Shani didn’t have a specific style in mind. The only prerequisite: Comfort. She wanted to dance, drink, be merry and move, without worrying about her wedding dress.

And so we made for her a champagne coloured silk dress with a high waist and silky sash. A sleeveless design, we detailed the back with buttons.  The dress also featured a big, billowing belted skirt with one of my fave design details ever, aka pockets!

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Isn’t she just gorgeous!!

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns

Shani's Dress by Alana van Heerden Wedding Gowns