Camille’s Wedding!

March 10th, 2010

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to take part in dressing up a really wonderful bride. Her name is Camille Pratts. My relationship with Camille goes way back! She had asked me to create her debutante gown a couple of years ago! I love the fact that I have grown with my debutantes and I am now doing their weddings!

I love how peacefully radiant Camille looks here!I knew that Camille wanted something really special and unusual. From the very minute that we met, I knew that her gown would be an adventure. First, it was not your traditional white or off-white. Second, she requested a very intricate bodice with lots of crystals and fine details.The gown featured several crystal arrangements on a hand-corded bodice, which was finely traced by sugar crystals. The bodice alone took around 3 months to finish.

I took it all in and after several sketches found a way to incorporate all her desires. The result was a dress fit for a princess! I was teasing her that if her famous TV character Princess Sarah ever got married this would be the dress! LOL!

Camille standing beside her gown! It was quite large and it completely covered a California king size bed! LOL!

The skirt is made up of several layers of gold and ivory pleated tulle, which explodes into a full train in the back.

I love how all the colors and the various elements worked in the gown. I had to be careful because Camille is quite petite and I wanted to maintain a balance as well as correct proportions.

It was a magical wedding filled with so much love and family! I want to thank Camille for making me a part of her wedding and I only wish her the very very best!

A double image!

Me with the bride, posing before heading off to church.

Minutes before walking down the aisle! Even if the skirt was voluminous, it was still very very light.

I love it when you here this audible gasp of "Oohs" and "Aahs" when the doors of the church open to reveal the bride. For Camille you could really hear and feel the excitement of the crowd inside the church. This made me very happy!

HUGS!

RAJO!

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