My Wedding Dress
We were married under three 100 year old London Plane trees in Victoria’s high country in mid-April, just as the autumn leaves started to turn. I sewed my wedding dress (duh) and I don’t think I’ve been prouder of something I’ve achieved for myself – ever. It made the experience that much more special!!
I think photos convey what I want to share with you all better than words, so this is a selection that showcase the dress. More on the inspiration, fabrics, construction and lessons learned to follow…
Props to:
Leisa, my Fabric Fairy Godmother
Alessia and the crew @ Marfy – the best patterns out there – thank you!
Vikki Leigh Martin, for helping with proportion & fit
Susan Khalje, for enabling
And to Mr poppykettle, who took on the lions share of domestic duties and sat alone on the couch for many, many nights whilst I toiled away in the sewing room. He knows it was worth it ;)
You guys rock!
Attempting to convince my darling photo-bombing god daughter to stay out of the picture for just a moment…. I think my negotiation skills need some work!
Mr poppykettle made our wedding cake – from a sour cherry and chocolate fruit cake recipe that Melissa Fehr pointed me in the direction of. The top layer was altered to be gluten free (so I could partake in the cake eating) and I ate that whole layer myself. It was really, really good.
All photos (except the one of Trent icing the cake) were taken by Todd Hunter McGaw
