"Now" 2014 versus "Then" 1983 |

When I create the toss garter, I like to make it narrower than the keepsake and incorporated a similar theme, so in Brooke's case I used a rhinestone and pearl button and then scattered some rhinestones over the top.
As for the veil, Mom's was more of a true white (surprisingly, very little fading over the years) versus the Bride's diamond white dress color. Mom's was a waltz length with multiple layers of tulle; very fashionable in the day!
I knew I didn't want to use the tulle, today's tulle is much softer and drapes much better, plus it was just too stark white. So I picked up a beautiful diamond white illusion and the satin cording that the bride specifically asked for. From there, it was up to me to decide how to blend the old with the new. I had the chantilly lace border, chantilly flower appliques', and some pearls to possibly work with.

Being that the Bride wanted a two-tier fingertip veil, I really wanted it to drape nicely. I was pleasantly surprised at her choice...most of my brides have abandoned the blusher concept, so I was super stoked to create this veil! There is something so classic, elegant and stunning about a bride wearing a blusher, especially a long blusher. It reminds me of Princess Grace and of course, Princess Kate!


Finally, I used three strands of pearls from Mom's headpiece to accent the comb; the strands would be seen when the bride had the blusher down at the beginning of the ceremony.
I went with an angel/cascade cut veil; it creates beautiful folds when the blusher is lifted and flipped to the back.
Look how stunning Brooke looks! She can definitely hold her own up against Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton .... you go girl!
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