With a custom gown in mind, I went to LA-based designer and friend, Jannina Figueroa of Madeleine Fig to help make something ‘bohemian couture’ complete with a wishlist of fun features: high-low structure, pockets (a must!), illusion layers, and lace. Every detail, down to a little gold butterfly attached at the back of my neck, was handcrafted with love by Jannina and her team. For a little ‘something borrowed,’ we took remnant lace from the dress to make heirloom robes for the wedding party.
Heart-Fluttering Heirloom Details
I wanted a special gift for my sister, my maid of honor. As I have always adored Sofia Kaman’s bespoke stacking rings, I knew my sister would too. I went to Sofia with my grandmother’s wedding band and she helped me repurpose the stones into matching stacks of gold and rose gold ‘sister rings.’ (featured above) It was a beautiful way to share such a special family heirloom with my sister. Of course I had to get custom monogrammed Mrs. Boxes for us, too!
Keeping inline with the heart-fluttering handmade details of my day, I also had a custom linen-bound and rose gold embossed vow book made from Wedding Story Writer. Inside I hand wrote my vows on sheets of handmade paper. The book is a special heirloom keepsake filled with words we will forever treasure. For our ‘first look’ I shared my vows privately with Tyson (and June!).
Gone With The Wind
My favorite part of the dress, aside from the pockets and floral-dotted illusion back, was how the skirt caught the wind. It created the most romantic and beautifully dramatic shape I never expected.
Love the dress? Madeleine Fig has recreated a similar version that’s now a part of their newest collection. <3
Thank you Team Fig for the experience to create a dream dress!
As seen in Flutter Magazine, Issue No. 12
Photography: Jose Villa | Venue: Sunstone Winery | Event Design: Joy Proctor | Dress: Madeleine Fig | Jewelry: Sofia Kaman | Ring Boxes: The Mrs Box | Vow Books: Wedding Story Writer | Shoes: Nina | Beauty: TEAM Hair + Makeup | Stationery: Monvoir | Floral Design: Amy Osaba Events | Flowers: Florabundance | Roses: Rose Story Farm | Ribbon: Silk & Willow | Furniture Rentals: Barn Relic | Photo Processing: Richard Photo Lab
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