Custom Jumpsuit and handmade birdcage veil
So elegant! Probably the most "minalmalist" garment I have made. I love working with clients when they have a clear vision, then I make pieces I would have never made before.
Congrats Melania!
CUSTOM ORDER-AIMEE
Aimee found me on Etsy and fell in love with my Navi dress from the Into the Woods collection. We added more coverage to the back so she could wear a bra.
♪ "I want to Dance the Night away with You" ♪
CUSTOM ORDER-SANDRA
Real bride Sandra contacted me early in the year for a custom gown she was dreaming up. She had lots of ideas, and I added a couple of my own details as well, to create this one-of-a-kind beautiful gown.
Behind the Seams...
Look at that lace collar! We created a higher neck on the overlay for a princess/royal look. I think it made her even more like Princess Kate Middleton! Don't you agree?
I really love this lace we used, it is a French Chantilly. It has a dot print throughout that really makes it young, also it was super soft! The sleeves are connected to one of her fingers on each hand for a fairytale detail. Love her flower in her hair, and her blue earrings to match her new hubby!
"It was also very comfortable and easy to move in, which was important to me for dancing purposes."
Finished the back with over 50 buttons, a small corset at her waist, ruched bum, and a waterfall of extra silk chiffon at center back for a 'faux train'
Sandra's Review:
On 9/18/2017 Sandra D
"Desiree did an amazing job crafting a custom gown for me that was very reasonably within my budget. She took the time to listen and really make sure that she understood all of the details that I was asking for, then pulled them all off without a hitch. I loved my gown, it fit perfectly, and I got lots of compliments from our guests on how beautiful and intricate it was. It was also very comfortable and easy to move in, which was important to me for dancing purposes. I would highly recommend Desiree Marie Designs for a wedding or any custom piece - you will not be disappointed!"
CUSTOM ORDER-MY SISTER'S WEDDING DRESS
My sister, Jes, recently eloped in San Francisco at City Hall. She came to me for her elopement dress that can be 'worn for other occasions'. Inspired by the popular self-portrait dress, I inserted ladder trim in between the bodice seams, and at the bottom hem.
The combination of the trim and the thick guipure lace was difficult to sew but was it rewarding to see it finished. We upgraded the dress with a unique 3D guipure lace. The dress is lined with a nude kona cotton that she matched with her heels and clutch. The pleating on the skirt gave us a a subtle bell shape that emphasized her waist.
Look at that bell shape
Of course, Rayna was there on the big day!
Just Married!
I also created some fun bridal accessories for the happy couple as well.
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Leffler!
Elopement Photography by Lilouette
Custom Order-Staci
Staci came to me looking for something fun and sexy and we came up with this deep 'V' faux wrap wedding dress.
Tea dyed alencon lace fabric
Pretty with pink details. Staci styled her dress magnificently with velvet pink Betsey Johnson heels, dainty gold jewelry, crstyal belt, and a gorgeous crystal headpiece.
I added lace appliques to all the edges of the bodice instead of hemming for a more romantic look. Keeping the back very open and lining free was another way we kept this dress on team sexy.
Wedding Bells!
Photos by Stefanie Arnette
Congrats Love birds Staci & Jose!
Custom Order-Promise
Promise first came to me looking for a romantic custom made wedding dress that she couldn't find in stores. I was excited when she mentioned it would be a blush gown.
We were going to add pink flowers throughout the gown, but decided early on to leave them out.
She had a clear vision of what she wanted and was great to work with. She came to visit for a fitting as well where she found out she wanted to add a matching veil as well. It really made the whole look come together perfectly.
In order to create the unique style of her dress, I cut out around 100 of these lace pieces and created my own pattern of lace on the bodice that trickled down throughout the dress and veil.
I also created sheer tulle side panels on the bodice for a flattering look.
Love her country vintage style she added to the gown.
You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl.
