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a b 1 The Consultation The bespoke journey began at Amsale’s New York City Madison Avenue salon, where Mary met with the designer and her consultants to talk about ideas for her dress. Amsale says this is her favorite part of the process: having a conversation with the bride about the kind of celebration she’s having and how she wants to look on her wedding day, whether it’s classic or high fashion. “The goal is to try to capture a bride’s vision,” Amsale says. The designer recommends keeping an open mind during the initial stages: “I give them possibilities,” she says, always keeping fit and proportion in mind to choose the most figure-flattering style. “At least initially, experimenting with a few things is a good idea.” During Mary’s visit, Amsale and her team talked to the bride about the details she preferred among the different dresses in the designer’s collection. After trying on about a dozen gowns, they arrived at the perfect combination for Mary: a dropped-waist bodice in ruched silk taffeta with a hand-draped sweetheart neckline that accentuated her shape, and a dramatic full A-line skirt with hand-sewn rose appliqués in silk taffeta and organza. “The bodice was very flattering on her; it had that fitted feeling she wanted, and the bottom was more elaborate with texture, but in an understated way,” Amsale says. “Putting those two together worked really well with Mary’s proportions.” c a and b. Amsale consultant emily Leu spends time with the bride, helping her to find the shape, fabric and details that most suit her tastes. c. detailed measurements are taken which will form the basis of an individualized dress pattern. 38 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2011
Contents
Jewelry
Style
On the Runway
Bespoke Bride
Love Notes
Dinner Is Served
White Wedding
Trends, Packages, Honeymoons
Ace of Cakes

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011