Summer 2014 @ Joanne Ferguson Bridal

Where has the summer gone? They say time flies when you are enjoying yourself . I have been working away on lots of a varieties of things from  my usual hand embroidered work to hand painted wedding weddings dresses and wedding dresses in an array of colours, it has been exciting. So I thought I better find sometime to do a blog and give you an update.

We start with an idea.

& then it evolves.

Ready for The Big Day

Intricate back detail 

Low Backs

3 Dimensional features

Personalised detail

Something unique to match a personal favourite, I wish I had a photo of the shoes this was to go with.

& something classic

Made to match from the outfit to they accessories for the Bride & the Mum

headdresses and caplets

veils & shoes made to match the dress

To the Big day.

Lots of things done, to do and to share with you. watch this space for more of what I have been up to this summer if this interests you to hear more.

Photos of one of My Brides on her Big day

Bride, bridesmaid and Mum ready for Collection

The Blushing bride hand in hand with her Mum  for the Grand entrance.

The Happy couple the new Mr & Mrs.

The couples initials hidden in the embroidery on the dress.

The charming bridesmaid with a hint of pink with Granny in mind.

Close up detail of the embroidery on the Bridesmaids dress.

The Bride's veil was embroidered to match her dress and her headdress was another  Joanne Ferguson accessory.

The Happy couple , notice the cuff detail to draw attention to the ring.

The Three girls happy on The Big Day.

Latest from red carpet in Paris.

While most people in Northern Ireland have a holiday over the 12th I couldn't wait to catch up on the Fall/Winter 2014/2015 Couture.

Behind the scenes at Rami Al Ali Haute Couture Paris, lots of layers and lots of embellishment.

 It is brilliant to be able to keep up with what is the latest on the catwalks in Paris.

As Giorgio Armani hits 80 this year he also marks 40 years in fashion! Time flies when you are enjoying yourself! What better way to celebrate than with a fabulous presentation of the highest class.

While Lebanese designer Elie Saab took inspiration from Disney's popular movie Frozen with Princess Elsa as his muse. He had a fabulous collection of gowns in pale ice blue at sunrise. Long lace sleeves, tiny corsets, long trains embellished with crystals made for alluring glamour.

Another Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad took on art deco and futuristic themes for his F/W 2014/15 collection. Using hundreds and thousands on sequins and beads in vibrant jewel tones.

Zuhair Murad

While London based Australian couple ralph and Russo just blow my mind with their fabulous celebration of the Golden Age from the 1940's and 50's.

Check out the hat too!

The bead work  and the embellishment were superlative!

This is only their label's 2nd official presentation!! I just love all of their creations.

What's on trend 2014

I am working on a collection of dresses for the bride who wants a more informal, more personal and individual look as I feel that is the in coming trend. Girls want to look and feel fantastic and keep to and sensible budget for their dress. Grooms too are selecting to wear a ore casual suit than tails or formal wear.

Fearne Cotton in her wedding dress with her shoes in hand and her walking bare foot.

Lots more lace on the way.

Idea for embroidery detail on the shoulders

Olivia Palermo wore shorts with a wonderful decorated skirt by Caroline Herrera & a cashmere jumper on her wedding day. 

Back view of the work on one of my dresses for a recent wedding.

Round up of the month.

We have just had Glastonbury with Dolly Parton and Kasabian which made me think of a bride of mine who honeymooned there after her wedding. It also makes me think we are half way through the year and it is flying in.

One of my brides who went to Glastonbury to celebrate her wedding. The bride wears the royal blue embroidered dress.

Flower Power and the festive mood seems to be popular with wedding trends at present. I don't believe you have to conform to a particular style or colour just make sure you do it your way.

This dress in red I love, it is by one of my favourite American designers. It would be great in ivory as a bridal dress, not sure I would recommend it in red as there is a horrible saying associated with red wedding dresses, yet in some cultures it is the tradition.

I look at this dress and think lovely, but what happens the flowers when they get squashed and even worse than that how do you dry clean it.

Which reminds me girls, careful if you are out in the sales and you see what you think is a bargain, it is only fit for purpose if it can be made fit you and is clean. There would be some trouble if you bought something like this and it wasn't the perfect fit to start.

         We have also had the Queen to visit the province and purchase some of our products. great to see and hear positive news about our little country.

 Sunny Days to inspire us with ideas for weddings with flowers and sand castles and lots of lovelies.

 For me trends seem to be staying with lace and layers and lots of floatyness, looks that are simple but probably difficult to achieve. Soft and romantic with lots of feminine qualities and very personal, everything specifically chosen to look understated.

I loved this dress that Millie from Made in Chelsea wore, a fine example of lovelyness.

However for now I better go back to my sewing, I have more summer weddings to finish before I get playing with ideas for next year.

Get to wear your wedding dress again!

This is how I imagine it girls.

You don’t have to be a bride yourself to take part in this unique event; if your big day is still ahead of you then why not borrow a wedding gown from a friend or wear one belonging to a relative. The wedding dress can also be from any cultural background such as an Indian Sari or Japanese Kimono.
Brides are asked to pay £10 with proceeds raised going to Foyle Hospice.

It is to take place 5th July 2014, go with your friends and have a brilliant day wearing your dress again while raising money for the hospice.
The venue is the Peace Bridge, Derry/Londonderry.

Come along and celebrate Brides Across The Bridge setting a BRAND NEW Guinness World Record!

For further information on the event Contact Rachel Bruce at Foyle Hospice fundraising centre on 028 71359888 or email rachelbruce@foylehospice.com.

The Real bride & her bridesmaids on her wedding day.

The dress all ready to go.

The bridesmaid dresses were made to compliment the brides dress.

Tiny cap sleeve for one bridesmaid and just the smallest shoulder detail for the other.

The headdress which held in place her embroidered veil.

We did the groom's outfit as well as the girls.

Luckily it was just a breeze, the lucky umbrella staved off the rain.

A moment captured for ever in a memory.

The bunting is out for the Happy Couple

The lovely couple I enjoyed working every minute working for.

Two stars of the day.