Anna Schimmel - European Bridal Designer
Bride's Stories
Anna
Anna lives in Wellington and after discussing some suitable dates flew in to see me. She brought along a length of dark Dupion silk that she had purchased for use on her ideal wedding gown.
Her wish was for a tailored, stylish, contemporary gown with a strong bow detail. She loved the fabric she had purchased and hoped to incorporate it into the design. Choosing a matching Dupion silk in a true white we created a slender, understated gown featuring a dramatic empire sash and striking back detailing.
To keep the silk soft and flattering we cut the complete wedding gown on the bias. This created a lovely flow and softened the texture of the silk and strong colour contrast. Anna had lost a lot of weight between her two trips to Auckland.
Viewing her new measurements I estimated a much smaller size and changed the cut. We weren't far off a great fit and during her second trip to Auckland finished her stunning gown within her tight schedule.
Anna thanked us for her dream gown that she said, was lovely to wear and adored by all.
Photo:
Kate MacPherson