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Isobel

Isobel dreamed of a fairy-like wedding gown – something soft and feminine yet playful and relaxed. Like most of us, Isobel was self-conscious about her midsection and didn’t want to worry about tucking in her tummy. Taking all these elements into consideration, we decided on a high-waist wedding gown. This cut is very flattering and covers areas that we as…

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Eurika

Eurika looked absolutely gorgeous in a nude Duchess Satin wedding gown. Long and fitted, the sweet heart bodice was rouged and the bust detailed with delicate Chantilly lace. From below her hips flared frills fashioned from soft tulle and chiffon. This gorgeous blonde bride looked absolutely exquisite – her blue eyes portraying a love as deep as it is wide….

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Marlene

Like most modern brides, Marlene wanted to be comfortable. She didn’t want to spend her day pulling and tugging her gown. She wanted to enjoy her dress and wear it throughout the ceremony and celebration. She also wanted her gown to be sexy, but subtle. And so we made Marlene an ivory mermaid gown with an illusion mesh neckline. We…

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Emré

A lover of all things vintage, Emré wanted her dress to be fun, flowing and light. Something that she could dance, jump and celebrate in. Anything big, heavy or too tight was out of the question.  And like any other bride, Emré really wanted to take her husband-to-be’s breath away! And that she most definitely did! For her big day…

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Dani

Dani wanted her dress to accentuate her body, without exposing it. She wanted a dateless design fashioned from fine fabrics. We made her rouged bodice from silk chiffon and detailed it with Swarovski crystals and spaghetti straps. The back was embellished with buttons. The skirt, which was constructed layers of silk chiffon – gave way to a classic chapel train….

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Anschke

In Anschke’s own words, she wanted a dress that would: 1. Hide her insecurities 2. Change to the beat of the night 3. Support the ladies 😉 4. Flatten the curves 5. Possess an element of surprise And so we made her a Duchess Satin Dress with long lace sleeves and a detachable silk chiffon skirt. What a gorgeous bride!!…

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Gwynnedd

Gwynned wasn’t so concerned with the look of the dress, but rather, the feel of it. She wanted to be comfortable and for her gown accentuate features that she felt good about. She wanted her dress to be soft and feminine and understated. Nothing over the top. Simply…beautiful. A strapless Grecian inspired creation, the sweetheart bodice was embellished with two…

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Shani

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,…

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Ubré

Ubré knew what she wanted. Long sleeves. Flared. Lace. White with a splash of colour. Simple. But with delicate details. She was getting married in winter and dreamed of a winter wonderland wedding gown. Her dress was fashioned from snow-white duchess satin and embellished with beaded lace. A dramatic flare was created from layers of soft veiling. Her waist was…

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Carli

Carli dreamed of tying the knot in a long, slimming dress. Self-conscious, she wanted to cover her collarbones but since they were getting married in the dead heat Feb is so famous for, we didn’t want to add unnecessarily weight to the dress either. And so we fashioned for her a full length dress from creamy-coloured corded Chantilly lace that…

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Cemari

“If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves…” – Anonymous Cemari and Grant were tying the knot on a strip of sand in Melkbosstrand. She didn’t want a white wedding gown  – rather something playful, romantic and feminine. Her blush pink and white wedding gown was a dreamy blend of lace, silk chiffon and chiffon….

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Leonie

Leonie came armed with three pictures: One of an illusion neckline that she cut out of an antiquated You magazine. The second was of a beautiful bodice that appealed to her sense of style. And lastly, a skirt that flowed from her hips. She wanted her dress to swirl around her as she walked down the aisle. They were getting…

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Mareli

Maya Angelou wrote a poem pinned Beautiful Woman. When I read this Mareli came to mind and I reserved these words especially for her. It reads: It’s in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. Mareli surely looked phenomenal on…

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