Emily’s heirloom wedding dress reconstruction was really special. Let me start from the beginning. I’ve known Emily for a while. We met through another friend when Emily was working at Roswell Cancer Institute at the time. We worked on a little fashion show fundraiser together and she was lovely. From then on, we stayed connected. […]

Meet Kassie Kassie‘s lace bell sleeve wedding dress reconstruction is a true transformation story and one of our favorites. Kassie’s a local home beauty pro & style influencer that works in the salon inside the Hotel Lafayette. Try saying that ten times fast! We’ve known each other for years because we’re work neighbors. When she […]

Cate brought in her vintage boat neck wedding dress for a reconstruction project. She came to us to reimagine parts of her heirloom dress. Like any other bride, there were parts she liked and some she didn’t. Surprisingly, the dress fit her very well and only needed a few minor fit updates. The bulk of the […]

Colleen’s dramatic vintage lace heirloom dress reconstruction was a project from the heart. When she reached out to me, I was ecstatic to hear from her! We go WAY back! We’re childhood friends since grade school and stayed in touch after I moved. I always loved Colleen’s presence, her positive attitude and happy demeanor are […]

Cristina’s satin wedding gown reconstruction turned out gorgeous for the Ugly Duck owner! Avid coffee lovers may have heard of the shop she co-owns with her hubby in Rochester, NY, where they reside with their two kiddos. Cris brought in a vintage dress belonging to her aunt, and knew exactly what she wanted to do […]

Elizabeth’s wedding reconstruction dress, custom skirt and veil is an exciting example of all the services we offer brides. Our bride’s requests were exciting from the beginning; She wanted to incorporate the top portion of her family’s heirloom dress and turn it into a crop top. She also fell in love with a skirt she saw […]

Amanda’s vintage organza mermaid wedding dress reconstruction was incredibly fun. What we started with was a 1940s era organza, which is a thin, stiff, transparent fabric. This wedding dress had a square neckline and a lot of other little vintage details that gave its age away. This gown was stunning from the start. Our bride loved […]

Amanda’s vintage lace reconstruction wedding dress came from her desire to wear her mother’s dress from day one. She came to us with the original dress and a vision of the silhouette of what she wanted. Check out the updates we made below! The dress was already in great shape, it was just a little outdated. Despite […]

Caitlin’s vintage lace wedding gown reconstruction is a true example of just what can be done with an antique, heirloom gown. Caitlin’s grandmother was a very special person to her, so it was extra-special that she was able to wear her grandmother’s wedding dress. Check out the updates we made below! Based on the original […]