The Options are Endless for Reconstructing an Heirloom Wedding Dress

Designer Lovell of Lovellfaye often hears women say they wish they knew about the bridal reconstruction process earlier. They didn’t know what to do with their wedding dress years ago after their big day, and their gown has been sitting in a box ever since. 

The reality is, no matter how puffy the sleeves are or dated the fabric is, brides can do just about anything with an heirloom wedding dress, as long as they have the right visionary to repurpose it. Lovell believes there’s always a creative solution to revamping a wedding dress and making it a bride’s dream look for her bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or even wedding day.

Understanding the intentions behind the reconstructed dress

For Lovell, identifying the bride’s goals for the dress is a significant step in getting the final design right. Lovell’s first question is always, “Do you want to keep the integrity of the dress, or do you want to make it your own?”

There’s no “right way” to transform an heirloom gown. Maybe you want people to easily recognize your outfit as what was once your mother’s, or perhaps you’d rather take some of the same elements of the fabric or lace detailing and have it be uniquely new with a similar overall concept. 

Or maybe you want to take the design process a step further and involve more than one family member by surprising mom with a purse and dad with a pocket square. Lovell can use the heirloom dress to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes for the whole family.

Deciding the best design for you

The final design is ultimately all about what you want. Don’t worry about stains on the gown, the size of the dress or if it’s been properly preserved for all these years. Lovell can develop a final design that is wholly dependent on what the bride envisions. 

Whether you want the vintage gown to remain noticeably retro or you want to use the fabric to create a headband, reconstructing an heirloom wedding dress is a way to have a part of someone special with you throughout your bridal journey. And there’s no doubt that if you go to Lovell for a reconstruction project, you’ll show up at your milestone wedding event in a stunning, sought-after piece that guests, and your loved ones, will remember for years to come.

Lovellfaye focuses on bringing brides’ visions to life by reconstructing their mother’s wedding dress or adding a custom, personalized touch to their gowns. To learn more about incorporating your mom’s wedding dress into your own or to view Lovellfaye’s bridal collection or custom design process, visit lovellfaye.com.