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And lastly.... what’s even more important than the inside of the dress is WHO is in the dress!! @chicandthecow I have never met anyone who has more love not only to give but to act on selflessly every single day! You have always been such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful that I got to whiteness your special day and the love you and Kevin have ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being in my life!! 🙏 . . . . . . #couture #oneofakind #weddinginspiration #plussizeweddingdress #blushweddingdress #sparkle #sunsetwedding #crystalweddingdress #customweddingdress Hair and makeup by @pulsesalonpdx
A peek into the making of @chicandthecow ‘s custom couture wedding gown!! The inside of the dress is always the most important part ❤️
A year ago I was blessed with the opportunity to create a gown for my sparkle-loving mentor’s WEDDING DAY! You’ll be seeing more of these 💕 (more in bio too 😘) . . . . . #couture #oneofakind #weddinginspiration #plussizeweddingdress #blushweddingdress #sparkle #sunsetwedding #crystalweddingdress #customweddingdress
Let’s talk about a win-win situation: I need to make room for new samples in my studio and you need a FREE PROM DRESS! •Tag a friend in the comments below to enter ONCE to win a free prom dress from my sample collection... •Share this post in your story to enter TWICE (be sure to tag @dressesbykate) •Tag 3 friends in your story with this post to enter a THIRD time! . •DM me for more information! The deadline will be April 10❤️ #promdressgivaway #freepromdress #prom2k19 #springgiveaway
Tuesday is the last day to apply for the 2019 Wedding Giveaway Package featuring up to $1,400 in prizes from @kelwardphotography @morning_glories_floral and @dressesbykate ❤️ Tag a friend or head over to the link in our bio to apply! Photo by @kelwardphotography Crown by @morning_glories_floral for bride @alopeciapixie and dress by @dressesbykate #weddinggiveaway #bridalpackage #2019bride #apply #prizes #oregonbride #oregonweddingphotographer #oregonflorist #portlandflorist
🎉🎉WEDDING GIVEAWAY 🎉🎉 Are you or someone you know getting married this year? I’m teaming up with @kelwardphotography and @morning_glories_floral to give away up to $1,400 in prizes to one lucky couple! The deadline to apply is ❗️JANUARY 15❗️ Find out more at kelwardphotography.com or in the link in our bio, or tag someone you think might be interested! ❤️ #weddinggiveaway #bridalpackage #2019bride #apply #prizes #oregonbride #oregonweddingphotographer #oregonflorist #portlandflorist
Hand Beaded Brocade and a little sunshine ☀️ . 📷@kelwardphotography 👰🏼 @rubiksanonymous
1. Sheer overdress for the ceremony 2. Strapless Party Dress 3. Shape-wear that's actually pretty! Because, hello, everything should be beautiful on your wedding day. 🦋 Top it off with some sparkly pumps and a one-of-a-kind bouquet by @morning_glories_floral 💕 Beautiful photographs of @rubiksanonymous by the talented @kelwardphotography
Simple. Elegant. 🍂🍃☀️ . Photo by @kelwardphotography Bride @rubiksanonymous
A conservative dress for the ceremony, with a little party dress underneath 🎉🎉 Photos by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral Bride @rubiksanonymous
Autumn is around the corner! 🍂 🌞🌲 Photography by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral Bride @rubiksanonymous
How magical is this vintage engagement ring? #details . . . Photo by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral . TAGS: #weddingdetails #vintagewedding #autumnwedding #fallfashion #fallwedding #uniqueengagementring #oregonbride #ringinspiration #weddinginspiration #customweddingdressdesigner #vintageengagementring #vintagejewelry
Crowning Queen @juliaklindquist on her wedding day with her bespoke #katemiles veil 👑 Photos by @benhessphotography
Something old (MOM'S DRESS), something new (#katemiles GARTER), something borrowed (GRANDMOTHER'S PEARLS), something blue (EMBROIDERED SHOES)! 🦋 More in Bio! Photography by @benhessphotography
@juliaklindquist wore her Bespoke #katemiles Bridal Veil with the same wedding gown that her mom wore when she married Julia's dad in 1992 at the same age! How cool is that? Photo by @benhessphotography
HEY! So, here's the best part... Riane's dress had a short dancing dress under her full outer skirt. The long skirt was designed to spin off during their formal first dance when a Western Country Swing song came on, and underneath was the 50's style party dress! How fun is that?? Plus, her custom garter and hairpiece were made from the same hand beading and lace appliqués as the dress. First four photos by @kelwardphotography
More from Riane's custom gown! (The last one is our favorite 😉) Photography by @kelwardphotography 💯
We love the back detail Riane chose for her #custom fairytale wedding gown. More to follow! Photography by @kelwardphotography
@kelwardphotography had such a gift for capturing light. 3/3 throwback to our 'Eloquence' gown.
