Helen Forster Bridal

20/05/2023

Jemima Olive Mary Mowat - one month old today 🥰 X###

24/05/2022

On Saturday I finally got to be the bride!!!
Mr and Mrs Mowat 😍 Xx

Thank you so much Amy Schulz Photography. You’re the best!!

Another one of my favs from Saturday with Helen & Rob. This veil was ah-mazing, the location was stunning and it was such a fun day thanks guys xx

Helen Forster Bridal Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau Dollhouse 'Do

23/08/2021

Esme: To start the custom made wedding dress process we met for a coffee… and immediately I loved Esme ideas and vibes for her dress. We had a great time during the fittings seeing the design come to life. The skirt was a full ball gown with train. Made from layer upon layer of bridal tulle in white, ivory and n**e creating the most amazing blush tone. To contrast the softness of the skirt the top was an ivory brushed satin. Cut in a cropped style with a split and covered button detail at the back. Esme looked stunning on her wedding day!

Recently Esme brought the skirt back in to get have to shorten so she could wear to a ball. Such a fantastic idea. ###

Photos by: Natalie McNally Photography

22/08/2021

…when you get locked down in lockdown! ###
💍 💐

20/08/2021

Emma: What a sweetie! Emma was a wonderful bride to work with. She came to me with her favourite top which we took inspiration from to create her wedding dress. The skirt had a satin base with a flowing gathered georgette overlay and train. A sweetheart fitted bodice gave a lovely contrast to the loose lace top. Emma picked a beautiful lace from Silk World - Fine Fabrics & Laces. The open split down the back with ribbon tie was the perfect finishing touch. Emma looked sensational on her on wedding day! ###

Photos by: Melissa Maguire Photography

19/08/2021

Renee: This was a really lovely dress to create. Renee came to me with a beautiful idea… to use the lace from her mother wedding dress. The design had a light romantic feel with the soft silk chiffon draped sleeves and flowing gathered skirt. The split was edged with hand cut lace pieces. The bodice was full lace with pearl button detailing at the back. Renee looked just perfect in her wedding dress. Xx

18/08/2021

Kate: What a great bride! Kate was a joy to work with. I absolutely loved her classic black and white theme. She looked incredible on the day. The dress was an ivory stretch crepe with fit and flare silhouette and long train. The wrap detailing on the bodice was draped during a fitting with Kate to insure it perfect. Covered buttons were used down the back. To finish the look we created a 5m lace edge veil… just wow! ###

The bridesmaid dresses were also custom made. We used a soft stretch black crepe and kept the design simple. A square neckline and back, fitted with the curved split at the hem. Xx

Photos by: Benjamin and Elise Photography

22/03/2021

Kim: Having been recommended to me from one of my amazing previous brides I knew this was going to be great. Kim was always super excited for our fittings. Being a fellow designer she knew exactly what she wanted and how the dress should look. Kim even tracked down the perfect lace herself. She made my job easy. The bodice had layers of tulle and soft mesh with the fine chantilly lace over. Some hand beaded Swarovski crystals were added to give a bit of sparkle. The skirt was a fit and flare silhouette made from a luxurious heavy silk crepe de chine. Kim's dress fit like a glove and she looked sensational on her wedding day! ###

19/03/2021

Rachel: What a lovely bubbly bride. From my first meeting with Rachel I knew we would have a really special time creating her dream dress. The vibe was for vintage and pretty which I think worked out so beautifully. The bodice was an ivory satin with thick beaded lace pieced together. This blended down from the waist into the skirt. Cut into a full circle the skirt had so much movement and just perfect for twirling the night. Rachel looked sensational on her wedding day. ###

Photos: Justin Aitken Photographer
Lace from: Silk World - Fine Fabrics & Laces

18/03/2021

Chrissie: Such a delight! Chrissie was a fantastic bride to work with, she made my job easy. I always really looked forward to our fittings... honestly they were probably only half actual dress fitting. The rest of the time we were chatting non stop. The dress was so simple and timeless. The bodice was made from an ivory stretch satin with V neckline, V back and princess bust seams. The skirt was a full ball gown silhouette with box pleating at the waist and a long train. Covered buttons were a lovely finishing detail. The look was completed by wearing her Mother in Law's viel (after we had modified it slightly). I also got to meet Chrissie gorgeous Mum during the process. ###

17/03/2021

Elaine: What a truly wonderful bride! Elaine was an absolute joy to work with, every fitting was full of fun and laughter. Her bubbly personality was infectious! We had actually met a few years previous while I was making her twin sister Jolene's wedding dress. So I was super excited to get an email from Elaine asking me to make her dress too. The bodice was made from a n**e toned silk satin with the most incredible heavy beaded lace over. The V neckline, high back and long sleeves showed off the lace's beautiful intricate details. Paired with a soft ivory satin A line skirt and train. A very classic and elegant look. Elaine was simply stunning on her wedding day! ###

Lace from: Silk World - Fine Fabrics & Laces

07/01/2021

Venetia: WOW what a dress! Venetia got in contact with me about making her wedding dress while she was over from Sydney for 6 months to lecture at Victoria University. She had an very strong vision for her rather royal like gown. Her Mother purchased the lace in Paris and the beads in Japan. The base was a n**e coloured silk satin with layers of blush and gold frecked tulle to give a little sparkle. Keeping the silhouette very classic meant we could go rather extra on the details... All the flowers were hand beaded and embellished then attached to the bodice and skirt of the dress. More beads and gems were individually added create an all over scattered affect. The rich burgundy velvet ribbon gave a lovely emphasis to the waist. This dress really was a masterpiece fit for a Queen. Venetia even handmade a crown to go with it.
Since she had moved back to Sydney before the wedding dress was finished I was lucky enough to be flown over with it. I even got to attend the wedding which was held at Sydney University. WOW! Everything was so opulent and grand, it was a feast for the eyes. I had such an amazing experience. Venetia really went above and beyond. X###

Photos: Birch & Wattle Photography
Flowers: Trille Floral