The Making of a dress Part 2

I'm so excited for this weekend.  This photo shoot is going to be amazing!!!

To start, Dee Jones has created some of the loveliest dresses I've ever seen using upcycled and vintage materials.  We started out with one dress, but this project has rekindled Dee's love of sewing, and thank the stars!!!  You're going to die when you see what she's come up with (I nearly died anyway.)  Here's a sneak peek:

The ruffled sleeve with raw edge

Our bride is not your typical bride - you'll find no tulle gowns or silk satin trains here.  Our bride is hip, modern, bohemian with a love for all things vintage.  Some might say "shabby" chic, but she's way more chic than shabby.

And the hair pieces!!!  So fun.  Way more whimsical than my other work.  Let's just say I love tulle poufs and big feathers.  Can't wait to show you those either!

The theme is Northwest Bohemian Island Wedding, and we're shooting on Vashon Island, a Puget Sounds Island just a short ferry ride from either Seattle or Tacoma, which is the essence of NW Bohemian Island.  Lots of green, elements of nature, a vintage vibe, feels intimate and handmade.  Like your ex-hippie aunt invited you to get married at her place with 50 of your closest friends and relatives.

This experience has rekindled my creative passion.  It's been so fun to connect with Dee, a fellow artist who shares my passion and excitement.  I always wonder what my life would be like if I had pursued art like this when I was younger.  I don't know if I would feel as fulfilled as I do now.  It's a good feeling.

The other exciting bit - Hello, Cupcake will be featured in the shoot as well!  They make the most beautiful and delicious cupcakes (and I'm a huge picky pants when it comes to my baked goods, so when I say delicious I mean it!!!) and I'm so thrilled that they're right here in Tacoma.

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Daily Find Feature

What a nice way to wake up.  A little write up in NWSource.com's section "The Daily Find."  The article is all about "The vintage bride: how to create a nostalgic look with timeless appeal."

Deeds & Petunia was featured as part of vintage style bridal accessories:


"The right accessory can give any dress a retro finish, and is an easy, affordable way to achieve this look. For less than $50, you can don a birdcage veil or a handmade hair ornament by Tacoma-based Deeds and Petunia. The designer’s blog even teaches you how to make your own "bridal fascinator" for $10 to $15."


What a nice little surprise!  Thanks to Rose who sent this along to me.  Guess I need to Google myself more often!  :)


Also mentioned was the British Motor Company that rents out vintage motor cars for weddings.  Long ago when my husband and I got married, we made our getaway in a beautiful old blue British luxury car (my memory is fuzzy on which car it was exactly...) but it was the perfect exit on our wedding day (It was also fitting since we were getting ready for our move to the UK soon after.)  I highly recommend it!


Vintage style weddings are so fun.  Go read the article - it's full of great resources for Northwest brides!

Call To Artists - 2nd Annual Seattle Vintage Wedding Fair!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Seattle Vintage Wedding Fair!  We are excited to host what will no doubt be a simply smashing event on Saturday, May 14th, 11AM-6PM, at Ghost Gallery on Capitol Hill!

The theme of this year's Fair is "All in the Details!" There will be vintage-inspired vendors showcasing their hair accessories, jewelry, dresses, flowers, paper goods, hair and make-up artists, favors, sweet treats and more. All to help you complete your wonderful Vintage-style Wedding!

There will be products available for purchase, as well as opportunities to book photography sessions, hair and make-up appointments and more.

Rosemary will also be doing a photo shoot that day where brides, grooms, and bridal parties-to-be can have their picture taken!

CALL TO ARTISTS: If you are an artist or designer with vintage flair and you feel your product or service might be a good fit for this event we want to hear from you!  Please e-mail Rosemary Wagner for details, or (drop me a line!)  Deadline is April 1st to reserve your table space!

ALSO... We are looking for event sponsors!  Do you want to be included/featured in our print advertising and online promotion?  With your generous but reasonably priced contribution, you can help sponsor this event and get some GREAT advertising for your business!

ONE LAST THING... Would you like to be included in the first issue of our accompanying full color print Inspiration Zine?  “All In The Details” is a 40 page guide for brides-to-be, full of wedding inspiration including step-by-step tutorials, featured products, a 10 page editorial inspiration shoot.  We're offering super (and I mean super!) affordable rates for half-page or full page ads for preferred vendors of wedding products and services in conjunction with this event!

Join us as we HAVE FUN and celebrate with a touch of glamor and loads of vintage style!