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Manya

A few years ago I had the pleasure of making a dress for a Karin. She was such a beautiful, bubbly bride and her mom, who accompanied her to all her fittings, so supportive and loving. So when Karin’s sister, Manya contacted me to make her dream dress, I was overjoyed. I figured that the first apple (Karin) did not…

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Lise

“Women who wear black lead colourful lives.” I don’t remember who said the above, but I believe it especially relevant to a bride who chooses to wear black. It says she’s daring. Confident. Bold. Liberated. And that does not a boring existence make. No, black is most definitely not bleak. Lise’s open back bodice was a blend of 2 black…

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Lirie

“She’s music to me…” ~ Ekolo You know when you’re having one of those days…and your favourite song plays on the radio? Now that’s how I would describe Lirie. True to the Hebrew origin of her name (as in lyric), she’s like an upbeat song:  No matter your mood, she uplifts you, and her effect lingers even long after she is…

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Meghann

Meghann, in my opinion, bears an uncanny resemblance to style icon Dita Von Teese. And I’m not just talking seeable similarities here. Yes, she stunning. Perfectly polished. Strikingly stylish. But these are not the characteristics that commanded and captured my attention. According to Aubrey Hepburn, true style is a blend of charisma and individualism. When I read this, I understood…

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Lizl

This beautiful bride isn’t just a pretty face. An attorney by trade, she’s also smart, systematic, smooth-spoken, and confident. Every detail of her big day was planned to perfection and as a consequence, she never seemed stressed or apprehensive. She could simply enjoy every moment. Without restriction. And the benefit was also mine to reap. Lizl was just lovely and…

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Kalika

Kalika is honestly one of the most beeautiful woman I have ever seen! But her allure isn’t strictly superficial. Yes, she’s stunning. Striking. Sensational.  But she’s also cultured, clever, gorgeously groomed, timelessly elegant, impressively eloquent and to boot, has such a warm way about her. I can totally see why her hubby fell head over heels. I mean, I fell…

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Zen-Mari

There’s something about Zen-Mari. Yes, she’s gorgeous. She has a lovely figure. Beeeeautiful blue eyes. But those are not her most attractive attributes. Instead, it is something intangible. Her presence. Her poise. Her peace. Throughout our journey, Zen-Mari was always so serene and satisfied. Her mother accompanied her to all her fittings and it’s obvious where (who) she got her good…

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Stephani

A jewelry designer by trade, Stephani is incredibly creative. But it’s not merely a skill. Rather, it’s a characteristic. An organic expression of who she is. Delicate in her ways, yet quietly confident, Stephani had a clear idea of what she wanted. And so we set to work. We fashioned the bodice of her dropped-waist dress from a gorgeous French…

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Tammy

I just loooove this photo…. It reminded me of this sweet exchange between Cinderella and Prince Charming. Like Cinderella, Tammy too is a beauty to behold. With her slender frame, blonde hair and blue eyes, Tammy typifies the ideal princess bride. No wonder her hubby couldn’t keep his eyes off her! I couldn’t even keep my eyes off her! And…

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Elri

Elri is honestly one of the dearest, darling people I have ever met. Ever. Ever ever.  Her sincere smile and sparkling personality lit me up. However, what I found most endearing was her childlike excitement at each fitting. As adults we so often hide the intensity of our excitement and anticipation in fear of being…I don’t know…judged? Her unguarded expressions…

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Lykleleen

I’ve been sitting here for over an hour struggling to string a single sentence together. These photos have rendered me absolutely speechless. Beauty how we feel it really is indescribable. What it is or what it means can really never be said. And so I won’t try. Words won’t suffice. It will only spoil. Instead, I’ll leave you to revel…

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Liesel

“You should never have to look for evidence that someone loves you. True love is crystal clear.” I wish Liesel’s husband could have been a fly on the wall during our consultations. He would have beamed with pride. Not only because of the beauty his beloved beholds, but by way she spoke of him in his absence. It impressed upon…

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Maryke

So when we were expecting our first born (feels like a lifetime ago!!) we did a maternity shoot and Maryke was actually the lady behind the lens. She made us feel so comfortable and cared for and so, when she made an appointment to discuss the ideas for her wedding dress, I was absolutely elated. As a photographer, she obviously…

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