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Brides

Tanja-Mari

In her own words, Tanja-Mari wanted a ‘me dress’. A dress that would reflect her absolute obsession with lace. Something romantic, soft and stylish, without compromising her comfort. Her light champagne and cream bohemian-inspired gown consisted of a Chantilly lace bodice with a gorgeous open back and low v-neck. The beautiful flowing skirt was fashioned from layered silk chiffon. A…

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Liza

Liza wanted her dress to be soft, romantic and elegant. Something timeless yet contemporary. Something that would take her husbands breath away. And that she most definitely did! And so we designed for her a gorgeous stone & cream coloured gown that we layered with corded Chantilly lace and beaded detail on the bodice. The skirt was fashioned from layers…

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Eriné

So Eriné wanted her dress to reflect the romantic, festive atmosphere of their wedding. This theme, coupled with her love of lace, served as inspiration for her dream dress. Her nude and ivory wedding gown with subtle hints of blush pink was detailed with accents of Chantilly lace, which also extended over one shoulder. Layers of silk chiffon made for…

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Marené

Feminine and romantic. These were the design details that Marené desired. Her oyster pink wedding gown was fashioned from hand-dyed raw silk, soft tulle and dramatic accents of beautiful beaded lace. The sweetheart bodice was layered with lace, which extended over the shoulders to form straps. The trumpet style skirt was made up of layered tulle, while the back was…

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Jessica

Before brides come for their first consultation I often encourage them to visit a few bridal boutiques, try on different styles and silhouettes and see what works for them. Despite the fact that Jessica was encouraged to go traditional, she really wanted a Boho-inspired gown, with pretty accents of lace and chiffon. Her antique cream wedding gown was created using…

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Maxine

After countless episodes of “Say Yes to the Dress” Maxine was set  on a full length lace, trumpet style dress with an illusion back. Something modern, stylish and well fitted. Her gown was fashioned from Duchess Satin and Corded Floral lace, with a sweetheart neckline and buttons on the back. From below the hips the dress flared – creating a…

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Dee

Dee is such a vivacious woman – lively, exciting and incredibly beautiful! She wanted something dramatic, chic and easy to wear, yet not too loud and cumbersome. The result – a corset style bodice covered in nude pink lace detailed with metallic golden bronze leaves and tiny pearls. The skirt was made from layers of blush pink and cream silk…

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Mariette

Designing this dress was such a special experience. Mariette and I have been the best of friends since childhood and she’s incredibly dear to my heart! She is one of the most stylish woman I know and it was a huge honour to make her wedding gown. Her tea-length dress in dove grey Duchess satin was layered with soft white…

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Styled Shoot

Whimsical wedding Dress

Bridget is a photographer based in Buffalo. She approached me with a couple of ideas for a styled shoot and it sounded só beautiful – I honestly couldn’t resist! In Bridget’s own words – We are doing like a “whimsical, romantic, girly, soft, pretty, watercolour theme with hints of ‘ombre’ in it. Thank you Bridget for these beautiful photos! You…

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Brides

Héloïse

Héloïse didn’t have a particular design in mind when I first met her, however there were 3 elements she was sure she wanted: Beautiful lace, a cute belt and a stunning back. After trying on numerous dresses, she found that she felt most comfortable in a fitted A-line style dress. In time, she also fell in love with the idea…

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Larisa

Larisa and Jonathan were married at Olive Rock, located in the picturesque Witzenberg Valley. Her stone coloured, high-waist wedding gown was created from silk satin and silk organza. The bodice was embellished with beautiful beaded lace. The spotted tulle neckline was refined with a trim of beading, while the back was detailed with beaded lace flowers. Reminds me of a…

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Dominique

Dominique loves lace and wanted a provincial-inspired wedding dress. She was such an amazing bride to work with as I was free to play with various textiles, colours and designs. Her dress consisted of a gorgeous Guipure lace bodice and silk chiffon skirt. The bodice featured a high neckline, keyhole back and slight cap sleeves. The end result was pure…

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Zanike

Zanike’s entire wedding was a reflection of her innate creativity. From the decor to the dress, she had a clear vision of what she wanted for her special day. And special it was! Her dress was absolutely gorgeous – an exquisite 3-piece that transitioned from a full length gown into a cocktail dress for the reception. The first piece was…

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