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Wow!! A gob smacking testimonial from our stunning bride in shades of Honey, Angi x

July 3, 2013 by Jo Couture

I am delighted to share our gorgeous bride Angi’s wedding pics, Angi came to us wanting something unusual and non-tradtional, that was still special, still bride like and still having the WOW factor!! We designed and made Angi’s gown in a honey blush shade of silk dupion and tuille, the corsetted bodice was finished with …

A Black and white Gothic inspired french lace wedding gown

June 19, 2013 by Jo Couture

Emma came to us with a fair idea of what she wanted…she wanted something striking and unusual, some black detailing, and with a corsetted fit and finish, So we got to work creating this Gothic beauty. The corsetted bodice is overlaid with a beautiful corded french lace, that tapers down into the white silk organza …

A beautiful boudoir shoot with Emma Case

June 10, 2013 by Jo Couture

We had the total honour of being involved in this gorgeous shoot with photographer Emma Case, Lauren was our gorgeous model and Jodie was the make-up artist. I don’t need to describe this shoot, the pictures tell it much better than I. The corset featured is our Elise design and is pictured with a tuille …

Turning Japanese in a Harajuku stylee – A quirky and kitsch shoot

June 6, 2013 by Jo Couture

A few months ago I met up with a lovely lass , who happens to be an awesome photographer Camera Hannah, we got chatting and I mentioned I loved Cherry Blossom and anything Japanese, and it turns out so does she !! especially the geeky and kitsch japanese culture, so we hatched a plan and …

A dress fit for a Queen!!!- a special Red silk , Swan embroidered commission for a very special lady

May 28, 2013 by Jo Couture

Just over a year ago I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely lady Regula aka acclaimed food blogger Miss Foodwise, to say she has transformed my life is an understatement….but she has in so many ways…and I will never be able to express my gratitude enough to her and her husband Bruno xxx. The …

Polka Dot & Ice cream flavoured shoot- featuring our dresses

May 22, 2013 by Jo Couture

We had a great day a few weeks ago when we did this super cute shoot- organised by the lovely Emma From Beau Buttons Bouquets and we adore these images from the very talented Haywood Jones Photography The shoot was on location in and around The Custard Factory and the indoor shots were …

When Sarah met Boris and married Colin – A Halloween Wedding

April 8, 2013 by Jo Couture

Where do I even start with Our Sarah??? She has to be one of my all time favourite brides!!! She came to me slightly stressed as another designer had let her down, and the pink haired fairy godmother Kat at Rock n roll Bride recommended that Sarah come to me,as we were fairly local and …

Dotty about you!! – A lovely bride in a polkadot fifties inspired frock

February 15, 2013 by Jo Couture

The smile!!!! That smile does it for me…a picture paints a thousand words! Niki came to us knowing she wanted a 50’s style dress, she knew what kind of look and feel she wanted for sure, she just wasn’t absolutely sure on the fine details. It took us a couple of consultations and deliberations on …

A Ruby Red Blossom gown for a beautiful tattooed bride

February 4, 2013 by Jo Couture

When Adele came to see us last year , I could hardly contain my excitement, she did not want a traditional ivory dress , she wanted a RED dress!!!! not only did she want a Red dress but she was adorned in the most beautiful tattoos a mix of cherry blossoms , lilies and butterflies… …

WOW 2012!! What an amazing year we had….. Part 1

January 2, 2013 by Jo Couture

Well, what an AMAZING year we had!! I don’t know quite where to start??? So I guess January would be a good place!! January kicked off the year with an awesome Rock Chic shoot that we did being featured on Rock n’ roll Bride’s Blog, photos were taken by awesome photographer and fellow Custard factorian …