Beatrix cuts a rug.

Photo: A Girl in Love Photography

Kristine wore my Beatrix as her "dance dress" (I think every bride needs one). Check out her charming Michigan farm wedding, featured today on 100 Layer Cake!

Ghost in New Zealand.

Caroline just sent me these incredible photos of her New Zealand elopement. Now that's what I call a romantic setting for a runaway wedding. Best wishes, Caroline and Matt. xo

Honeychurch in Hudson Valley.

It feels like Spring today, and after I spied Megan's wedding over on Style Me Pretty, I couldn't resist featuring all the fresh, natural greens in these photos (more here). Love the chartreuse spider mums, the bride's leafy-green sash and the bridesmaid dresses. The bride wore Honeychurch. Congratulations, Megan and Ryan!

Photos: Weddings by Two

Joann in Oysters & Pearls.

all photos: Jesse Holland Photography

Alana in Beatrix.

Whidbey Island wedding

Photographer Julie Harmsen forwarded me these pretty, pretty photos of Sarah and Hunter's wedding on windswept Whidbey Island. The rustic maritime location is such a sweet setting for her Oysters & Pearls gown.

{love this last one -- hurrah for the bride who's unafraid to rock the red wine}

...that looks on Tempests and is never shaken...

Photos: Jessica Hill Photography

San Francisco's moody skies and blustery breezes matched Suzy's Tempest gown perfectly. The reception was at the spectacular Shell Dance Orchid Garden in Pacifica. Best wishes, Suzy and Evan.

Pamela in Honeychurch.

Photos: Aaron Almendral

Isn't she stunning? Pamela's finger waves, red lipstick, and dainty gloves are right out of the 1930s--perfect for a brickwork-and-bridges New York wedding (the couple now lives in Zurich).

L'amour en gris.

Photos: Les Amis Photography

Sweet and stylish Erika wore a customized (oyster grey!) version of my Honeychurch gown. The dashing couple married at Benachi House & Gardens in New Orleans. Quelle belle dame.

A very special project.

Photos: Greg Pacek

Kristina is a lovely lady from Toronto who brought to me a family heirloom wedding dress from the early years of the 20th century. Though the dress itself wasn't quite wearable, it was decorated with some exquisite chantilly lace--the kind you just can't get anymore--in a perfect shade of mellow antique ivory. The dress also featured a sweet pearly beaded trim, stitched by careful hands almost a hundred years ago (you can see it making an appearance at the waistband of Kristina's dress). Making the most of two in-person meetings (one in San Francisco, one in Portland), Kristina and I collaborated on the dress you see. I used almost every inch of the original lace to embellish the bodice and an underlayer of the skirt--the smallest scraps were fashioned into flowers with lace and silk organza petals, which were appliquéd on the bodice. The skirt is organza and tulle over silk shantung--the gauzy layers helping to harmonize old and new materials. I truly loved working on this dress, and she wears it beautifully. Thanks, Kristina, and best wishes.

All smiles.

Photo: Sean Flanigan

Love this photo of Erin in her Elizabeth Dye alençon lace shrug. Best wishes, you happy people.

Keli in Storyville.

 The gorgeous Keli in my Storyville gown. How great is her go-big-or-go-home bouquet (not to mention her million-watt smile)?

Even the sun played along. Best wishes, Keli. xo

A Keepsake wedding by the sea.

Although I'm not quite ready to bid adieu to summer, Jenn's wedding at the Sea Cider Farm and Cider House has me yearning for hot autumn drinks and bracing sea breezes. The lovely bride wore Keepsake.

Photos: Jesse Holland

Emily in Oysters & Pearls.

Photos: Kim + Phil Photography

Love these gauzy, dreamy photos of Emily and John's wedding at Garden Vineyards.

Kim in Ghost.

I met Kim and her mom at my first-ever Lovely trunk show in the spring of last year. From the moment she stepped out in the Ghost dress, I knew it suited perfectly.

All photos: Anerino Originals

Her mom (on the right in the photo above) also found an Elizabeth Dye dress to wear - a little one of a kind cocktail dress embellished with lace from a vintage wedding gown. Doesn't she look chic? Thanks so much, ladies!

Elina in Ghost (in Finland!)

Photos: V-P Kangas

Elina found me through Etsy and wore my Ghost dress for her wedding in Finland a few weeks back. Isn't it perfect on her? I want to sing a little love song to Etsy for connecting me with this lovely lady halfway across the world. I'm honored that a creation of mine traveled thousands of miles to be part of such a beautiful celebration. Thank you and best wishes, Elina!

Sofia in "Beatrix."

Rebecca spotted this wedding on one of my very favorite wedding blogs, Snippet & Ink - I love how Sofia wore my Beatrix dress!

Photos: Oh, Darling!