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Lauren’s Handmade Wedding Dress Perth

Posted by on Oct 5, 2017 in Real Weddings, Testimonial | No Comments
Lauren’s Handmade Wedding Dress Perth

On a stunning Spring day last year, Lauren and Andrew wed at Barrett Lane in the Swan Valley. Lauren’s prerequisite for her handmade wedding dress was it had to be soft and romantic yet dramatic. We created a bodice with delicate hand lace applique and a floaty silk skirt that formed a long train. We also made a bird cage veil to compliment her handmade wedding dress. Lauren was a delight to have in the studio, she trusted our team and the process entirely, the end result was stunning!

As you can see through their photos, Lauren and Duncan went the extra mile to ensure their guests had a great time. They hired lawn games, encouraged their guests to get on the d-floor by offering a swing class and then wow-ed their guests with a choreographed first dance!!

Testimonial //

I had been looking at a few dresses at some shops and none of them seemed to be right. Once I started following Elvi Designs on facebook and instagram, I knew I wanted one of their dresses. The only criteria I had was that the skirt had to have Drama! There had to be drama about it and I had to be able to dance as we had been preparing a choreographed number that involved a couple of lifts. During the ceremony, I had this beautiful train that floated around me and when it came time to kick off the heels at the reception, the skirt folded up and was out of the way ~ Lauren, November 2016

Images by Capture & Rapture Photography

Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

How did your wedding dress make you feel?

Seeing the final product and wearing the dress was an indescribable feeling. The skirt was soft, delicate and floated in the breeze. It was everything I had hoped for. Even months later after wearing the dress, I still remember the feel of my gorgeous skirt floating around my legs.

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Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

What was the most important thing to you on your wedding day?

The most important thing to me on our wedding day was to have our family and closest friends together having a wonderful celebration. Most of them participated in the dancing lessons, the games area was a big hit and the chocolate station was annihilated.

Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

Photo credit: Capture & Rapture Photography

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Lauren & Andrew’s Dream Team

Venue – Barrett Lane

Photographer – Capture & Rapture Photography

Cake – Wow Creations

Furniture – Owl & Bear

Chaise – Chandelabra

Car – Belle Classic Limousines

Games – The Garden Party Co

Dancers – Perth Swing Dancing Academy

Fingerprint Guest Book – Mitchell & Dent

Sarah’s Retro Wedding Dress

Posted by on Sep 6, 2017 in Real Weddings, Testimonial | No Comments
Sarah’s Retro Wedding Dress

With a love of the 1950’s, Sarah wanted a retro wedding dress because not only did it suit her personal style but also the theme of their wedding. Sarah also loved pastel colours and knew she wanted a hint of colour in her wedding dress. We designed and created a retro wedding dress which featured an ornate lace overlay and a soft blush pink coloured silk dupion base. The end result was just stunning and perfectly suited to their Spring wedding.

Sarah & Lloyd had their ceremony by the Swan River in Perth and their reception at The Raffles. The streets of Applecross provided a super fun backdrop for their bridal portraits, these two lovebirds even managed a quick snack with their bridal party at the local McDonald’s!

TESTIMONIAL //

“I always knew what style I wanted for my wedding gown, so when I came across the gown from Elvi Design, I knew it was the right fit for me. Even thinking about it now, after our day, there is nothing I would have changed about the dress. I love the tea length and the silhouette is reminiscent of my favourite fashion decades of the 40’s and 50’s. Having this dress made by hand around me was amazing. It was all so delicate and beautifully made, I wished the experience could have lasted longer!”

Sarah & Lloyd’s wedding has been featured on Polka Dot Bride, click here for more.

Photographer: Peggy Saas / Styling & Hire Items: Little Love Story / Hair & Makeup: Claire Randall Creative / Flowers: Botanica Naturalis / Reception Venue & Catering: The Raffles Highway Bar / Wedding Cake: Cake Love Couture

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Jess’s Perth Hills Wedding

Posted by on Aug 16, 2017 in Real Weddings | No Comments
Jess’s Perth Hills Wedding

I was beyond excited when Jess’s enquiry landed in my inbox. Jess is the mastermind behind local Perth hills cafes, Jack & Jill and the Haynes St Larder, droves of keen breakfast eaters travel up to the Perth hills every week to taste her delights. The menu is incredible and I know many of my brides have visited Jack & Jill enroute to their Elvi Design fitting.

Jess believes in sourcing locally produced goods for her cafe so it was only fitting that she apply the same mantra to her own wedding. Jess and Scott got married at a private property in the Perth Hills and sourced local suppliers to bring their vision to life.

