Lisa & Clara

Lisa came to me with an idea for a lace bolero top she could wear over her dress for the ceremony and remove in the evening when the party got started! We selected a really delicate floral lace that complimented the lace on her dress and I added pearl beads and tiny translucent sequins for a light shimmer effect.

 I also created a blush coloured silk sash that tied in a bow at the back to compliment the pale pink bridesmaid dresses.

And the best of all, I got to make a flower girl dress for her gorgeous little girl, Clara. The dress was in silk taffeta and silk tulle for the skirt with a blush coloured sash to match Mum's.

The bolero had a low V at the back with little covered buttons for fastening.

Fated & Fabled

Great to have my turquoise jacquard dress featured in the brand new Fated & Fabled magazine. Check out the rest of the shoot at http://fatedandfabled.com/three-is-green/

My cutest customer so far..

This is the smallest, cutest customer I've had in my bridal studio so far. Here's little Clara at her first (miniature) dress fitting..

In Grandad's arms on the big day. Clara's bespoke dress was made in ivory and pink silk taffeta with a silk tulle skirt and silk lining.

Roisin and Felix

I love these pics of Roisin and Felix who got married in Boston a few weeks ago. Roisin is wearing her bespoke Olwen Bourke silk chiffon dress and veil in silk tulle and lace edging.

Photographer: Kelly Lorenz - KL Imagery

Blossoming Garden

Great to have my dresses featured in this "Blossoming Garden" shoot - a collaboration with Verona Lain Boudoir Photography, Vanessa Birley Florals, BDL Floral Design, Tuva Heger-Bratterud, The Enchanting Cake Company and Coral & Slate Designs. 

Visit the Verona Lain blog to see more

Photo & Make-up Verona Lain Photography 

Dresses Olwen Bourke 

Flowers Vanessa Birley Florals and BDL Floral Design Stationery Coral & Slate Designs 

Cake The Enchanting Cake Company

Model Tuva Heger 

Jessica's Hair Piece

I love when brides send me photos of their wedding day. I met Jessica at A Most Curious Wedding Fair back in March where she entered and won my prize draw for a handmade hair piece. Here she is a few months later looking gorgeous on her wedding day, wearing the her Olwen Bourke bespoke leather flower. Love the feather cape as well!

 All hair pieces are designed and made to order to match the look and feel of your wedding dress. Jessica's is made of soft cream leather, hand dyed cotton and silk chiffon flowers and antique pearls.

Bec Miles Wedding

Here are a few pics of beautiful bride Rebecca Miles who got married last Saturday to Jonathan Ablett in a bespoke Olwen Bourke dress. Congrats guys!

The dress was made of silk satin with a sheer mesh overlay, hand beaded with gold and ivory beads, sequins and pearls. One of the most sparkly wedding dresses I've ever made!