Custom Wedding Dress

We had the honour of creating a custom lace dress for Vanessa Hazel, for her wedding at one of Ireland's most beautiful historic venues, Castle Leslie, in May of 2024.

Vanessa had a clear vision of a sheer lace wedding dress, featuring long sleeves and an open back. I had worked with lace, many times before, but had never created a sheer lace wedding gown, so I was really excited to start!

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Vanessa Hazel photographed by Peter Carvill, at Castle Leslie

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After our initial consultation call, the next step was to show Vanessa the sketch, select the lace and take the measurements. We combined a delicate calais lace, with a thicker guipure lace, to create contrasting texture on the collar and a "cut out" detail in the back. I used a flesh toned fabric, to emphasise the transparency and a hidden corset structure, on the waist to create that "cinched in" look.

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We completed the design with a gorgeous row of lace covered buttons, down the back of the dress and sleeves. Vanessa styled her custom bridal look, with a pair of YSL pointed courts. Her natural glam and loosely tousled waves were created by make-up artist; Natasha Ray and hair stylist; Danielle Whelan.

I loved creating this sheer design, particularly mixing the thick and fine lace, as well as creating contrast by using a flesh toned lining to enhance the lace motifs.

These incredible photographs were shot by renowned wedding photographer, Peter Carvill.

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