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Take a look behind the seams of Desireé’s creations, see more styled shoot photos, & get expert advice
Bride Danielle came to me with her mother’s vintage wedding gown and her own wedding dress for alterations.
She wasn’t sure what she wanted her mom’s dress turned into, but she knew she wanted it short and to wear for her rehearsal dinner dress. So I sketched a few examples and she chose one right away.
Danielle wore to her Rehearsal Dinner in May 2023
Another Vintage gown re-do!
This time we used the majority of the original bodice but tossed the skirt for a more slim modern cut. Also over time, as you can imagine, the original tulle fabric was stiff, discolored, and covered in a vine lace pattern the bride did not love.
We actually had a more fitted nude-colored mermaid skirt under our first toile but we opted to go with the more traditional ivory in the end.
The bodice was covered in pearls that were removed. I used a second supplementary lace for the skirt and incorporated it into the bodice for a little sparkle and a modern touch. You might not be able to tell from the photos, but there is one layer of green glitter tulle on the skirt. ✨
I also created a custom cathedral veil for the bride Monica as well, and you can see her wearing it in the final photos.
Congratulations!
Nicole Rae Photography
So excited to show off these photos of my newest dress, Rosa. I added the matching gloves at the end, and it really makes the whole look come together.
Inspired by vintage 80’s gowns and love for my Love Collection.
So happy to share photos from the real bride Tiffiny’s wedding day.
Tiffiny is another Lakeland, FL local and we even met before she was engaged and worked at a print company.
She contacted me years in advance of her wedding day and we started designing her dream dress together via Skype and emails. I was still in Austin, Texas at the time she contacted me, and soon moved back to Lakeland, where I was able to finish her dress fittings in person. (Which is always preferred)
We used crepe for the main part of the dress with a chiffon overlay and a soft lining. The back is adorned with about 100 buttons and an embroidered lace back.
Don’t you love the elegance of the mock neck paired with the romantic lace back?
I’m feeling Royal vibes! 👑
Review from Tiffiny
“Desiree is currently making my dress. I've followed her work, for years and knew I'd want to be her client one day. She has always been professional, accommodating, friendly, and helpful. She has taken the vision of what I wanted and made it a beautiful reality. I truly feel lucky that she is making my personalized gown.”
Just a few sneaks before Hannah with Rooted Trumpet Photography is finished with the whole gallery from our styled shoot at the HighPointe Estate in Liberty Hill, Texas.
Ellie gown
Felicity gown
Some brides come to me with a complete dress idea in their head and it makes the consultation go by pretty fast. I had brides bring in photos of gowns from the internet and we sketch their dream dress by piecing different dress ideas together. I have also had brides love my designs and want a recreation of a dress from one of my collections.
But sometimes, you know you just want a custom gown, or you just know you want to buy local or support small women-owned businesses like me, but you do not know what you want. This post is here to help!
The Ellie gown has both fitted long sleeves with thumbholes, and cape sleeves (that leads into a cape in the back!
The Daisy veil is a fingertip length veil with gold lace and pink artificial flower appliques
