I’m getting a reputation as the expectant mother dress doctor … which is fine by me! I love working with pregnant brides. I love the challenge! You always have to keep the changing body shape in mind both in the design process and of course in the dressmaking process.
Melissa writes in:
Susan is absolutely amazing!! We had a quick 6 month engagement – during which time my belly continued to grow as I was pregnant with our second child.
I came to Susan with a few ideas, but mainly wanted to build my dress around my Great-Grandmothers turquiose brooch, and my expanding belly. So Susan used her extensive knowledge of styles and body shape to design and create my wonderful wedding dress!
I’m often asked by brides to “riff” off a key accessory – a piece of jewelry, shoes, even flowers. It’s so much fun to take inspiration from an object meaningful to the bride. It seems to imbue the dress with a certain character.
My dress was made in the 3 weeks leading up to our wedding date – with the final fitting just a day before, as there were always adjustments to be made as my body continued to change shape!
All part of the fun and challenge of the pregnant bride!
The whole experience was fabulous and fun! I felt fully involved from start to finish – and absolutely adore the finished product… Lots of people even commented that I didn’t even look 7 months pregnant!
No it was our little secret. Thanks Melissa, it was a good time and you were a gorgeous bride.