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The whole day went so
fast, I couldn't believe it...I was very reluctant to take my dress off
at the end of it! I got lots of compliments on the dress and my overall
look. As one friend put it, she especially liked 'the booby bit' (the
ruching). : )
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It was so unbelievable,
everything i could have asked for. I absolutely loved all the "bits" and
the fabric and it was a bit of fun.
Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in and for helping me
decide on everything from shoes to jewellery.
Thanks again
RC
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Hi Natalie-finally getting
around to sending you some photos! The wedding was wonderful, thank you
for the beautiful dress. Here’s a link to some highlights for you.
Many thanks
for the most perfect dress for me.
DWN
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The process of making and
fitting the dress was extraordinary - I had no
idea you would take so much trouble to fit the dress exactly to my body,
and
to make sure that every element of it was flattering.
In the end, I felt like the queen of everything! It wasn't the easiest
dress to move around in at first - in fact, I was surprised at how
difficult
I found it to walk and sit in for the first hour. I think if I'd known
that, I would have worn it for a while the day before, or something like
that, just to reassure myself that I could manage it. But once I'd
worked
out how to manage it, I felt fantastic. I knew I looked my absolute
best,
and that the dress expressed everything I wanted to express on that day.
It
was wonderful to see you waiting for me outside the church, and at the
moment I saw your face, as you looked at me getting out of the car, I
knew I
looked incredible. From that moment on, I was completely certain and
sailed
up the aisle, knowing I was taking everyone's breath away - especially
Graeme's!
The clever change of mood for evening was just an amazing bonus. Once I
took off the lace coat and put on the black bolero, I felt as though I
was
in a completely different outfit, and the photos look as though I was!
It
was fabulous to dance in, and I had such a ball. I remember you saying
to
me that you wished I could see myself, and looking at the photos, I
realise
what you meant.
Usually, I hate seeing photos of myself, but I have spent hours looking
over
the photos of the wedding, marvelling at how wonderful we all looked -
because of course you helped me so much with co-ordinating Maria's look,
and
with the two little flower girls' dresses - and I can't imagine how else
it
could have been. There is nothing I can think of that could have been
better. It was so fabulous, and I can't thank you enough.
KHW 30 June 07
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I will never be able to
thank you enough for the look you created for me on my wedding day.
We haven't stopped looking at & showing off our pics.
The shoes looked
exquisite & big thanks from my sister for the necklace you made.
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This is a along overdue
thank you for making me such an amazing wedding dress. Despite the
dramas with the lace we got there in the end and I was thrilled with the
end product. I got so many comments on the dress and how amazing it was,
I felt like a princes (although getting in and out of the cars was a bit
of an effort I ).
TG 25/3/06
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It is coming up a month
since I last saw you and was picking up my dress. I would like to say
thank you so much for making me look beautiful with that dress.
I got lots of people
saying that they had never seen anything like it... So thank you so much
there are not enough words to say thank you.
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Man I have so much to tell
you and hardly any time to do it. Just writing
to let you know that I haven't forgotten you. Our wedding was amazing.
Perfect.
Everyone said how
stunning my gown was and commented on the
beading. Man did I sparkle out side. Thank you
for all your work on the dress I really appreciate your work and talent.
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The dress (and the bridesmaids dresses) were amazing. I got so many comments on the skill it must have taken to make it and the uniqueness of the design. And everyone thought it was a fabulous idea that the girls all had different and well suited styles of their own.
I want to thank you for labouring so hard over this – wearing that dress for the day made me feel like a princess, it was the most beautiful wedding dress I could have imagined.
- CP
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"As
soon as I met Natalie I knew that I wanted her to be the one to
design my wedding outfit. She quickly understood exactly what I
wanted, we just seem to click. The finished product just blew me
away. I truly felt like a princess on my wedding day.
- SB
19 March 2005
Designers note......
"100% silk white organza hooded robe with cuff and neck edges
decorated with 100's of crystals. Over a
hand dyed aubergine 100% silk crepe fitted bodice and wide legged
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"A
farmhouse
in Helensville is an unlikely place to find a wedding dress designer
or so one would imagine. However, I had the pleasure of having the
wedding gown of my dreams turn into a reality by Natalie. From the
word go I knew what I wanted but was unsure of how to communicate my
idea of a perfect wedding gown. When I first drove up to Natalie's
place I was a bit sceptical. But 20 minutes into my conversation
with Natalie, I was convinced that if there was anyone who
understood what I was looking for it was Natalie.
