Formal or informal – the choice is yours

When selecting a ready to wear gown or designing your own custom couture gown it’s important to consider the theme you are looking for on your wedding day.  If you are looking for a Formal setting, you could go with a gown that has a fuller skirt and a structured bodice with either lace and/or beading. The common fabric used for this style of gown is Dutch silk satin, Thai silk or Cathedral satin. The longer the veil, the more formal you will look, for example, a Mantilla veil or Cathedral veil. You can also add many accessories to express your personal style and to finish your look.

On the other hand, if you are looking for an In-formal setting like a beach wedding, you may like to consider a simple and elegant style, like a slinky fishtail gown with lace embellishments.  Rather than a veil, you may look at having a fascinator or even some simple flowers for your hair.  You can also be more daring with colours.

But remember, choosing the perfect gown for you is most important than any wedding protocol or tradition.  It is your special day, so make sure it reflects you and your partner!

Karen Willis Holmes - Sophia

La Sposa - Sonata

Karen Willis Holmes - Evie

Frocking up to suit your body shape

Have you ever seen a bride and thought ‘what were they thinking wearing that dress!’ 

Feeling spectacular on your wedding day is all about selecting or designing a couture gown that hides your flaws and highlights your best features.  You want to make sure it is season appropriate as well as wedding theme appropriate and take into consideration the different colours and fabric choices available.  Most importantly though, make sure it reflects your personality and style!  This will inevitably mean you will need to try on many different styles to find the right one for your body shape.

Today, I’d like to share with you a few different dress silhouettes we create to highlight features depending on our bride to be body shape.

A-line

This style forms a triangle A-shape with a fitted bodice, flowing into a wide skirt.

Fishtail/Mermaid

This has a tight fitting, sculptured bodice, flowing into a widening skirt. This style will enhance most figures.

Empire Line

High waisted and short bodice with the skirt beginning under the bust line, giving a slender line.

Ball gown

Fitted bodice, tiny waist with a full skirt. Sometimes with tulle petticoats. This is a more traditional style.

The month of romance - a life of happiness

Valentines Day is such a romantic day for all our lovely brides to be, whether  you’re showered with flowers, given that special gift or wined and dined…. as long as you are made to feel that you are the only person in the world it’s a romantic day.

We believe your wedding day is similar to this – after all, you are about to marry your Valentine, so it’s important that on your special day you feel amazing from head to toe.  We believe it’s the one day you should look and feel like YOU.  To let your personality shine and your true inner beauty radiate.  

Whether you are looking for elegance, simplicity, classic or modern we can design a gown that reflects the real you.

And for the ladies hoping for a Valentines Day proposal, be sure to ‘like’ us on facebook so that you are prepared once your Valentine asks you to spend the rest of your lives together.

Veil or no veil – the choice is yours

To wear or not wear a veil is a big decision for many brides to be.  Depending on your desired look and the atmosphere you are wanting to create, there are many options for you.  We can always create a gorgeous traditional veil or design a head-piece which is sure to have you looking stunning and elegant.  

This head piece is perfect for a relaxed beach wedding or outdoor garden wedding, creating softness and elegance to a simple, flowing gown.