When we met with Jess, she was looking for a long-sleeve wedding gown that featured a few unusual details. She was chasing an alternative lace, sleeves with volume at the shoulder, a high neck and no buttons but a discreet closure. We helped Jess with these design details and sourced a stunning lace that featured a beautiful leaf pattern, the lace was complimented by a soft bone coloured base.

TESTIMONIAL //

“I really felt beautiful on the day. I absolutely loved my dress so much. And people are always commenting on how different and gorgeous it is :)”

Photos by Jaqueline Jane Van Grootel.

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Sarah-Louise’s Garden Wedding Dress

Posted by on Jul 27, 2017 in Real Weddings, Testimonial | No Comments
Sarah-Louise’s Garden Wedding Dress

Sarah-Louise knew from the very beginning that she wanted a dress that was a little bit alternative to the usual ‘off-the-rack’ wedding dress, she also wanted the dress to suit the setting of their wedding. When we met with Sarah-Louise, we sketched up a sweet little garden wedding dress that featured a shorter hemline (which allowed the bride to show off some fabulous pink heels) and an elegant lace illusion neckline with three quarter lace sleeves.

Sarah-Louise also asked us to create a bird cage veil to compliment her garden wedding dress, we were thrilled with the end result!

Sarah-Louise and Oliver travelled to Canberra to marry at the National Arboretum, the gardens provided a stunning backdrop for their wedding photos.

Photos by Clare Martin Lapworth

TESTIMONIAL //

“Thank you! The wedding was absolutely wonderful. Best day ever. Lots of comments about the dress and how suited it was to me. Thanks for doing such a beautiful job, the dress was so perfect. Highlight of a magical day in the bush capital.” – Sarah-Louise, October 2016

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Jess’s Custom Wedding Dress Perth

Posted by on Jul 13, 2017 in Real Weddings | No Comments
Jess’s Custom Wedding Dress Perth

When we met with Jess, she was feeling disheartened by the offerings of traditional bridal shops in Perth. Jess was a tall, curvy lass and felt as though she was being pushed into the usual strapless, princess style gowns. That’s exactly what she was trying to avoid as it didn’t suit her personality and wouldn’t suit the farm wedding they had planned. The only option for Jess was a custom wedding dress. When we met with Jess we went through all of her options and then designed a custom wedding dress that would suit the relaxed vibe of their wedding. The full-length lace dress featured a striking v-neck, an empire waistline, handmade buttons and a small train.

Jess and Luke married at a private property south of Perth, they opted to work with the relaxed vibe of the farm and hosted a picnic style reception for their family and friends. Jess chose beautiful bright blooms which provided a stunning contrast to the rural setting.

Photos – Peggy Saas // Blooms – Botanica Naturalis // Hire – Little Love Story

 

Jess & Luke’s farm wedding has also been featured on Australia bridal blog Nouba.

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Nikky’s Swing Dancing Wedding Dress Perth

Posted by on Jun 28, 2017 in Real Weddings, Testimonial | No Comments
Nikky’s Swing Dancing Wedding Dress Perth

When we met with Nikky she was keen to find a swing dancing wedding dress with a pop of her favourite colour. We worked together to design a tea length wedding dress with a lace bodice and an emerald green waistband. Her swing dancing wedding dress was finished with a green petticoat and all those gorgeous handmade buttons down the back. The end result was a very fun dress that Nikky felt comfortable in and ultimately, she felt like it represented her style and personality perfectly!

Nikky bucked a few bridal traditions by having a bride’s kick (a male friend as her bridesmaid) and by going without a traditional floral bouquet. I love it when couples do what they want on their wedding day as opposed to following traditions or trends, there is no right or wrong!

Nikky and Ashley married at Wesley Uniting Church in the city before heading to the Old Swan Brewery to dance the night away.

Testimonial

“I went to Elvi because I knew I couldn’t find the dress I imagined in any dress stores and I fell in love with the beautiful vintage inspired dresses in the gallery on their website. The ladies are so friendly and welcoming, and my dress exactly matched the picture in my head of what I had always imagined it would look like. We only had a few appointments but by the end we felt like friends. It was an amazing experience and I love the memories that I have when I see my dress!” – Nikky, June 2016

Photos by EJ Creative

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Steph’s Custom Made Wedding Gown Perth

Posted by on Jun 21, 2017 in Real Weddings | No Comments
Steph’s Custom Made Wedding Gown Perth

Steph found out about Elvi Design through word of mouth (always the best way in my opinion!) She knew from the moment she got engaged she wanted a custom made wedding gown from the girls at Elvi Design. We designed a beautiful full skirt with a layer of super soft silk chiffon that gently floated around her. Steph’s lace bodice featured an overlay of lace and all those beautiful buttons down the back. Needless to say, her custom made wedding gown suited her bubbly personality perfectly!

