I do not subscribe to / follow any particular trend, instead I buy and wear things which reflect my personality and mood. When it came to my wedding gown, I had pretty much the same thoughts.
I knew that an off-the-rack gown would not work for me. It's just too 'predictable' and too 'flat'. I wanted something FUN, dramatic yet classy. At the back of my mind, I was hoping to create something which is also uniquely timeless as I hope to keep it for my daughter. :p
It was quite a tall order when I went gown / designer hunting years back. I met up with a few designers but none was able to reflect and capture what I wanted. Thankfully I found Patrick of The Wedding Present. I showed him a few of my doodles, pictures of some gowns which I like and with God's grace, he got it!
Rather than going backless for my gown, I decided on a short bodice but with an "overlay" made of organza which forms a train. More than that, I wanted embellishments for the train using feathers, vintage lace and shredded tulle (yes, it was indeed shredded to create the torn effect :p). The designer was brilliant with the materials chosen and he also created it to be a A-symmetrical line. It was in short, perfect. :)
Did you keep your wedding gown for your kiddo too?
I love gowns with really long trains, and yours takes the cake because it's got feathers too!
ReplyDeleteNow I need to make a daughter so I can even think of handing down the gown too. :P
Thank you! From one feather lover to another, I can see how we both love it! :D yes, a daughter will be great for you! Your gown is gorgeous!
DeleteOh, my mum kept her wedding gown from the 70s safe for me but when she took it out I was little too big for it!
ReplyDeleteHey Agy, that did come to my mind so I was thinking that if that happens, maybe Dumpling can remove some of the embellishments to add to her gown? Maybe that's another idea :D
DeleteWhoa! Drama gown fit for drama mama!!
ReplyDeleteHur hur, drama hor? I am happy that I made the choice to make something that reflects my personality rather than trendy. Because even when I am looking this now, years on, I still love it!
DeleteLovely! I had shredded tulle for my wedding gown too and the silhouette is similar to yours. :)
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