New Collection Inspiration and BTS

Over the past couple months, I have been busy working on my newest collection, Into the Woods. 

 

I went into my own backyard for inspiration.

I went into my own backyard for inspiration.

Bringing home some twigs and branches to spray paint, and make one-of-a-kind headpieces, and appliques for my bridal sashes. 

 

I want my dresses to make my brides feel like a woodland fairy princess, and that is my inspiration for this collection. 

image from http://burnettsboards.com/2013/02/leila-hafzi-wedding-dresses/

image from http://burnettsboards.com/2013/02/leila-hafzi-wedding-dresses/

 

Behind the Scenes, over 200 leaves hand sewn on a tank bodice. 

Attention Hair/Makeup Artists: Looking for Hair and Makeup artists to join me for my April 16th RAW showcase, Exposure. My models will be walking around the Orpheum(Tampa/Ybor) all night with business cards of mine and their hair & makeup artists. And after my runway show, we all walk the runway, so the crowd knows who did what. Models will be wearing wedding dress designs from one of my collections, Gatsby Inspired Brides, Mermaid Inspired Brides, or my newest, Into the Woods Bridal. Please contact me in comments below or desiree.voight@gmail.com 

Happy Customers

I was contacted by this pretty ladies mother, who wanted to surprise her with a birthday dress for her 18th. I love getting pictures from my happy customers, and this picture is a gem, the dress matches her decor perfectly. 

She's wearing a custom Marie Dress, from my Marie Antoinette Inspired Bridesmaid collection.

Her Review: "perfect dress for my daughters 18th bday! fabric was amazing! quality made!! thanks so much!!!"


Happy to help with your big day, any way I can. Altered a David's Bridal beaded gown. I took the dress in, up, and added ties to bustle up the train. I also charged her a lot less than her quote from David's Bridal. 

Her review: "The dress fits perfect!! Thank you again. You're awesome "

 

all about custom-made Wedding dresses: BTS to Wedding

Updated March 1, 2019

It's your wedding day, you deserve to feel confident and look fierce!  I love creating custom pieces for my customers. Everyone's body type is different. We all have our assets we would like to showcase (bow chica wow wow) and our not-so-great parts we prefer not to hight light. I will work with you to create your dream wedding dress that will compliment your shape and personal style. 

But how does this process work? 

The first step is discussing your general wants and needs ( including measurements, see measuring guide ). Options for this include meeting in person( Florida residents), Skype, phone, or email.  Mood boards or pinboards are great conversation starters. After I have all the information I need I will move forward to the sketching phase. I also use this time to gather swatches for our review.   

Once we have agreed on sketches and swatches I will order the fabrics, and first create a sample of your piece in a similar, less expensive fabric so we can see how the piece will look before using our fashion fabric. Then once we get the fit perfect, I will go back to my sewing cave & create the final custom pieces. Time for this process may vary depending on how simple or complicated the piece(s) are. 

Then once I have completed your dress, you can come to pick it up at my studio to ensure you have the perfect fit, (additional fittings may apply) or I will send it to you. (plan to receive your dress 8-10 wks before your wear date if received by mail for possible alterations)

The last step is for you is to get married and party! Oh, and brag to all your friends about it! Well, humbly of course as you hand them my card. 

 

I look forward to doing business with you. 

Cheers!