CATHEDRAL VEIL WITH APPLIQUES

What a treat to work with beautiful Kylynn!  Knowing that she wanted me to create her veil, she invited me to meet her at the bridal salon during one of her fittings.   Being able to see the gown's style, silhouette and embellishments allowed me to determine what might look best for the cathedral length veil she had her heart set on.

It was just the inspiration I needed to create the perfect veil to accompany her gown!  Based upon the fact that her gown had a number of lace appliques on it, I chose to use matching appliques for the veil (with a little extra sparkle in the way of pearls and sequins).

I knew I didn't want the veil to get completely lost in the train and/or compete with the gown, so I chose to make it a bit longer, and extra wide.  This picture shows the beauty of both the gown and the veil.....and of course, the love of this sweet couple just after they were married!

The veil has a total of 12 appliques around the perimeter of the train, as well as one on each side at about the knee.

When creating a custom veil, especially one like this, it can take me a good couple of hours cutting the appliques in different sizes and shapes and placing them on the veil to create just the right design.  I pin, move, pin again, and so on until it feels and looks just right.

I love the process....and when I land on the design, it's magical! Then it's hours of handstitching the appliques to the tulle.   Kylynn's veil is truly a one-of-a-kind, which is exactly what custom made is all about.  The beautiful picture to the upper right is from Kylynn's boudoir shoot.  No doubt, one of my veils has never looked so sexy!

I also made a garter set for Kylynn, that she also wore in her boudoir shoot.  Once again, she told me she wanted some bling and then gave me the creative license to design something for her.

Thank you Kylynn for making my designs look fabulous and for being such a peach to work with!

Best wishes to you and Mario on a long and happy marriage!