This was an amazing experience for me! Elica gave me her grandmothers 1960′s long wedding gown to take completely apart and make into a new-vintage retro gown. The delicate old lace was still in pretty good condition, which was nice. Cute Elicia wore her grandmothers original veil with her new retro dress, which adds even more charm to this wonderful picture!

Elicia knew exactly how she wanted the dress to look on her. After taking her measurements long distance, I made the muslin bodice and met with here in Sacramento, CA. How fun it was to go to her home and get to know her personally! She is an amazing scrapbooker!!! At the end of our session, we had worked out all the finite details of the gown. I flew back to SLC and got to work!

We met one more time in Southern Cal. to get a final fitting and the hemline set. That was a quick one as she was in and out of the airport in an hour-and-a-half! But, we worked fast!

Elicia’s gown incorporated her grandmothers lining into her lining, her grandmothers bodice lace into her bodice lace & the stunning back panel of the skirt. Then I used new perfectly matching taffeta for the skirt and the rest of the dress. I found some incredible lace trim that pulled it all together and kept the vintage look paramount! Oh, and her grandmothers satin covered buttons were used a the top of the keyhole neck opening and at the back waistband.

What a stunning bride!!! Great collaboration!!! Thanks Elica! I loved working with you! Thanks for sending me the amazing photos!