Rachel

This dress is loosely based on a Georgian high-waisted design. We wanted the dress to be light, feminine and comfortable to wear. A pink underskirt shows through a sheer habotai silk overskirt to give a warm glow to the finished dress. The bodice has a square neckline and the silk is gently ruched to add texture. It is trimmed with vintage lace, mother of pearl buttons and tiny freshwater pearls which were hand-sewn onto the pink ribbon trim. A simple veil with freshwater pearl decorations completes the outfit.

Rachel was attended by six bridesmaids for each of whom I was commissioned to make a hand-painted silk shawl with a design of large roses, a floral hair decoration and a flower trimmed drawstring bag. The warm bright colours matched the overall theme and were chosen to express the joy of the occasion.

This dress took approximately 25 hours to complete.