece was hand-dyed to get the perfect hue. We then detailed the sweetheart neckline and rouged bodice with handmade fabric flowers and feathers, and the back with buttons made from wood.

I think the end result was so stunning! Priscilla should really move along. The desert has a new queen. And her name is Karlien.

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Karlien Diener's Desert Dress

Photography by DEAR HEART PHOTOS