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May 24, 2009
Irvine, California
engaged
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married!
the inspiration
Nude and Plum
Inspiration board from Elizabeth Anne Designs
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Here's what I came up with
the dress
It started with this dress:
It's my mom's wedding gown. 28 years ago, she walked down the aisle in this dress. 2 years ago, she brought it out, and I tried it on. I asked my mom if I could
restyle the dress for a more modern look; she let me have her dress. It is Filipino custom that brides have a custom gown made for them. I followed this tradition.
After meeting with Janet Brunton, I was inspired!
I soon discovered that I wasn't the only person with this dress in mind.
Monique Lhuillier knew what was up!
Check out the progress:
Please don't be alarmed, but yes, the dress has been taken apart.
We needed extra fabric for the skirt, as there wasn't enough in the original dress. I bought Georgette Silk at Fabric Land in Orange, which perfectly matched my
mom's skirt and had it pleated at Twin's Pleating in Los Angeles.
This is the muslin garment to test out the shape of the dress.
And here she is...until the wedding...
the jewelry
Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings
Disney Princess Jasmine Collection
the hair
the inspiration:
my way
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and i loved it! hair by Yvone from the Loran Loran Salon (at the Balboa Bay Club).
the shoes
Sergio Rossi
Posted on 07/08/2009 at 09:28 pm | 2 comments
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07/08/2009 at 11:00 pm
omg...*thunk* (sound of my jaw dropping) YOU ARE AWESOME! What a great dress! |
Your dress is amazing!