What a joy to see the work of your hands fulfill it's purpose! Today Laine Echols became the wife of Justin Hixson. It was a beautiful, simple ceremony, filled with family and friends. It was such an honor to be part of this sweet couple's wedding, and to have such a special job to do for Laine. Getting to know her through creating her wedding gown was such fun, and just being able to be around her family was amazing. Her mom, Donna, is a dear friend who has raised four amazing young women. I hope Laine is just the first of the four that I get to design gowns for!!!
It was fun to put special touches in Laine's gown. We used pieces of her mom's dress to make a rosette on the inside of her gown's lining. Donna brought me a bonnet that was a baby gift when Laine was born that we embroidered her new monogram and wedding date on and stitched it into the dress. Each detail was thought out and reviewed and agreed upon by us all. It was truly a team effort!
The dress was made of off white silk dupioni with a rusched bodice accented at the empire waist with ribbon and crystal detail, embellished with a crystal broach in the center front. The skirt was overlaid with silk tulle with hand applied lace motifs, encrusted with pearls and crystals. The double layer veil featured hand applied Swarovski crystals, extending beyond the train of the gown.
The wedding took place in a beautiful venue, surrounded by trees and green. It was like being in an outdoor chapel, only cooler!!! My wish is that Laine and Justin live a long and happy life together! May God bless their marriage and their home. Laine, it was an honor! Love you!!!!
And they lived........
happily ever after!
