RAW & ETHEREAL

RAW & ETHEREAL

Carefree and intimate, Lauren and Willy's barefoot ceremony unfolded on the private Castaway Island in Fiji. Fitting the oceanic surrounds, Lauren's couture gown needed to have her "shine like a mermaid with embellishments". A dress that was utterly suited to my aesthetic.

 

Lauren's brief was fairly simple, she wanted a gown that accentuated her assets, She wanted embellishments that would suit her wedding venue and personality. She wanted a train on the dress and a high split. So I sketched and came up with an incredible design that I knew would work for her.

Laurens dress was designed with the ocean in mind. We hand beaded iridescent beads along thin threaded straps. I designed a delicate embroidered mesh for the bodice that was heavily hand beaded. The beads used included an eclectic mix of shells, white wood, scaled sequins, seed-shaped diamond cut beads contrasted with diamontes. I placed these perfectly to create the optimal finish that would have Lauren sparkle as she made her promise of love.

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