She loved it too, see her feedback below:
"Desiree did an awesome job putting all of my ideas together to make the perfect wedding dress. It was beautiful and totally 100% unique. I got compliments on it all night!!" -Promise Newman
CUSTOM ORDER-CHELSEA
So happy Chelsea contacted me before leaving Florida last year. We met and designed her dream dress. She is such a happy person, and very in love. I wanted that to reflect in her dress, and I think we did just that!
Since her wedding was to be on the beach, lace sandals were a must!
I also created her garter and her bridesmaids garters too.
Fittings with Chelsea below.
The Big Day.
Silk chiffon, 50+ buttons, and endless amount of hand appliques came together beautifully as Chelsea Steinbauer floated elegantly down the aisle. She wore a light chantilly lace gown with a 6 pence sewn into the dress hem. We created a new design in which a section of the dress was able to flow in the coastal breeze for the ceremony, but was pinned and draped beautifully for an almost 2nd look at their reception.
Congrats Chelsea and Joe Steinbauer!
CUSTOM ORDER-Courtney
Watch this amazing video below by The McKellars-Wedding Cinema of bride, Courtney wearing a custom made lace dress with butterfly sleeves.
With its sweetheart neckline, low back, mermaid skirt, and full lace design it has lots of classic details, but the long butterfly sleeves, and her excellent styling, make this dress unique, and bohemian.
They are so cute, and so in love, glad I was able to be apart of this magic.
johndavidweddings.com photographer
CUSTOM ORDERS-February
I have so many behind the scenes photos of custom orders, I decided to make a combined post. Can't wait to get back photographer's photos of the following on their special days!
Above: Butterfly sleeves Lace Wedding Dress & dyed emerald lace Bridesmaid Dress
Above: Custom Alencon Lace Wedding Dress, long sleeves and low back.
Below: Bridal Alteration. Removed all pre-existing beading and replaced with below silver beaded lace.
I have more of this beautiful silver beaded lace too.
Custom Order-Abby Wedding Dress
I was very pleased to hear that Abby loved my Gatsby Wedding Dress, Pammy for her wedding dress, with just a few changes.
I sent a few sketches and emails, and I began creating her custom dress.
Mailed all the way to Alaska for her December Wedding!
Can't wait to see pictures, I know she will look amazing.
More Pictures from Vania and Justins Wedding
Chantilly Bridal Crop Top & Silk Georgette Maxi Skirt by Desiree Marie Design
Photography By Ashley Jane Photography
Custom Wedding Dress-Vania
In the past couple months, I had the great pleasure working with my photographer and friend, Vania, in creating her wedding dress.
Final fitting.
We had a short time period, but we made it work!
With lots of sketches, and meetings, and emails later, we came up with a two piece ensemble for her backyard wedding.
Since she is a florida bride, and was also having her wedding on the beach, we wanted the fabrics to be light and delicate. So we chose chantilly lace and silk georgette both in ivory.
What was unique about making Vanias' dress was, she was loosing baby weight. I ended up taking in the dress at least an additional 1" every where on our last fitting.
She styled her dress beautifully with a flower crown made by a friend, and lace sandals.
Very happy I had the opportunity to work with her one more time before I move.
Congratulations!
Custom Wedding Dress Order- Jahmi
Jahmi contacted me months ago with some inspiration pictures for her custom wedding gown. We exchanged almost 50 emails and came up with her perfect dress custom made in her measurements.
After reviewing pictures and discussing details, and fabric, I sketched her dress. She approved and I began the process.
Even though we did not meet in person, she was able to meet with her local tailor to get properly measured.
Sending pictures along the way, Jahmi was able to see her dress while it was getting made.
Shipped her dress all the way to New Jersey. Read her review after receiving her wedding dress below:
"Received my dress and tried on-SO AWESOME! I am just so impressed with your work and so happy about the turn out. Everything came out so great! Will send pictures for sure!!!"
I will post her pictures later this year on this post, and pictures of her custom veil will be up soon.
