The last few months have been hectic at Selective Fine Fabrics with the bridal and formal season in full swing. We have also been on numerous overseas buying trips sourcing the latest fabrics straight from the fashion runways.
We have received so many beautiful photos of our special brides so we can't wait to share them all! This post is dedicated to our March bride, Prue. Prue came in store one day in search for the perfect lace to suit her full lace gown design. Her criteria was simple- something unique that was different to the standard floral designs she had seen elsewhere. After looking at a few designs, Prue fell in love with our Savannah Guipure lace, which we paired with our luscious Pearl silk.
Prue's gown was made by the talented Louise Bateman.
Here is a small interview we had with Prue and some beautiful images she shared with us of her big day.
1. How did you hear about Selective Fine Fabrics?
I first heard about
SFF when a friend had a dress made from an exquisite lace that she had selected
from SFF. I also had another referral
from a dress maker who suggested I have a look at the selection of laces that
SFF had to offer.
2. Why
did you decide to get your wedding dress made/ would you recommend it for any
future brides?
I trawled, what felt
like dozens of bridal boutiques in search of the dress that I had already
designed in my head. Although I found some stunning dresses, they just weren’t
‘me’. That’s when I decided to have a look at SFF and where I immediately fell
in love with the most gorgeous guipure lace.
I would most definitely recommend having your
dress made, not only does it fit you absolutely perfectly; but you get to choose
your own unique fabric and design. Another plus is that you will be the only
one with that dress!
3. How
would you describe your experience at SFF?
Where do I start? As soon as I walked through the door and met
Anna and Louise I knew I had made the right decision. They were absolutely
amazing from start to finish. Anna helped
me select the perfect lace (from the hundreds that are available!!) and underlay,
which was just as important. Louise
provided me with invaluable advice on the design and reassured that the fabric
I had chosen would work with the picture that I had in my head.
I left feeling
excited, inspired and like part of the SFF family.
4. Did
you have a wedding theme?
I aimed
for a relaxed, fun wedding where everyone felt included. It was a late garden
ceremony followed by the reception immediately after and as far as feedback
went, everyone had a great time. I also wanted a vintage style elegant dress
which I felt comfortable in, and I think I certainly achieved this.
5. What would be the
best advice you would give to any future bride?
My three top pieces of advice for future
brides would be:
1. Have your photos taken before the ceremony, it gave us time to just relax and enjoy each others company before the madness started, as
well as eliminated any nerves.
2. Have
your dress made! – I guarantee you will not be disappointed and the ONLY one
with that dress.
3. Take a moment to talk to everyone individually – it can
mean you are talking all night but makes your guests feel extra special.
