Fall wedding-New York, 2009

Design challenge: to make this Vera Wang gown look like it was made for a petite bride rather than a 5'10" fit model. The many layers and off proportions presented the biggest challenge. The bride wanted a lot less fuss and a lot less fabric to have to worry about.



Restyling: all 7 layers of the dress were hemmed and shortened appropriately, from the several inner layers of stiff tulle and silky lining fabrics, to the 3 outer layers of delicate light tulle. The places where the outer tulle was pulled up romantically and stitched were changed to create the correct proportions for Marie. The neckline was also lowered to give just a hint of cleavage and allow for more freedom of movement.

The result? See for yourself!