We also made a flower girl dress for her sweet little niece, it was inspired by Steph’s custom made wedding gown. We used the same lace for the bodice and then opted for a fun tulle skirt.

Steph and Joel’s ceremony was held at Lilac Hill in Guildford before they travelled to a private property in Bullsbrook for their open-air reception with beautiful lighting and food trucks.

The emotion in this wedding is just beautiful. I think you can feel the joy through these photos by Woodvine & Co

Click here to view their wedding video.

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Beth’s Polka Dot Tea Length Wedding Gown

Posted by on Jun 15, 2017 in Real Weddings | No Comments
Beth’s Polka Dot Tea Length Wedding Gown

Beth and Kane travelled home to Brighton, Victoria to host their super fun wedding. The theme for their wedding was yellow (Beth’s favourite colour) and bicycles, as they both love mountain biking. Beth needed a wedding dress that allowed her to ride her vintage bike so selecting a polka dot tea length wedding gown was a no-brainer.

We designed a tea length wedding gown with a fine polka dot overlay. The beautiful silk dupion skirt meant that not only could Beth hop on her bike but she could also show off her yellow shoes! The polka dot overlay featured a vintage lace trim which came from Beth’s Mum’s wedding dress so that was a very special touch as Beth’s Mum walked her down the aisle.

Beth and Kane married at Hampton Uniting Church before heading to True South to celebrate with their friends and family.

Photos by Passion8 Photography

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Emma’s Beach Wedding Dress Perth

Posted by on Jun 6, 2017 in Real Weddings, Testimonial | No Comments
Emma’s Beach Wedding Dress Perth

Emma and Marc travelled to Koh Samui, Thailand to exchange vows on the beach in front of their family and friends. Emma was a low fuss bride and wanted to be barefoot on the beach so she wanted her dress to reflect the relaxed nature of their wedding. Emma had seen a previous Elvi bride in a beautiful yet simple silk beach wedding dress and was looking for a similar design.

When we met with Emma, we draped some fabric on her and helped her select a soft lace to create the perfect beach wedding dress. The gown was finished with lace detail around the bust, lace cap sleeves, a small train and silk buttons down the back. Emma had a few fittings before walking away with a completed wedding dress that was ready to board the plane. Each of our gowns comes with a bag that is appropriate for travel.

The setting for their wedding was spectacular with a large, floral arbour and beautiful scenery. Emma, Marc and their guests partied the night away at their candlelit beach reception. It looks truly magical!

Testimonial //

“Our Wedding was absolutely amazing, the perfect setting, with all our favourite people and my stunning dress! I can’t thank Sandra and Birgitta enough for creating something that was so perfect and suited to what I wanted. I received many compliments on the day and lots after too! Sandra and Birgitta were friendly and extremely helpful in helping me to choose my design and materials and I couldn’t have been any happier with the outcome. I only wish I could do the day all over again so I get another chance to wear it!” Emma, June 2016

Photos by Max Pinitong

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Jessie’s Vintage Wedding Dress Perth

Posted by on May 24, 2017 in Real Weddings | No Comments
Jessie’s Vintage Wedding Dress Perth

Jessie knew from our very first meeting that she wanted a vintage wedding dress to suit the setting of her rustic wedding. Jessie tried on a few of our samples before falling in the love with the shape of our Juliet sample. An elegant, a-line gown with a silk georgette overlay and v-neck bodice with lace detail. We added sleeves and a sash to personalise the vintage wedding dress design for Jessie.

We also made a Juliet cap veil for Jessie to wear with her wedding dress, it complimented her vintage look perfectly.

Jessie & Mitchell married on a beautiful Autumn day in May at Woodloes Chapel in Cannington before heading to Kalamunda Town Hall to dance the night away. Their reception had a fun Spanish influence with food trucks and live musicians.

Testimonial

“Just a quick note to say thank you for the wedding dress of my dreams. Being able to choose my wedding dress with my Mum is one of my favourite wedding memories. The gown and veil you made surpassed anything I could have imagined, I absolutely loved it.” ~ Jessie, May 2016

Photos by Christine Lim

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