Couture collection summer 2010

Gabriella

Here are some more of the summer 2010 couture collection - and of course the gown we have used on the title page, obviously a favourite.
I love the shading from silk white on the neckline to a very warm cream at the hem. We used approxiamtely 90m's of organza and tulle for this little number!

Alisha

This is a beautiful fitted shape, with a soft silk satin chiffon drape at the front and finished with applique lace on the bodice panels.

Sophia (couture)

A very 1940's inspired full skirt, tiny waist finished with diamante detailing and fine chantilly lace detail on the bodice.

Sharon (couture)

It is actually hard to see in the image, but we have rows and rows of topstictching and ribbon work to achieve a visual corset effect, and flattering paneling. Quite a sexy little number.

These wedding dresses, take five fittings to fit you to perfection - which is why i love to make them,  as i see them as a work of art of soft sculpture.

To see more of the couture collection of wedding dresses follow these links to see more of our gowns

Real bride wedding pictures

The stunning wedding pictures of Naomi & James King

In Naomis email i loved the beautiful simplicity of this line:

My name is Naomi van Dyck, and on the 23rd May, 2009 I got married to the love of my life, in Yarraglen. Our day was perfect.

To me this said it all

Naomi wore our margot skirt, chantilly bodice all tied at the (tiny) waist with a black satin sash.

if you would like to view more of our real brides 

Where to start?

KAREN WILLIS HOLMES

The very start of the blog we have been meaning to write for a long time 03.10.09 - a big day!

Wedding gowns, dresses, bridal dress - all names for one of the most important outfit's of your whole life - no pressure there!

How to decide what to wear?

To start with, do not forget to enjoy choosing your gown, we find very many stressed brides before they have even started.

Keep an open mind and look in magazines, search the web, look at many websites to get a good overview -

Take a trusted friend and go shopping - try on lots of gowns, keep an open mind and you will soon get a picture of what looks great on you, which you feel special in, and the gown to wear on your special day.

The Karen willis Holmes website http://www.karenwillisholmes.com.au/ this way you get the feel of the brand or store.

As of course it is all about the gowns - I will show you our new couture collection - which we all adore

and are very proud of .

Angelica -

Side draped georgette gown with fishtail skirt, ruched bodice and 3D fabric detail on the side hip

Maddison

Strapless bodice and pencil skirt with ribbon and topstitched detail.  Very full mermaid skirt, & bolero jacket both with pleated tulle details

Abigail

Strapless or cap sleeved gown, with draped bodice following to CF skirt detail, finished on the waist with belt

Satine - gown and coat

Bias silk satin gown with tulle coat featuring shoulder feather shoulder detail with diamante detailing