While meandering through the flea market in Paris, I came upon this 18th century vintage french fabric which totally inspired two different wallpaper designs and to my surprise, my wedding dress.
The traditional french laurel leaves, often stylized into more formal acanthus leaves flow effortlessly drawing the eye over and around the pattern. I used them on the bodice of my dress and all over the train of the wedding dress. Beads were specifically selected to match a custom swarovski crystal tiara. Some crystals had clear sequins sewn over them to deflect the light and illuminate the design.
Here I was, incorporating something old into something new…..a design mantra that I live by in design.
Look for more ideas on weddings in the future.
