Nadia and her mother share an incredible bond. As confirmation and celebration of that, Nadia wanted the design of her gown to include pieces of her mom’s wedding dress. They were getting married outdoors and wanted the dress to be uncomplicated and comfortable.

Nadia opted for a two piece. The top was a bodysuit – fashioned from beautiful embroidered lace with a classic cut lower back. Her mother’s dress was dissembled and fashioned into a beautiful streamlined skirt. The back of the skirt was fixed with some small wooden buttons.

So beautiful! The bride. The dress. But most beautiful of all was the sheer sentimentality of it all!

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden

Nadia's Dress by Alana van Heerden Photography by Loopline Photography