Bridal Portraits & My Dress :)
Thursday, October 9, 2008 
I can finally show my dress! At the beginning of the wedding dress shopping period I fell in love with the dress that was no longer manufactured :( major bummer. So my mom and I rolled up our sleeves and took on the challenge of recreating the dress of my dreams. From fabric shopping to "rough drafts" she finally got the dress perfect and I couldn't have been happier.
Don't think I didn't venture into a few bridal dress shop, I did...and...it was overwhelming. There were too many to choose from, too many salesperson opinions, and too many strapless dresses that I could not keep my head on straight. I knew from the beginning I wanted a different neckline not only because it was unique but because I NEVER wear strapless things, I'm a more modest gal and coverage makes me comfortable...and on my wedding day I wanted to feel comfortable. Oh and let me not forget to mention that I have fairest skin tone possible...and I hate being cold..so all factors considered, strapless was not for me.
I loved the photos Martha Manning created for me, I thought they captured who I was as an individual and really displayed the love and work that went into creating my dress. I can't wait to see her photos from the wedding!
Reader Comments (16)
Whitney, you look stunning! And your dress...incredible! I still can't believe you and your mother teamed up to make it.
I am more than amazed at you & your mother! It looks just like the gown (i'm assuming its the jcrew gown from a while back?...) It's fantastically lovely.
Wow. The dress is stunning, and you're just glowing in it. Congratulations to you and your mom - what a gorgeous dress!
Oh it's beautiful! More and more I'm convinced that custom is the way to go...
Gorgeous! Must have been inspired by that J.Crew gown. I loved that, my mom thought I was crazy. Wishing I'd have considered a custom gown now, that might just be the way to go!
that is a gorgeous dress! You look stunning in it!
whitney you look so beautiful! such a lovely dress! i'm so happy for you and dustin...hope you are enjoying your honeymoon!
Oh my gosh you look beautiful! I love your dress. It looks amazing. I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations!!
Hey Whit,
I saw the pictures on Martha's website and they look so pretty. Hope you're having fun on your honeymoon.
The dress . . . the programs . . . everything you've posted about this week has been beyond stunning!
love it! I'm so not a strapless gal either. I actually think they look like towels.. hehe. Love the neckline, simply adorable.
absolutely unbelievably gorgeous!
Whitney... This is one of the most beautiful dresses I've ever laid my eyes on... I cannot believe it! I NEVER wear strapless either and I dream of cute sleeves like yours! You look amazing!
I LOVE your dress:)
Simply beautiful--congratulations!!
I love this replica of Daphine dress... I so want this for my wedding.