Natalie's friendly and informal
yet professional attitude, made it easy for me to work with her. Her
ideas to improve on the wedding dress as it progressed were good.
She took the time to get to know me as a person and hence developed
a gown to suit me not only physically but created something that
brought out my personality. Natalie was very conscientious and set
clear deadlines for trials and stuck to it. She painstakingly put
the gown together with perfection that would try the patience of Job
(and sometimes mine too). But the finished product is well worth it.
Off course not to mention the added bonus, should you decide to have
your wedding gown sown by Natalie, your fiancé can have the
opportunity of strolling down to the old bridge while he waits for
you to try on your dress (my fiancé did and it does wonders to the
soul - so I am told!!!)."
- MC
22 January 2005
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“I
thought you would be keen to see photos of our wedding. The dress
looks fabulous.
THANKYOU
you made me look stunning.”
- SC.
6 March 2004
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I knew what I
wanted when I first went and saw Natalie and she confidently set
about planning it and even improving it. The transformation
from the picture I had, through the calicos to the final fitting was
incredible, each step was that little bit more exciting. I
can't imagine anyone making me feel more comfortable or doing a
better job. The end result was absolutely perfect and my
husband thought so too!!
- RO
February 2004
Design note:
Pretty soft pink duchess satin with matching lace bodice. A very
comfortable, flattering dress.
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“Every wish granted, no detail
too big or small, a beautiful job!”
- WG
13 December 2003 |
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“I felt like a princess the
moment I slipped into my dress. Being able to explain what I wanted
and have you so cleverly understand and put it to material, worked
perfectly.”
Thanks - KW
3 October 2003
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" I knew
exactly what I wanted but I found it difficult to describe. Natalie
was very patient and made the design process fun and enjoyable.
Natalie
made sure the dress was exactly what I wanted and that it fitted
perfectly.
I needed a jacket in case it was snowing but I had no idea what
would work.
Natalie designed a riding style jacket that was ideal for the
location. One
of the little girls pointed at me and exclaimed "Look at the
fairy princess"
and that is exactly how I felt. The dress made me feel beautiful and
elegant
which was wonderful."
- AT
5 April 2002 |
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“I could write a whole page but
briefly, you totally created the look that was in my mind for my
bridesmaids. And then in the final hour saved my day by totally
transforming another designer's unfinished work on my dress.”
- KC
3 February 2001 |
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"Natalie helped me bring my
ideas together through a series of sketches. She provided me
with swatches of fabrics and laces to aid me in my choice.
Natalie gave me guidance as to what style of dress would best suit my
figure.
She shared her wonderful enthusiasm throughout the
duration, from the designing to the completion of the dress. The
result was a dress that I was completely happy with and I still
am. The best part - I never had to try on one wedding dress!"
- NM
13 March 1999 |
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"Wow what a day. I felt amazing and I'll never forget the
look on Wayne's face. Natalie transformed me from my gummies into a
stunning gown... What a feeling , the sheer beauty. There was 6
weeks of excitement while Natalie created all three beautiful gowns
through a pleasant process of fitting calicos, through to our final
presentation. Natalie worked steadily and confidently with streams
of ideas, a very talented and creative person and expressed what I
had imagined. The bridesmaids looked absolutely gorgeous in their
tailored gowns. Thanks for being a part of making our special day!!"
- CL
Design note: This
spectacular dress in duchess satin features all lace sleeves &
front insert, with a matching motif lace trimmed skirt & all in
one train - an impressive 7m around the hem.
23 May 1998 |
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Design note:
This bride chose a medieval theme for her day that extended right
through to the reception. The dress captures a few key medieval
features and has especially warm tones created by gold threads
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Design notes:
Dupion Silk with a ribbon lace front and fabric roses nestled into
the sleeve fullness. Although this dress was created nine years ago
I still love the flattering line of this classic look.
23 May 1995 |
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“We felt fantastic, I think we
really achieved a look, that summed us and our special day up
perfectly. The comments on how good we looked were just a bonus”
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