The details on our 'Eloquence' gown were stitched into place entirely by hand with subtle hints of beading and vintage lace. Truly #oneofakind Photos by @kelwardphotography | Model @talia.e_047

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And lastly.... what’s even more important than the inside of the dress is WHO is in the dress!! @chicandthecow I have never met anyone who has more love not only to give but to act on selflessly every single day! You have always been such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful that I got to whiteness your special day and the love you and Kevin have ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being in my life!! 🙏 . . . . . . #couture #oneofakind #weddinginspiration #plussizeweddingdress #blushweddingdress #sparkle #sunsetwedding #crystalweddingdress #customweddingdress Hair and makeup by @pulsesalonpdx
A peek into the making of @chicandthecow ‘s custom couture wedding gown!! The inside of the dress is always the most important part ❤️
A year ago I was blessed with the opportunity to create a gown for my sparkle-loving mentor’s WEDDING DAY! You’ll be seeing more of these 💕 (more in bio too 😘) . . . . . #couture #oneofakind #weddinginspiration #plussizeweddingdress #blushweddingdress #sparkle #sunsetwedding #crystalweddingdress #customweddingdress
Let’s talk about a win-win situation: I need to make room for new samples in my studio and you need a FREE PROM DRESS! •Tag a friend in the comments below to enter ONCE to win a free prom dress from my sample collection... •Share this post in your story to enter TWICE (be sure to tag @dressesbykate) •Tag 3 friends in your story with this post to enter a THIRD time! . •DM me for more information! The deadline will be April 10❤️ #promdressgivaway #freepromdress #prom2k19 #springgiveaway
Tuesday is the last day to apply for the 2019 Wedding Giveaway Package featuring up to $1,400 in prizes from @kelwardphotography @morning_glories_floral and @dressesbykate ❤️ Tag a friend or head over to the link in our bio to apply! Photo by @kelwardphotography Crown by @morning_glories_floral for bride @alopeciapixie and dress by @dressesbykate #weddinggiveaway #bridalpackage #2019bride #apply #prizes #oregonbride #oregonweddingphotographer #oregonflorist #portlandflorist
🎉🎉WEDDING GIVEAWAY 🎉🎉 Are you or someone you know getting married this year? I’m teaming up with @kelwardphotography and @morning_glories_floral to give away up to $1,400 in prizes to one lucky couple! The deadline to apply is ❗️JANUARY 15❗️ Find out more at kelwardphotography.com or in the link in our bio, or tag someone you think might be interested! ❤️ #weddinggiveaway #bridalpackage #2019bride #apply #prizes #oregonbride #oregonweddingphotographer #oregonflorist #portlandflorist
Hand Beaded Brocade and a little sunshine ☀️ . 📷@kelwardphotography 👰🏼 @rubiksanonymous
1. Sheer overdress for the ceremony 2. Strapless Party Dress 3. Shape-wear that's actually pretty! Because, hello, everything should be beautiful on your wedding day. 🦋 Top it off with some sparkly pumps and a one-of-a-kind bouquet by @morning_glories_floral 💕 Beautiful photographs of @rubiksanonymous by the talented @kelwardphotography
Simple. Elegant. 🍂🍃☀️ . Photo by @kelwardphotography Bride @rubiksanonymous
A conservative dress for the ceremony, with a little party dress underneath 🎉🎉 Photos by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral Bride @rubiksanonymous
Autumn is around the corner! 🍂 🌞🌲 Photography by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral Bride @rubiksanonymous
How magical is this vintage engagement ring? #details . . . Photo by @kelwardphotography Flowers by @morning_glories_floral . TAGS: #weddingdetails #vintagewedding #autumnwedding #fallfashion #fallwedding #uniqueengagementring #oregonbride #ringinspiration #weddinginspiration #customweddingdressdesigner #vintageengagementring #vintagejewelry
Crowning Queen @juliaklindquist on her wedding day with her bespoke #katemiles veil 👑 Photos by @benhessphotography
Something old (MOM'S DRESS), something new (#katemiles GARTER), something borrowed (GRANDMOTHER'S PEARLS), something blue (EMBROIDERED SHOES)! 🦋 More in Bio! Photography by @benhessphotography
@juliaklindquist wore her Bespoke #katemiles Bridal Veil with the same wedding gown that her mom wore when she married Julia's dad in 1992 at the same age! How cool is that? Photo by @benhessphotography
HEY! So, here's the best part... Riane's dress had a short dancing dress under her full outer skirt. The long skirt was designed to spin off during their formal first dance when a Western Country Swing song came on, and underneath was the 50's style party dress! How fun is that?? Plus, her custom garter and hairpiece were made from the same hand beading and lace appliqués as the dress. First four photos by @kelwardphotography
More from Riane's custom gown! (The last one is our favorite 😉) Photography by @kelwardphotography 💯
We love the back detail Riane chose for her #custom fairytale wedding gown. More to follow! Photography by @kelwardphotography