Blush, flush pink, light coral, rouge, peach, rose beige, these are just a few words that say it all. I say it with tea. Some of the dresses below feature details dyed with tea — a process that works well on lightweight fibers, turning them an extraordinary blush color. Whether you want just a touch of blush or go full-on and play around with different hues, you have lots of options. From ivory to ecru-- laces, satins, silks, and tulles can all play a part in sculpting your figure into a work of art. Mixing textures? Go ahead. A soft, delicate peau d'ange lace can live next door to and complement 3-D laces like guipure and Venise. Lace pops when layered over blush and beige silks, bringing out the motifs and floral patterns. Finding a way to incorporate all the details that make a dress truly yours may require a post-delivery visit to a designer or dressmaker. Whether you choose to add handmade roses or ribbon treatments, or even incorporate a special bustling technique into your train, this is another way to add a romantic and individual touch to your dress.
AMELIA. You can make a sure bet that the groom is somewhere in the background in full highland regalia. I call this my Celtic bride. She wears an all-over Chantilly lace dress. Donning a halo of blush roses framing her veil, check out the tassel accents that repeat from head to waist. A generous dupion sash at the waist is adorned by a handmade floral.
Directly Above: ANDROMEDA. A blush-colored silk under Chantilly lace highlights the floral pattern. A layer of tulle overskirt creates an opaque look accented with a lightweight tulle sash.
Above: ADRIEL. A tulle and Chantilly lace over blouse worn over an ivory slip dress. The blush detail here is subtle--a handmade floral attached to the bow at the waistline. Below: PERSEPHONE. Gray and blush details. Ivory tulle over a blush color skirt and shirred bodice. Gray corresponding belt with a flush pink rose. The sweep/chapel train is the ideal proportion for this design (can be ordered sans the train or with a cathedral version).
Above: GLORIANA. A fine example of mixing the whisper-soft laces with thicker appliques. The bodice is shirred tulle over lace with Venise lace and scattered lace cutouts adorning the shoulders. The skirt is ivory tulle over blush silk. A tulle and tea-tyed lace tie belt is secured with handmade flowers Below: CALLIOPE. Ecru Chantilly lace under a blush silk makes this surpliced gown extraordinary--a combo of boho earth angel and 1930s elegance.
Above: OLGA. A duchesse satin strapless ball gown silhouette with light bustling and pickup points.
Wide embroidered ribbon festooned throughout is tacked by blush silk rosettes. Below: NIGELA. Boho at its best! A simple empire cut gown with tea-dyed Chantilly lace, flutter sleeves, and soft tulle sash.
Above: YASMIN. Separates dressing is ideal for changing your look from ceremony to reception with a corset, skirt and shrug. The tulle shrug is bordered in lace cutouts. It complements a corset featuring a medley of tea-dyed laces and appliqués. The full floor-length skirt is yards and layers of blush tulle over ecru Chantilly lace.
Below: ARIELLE. There's a light and airy backstory to tell here. This chiffon-over-silk crepe dress with a brush train is embellished with whisper-soft Chantilly lace that ties in the back.
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