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by Kathryn

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WHO: Kathryn and Jamie

WHAT: A September wedding

WHERE: Lost Mission in Spring Branch, TX

WHEN: Sept. 19, 2015

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WHAT:

Kathryn’s perfect dress!

(by) WHO:

Monique Lhuillier wedding gown

(from) WHERE:

Casa de Novia in Houston (http://www.casadenoviabridal.com)

-Style:

Strapless, low back, fit and flare

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-Color:

Ivory with tea-stained color underlay

-Materials:

Lace (bodice front and back and then down the side) and tulle (ruched across the middle then lots of layers/fuller at the bottom)dress8 dress9

-Bustle:

“We added buttons and made an over bustle.”

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SOMETHING OLD: “My mom handmade my garter for me using old pieces of my dad’s mother’s wedding dress and a gold cross with a little diamond in it from a necklace that my mom’s mom gave me when I was a little girl.”
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SOMETHING NEW: “My veil – it was long, simple tulle – and mom also handmade it for me.”
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SOMETHING BORROWED: Two vintage diamond bracelets.
SOMETHING BLUE: “We had the wedding date monogrammed into the underneath lining of the dress and I also carried a vintage handkerchief that we had my initials monogramed in blue – both the same color as my bridesmaid dresses (which were by Jenny Yoo in Mayan Blue – kind of a steely-grayish blue).”

SHOES: “I started in Jimmy Choos, then switched to cowboy boots about halfway through the reception.”

EARRINGS: Purchased at Bhldn, vintage-style crystal chandeliers with single pearl at the bottom.

“For the reception I took off my veil and added a champagne-colored Monique Lhuillier sash. it was simple and had a more matte than shiny finish. It complimented the dress’ slightly darker underlay perfectly!”
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Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Kathryn!

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