As the title announces: we have moved to...Publika! Now we can be closer to all you busy ladies- we really appreciate your taking time out of your busy schedule to see us. As our lovely founder Kathy is still too busy settling down, visits will still be by appointment only for the time being so stay tuned for further announcements regarding our exciting new venue. Have a good weekend everyone!

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It is unsurprising that the mermaid cut gown is one of the more popular styles of wedding gowns as it easily brings out a blushing bride's feminine curves! This is an especially unique custom made mermaid gown by I Am A Bride® as an extra layer of tulle has been added to give it the silhouette of a fuller A-line gown. The mermaid cut is still visible however, as the tulle is sheer. This gives an interesting effect combining the sexy silhouette of a mermaid gown and the romantic fullness of an A-line gown without it being too heavy.

On top of this, there is a scalloped lace edge on the tulle for a more polished look and to add weight to the tulle so that it gracefully echoes the bride's gentle movements on her wedding day. The bodice is also lovingly detailed with patched lace so as to create a more natural look for the lace. The lace also adds some timeless elegance and luxury to the gown.

Here are some pictures of the sketch and the bride's inspiration for this lovely gown. We are also proud to show you what the dress looks like in action! Credits of the actual day photographs to Dennis Photography!

 

To create your own ideal gown that expresses your inner princess do not hesitate to contact I Am A Bride® or feel free to browse through our albums on Facebook for more inspiration :) 

It is always nice to have an elegant traditional gown for one's wedding as traditional outfits tend to have a bit more character given it's historical and cultural value. However, one has to be careful about balancing the right details so that the gown will bring out the bride's personality rather than drowning her out. This custom made qi pao by I Am A Bride® is a rather unique combination of matte red satin with deep purplish blue accents,it has a see through chest that gently slopes into a low-cut back. Metallic deep purplish blue micro-beads are painstakingly sewn onto delicate lace that appears so naturally on the dress that it is as if the flowers are indeed 'growing' in a garden of satin. Light sugarplum pink beads are also added onto some flowers on the lace not just to create a contrast with the purple but to tie it as a whole with the red satin and to give the look more depth.

The overall effect is an interesting balance of the bold red with a unique touch of purple and demure pink!

Here are some pictures of where the inspiration for the colour combination came from.

If you too would like a unique cheongsam/qi pao of your own for your special day, please contact I Am A Bride® to make your dream come true :)