Two years ago, Stephanie found I AM A BRIDE® Wedding through online. She was a well prepared lady who knows what she wanted for her wedding gown.

♥ Empire waist-line with patch embroidery laces and embellishments ♥

I still remembered the first email from Stephanie, she sent me a sample picture (below) and with a theme inspiration board and color chart she compile (scroll down later to view :)

Stephanie's custom make gown sample picture.

When we meet-up, she was very VERY clear and sure on what she wanted. I shared some of my ideas to imppliment on her gown design and after some discussion, she agreed and we didn't went too far from her original gown design above!

We keep the empire waist-line cutting and we both agree to do away with the waist sash. I suggested to do with a layer of see-thru ruched netting over the chest-line, to create the similar ruched effect in the sample picture :) If using the ivory matte satin material itself to ruched or do the foldings, the gown might look abit 'top-heavy'. Here's some close-up of Stephanie's custom make wedding gown!

Empire waist line ivory white wedding gown with ruched netting over the chest-line;
patch laces and embellishment down until waist line

Instead of the many uneven foldings or gathers all along the skirt part (that might look a lil messy/untidy in real life, and might give an 'enlarge' illusions to certain areas that you don't wish to be seen wider!) So, I suggested we keep the skirt simple in a flare A-line skirt and make it interesting on the side split part - instead of a layer of flat full lace underneath, I put layers of see-thru ruched netting and later add some patch laces and embellishment to create the 'high-light' for her gown!

♥ Layers of see-thru ruched netting for her one side open split wedding gown ♥

For the back, instead of a real tie/lace-up back, Stephanie prefers a zipper gown (more secure and tidy) but like the 'look and feel' of a tie-up. So I did this for her:

♥ A zipper back with a fake tie-up or lace-up ribbon sash ♥
Unique!

Stephanie was a fast and independent decision maker! She even decided to custom make a cheongsam (for her dinner reception in KL) and wedding shoe with me! I'll feature her wedding cheongsam and wedding shoe next!
After 2 visits with me to further discuss a bit more on the materials and details, I started working on her wedding gown and complete for her Australia wedding ceremony! 

Still can't get enough of her this very simple yet unique custom make wedding gown design
♥ Especially LOVE the see-thru netting layers with patch laces! ♥

Here are some of Stephanie's Australia Wedding photos.

♥ The Bride and Groom ♥

♥ Beautiful Bride, Beautiful Lad,y Beautiful Skyline, Beautiful Weather ♥

Yes, here's her wedding theme inspirational board she emailed me the very first time!

 ♥ Beautiful blue, turquoise, mint and white combination ♥

And the bride stick to her original wedding theme very well!

Bridesmaids' dresses, Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaids' Bouquet
 ♥ All so LOVELY ♥

♥ Cute Couple with their wedding reception corner ♥

This was a screenshot photo I snap from Stephanie's Wedding Video and edited to her color theme!
♥ L.O.V.E ♥
Photography by Kimz

Stephanie got married to Ching last year September, and her current status is a mom-to-be!
Congratulations Stephanie and Ching!
Lots of ♥♥♥ to you both!

If you are thinking to custom make your very own idea/design of your wedding gown, evening gown or cheongsam, share with me by email or check out I AM A BRIDE® WEDDING Facebook!

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For brides who are looking high and low for the Chinese Traditional Qun Kwa 裙褂 for wedding tea ceremony (斟茶仪式) or actual wedding fetch-the-bride (出门仪式) session in the morning, here's your chance to browse through I AM A BRIDE® Wedding's new collection of Qun Kwa 裙褂 designs for purchase/rental! 

Qun Kwa 裙褂 is a traditional Chinese custom clothes worn during marriage, equivalent to the Western wedding gown. The Qun (裙) is the long skirt, while the Kwa/Gua (褂) refers to the Chinese-style top coat. The customary Chinese bridal Qun Kwa (裙褂) symbolizes the abundance of children (儿女成群).  It is mainly in red top coat sew traditionally handmade with dragon and phoenix pattern (mainly in response to the different Qun Kwa), embroidered with different pattern with gold and silver thread. 

The meaning behind the dragon and phoenix patterns is "blessing". Also a pattern to symbolized the word "囍" (pronounce as "Xi" in Mandarin or "Hei" in Cantonese).  There are many more auspicious patterns like lotus, lotus leaf, butterfly, peony flowers, mandarin ducks, mice and other, to match and complete the whole Qun Kwa.

At present, the most representative of a rich family's Qun Kwa called "Huang Densely Gown", a full Qun Kwa (skirt gown) with gold and silver thread embroidery in these two colors, hardly see the slightest bit of red cloth! A "Huang Densely Gown" takes at least eight months to complete! *wow!

So now you know a bit or more about Qun Kwa 裙褂 and can start consider if you want to wear a traditional Chinese Qun Kwa 裙褂 for your wedding day! 

Make an appointment with us to drop by visit at our bridal galleria I AM A BRIDE® Wedding Galleria at Publika, Kuala Lumpur, to check out the many new collections of our Qun Kwa 裙褂 designs. Now with promo rental price!
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Qun Kwa 裙褂 ready for your actual wedding day!
We have the red veil too!

A Modern One-off-shoulder See-thru Netting Custom Make Cheongsam

specially intensively custom tailor make for I AM A BRIDE®'s UK bride this early August 2014!

See-thru netting at one side of the cap-sleeve shoulder; Mandarin High collar with glittery gold patch laces and embellishment in a beautiful Red Shandong Silk ❤

❤ See-thru full netting bare back with buttons up and patch laces ❤

This is the original custom make cheongsam sketch idea I propose to Aparna :)

As Aparna's is based at UK (yes! we have not meet before, we deal everything through online!), I have to go step-by-step to guide her along her custom make wedding cheongsam.

Very simple and rough sketch for Aparna's custom make wedding cheongsam's 1st mock

1. Goldish Embroidery Roses 2.More different designs of floral embroideries 3.Glittery Gold Floral Patch Laces 4.Red patch laces 5.Metallic Gold border floral patch laces
All proposed for her pick!

After we agree on the cheongsam design, I start working on her custom make cheongsam's 1st mock.

 These are the many many kinds of patch laces designs, embroideries and finishing details I proposed for Aparna's custom make cheongsam. She pick the Glittery Gold Floral Patch Laces ❤

After much hard work, here's the very special modern cheongsam final finishing! 

A close-up look on the glittery gold floral lace patch work design on Aparna's modern one-off shoulder see-thru netting; cap sleeves; bare back buttons up; high collar; full length; sides splits; beautiful red Shandong Silk custom make cheongsam!

Glittery gold floral patch laces finished with silverish crystals and embellishment

Aparna's will be a bride this early Aug '14 and will be getting marry wedding at London, UK!
All the best to my destination bride to be - Aparna!
Thank you for thrusting me for your custom make wedding cheongsam :)

For brides out there who is still looking for a special and custom make bridal or wedding gowns or cheongsam, share with me your ideas and we might make it happen for your big day!
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XOXO
I AM A BRIDE® WEDDING